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DERTIENDE UITGAWE November 2016 THIRTEENTH EDITION

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Yes, mom.

I DID make

this myself.

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My snail Garry Pail. (By Mila Strydom)

My snail Garry Pail is very slimy.

Hel likes to drive in the car.

He also likes to play and he often say good day.

Gary is no Harry although is no Mary.

He has a shell and will never go to ring the bell.

His family lives in a wishing well.

My Case tractor. (By Chris Starke)

The case is as strong as an Angry Ox.

It is full of speed and sweet Diesel.

I drive the tractor around my farm.

I get the shivers when I start it.

Then I drive it until I am sick.

My doll (Charlotte van der Westhuizen)

My doll is like a ghost.

She just lies on my bed.

She always creep me out.

She often just looks at me.

She annoys me a lot.

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Please find a summary of the 2017 school fee structure for Darling College.

Thank you very much to the parents for attending the AGM on 20 October. Your input was appreciated

and it shows your interest in the future of the school.

2017 Fees. (In order to keep bank charges down parents are requested to make use of EFT facilities.)

The R200 application fee remains unchanged.

The once-off entry fee of R2500 also remains unchanged. This fee is levied for all students entering the

school between Gr 1 and 7. The fee is not applicable to Gr R and RR students. Once a student moves

from the pre-school to Gr 1 the entry fee becomes applicable.

As from the beginning of 2017 a R600 development levy will be payable by all Gr R and RR students.

This fee is payable at the beginning of each year. The annual development levy for Gr 1 – 7 students

amounts to R1400. This fee is payable at the beginning of each year.

From the beginning of 2017 a 10% discount will be available for a second child in a family that attends

Darling College. If parents want to make use of this discount they are requested to do so by writing a

letter to the Governing Body requesting to make use of the discount. Parents who are already of

financial assistance will not qualify for the second child discount.

Monthly fees

Gr RR – R = 950 per month for 12 months payable on or before the 7th of each month.

Gr 1 – 7 = R2385 per month for 12 months payable on or before the 7th of each month.

The Governing Body would like to welcome two new members. Both Charmaine du Toit and Marchell

Kalumpie were elected to the portfolio of fundraising. We wish then all the best.

If you have any questions of if you have any comment please do not hesitate to contact the office.

Skool fees

for

2017

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Vervolgens ‘n opsomming van die begroting met fokus ofpskoolfooie vir die 2017 akademiese jaar van

Darling Kollege.

Baie dankie aan die ouers wat die algemene jaarvergadering op 20 Oktober bygewoon het, jul insette

en vrae rakende die 2017 begroting toon jul belangstelling in die skool se toekoms.

Fooie vir 2017 (Om bankfooie lag te hou, word ouers versoek om van die “EFT” fasiliteite gebruik te

maak.)

Aansoekfooi van R200 per kind bly onveranderd.

Eenmalige intreefooi van R2500 bly ook onveranderd. Die fooi is betaalbaar vir enige leerder, van Gr 1

tot Gr 7 wat by die skool sou aanslit. Die fooi word nie van pre-primêre leerders verlang nie. Sodra ‘n

leerder van die pre-primêre eenheid na Gr 1 beweeg word die intreefooi gehef.

Vanaf 2017 sal ‘n onwikkelingsfooi van R600 van alle leerders in die pre-primêre eenheid gehef word.

Die fooi is betaalbaar aan die begin van elke jaar. Die jaarlikse ontwikkelingsfooi vir alle leerders van Gr 1

– 7 is R1400 en is betaalbaar aan die begin van die jaar.

Vanaf die begin van 2017 sal daar ‘n korting van 10% op ‘n tweede kind se skoolfooie beskikbaar wees.

Ouers wat daarvan gebruik wil maak kan ‘n brief aan die beheerliggaam rig waarin u vra vir die korting

op u tweede kind. Ouers wat reeds op finansiële bystand is kwalifiseer nie vir die korting nie.

Maandelikse skoolfooie

Gr R en Gr RR R950 per maand oor 12 maande betaalbaar voor of op die 7de van elke maand.

Gr 1 – 7 R2385 per maand oor 12 maande betaalbaar voor of op die 7de van elke maand.

