Reddam House Preparatory, Constantia

Volume 02:4 – 2015 (23 - 29 October 2015)

From the Headmistress Dear Parents Staff News It is with regret that I have to announce that Mr Brett Pearce will be leaving Reddam House at the end of 2015 after 10 years of loyal service as a teacher of Mathematics and a Deputy. Brett has been appointed as the Headmaster of Forries School in Rondebosch and I know that you will join me in congratulating him. He is an outstanding teacher and a valued colleague who will be missed by us all. We are also sad to lose Ms Mandy Webb (Grade 1). Although she has only been at Reddam House for 2015, she has made her presence felt through her excellent teaching and as a colleague. She is not leaving us altogether and will still be available to do locums at Reddam House when we need her. Ms Candice de Villiers (Grade 3) has decided to spread her wings and teach abroad next year. Candice’s dedication in the classroom and her commitment on the sports fields will be missed. Social Media Please continue to be vigilant with your children’s interactions on social media. Sometimes poor choices are made and the consequences can be devastating for all concerned. Nasty messages, ill-advised photographs and videos, foul language and bullying behaviour are being experienced more and more amongst the children of today and we as the adults need to continue to guide and discuss these issues with them. Intermediate Phase Extra Drama There will be no extra drama on Mondays starting as of next week. Extra drama will only be held on Wednesdays due to so few students participating in it each day. Drama will therefore only be offered from 2:45pm - 3:30pm for Grade 4 and 5 on Wednesdays and 3:45pm - 4:30pm for Grade 6 and 7 on Wednesdays. Due to the commencement of exams, the last extra drama lesson will take place on

Wednesday, 4 November 2015. We apologise if some of the students cannot make the Wednesday slot and will hope to see those students in Drama again next year. Exam Booklets Grade 5, 6 and 7 The Grade 5 students received there “What to Study” Exam Booklets this week. The Grade 5 and7 students will find these have been posted through Google classroom by the teachers. They are also available on the Reddam App along with the November examination timetable. Grade 3, 6 and 7 International Benchmark Tests This week has been a busy week for our students in Grade 3, 6 and 7. They have been writing the International Benchmark Tests.

The IBT is an international standard assessment programme which provides schools with quality data and reporting, to help accurately measure student performance, identify areas of strength and weakness and monitor the effectiveness of school programmes.

Schools receive a range of quality reports including: individual student reports that measure and compare performance and highlight individual skills, strengths and weaknesses, group reports that allow schools to rank and compare student performance and identify individual, class and school-wide strengths and weaknesses school, regional and international comparison reports to compare and benchmark student and school performance, recognition of student performance, through Certificates of Honour, Distinction and Participation. The International Benchmark Tests aim to reward and recognise student achievement. The top achievers in each grade are awarded a Certificate of Honour. The subsequent 5% of students in each subject are awarded a Certificate of Distinction.

The English test is based on reasoning and thinking skills which underpin the subject specific content domain. In English the skills assessed are locating information, inferring, predicting, drawing conclusions and reasoning.

The Mathematics test is based on problem solving skills and thinking skills which underpin the subject specific domain. In Mathematics these skills include interpreting data, inferring, predicting, drawing conclusions, reasoning and problem-solving. The Science test is based on problem solving and thinking skills which underpin the subject specific content domain. In Science these skills include observing and measuring, interpreting data, inferring, predicting, drawing conclusions, reasoning and problem-solving.

In the last two years we have had some excellent results with the IBT tests. This confirms that we are achieving many of the necessary IEB benchmarks against both National and International Schools. Many of our students have already been issued with the Certificates of Distinction and Certificates of Honour from the IEB. These results will only be available in the early 2016 due to the wait for the International schools to write these tests.

2016 Class Lists This is one of the many tasks which a school handles at year end. I have already begun to receive requests from parents and my answer is always the same – I take note of requests but can never make a promise.

