NEWSLETTER 4 OF TERM 1 OF 2020: 03 - 09 FEBRURY 2020

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

A child’s love…

A child's love is like a whisper, given in little ways we do not hear but if you listen closely it will be very clear.

They often do not say it loud but in how they come to you... Daddy, will you play with me? Mommy, tie my shoe? ...the many ways they tell you changes as they grow Dad, I made the team today! Mom, I've Got to go! Pop, I need some money You see there's...this girl at school... Mama, I met a boy today and wow he is so cool...! Dad, I've got something to tell you... I think she is the one. Mom, He asked me to marry him. Would you love him as your son? Dad, I've got some news for you... It's gonna be a boy! Mom, I'm kind of scared of this, yet I'm filled with joy! A child's love is like a whisper, given in little ways we do not hear but if you listen closely it will be very clear. They often do not say it loud but in how they come to you... Grandpa, will you play with me? Grandma, tie my shoe... It is never ending A blessing from above Listen to the whispers of a child's love.

BUDDY & BUDSY BULLETIN NO 4 OF TERM 1 2020

Dear Disa girls and boys,

Dear Disa girls and boys,

Buddy and Budsy would like to remind you all about positivity. Having a

positive attitude is when you see the good in any situation. One way of

staying positive is by using positive affirmations. Choose one affirmation a

day to say to yourself before school and you will see how great you will feel!

DISA’S LIFE SKILLS & VALUES

Life Skill 3:

Disa Values:

Positive Attitude “I act positive in every situation”

BIRTHDAYS: 03 - 09 FEBRUARY

STAFF: 04 February – Ms Sinazo Yantolo – Gr 4 Assistant Teacher

LEARNERS: 03 February – Migcobo Jako – RL 03 February – Jemma Braaf – 2K 04 February – Amelia Louw – 4Y 05 February – Anathi Dakuse – 5S 05 February – Storm Maggott – 6M 05 February – Kwazi Gladile – 6P 05 February – Simamkele Nguqu – 6P 06 February – Joshua Suwedi – 2K 06 February – Akanye Nogqwazi – 5S 07 February – Yamkela Skoti – 5S 08 February – Lithimna Mafilika – 3R 08 February – Lomiswa Malomboza – 3R 08 February – Amara Ruzvidzo – 3S 08 February – Lwandle Tshofuti – 3S 08 February – Nokutenda Masango – 6M 09 February – Lunam Kaziwa – 3R 09 February – Takunda Khombedza – 4Y

INDIVIDUAL AND CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS

R70.00 for Learner Individual photographs

AND Class photograph!

Photographs will be taken on FRIDAY, 07

FEBRUARY 2020

Photographs will only be taken of learners

who have paid for photographs to be

taken, BEFORE 07 FEBRUARY 2020

GRADE 6 CAMP: 7 – 9 AUGUST 2020

at

(We suggest that a R75.00 payment per

month is made from February to July)

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

A kind request to all parents, learners and staff,

to extend their kindness and thoughtfulness by

taking part in Disa’s

“Thoughtful Thursday Drive”. Please donate tinned food to help families in need.

COMPLETION OF INFORMATION IN 2020 HOMEWORK DIARIES:

Parents / guardians are kindly requested to please complete ALL information in the 2020

diaries themselves.

No information in the 2020 diaries may be completed by a learner.

Parents / guardians are urged to please complete ALL the required pages with all possible

information.

Please also note that homework diaries may not be covered with any other paper / plastic.

No stickers, pictures, etc. may be pasted anywhere on the outside / inside of the diary.

Parents / Guardians must please complete the following pages with a black pen, in the Homework Diaries:

1. Learner Information Form

2. Health Information Form

3. Code of Conduct: Readers, Textbooks and Library books

4. Learner Textbook Information Form

5. Absenteeism Policy: Learners

6. Social Media Parent / Guardian Consent Form

7. School Outing, Sports Tours, Sporting Matches Parent / Guardian Consent Form

8. Western Cape Government General Consent Form

9. Code of Conduct of Disa Primary School

WEEK 3 OF 2020: IMPORTANT DATES

J A N U A R Y / F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 0

WEEK 4

Monday

03 February

Assembly: Mr Molteno

Life Skill 3: Accepting No for an answer

Value: “Positive Attitude”

Thursday

06 February

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

Friday

07 February

INDIVIDUAL AND CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS

Week

4

SPORT SHORTS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION

⬧ A kind request for all our learners to wear the Disa Primary sport shorts for Physical

Education periods.