Die beheerliggaam verwelkom ook twee nuwe lede, Charmaine du Toit en Marchell Kalumpie. Beide

Charmaine en Marchell sal in die portefeulje “Fondsinsameling” dien. Ons wens hulle alle sterkte toe.

Indien u enige vrae het of insette wil lewer kan u gerus die kantoor skakel.

Skoolfooie

Vir

2017

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How does it work?

1. Find a shoe box We all have shoeboxes around the house or know someone who will kindly

give us one. Shoe stores usually have empty boxes to give away. Boxes larger

than MEDIUM (20x34x11cm) size might not be accepted. Decorated medium

sized plastic tubs are welcome too.

2. Decorate the shoe box

Be creative!

Instead of using conventional wrapping paper, decorate the box with drawings,

paint, cut outs and stickers. If you choose to wrap the shoebox, please make

sure that you wrap the lid separately so that it can be lifted off.

By doing this, you are creating a unique Keepsake Box which the recipient

child will use to store their treasures throughout the year.

The beautiful decorations and printed name labels make the Shoeboxes easily

identifiable and unique for future use.

Do NOT wrap the individual items in the box.

Label your box by printing and pasting the Santa Shoebox label which you

have downloaded on the outside of the lid, in the top right hand corner.

Add sticky tape to ensure the label remains in place and secure the lid to the

box with an elastic band.

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3. Fill the box with gifts

Please remember that all items must be NEW and AGE-APPROPRIATE.

All of the following items are required:

Toothpaste

Tooth brush

Bar of soap

Wash cloth

An outfit of clothing

Educational supplies

Sweets

A toy

IMPORTANT notes about Shoebox contents:

FOOD:

Do NOT include tinned food, cakes or other perishable food

Do NOT include anything containing nuts

Place chocolate in a ziplock bag to prevent it from possibly melting onto the other

contents of the Santa Shoebox

MEDICINE:

Do NOT include medicines or vitamins of any kind

WAR RELATED ITEMS:

Do NOT include toy guns or knives

FRAGILE ITEMS:

Do NOT include glass containers or mirrors

LIQUIDS:

All liquids, like cosmetics or blow bubbles, must be put into a ziplock plastic bag, so

that the contents cannot leak out and spoil the Santa Shoebox.

DANGEROUS ITEMS:

Do NOT include any dangerous items such as sharp objects

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ELECTRONICS:

Please include batteries with battery-operated toys (please note – these children

cannot afford to replace the batteries once they are flat) or choose a non-battery-

operated alternative (preferred).

LASTLY:

Do NOT include anything of a political, religious or racial nature

Remember to assess whether the contents of your shoebox are appropriate to the

age of the recipient child. For example, don’t give marbles to a 2-year old but give

them to a child over the age of 6. Another example would be to give a razor to a

teenager but not to a younger child.

4. Fine Print

All gifts should be new and comply with the conditions listed above.

Please make sure your gifts are age-appropriate and that you do not send any items which might

be swallowed or mistaken for sweets. Should you inadvertently include any item that is not

suitable, or might be regarded as dangerous for the intended child, we reserve the right to remove

that item and use it for the benefit of the charity.

Lastly, don’t forget to drop your box off – diarise the date now!

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Die volgende behoeftes is nog ‘n tekort in die Grondslagfase vir 2017

‘n Plastiek tafel en 4 stoeltjies vir Gr RR

Legkaarte met 24 -36 stukke vir Gr R en RR

Plastiek speelgoed waarmee buite gespeel kan word.

Tellers : plastiek melkdoppies, kurkproppe, bottel doppies, ens.

Plastiek houers met deksels vir legkaarte en apparaat in klaskamer

Stuur asb. skool toe as u enige van die items oorbodig het by die huis. Dit sal

opreg waardeer word.

The following items are still needed in the Foundation Phase for 2017

A plastic table and 4 chairs

24-36 pieces puzzles

Plastic toys for outside activities at grade R

Counters: plastic milk tops, corks, bottle tops ext.

Plastic containers with lids for puzzles and apparatus

If you have any of the above items at home to donate, it will be

appreciated if you send it to school.

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Die kat van die nag

Deur John Beukman

Die luiperd is weg in die dag en in die nag is sy swart pels alte sag.