The process is a long and complicated one taking into account academic strengths, combinations of children which do not work well in an academic setting, the needs of each child which must be met by teachers and, last of all, friendships. The teachers meet in grades with me and many hours are spent compiling the lists bearing all the above in mind. I appeal to parents to trust our professional judgement and decisions and not to make requests for changes to be made. Whilst friendships are important, the focus in the classroom needs to be academia, and while your children may beg you to ask for them to be with their friends, this is not always the best thing for academic progress. Grade 5 and 6 2016 iPad Information Evening – Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Grade 5 and 6 Parents are invited to attend an iPad parent information evening in preparation for 2016. It will be held in the Junior Primary Hall on Wednesday, 28 October 2015 at 18h30. The topics we will be covering are: Why the iPad

21st Century Learning - the redefined classroom

Parental Control

Guided Access

Overview of the ePub Books

Student functionality

How to pay via Empathy

2nd Shop / Lost Property

Email address: secondhandshop@reddamhouse.org.za

Please open the attached ‘LOST PROPERTY’ button to check the latest Lost Property list

Foundation Phase Grandparents Days – Uncollected Crockery All crockery not yet collected, will be placed on a table outside the FP entrance on Tuesday morning. Adventure Zone Please note that any students attending Adventure Zone on a casual basis, must email Anthea Williams (williamsa@reddamhouse.org.za) or Whatsapp her on 0829257438 on the day that the child will need collecting, in order to go to Adventure Zone.

Foundation Phase Sports Reportback Nothing to report this week.

Intermediate Phase Sports Results

Water Polo Results SACS Water Polo Festival Reddam U13A

Cricket Results U10A lost to WPPS by 90 runs U10B lost to WPPS by 20 runs

vs. St. Stithians won 5-0 vs. St. Johns won 6-0 vs. The Ridge won 5-0 vs. KEPS won 12-1 vs. Wynberg won 9-0 vs. Clifton won 5-0 vs. DPHS won 3-1 vs. Highbury won 8-0 vs. Grey won 3-0 Beat Rondebosch 5-2 in the Quarter-Final Beat St. David’s 3-2 in the Semi-Final Beat Grey PE 9-2 in the Final

GIRLS WATER POLO U13A played against Wynberg, Rustenburg and Cannons Creek and won all their matches U13B played against Herschel U12A, Herschel U13B and Wynberg U13B winning all their matches The U10, U11 and U12 games were cancelled due to pool unavailability TENNIS Under 11 Team lost to Bishops 0 – 6 A Team beat Bishops 30 – 19 in games B Team lost to Bishops 0 – 6 C Team beat WPPS 4 - 0

Student Achievements / News Staff Springbok Support

The staff joining the students in wearing their ‘green and gold’ to support the Springboks in their major clash tomorrow!

Water Polo Congratulations to the following Reddam Prep Water Polo Players on being selected for the Western Province U13 Water Polo Teams: U13A – Thomas Ackerman, Alexander Ackerman, Connor Gregg, Sebastian Riley-Nielsen, Michael Lunn and Jake Stewart U13B – Jake Steyn U13C – Bruno Hart, Shannon Williams, Jake Woodburn, Jordon Harrod and Luke Bruchhausen

Jacques Kallis Foundation / Sporting Chance Junior Schools Cricket Clinic – Report by Gabi-Lee van der Westhuizen It was a wonderful afternoon of cricket at Wynberg Boys’ High School where the Jacques Kallis Foundation in partnership with Sporting Chance, hosted a Junior Schools Cricket Clinic at the, now retired South African cricketer’s oval. Jacques Kallis alongside WBHS headmaster, Keith Richardson, walked down to the JK oval which had been beautifully tunneled by all the participants of the event. The headmaster introduced Jacques Kallis, and explained to the audience what made him the best cricketer in the world. A group of U11, U12 and U13 boys from Reddam joined many other schools in learning from the world class All-rounder. Jacques spent

his time at the clinic sharing his experiences and wisdom of being a cricketer, from his junior days up until his retirement. A net session was conducted by JK Foundation and Sporting Chance coaches, as Jacques made his rounds through the nets. The aspiring youngsters received many tips, including how to play the perfect cover drive, emphasizing footwork and balance when batting, the correct bowling lines and lengths and the importance of spending long hours in the nets. He carried on mentioning the importance of discipline, hard work and many sacrifices that play a huge part of training and performance. He commented that “cricket is a gentleman’s game”! All the young cricketers were inspired and motivated in a moment that they will never forget. Our very own Ashton Miller won the lucky draw, winning a cricket bat with a special message and signed by Jacques Kallis on the spot. It was definitely a day of excitement and joy for our boys. A day that they will remember forever, taking all the inspiration and striving toward reaching their dreams.

Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Results Congratulations to the following Reddam House Academy of Dance students who achieved excellent results in the recent Royal Academy of Dance ballet examinations. Examinations and Solo Performance Awards Gold medals – Distinctions: Thara Domingo, Isla Jansen, Nina Lotter, Hannah du Plessis, Sacha

Welch, Jordan Catto, Amber Croxon, Daria Korneva, Hannah Kritzinger, Kirsten Lindsay, Sisipho Yanta Silver medals – Merits: Aimee Farrand, Tegan Harding, Amelie Hunter, Iviwe Oduore, Helena Thompson, Haley-Rae Thomson, Tannah Wannerton-Brown, Emma Catto, Cayla Elliot, Mia Gavric, Eva Schaberg, Liya Stingl, Emily van Rooyen, Tanna Harrod, Ksenia Korneva, Emma Maw, Emily Veldhuizen, Stellar Binneman, Caitlin Goodall, Erin Harding, Tanith Kendall, Jack Kroukamp, Cara Mark, Laurie Williams

Class award medals were awarded to: Erin Arnold, Ella Brazendale, Angelica Bruintjies, Stella Buckland, Yasmin Doyle, Amber Francois, Hannah Fulford, Skye Hahndiek, Pippie Jannaway, Isabella Mol, Grace Nicole, Chloe Perlman, Chloe Pletzer, Hannah Porter, Ashleigh van der Merwe, Hannah van Rooyen, Emma Vogt, Lucy Wallace, Amy Botha, Maseeha Ebrahim, Ciara Garvie, Ilane Kotze, Anna Lieberman, Georgia Maw, Annabem Middelmann, Amber Rahme, Niamh Sennett, Lulu Sheridan, Rachel Wibberley, Jordan Wilmas, Keira Winter, Caitlyn Wood Collier, Reese Alexander, Leila Cornish, Mila Domingo, Kelsea Fletcher, Leila Hibling, Erin Lawley, Alexandra Marshall, Madison Meulmans, Erin O’Neill, Alexia Periera, Keira Petersen, Cayley Petersen, Jenna Potgieter, Lisa Marie Pretorius, Tatiana Beyers, Leah Burrows Stacey–Leigh Heynes, Mbali Mthimbkulu and Morgan Adshade all received a Distinction for their RAD Intermediate Foundation examination which they took at UCT. Equestrian

Chloe' van Til took part in the Dressage Show held in Noordhoek last weekend and won her PR Prelim 3 and was placed 2nd in PR Prelim 1, on her pony Little White Lie. Chloe also recently represented Noordhoek Pony Club at the Western Cape Inter-Branch and was awarded the following: Half Colours for show jumping and dressage, 1st 60cm show jumping, 1st 70cm show jumping, 1st team showing, 1st team dressage 2nd equitation, 2nd working rider 3rd dressage, 3rd showing, 3rd team equitation, 3rd team show jumping.

During the holidays, Chloe participated in the Spring Show held in George and received the following: 1st 60cm eventing, 1st dressage (Little White Lie), 1st dressage (Henham Nejma) 2nd equitation 3rd 80cm show jumping, 3rd dressage, 3rd showing. Wonderful results, Chloe – well done!

Eisteddfod of the Performing Arts Tap Results We are proud of all the Reddam House Tap Dancers who took part in the Eisteddfod of the Performing Arts at the Sea Point Civic Centre in September, achieving outstanding results.

Grade 1: Pippa Janaway, Charlotte Wiltshire, Ella Brazendale, Lila Wackernagel, Hannah Fulford, Milla Parry, Hannah van Rooyen, Erin Arnold, Rachael Kennett, Luche van Aswegen, Angelika Bruintjies, Daniel Bond, Holly Binneman, Katia Delgado, Anna McCoubrey

Grade 2: Helena Thompson, Tannah Wannerton-Brown, Rachel Wibberley, Georgia Maw, Kate McIver, Aimee Farrand, Beatrice Maher, Thara Domingo, Haley-Rae Thomson, Chiara Venturi, Anna Lieberman