⬧ Every learner must please have their OWN pair of sport shorts – NO borrowing of shorts

will be allowed.

⬧ Learners will not be allowed to participate in Physical Education

lessons if they are not wearing the correct attire.

SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY GRADE R – 3 PARENT / GUARDIAN BACK TO BASIC WORKSHOP

HOW TO HELP MY CHILD WITH SCHOOL WORK AND HOMEWORK IN ALL SUBJECTS

All Parents / Guardians of Grade R – 3 learners in the school are cordially invited to a parent / guardian workshop.

DATE: SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY TIME: 08:30 VENUE: DISA PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL

REASON FOR MEETING: HOW TO HELP MY CHILD MASTER PRIMARY SCHOOL

SUCCESSFULLY

CAKE & CANDY SALE: FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2020

Learners may bring a maximum of R15.00 (in coins)

On FRIDAY, 6 MARCH, for their

Cake & Candy purchases.

Learners will be assisted by teachers with their purchases

2021 APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSIONS

Admission forms can be collected at Disa Primary School Office from MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2020.

Upon return of admission form, parents / guardian will be assisted with completing the online application form, at Disa Primary

School.

Closing date for Grade R – 7 admissions for 2021 is: Tuesday 17 March 2020

No late applications can be accepted. Thank you

Please note that the learners attending Grade R in 2021 should have been born

in 2015 as per the SA Schools Act.

The Grade R applicants should turn 6 in their Grade R year of 2021

COLLECTION OF LEARNERS AFTER SCHOOL

• It has been the rule in Disa Primary School, since 2012, that each and every Disa learner is

collected by an adult, after school.

• Currently, we have some learners who are not being collected by an adult.

• We also have very big groups of learners (between 20 & 30 children) who are being

collected by one adult only. This is not acceptable and very unsafe.

• Please note the following:

- A termly update of contact details of the person collecting a child from Disa Primary

School will be required

- Aftercare name lists will have to be provided to the school

- Only 5 learners per adult will be allowed to leave the premises (No big groups of 20/30

anymore). Very sadly learners are lying to the Disa Primary School staff regarding the

person they should be going home with. Dishonest and devious learners don’t belong in

Disa Primary School.

• Parents / guardians are kindly requested to please make the necessary after school

collection arrangements, for 2020, as per the rules of Disa Primary school.

REASONS WHY HOMEWORK IS IMPORTANT

Reasons why homework is important: 1. It improves your child’s thinking and memory

2. It helps your child develop positive study skills and habits that will

serve him or her well throughout life

3. Homework encourages your child to use time wisely

4. It teaches your child to work independently

5. Homework teaches your child to take responsibility for his or her

work

6. It allows your child to review and practice what has been covered in class

7. It helps your child to get ready for the next day’s class

8. Homework helps your child learn to use resources, such as libraries, reference materials,

and computer Web sites to find information

9. It encourages your child to explores subjects more fully than classroom time permits

10. It allows your child to extend learning by applying skills to new situations

11. It helps your child integrate learning by applying many different skills to a single task, such

as book reports or science projects

12. Homework helps parents learn more about what your child is learning in school

13. It allows parents to communicate about what he or she is learning

14. It encourages parents to spark your child’s enthusiasm

FOR PARENTS / GUARDIANS: RE …:

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

BRILLIANT BEHAVIOUR: WEEK 3 OF TERM 1

Mikhulu Mahanjana – RM

Ray Friester – RM

Tudor Chibaya – RL

Mivuyo Dlutu – RL

Fallon Williams – RU

Yayler Yon – RU

Fallon Williams – RU

Jayler Yon – RU

Peter Ndoni – RU

Keomah Jacobs – 1C

Avuyonke Guma – 1C

Tiany Dube – 1C

Cayla Stanbull – 2R

Sinelitha Nikelo – 3L

Joshua Buchener – 3L

Ropafadzo Purazi – 3L

Likhona Dilinga – FP isiXhosa

Lisakhanya Ntonjane – FP isiXhosa

Yakanani Klaas – 4S

Zikho Ndongeni – 4S

Linathi Mfihlo – 4S

Kefoue Nguta – 4S

Faith Williams – 4M

Alisa Chindimba – 4M

Esethu Gobelani – 4M

Jody Jackson – 4Y

Jordan van Balla – 4Y

Carl Lot – 6P

Nase Xokozela – 6P

Clay Guenantin – 6THo

Emihle Dikgacwi – 6THo

Hayle Nieuwenhuyzen – 6THo

Taswhal Arendse – 6THo

Tylo van Nelson – 6M

Melikhaya Nguqu – 6M

Roeleen Philips – 6T

Okuhle Zazela – 6T

Brook-Lyn Edson – 7H

Wongani Phiri – 7H

Peyton Theunissen – 7H

Liyabona Sifo – 7H

Oyama Stuurman – 7O

Sandisiwe Xubuzana – 7O

Richard Holmes – ISP isiXhosa

Andisiwe Noqha – ISP isiXhosa

Tyra Gilfellow – ISP isiXhosa

Tania Chibaya – ISP isiXhosa

Laura Juries – ISP isiXhosa

Lutho Mpongwana – ISP isiXhosa

Lisa Ndlazi – ISP isiXhosa

Annel Dangidzai – RM

Obakhe Maqaqa – RM

Olivia Gobelani – RM

Bambolwethu Xasholo – RM

Okuhle Dlakana – RL

Migcobo Jako – RL

Singalakha Mangqombo – RU

Ade-Anda Hono – RU

Ivakele Gcuma – RU

Haige Titus – RU

Shalom Katapila – 1C

Willow Du Preez – 1C

Tanatswa Chabvuta – 1C

Amyoli Tyawana – 1M; Dale Mitchell – 1M

Lee-Shay Warner – 2R

Kabamba Kazadi – 3L

Collin Nayi – 3L

Aurin vd Ross – 3L

Queen Kalimbuka – FP Afrikaans

Sinalo Tom – FP Afrikaans

Aaliyah Nieuwenhuyzen – FP isiXhosa

Linyasha Chindimba – FP isiXhosa

Olungako Resha – FP isiXhosa

Anganathi Bomela – FP isiXhosa

Tendai Ngadya – 4S

Xhantibonele Nodilinga – 4S

Jadin Minnaar – 4S

Ubanicia Minnaar – 4S

Athenkosi Yeki – 4M

Owam Masiza – 4M

David Banda – 4M

Jane Ralana – 4Y

Imange Maqaqa – 4Y

Unisa Isaacs – 6P; Alizwa Ntswane – 6P

Andrew Arendse – 6P

Sanelisiwe Mgwaba – 6P

Nicole Lewis – 6Tho

Alahke Bobotyana – 6Tho

Zeah Ockhuis – 6THo

Nolanga Sabawa – 6THo

Oyama Mcuba – 6M; Ruvarashe Swabu – 6M

Tamlyn Isaacs – 6M

Roeleen Phillips – 6T; Kay da Silva – 6T

Sylvandre Booysen – 7H

Chelsey-Lee Lucas – 7H

Aqhama Gcaza – 7H

Anesipho Mashalaba – 7H

Imange Stemela – 7O

Bulela Smanga – 7O

Christwish Chikochi – ISP isiXhosa

Calvin Shumba – ISP isiXhosa

Sibulele Mbingeleli – ISP isiXhosa

Fezekile Godwana – ISP isiXhosa

Naledi Mbizela – ISP isiXhosa

Anam Sibara – ISP isiXhosa

Academic Behaviour