Met sy lelike brul wat lyk asof hy vir jou lag.

Met sy gloeiende rooi oë wat so blink soos die wintersneeu

en met sy welpies wat heelnag meuw.

In die dag lê hy op sy graskombers

uit soos ‘n kers.

Oer-aap

Deur Casper Treurnicht

Wat is so vet soos ‘n vark, maar het niks vet?

Moet hulle nie vang met ‘n tou of net.

As jy hom probeer vang

is jy glad nie bang.

As hy sy gespierde borskas drom en begin grom

moet jy vining padgee voor hy kom.

As jy dink hy het lekker gebraaide spek,

beter jy hol of jy is vinnig vrek.

Hy hou van lekker vrugte,

maar hou niks van gedigte.

Die gorilla is die grootste aap,

Maar kom nie voor in die Kaap.

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My mooi Vlooi

Deur Tessa Douglas

Vlooi is so mooi en is so klein soos ‘n plooi.

Hy’s liefdevol en lief vir my ma se kooi.

Swart en bruin hare

en rol graag in die blare.

Mooi blou oë

en hou van die Karoo.

Hy hou van speel,

maar eet altyd te veel.

Hy hou baie van bene

en spring dan oor die stene.

Hy’s so mal soos ‘n haas

en maak altyd geraas.

Soms maak hy my so kwaad,

maar bly altyd my beste maat.

Lulu, my hond

Deur Jeandré Rademeyer

Sy is grys, sy is mooi.

Sy hou daarvan as ek die bal gooi.

Sy is sag soos sy, so grys soos lood.

Sy kom lê in my bed en op my skoot.

Sy is die enigste Fransepoedel waarvan ek hou.

Ek is lief daarvoor om haar in my arms te vou.

Sy speel met my bababoetie se geel speelgoed,

is baie gehoorsaam en baie soet.

Sy is baie liefdevol en ek sal altyd lief vir haar wees.

Al het sy vuil pote, sal sy my kind wees

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Many people make the mistake of thinking that it is acceptable to just

throw paper, plastic and metal away. Whose problem is it anyway if your

piece of plastic kills an animal? Or if your Coke can lies on a waste land

for many years to come?

By not recycling we, as parents, are stealing the earth from our children.

Having enough information regarding recycling can help us make better

choices when it comes to recycling. Here are some facts about recycling

What exactly is recycling?

Recycling involves turning used materials that are labeled as recyclable

over to your local waste facility designated in a disposal container as

“recyclable” materials to be taken and reused as material for a new purpose.

A recyclable product is turned back into a raw form that can be used to

create a new and different product.

Why recycling is important

Some recycling facts

More than 60% of the rubbish that ends up in trash bins can be recycled.

Around 16% of the cost of a product is spent on its packaging which is completely wasted if not

disposed of properly.

80% of a vehicle can be recycled.

Aluminum cans can be recycled completely and put to use in a short time.

Thousands of glass jars and bottles are thrown away everyday.

Glass can be recycled 100% and reused.

Glass products which end up in landfills do not decompose at all.

It has been observed that 24 trees are cut down to make one ton of paper.

Plastics, which can often be recycled, take around 500 years to decompose.

One recycled tin can save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours.

70% less energy is utilized to recycle paper compared to making it from raw materials.

Similarly when you recycle one glass bottle, it can save enough energy to power a personal

computer for 25 minutes.

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What can I recycle?

Plastic

Glass

Metal

Cardboard/

Paper

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The Grade 1 E class had a chance to create and perform

their very own plays in class.

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HERMAN CHARLES BOSMAN

Die ongelooflike nuwe bundel deur HERMAN CHARLES BOSMAN

word tans verkoop deur die skool. Hierdie boek word ook

geïllustreer deur DIE BURGER se bekende Fred Mouton.

If you purchase this book (R100) from Darling College, 50% (R50) of

the sales goes to the school. WHOO

HOOO, a fantastic little fundraiser and a

Stocking filler for you.

The book is on the counter in Jacqui’s

office, should you want to page through it.

PLEAAAAASSEEE support this little

fundraiser for the school.

BESKIKBAAR IN AFRIKAANS

AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH

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