Grade 3: Sienna Houghton, Emma Catto, Erin O’Neill, Kayle Hendricks, Scarlett Frank, Erin Lawley, Taylor Harper, Isabella Garuti, Cayla Elliott, Abigail Bester, Cameron Bastick, Victoria Rose, Jenna Potgieter, Tessa de Lorme, Megan Dooley, Alexia Pereira, Tetra Hollenbach, Cayley Petersen, York Eayrs, Mia Gavric, Emily van Rooyen, Tyla Bakewell

Grade 4: Isabella de Hutton, Hannah du Plessis, Sacha Welch, Gabriella Rynhoud, Emily Veldhuizen, Jessica Needham, Emma Maw, Ksenia Korneva

Grade 5: Stellar Binneman, Holly Berk, Sadie Katz, Abbigail Caveney, Jordan Catto, Hannah Kritzinger, Daria Korneva, Sarah Dentener, Isabelle Wilson, Jasmine Sheridan

Grade 6: Olivia Watson, Gabriella Singer, Jorja Wannerton-Brown, Olivia Mc Loughlin, Isabelle Herbert, Cara Mark, Erin Smith, Olivia Duffus, Tara Hastings, Ana Maconachie, Megha Makanjee

Grade 7: Hannah Catto, Abigail Wilson, Michaela Eichel, Michaela Papangeli, Sarah Wolhuter, Gabriella Papangeli, Tara Bhandari, Stacey-Lee Heynes, Hannah Myburgh

The following students were placed in the Solo sections:

6&U Set Solo Option A 1st Place – Luche van Aswegen 2nd Place – Holly Binneman 3rd Place – Milla Parry

7-8 Set Solo Option A 1st Place – Alexia Perreira 2nd Place – Erin Lawley 3rd Place – Cayla Elliott

7-8 Set Solo Option B 1st Place – Anna McCoubrey

9-10 Bronze Set Solo Option A 1st Place – Ksenia Korneva 2nd Place – Sacha Welch 3rd Place – Isabella de Hutton

9-10 Bronze Set Solo Option B 1st Place – Oliver Preston (Attends Tap Lessons at Reddam House)

(also chosen ‘Most Promising Junior Tap Dancer’) 2nd Place – Stellar Binneman 3rd Place – Jasmine Sheridan

9-10 Silver Set Solo Option A 1st Place – Tyler Preston (Attends Tap Lessons at Reddam House) Tie 2nd Place – Jordan Catto and Sarah Mitchell 3rd Place – Daria Korneva

11-12 Bronze Set Solo Option B Tie 2nd Place – Olivia Duffus and Ana Maconachie 3rd Place – Tara Hastings

11-12 Silver Set Solo Option A 1st Place – Sarah Wolhuter 3rd Place – Julie Hemphill (Attends Tap Lessons at Reddam House)

11-12 Silver Set Solo Option B 1st Place – Sarah Dentener (Chosen for a special award – ‘Eye Catching Tap entrant’)

11-12 Gold Set Solo Option A 1st Place – Stacey-Lee Heynes (Chosen for a special award – ‘TDA Fabulous’) 2nd Place – Olivia Watson 3rd Place – Talya Levin (Attends Tap Lessons at Reddam House)

Own Choice Solo Results: o 7-8 years

1st Place - Emma Catto o 9-10 years

1st Place – Hannah Kritzinger 2nd Place – Jordan Catto 3rd Place – Tyla Preston (Attends Tap Lessons at Reddam House)

o 11-12 1st Place – Olivia Watson (Also chosen – ‘Most Outstanding Junior Tap Dancer)

Tap Group Any Age – Diploma and a place in the ‘Finals’ Stellar Binneman, Holly Berk, Sadie Katz, Abbigail Caveney, Jordan Catto, Hannah Kritzinger,

Daria Korneva, Sarah Dentener, Isabelle Wilson, Jasmine Sheridan

TDA Eisteddfod of the Performing Arts Congratulations to Julia O’Keeffe who dances with an external dance studio, on her excellent results in the recent TDA Eisteddfod of the Performing Arts: Ballet Classical Own Choice – Honours

2. Ballet Demi Character Quartet – Diploma and Finals 3. Ballet Classical Trio – Diploma and Finals 4. Modern Gold Straight Set – Diploma, 3rd place

5. Modern Own Choice Straight – Diploma, 2nd place 6. Modern Young Choreographers (with Kiara Kleiner) – Diploma and Special Mention 7. Tap Gold Set – Honours 8. Tap Gold Group – Diploma, Finals and Winners

Plus 2 special awards for being “Most noticed”. Golf Well done to Pearce Lewin on being the youngest player to be selected for the U12 WPGA team. Together with Alexander Kalis and Jack Lee they went on tour together during the holidays, with the WP team being placed 3rd out of 6 provinces.

