Dear Parents

Monitor/Mentor Induction Assembly

Congratulations to all the Grade Sevens who were inducted as Monitors and Mentors at yesterday's special

assembly. Monitors and Mentors are student leaders of Japari. Their tasks ahead are difficult and challenging. Each

leadership role that our Monitors and Mentors are allocated is an opportunity to serve and grow. These duties can

be for example, controlling line up at assembly, escorting guests at official school functions, taking uniform and hair

inspections, meeting younger children on a regular basis, providing a sympathetic ear to their concerns and solving

their problems to the best of their ability, first aid, library and sound teams.

The position of Monitor and Mentor is challenging and one of responsibility and commitment, but we are confident

that they will rise to the challenge and execute their duties diligently.

Thank you to the many parents, family and friends who shared this special occasion with us. Parents will notice,

when they attend the Valedictory Service at the end of the year, how their children have developed and matured

during this year of massive personal growth.

Grade Six

This is also an important year for our Grade Sixes. Grade Sixes are in training to take up the Monitor and Mentor

duties in 2019, when they will be in Grade Seven. When our current Grade Sevens write their final examinations at

the end of the year, the Grade Sixes, take over their duties. Grade Sixes need to demonstrate, through their

behaviour and work ethic this year, that they are ready to take over this leadership role next year.

Science Fair

Our Junior School was a hive of excitement and work today as a multitude of amazing scientific experiments were

demonstrated and explained. Excitement has been building for weeks now as this day has come nearer and nearer!!!

A great variety of Einsteins and Scientists were also seen!!!

It was fantastic to see all the parents who came, assisted and supported their children. This is a lovely occasion

where parents can spend quality time with their children and have lots of fun at the same time!!

A huge thank you to Mrs Engel and her super Junior Team, whose hard work and commitment ensured the success

of this wonderful event.

Plaque of Honour

In 2016, Japari celebrated her Jubilee Year. In commemoration of this a wall of Plaques was erected and a special

fountain constructed. Parents are reminded that this Wall of Plaques is ongoing and that Plaques can be bought at

any time. This is a perfect way to remain part of and recognise Japari School even when you have left us.

Plaques can be purchased for R300.00.

Regards Steve Rees

Headmaster

16 March 2018

Term 1, Issue 9

Japari Newsletter

1 & 3 Dundalk Avenue, Parkview, Johannesburg, 2193

Tel: + 27 11 646-2132 Fax +27 11 646-2158

Email: info@japari.co.za Website: www.japari.co.za

Dates to diarise

21 March

Human Rights Day

22 March

Photo sessions

30 March

Good Friday

02 April

Family Day

07 April

BIG Walk – this is a

compulsory school

event

11 April

School closes at 11:00

02 May

School re-opens

PTA NOTICE

WE NEED YOUR HELP

URGENT: The Tuck Shop needs volunteers

Please contact Nicky Winik – nickywinik@hotmail.com if you are able to

assist

Service providers you recommend/give discount/donation Please email Nicky Winik – nickywinik@hotmail.com with contact details

SWAP SHOP OPEN

Prices range from R20 to R70 for caps, shirts, jerseys etc

Contact Uke Collins – 082 451 3476

UPCOMING EVENTS

BIG Walk – 07 April 2018

End of Term Disco – 10 April 2018

UMDLOTI N/Coast 26 April-10 May 2 Bed -Apartment FSC Sleeps 5 -7 STUNNING SEA VIEW Secure Parking R1200pd

SUN CITY V/Club 2-6 April-PEAK Easter Week 3 Bed Unit -slps 8-FSC R14500-00

SUN CITY V/Club 23-27 April- 2Bed Ph1-slps 6-FSC R8900-00

SABI RIVER SUN 27 April-04 May 3 Bed-slps 6 STUNNING UNIT-Golf Course R15-000 For all the above accommodation contact: Lyn 083-655-3425/011682-1018

All ads are placed in the

newsletter as a community

service and do not reflect the

opinions of Japari School

PLEASE NOTE:

Class and individual photos will be taken on Thursday

22 March.

Full summer uniform must be worn.