Colour Run

Isabella Williams had much fun participating in the recent Colour run!

Best Wishes

Yours sincerely ANNETTE WOOLLEY(MRS) HEADMISTRESS

Term 4 2015 – Reminders TERM 4 Mon 26 October String Soiree Evening (Junior Primary Hall: 18h00 for 18h30) Tues 27 October Bar / Bat Mitzvah (Junior Primary Hall) Wed 28 October Grade 5 + 6 2016 iPad Information Evening (Junior Primary Hall: 18h30) Thurs 29 October Reddam Foundation Golf Day (Steenberg Golf Course) Fri 30 October Grade 7 Market Day Mon 02 November Prep Cultural Awards (Pitcairn Auditorium: 09h00 – 10h00) Tues 03 November Waltons Stationery Distribution (Library: 12h00 – 15h00)

Grade 7 Music Evening (Junior Primary Hall: 18h00) Wed 04 November Waltons Stationery Distribution (Library: 12h00 – 15h00) Thurs 05 November Grade 1 Extra Drama Play (08h30) Mon 09 November Grade 1 2016 Parents Evening (Pitcairn Auditorium: 18h00) Tues 10 November Grade 1 2016 Orientation (Classrooms and FP Courtyard: 15h00) Wed 11 November Grade 5 – 7 Examinations Commence Thurs 19 November Grade 4 2016 Parents Evening (18h00) Fri 20 November Grade 5 – 7 Examinations Finish

Grade 4 2016 Orientation (during school time) Mon 23 November Grade 1 Prize-giving (JP Hall: 08h30 – 09h30)

Grade 2 Prize-giving (JP Hall: 10h30 – 11h30) Grade 3 Prize-giving (JP Hall: 11h30 – 12h30)

Tues 24 November Caxton Books Distribution to Grade 2 – 4 Students in the Library Foundation Phase Swimming Gala (09h00)

Wed 25 November Caxton Books Distribution to Grade 5 - 7 Students in the Library Thurs 26 November Grade 3 Market Day Fri 27 November Grade 4 + 5 Awards Ceremony (Pitcairn Auditorium: 11h30) Mon 30 November Grade 6 + 7 Awards Ceremony (Pitcairn Auditorium: 11h30) Tues 01 December Laser Show (Cricket Oval: 18h00) Wed 02 December Grade 7 Farewell Dinner Thurs 03 December Prep School Assembly (Pitcairn Auditorium: 08h30)

Prep School closes at 11h00 Staff Picnic at Buitenverwachting Tues 19 January 2016 Waltons Stationery Distribution (Library: 12h00 – 15h00)

Foundation Phase Inter-house Swimming Gala The Foundation Phase Inter-house Swimming Gala will be held on Tuesday, 24 November 2015 at 09h00. Parents are invited to share this special event with us. Students are welcome to go home with parents afterwards. To ensure the success of this event, we request that every student arrives at school dressed in his or her blue Reddam sports shorts, house t-shirt, takkies and socks / flip flops. They must also bring the following with them:

Sunscreen and hat

An ample supply of water (we suggest overnight freezing)

A packed lunch. Please note that there will be no opportunity to visit the canteen during the meeting.

Swimming costume, towel and cap

Reddam House tracksuit

‘MotherCity Magic’ - DVD

We still have the wonderful production of ‘MotherCity Magic’ fresh in our memories and Tony Mittelmeyer is producing a fantastic DVD of the production (for each cast) at a cost of R150 per DVD and BLU-RAY Full HD disc at R200. The casts were as follows: R Cast (1R, 2R and 3R) - Saturday, 5 September 2015 E Cast (1E, 2E and 3E) - Monday, 7 September 2015

D Cast (1D, 2D and 3D) - Tuesday, 8 September 2015 M Cast (1M, 2M and 3M) - Wednesday, 9 September 2015 H Cast (1H, 2H and 3H) - Thursday, 10 September 2015 Please fill in the order form below and send it to Mrs Lee Lanterme (Grade 1H) by the latest MONDAY. Payment via EFT: Nedbank Bank, Plumstead ( Gabriel Road ) Branch ( Branch Code : 19765 or 119409 , IF REQUIRED ) Acc. Name : J.A. MITTELMEYER Acc. Number : 2031 365 932 Payment Ref : "REDDAM MOTHERCITY" Type : SAVINGS ACCOUNT ( IMPORTANT ) Please return proof of payment copy with your order form.

Order Form: ‘MotherCity Magic’ – DVD (Attention: Mrs L Lanterme)

Name:_____________________________________ Class + Cast:______ Contact Number:_________________________ Number of DVD’s (R150): ______ Number of Blue-Ray Full HD (R200): ____________ Parent’s Signature:_______________________________

Reddam House Shop Information Reddam House Shop is the official stockist of all school uniform items. For the benefit of all the new and existing families to Reddam House, the following is general information pertinent to Reddam House Shop. We request that all parents and students familiarise themselves with this information. The staff at the shop will advise and assist you in purchasing the correct uniform items and quantities relevant to your child. Advice is given without prejudice. The onus is upon the customer to make the final decision regarding size, fit etc. before purchasing any item. Please feel free to contact us with regard to any assistance or advice you may require. Should you experience any problem with an item purchased from the shop, please contact us so that we are able to rectify the situation.

SCHOOL TERM SHOP HOURS MONDAY to FRIDAY: 08h00 – 16h00 The Shop is not open on Saturdays or Sundays. Please Note: The shop respects all public, religious and school holidays in accordance with the school. The above shop hours are not applicable to school holidays. The shop will, however be open a few days during any school holiday before school resumes for a new term. Please contact the shop or the reception desk at the school to confirm these dates.

1. ***SHOP HOURS DURING DEC 2015/JAN 2016 SCHOOL HOLIDAY*** The Shop will close at 13:00 on Tuesday 22 December 2015. The Shop will be open as from Monday 4 January 2016, as per the school term hours above. Please Note: The shop will be closed between 13:00 and 13:45 every day for a lunch break until Wednesday 20 January 2016.

UNIFORM POLICY Each campus (i.e. Pre-Primary, Preparatory, and College) has its own specific uniform. An overlap from one campus to another is not appropriate. Reddam House requests that parents respect the individuality of each campus by not allowing your children to wear uniform items that are not specific to their campus. STANDARD SIZE RANGE OF UNIFORM ITEMS STAGE 3–5: Preparatory. College. Size: 3-4 to 7-8 Size: 5-6 to Adult Medium Size: 13-14 to Adult Large Waist 21/54 to 38/97 Waist 24/61 to 44/112 Parents must please ensure before the time of purchase that the available range of sizes in the shop accommodates the size of their children. The lead-time for the manufacture of any special measurement is approximately 8 to 10 weeks. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that any order for a special measurement item is placed timeously. MEANS OF PAYMENT Reddam House Shop operates on a C.O.D. basis. We do not allocate items to your Reddam House school account. Goods can be paid for by Credit Card, Cash, a Cheque made payable to Reddam House Shop or an Electronic Funds Transfer. We are unable to accept a cheque that has not been made payable to Reddam House Shop, does not have the correct date or has been altered in any way. In the event, of another party (other than the individual selecting the goods) being responsible for the payment, we will keep the goods aside until the receipt of payment. If you choose to make an EFT payment, please ensure that you get the correct banking details from a member of staff at the shop. The items will be kept at the shop until a proof of payment has been received. RETURN OF FAULTY OR UNWANTED GARMENTS All our garments carry a thirty-day guarantee from our suppliers for any factory fault. Faulty garments will be replaced or credited at the sole discretion of the supplier concerned. Each garment has a laundry instruction label. The shop can supply you with a copy of ‘general advice’ regarding the laundering of garments as well as the care instructions of bathing costumes and swimming caps. The shop will exchange or credit any unwanted garment on condition that it:

1. is a current stock item, 2. has not been worn or altered in any way, 3. has no name printed, ironed or sewn onto the garment and 4. Is in a condition to be sold to another customer.