EASTER EGG COLLECTION

We are collecting Easter eggs for under-privileged children

Last year we were able to donate hundreds of Easter eggs to

various children’s homes and would like to do the same this year

Learners can bring their donations to their Class Teachers

LAST DAY FOR COLLECTION – 27 MARCH 2018

THE SCIENCE FAIR GETS UNDERWAY

WEEKLY PROGRAMME

WEEK ENDING 23 MARCH 2018

Mon 19 Mar Grade R-3 Soccer Practice 13:10 – 14:10 Zoo Lake

Grade 4-7 Soccer Practice 14:10 – 15:30 Zoo Lake

Grade R-3 Swimming Practice 13:10 – 14:00 Zoo Lake

Grade 4-7 Swimming Practice 14:00 – 15:15 Zoo Lake

Grade 6-7 Art 14:00 – 15:00

Tues 20 Mar Grade R-3 Soccer Practice 13:10 – 14:10 Zoo Lake

Grade 4-7 Soccer Practice 14:10 – 15:30 Zoo Lake

Grade R-3 Netball Practice 13:10 – 14:00 Zoo Lake

Grade 4-7 Netball Practice 14:00 – 15:15 Zoo Lake

Grade R-3 Tennis Practice 13:10 – 14:00 Zoo Lake

Weds 21 Mar Public Holiday – Human Rights Day

Thurs 22 Mar Grade 1-3 Chess 13:15 – 13:45

Grade 5-7 Computers 13:50 – 14:20

Fri 23 Mar No Gala

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHIN PADS ARE COMPULSORY FOR

SOCCER PRACTICE.

WE WILL SWIM DURING CLASS PE UNTIL THE END OF MARCH

FROM THE SPORTS DESK

On Friday we swam the last gala of the season at Dainfern against four other strong schools – a

wonderful gala and a big thank you to all the parents who come to watch all the galas and to all the

swimmers who worked so hard all season. The results are as follows:

Gino Capkovic 3rd Freestyle, 1st Breaststroke

Mikele Ferreira 3rd Senior Medley, Backstroke and Butterfly, 2nd Breaststroke

Jordon Milner 3rd Breaststroke

Swimmers of the week go to my wonderful junior, Gino Capkovic who works so hard every week

as well as Amilee Holborow-Browne who has swum out of her age group at every gala with no

complaints and to my Captain – Jordon Milner and Vice-Captain Unathi Ngcobo.

This week Japari played against Orchards Primary and won both the matches. Wow!!! The

Commonwealth played at home with some wonderful batting and fielding. We did give away a lot of

wides and no balls this week though. Well done to Luvuyo Ngidi on his wicket and Zach Carpel for

his wicket. Some wonderful fielding by all the boys, especially Jaden for this two catches and Yadah

for his wonderful work behind the wickets. Zach gets bowler of the week for his awesome three

overs only giving away three runs in total – fantastic. Congratulations to Jaden Ramadhin for his 32

not out – three beautiful 6s and three 4s – he is batter of the week – awesome batting. We made

the necessary runs in just four overs.

A big thank you to Luvuyo for coming to help out the Commonwealth side at the last minute – you played like a star.

The Ter Horst side also won. A long afternoon for the boys and coaches because of all the wides

from both sides. Congratulations to Regan van der Walt for his 20 runs which consisted of two 4s

and a 6. He is batting so very well at the moment and gets batter of the week. Keep it up Regan in

the last term, when we go back to cricket matches. Well done to Regan – 1 wicket, Vuyo Sithole -

2 wickets and Shridhar Roopanand - 1 wicket - he gets bowler of the week. Mention must be made

of Jayden Page for his excellent bowling figures – three runs given away only in his two overs. A big

thank you to the parents who gave up their Wednesday afternoons to come and support and

encourage our budding cricketers – the boys, coaches and I so appreciate it. To my coaches,

Patrick, Gareth and Calvin – thanks for all the hard work you have put into this cricket season – I so

appreciate it, as do all the Japari boys.

The results for the last KFC mini cricket game will be in next week’s newsletter.

Mandy Wheeler

Head of Sport

Please note the changes in the extra mural

timetable with regard to soccer and

netball. The Foundation Phase will get the

winter terms sports letter on Monday.

Commonwealth Cricket Team vs Orchards Primary