Any goods returned for credit or returned for exchange will be credited at the price shown on the original sales document and replacement item/s will be charged for at the current price. The shop cannot credit stock items and garments that have been damaged in transit or due to use or incorrect laundering/handling. Thank you for your co-operation and support. Please feel free to contact us with regard to any assistance you may require or any suggestions you may have. We are a phone call away! Sincerely

Delicia Merrington

Reddam House Shop Convener

Private Bag X14 Constantia 7848

Tel: 021-701 6677

Fax: 088 021-701 1844

Give-a-Gift

Similar to previous years, we will be encouraging families to participate in a gift drive.

This year gifts will be distributed to a variety of organisations including babies, children, care workers and the elderly.

Details to follow in hard-copy next week.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Cape Town Cycle Tour 2016 – ‘Riding-for-Reddam Scholarships’ The 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour is fast approaching and we would once again like to appeal to all our parents, your family and friends to participate in our fundraising initiative ‘Riding-for-Reddam Scholarships’! Our objective each year is to raise sufficient funds so that talented, deserving students from disadvantaged backgrounds can be given the opportunity to benefit from the quality of education that Reddam House has to offer. Each year the Reddam Foundation together with Reddam House Schools each contribute R40 000 towards scholarships. Our goal is to strive to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. With your participation and support of this initiative, you will certainly impact the lives of our scholarship recipients. To participate in this very worthy cause, please secure your entry by registering as a Reddam Foundation rider by clicking on the link below together with your donation of R3 000 per entry. https://online.entries.co.za/entries/jointeam.aspx?eid=3516&group=cc6ac751-f0a9-4c8e-a293-dc763e1c6562 May we take this opportunity of thanking you most sincerely for your commitment to helping our Community. Your generous support of our efforts to assist our scholarship recipients, is very much appreciated. We look forward to having lots of fun on the day as we unite as a team wearing our bright green and blue Reddam jersey. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact 0828573080 Warm regards. Yours sincerely,

Erika Smit Chairman Reddam Foundation NPO 061-905 PBO 93/00/25/985

Bread Reminder – Westlake Emmanuel Educare School We would very much appreciate our families assisting us in the following charity drive to assist the Westlake Emmanuel Educare School on our doorstep. The principal of the school, Ms Eleanor Lawrence, would be most grateful if every week we assist with the supply of white and brown sliced bread loaves. Every Tuesday this term each Grade will have a turn to supply bread. The bread must be taken to the classrooms and will then be delivered by Mrs Elliot-Jones to this deserving school. Ms Lawrence then freezes the bread to use daily until the fresh bread arrives the following week. It would be wonderful if you feel you would like to add a container of Peanut Butter, Marmite, Jam or Anchovette. We thank you in advance for your kind assistance. The roster will be as follows:

Grade 3 Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Grade 4 Tuesday, 03 November 2015

Grade 5 Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Grade 6 Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Grade 7 Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Grade 1 Tuesday, 01 December 2015

Extra Lessons Timetable – Term 4 2015

GRADE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

GRADE 4

Miss Kerr English/Afrik 14:00 -14:30

Miss Fowler Maths

07:20 – 07:45

Mrs Doyle Maths

07:15 -07:45

Mrs Bloch Music Option 14:30 – 15:00

Mrs Dunn Eng/Afr

14:00 -14:30 Miss Kerr

Maths 14:00 -14:30

Miss Fowler Eng/Afrik

07:20 – 07:45

Mrs Doyle Afrik/Eng

07:15 – 07:45

Mrs Dunn Maths

14:00 – 14:30

GRADE 5 ENGLISH MATHS MUSIC OPTION AFRIKAANS

Mrs Gregg 14:00 – 14:20

Mrs Nelson 14:00-14:30

Mrs Bloch 14:00 – 14:30

Mrs. Naude 07:30

GRADE 6

AFRIKAANS 6D

Mrs Swart 14:00 – 14:30

MATHS Miss

Heathcote 14:05 - 14:30

AFRIKAANS Mrs Naude

07:30 AFRIKAANS Mrs Fourie

6R & 6E 14:10 – 14:45

OPTION ART 14h00 to 14h30

ENGLISH Mrs Thompson 14h15 – 14h45

MUSIC OPTION

Mrs Bloch 14:00 – 14:30

GRADE 7

AFRIKAANS Mrs Swart

14:00 – 14:30

MATHS Mr Pearce

14:00 – 14:30

Option Art 14h00 to 14h30

ENGLISH Mrs Bennetts 07h30– 08h00

MATHS Mrs Wolverson 07.15 – 07:40

Weekly Academic Planner – Term 4 (Week 3)

Dates Grade 4 Grade 5

Monday 26 October

Spelling Week 31 New wave week 22 – due Friday Mastering Mental Page 19, 20 , 21 and 22 – due Friday Afrikaans Byvoeglike naamwoorde

Tuesday 27 October

Maths: New Wave Mental Spelling Week 31

Wednesday 28 October

Spelling Week 31 Afrikaans Toets 5D Byvoeglike naamwoorde

Thursday 29 Oct

Spelling Week 31 Eng: Country Oral

Friday 30 Oct

Spelling Test (30 & 31) Eng: Country Oral

Afrikaans toets 5M 5E 5R Byvoeglike naamwoorde

Cycle Tests – every Wednesday Morning PLEASE NOTE: Cycle test rewrites will be written during the Assembly slot on a Monday morning, in Mrs Velensky’s classroom. Please ensure a medical certificate is handed to Mrs Velensky on arrival in the venue.

TERM 4 WEEK 3: WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2015 GRADE 4 OPTIONS GRADE 5 NATURAL SCIENCE

GRADE 6 SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADE 7 NATURAL SCIENCE WEEK 4: WEDNESDAY, 04 NOVEMBER 2015 GRADE 4 NATURAL SCIENCE GRADE 5 SOCIAL SCIENCE GRADE 6 OPTIONS GRADE 7 OPTIONS GRADE 5 – 7 EXAMINATION DATES: WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER – FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2015

End of Year Examination Timetable

DATE GRADE 5 GRADE 6 GRADE 7 WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER

NATURAL SCIENCE - 1h 30

SOCIAL SCIENCE 1h 30

NATURAL SCIENCE - 1h 30

THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER

ENGLISH – Creative Writing I hour

ENGLISH – Creative Writing I hour

ENGLISH – Comprehension & Language - I hour

FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER

MATHS 1 - I hour

MATHS 1 - I hour

MATHS 1 - I hour

MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER

SOCIAL SCIENCE 1h 30

NATURAL SCIENCE - 1h 30

SOCIAL SCIENCE 1h 30

TUESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER

ENGLISH – Comprehension & Language I hour

ENGLISH – Comprehension & Language I hour

ENGLISH – Literature I hour

WEDNESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER

AFRIKAANS - I hour AFRIKAANS - I hour AFRIKAANS - I hour

THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER

MATHS 2 - I hour

MATHS 2 - I hour

MATHS 2 - I hour

FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER

OPTIONS - I hour OPTIONS - I hour OPTIONS - I hour

Daily times for Social Science and Natural Science exams (1h30 min papers): 08h00 School starts

08h00 – 09h00 Study session 09h00 – 09h30 Break 09h30 - 09h45 Settle class and hand out papers 09h45 – 09h55 Reading time 09h55 – 11h25 Session 2 Examination (1h30)

11h25 Collect papers 11h30 End of school day

Daily times for all other exams: 08h00 School starts

08h00 – 09h00 Study session 09h00 – 09h30 Break 09h30 - 10h00 Study session 10h00 – 10h10 Clear desks, settle class and hand out papers 10h10 – 10h20 Reading time 10h20 – 11h20 Session 2 Examination 11h20 – 11h30 Collect papers 11h30 End of school day

Precision Swimming Learn-to-Swim or Stroke Correction lessons (children): more time slots will be available from Term 4 as a result of a new instructor joining the team. To confirm a time slot please contact Lezelle Markgraaff soonest: 082 7729 788 or lezellemarkgraaff@yahoo.com. Adults / Masters Swimming Classes: starting 1st week of Term 4 (2 classes per week). All welcome no matter what level one is! Please contact Lezelle as per above.

Sports Fixtures Telephone Extension for Sports Information: Inclement Weather Conditions

Please note that there is a telephone line installed for parents to phone for sports updates (matches), especially for wet weather arrangements. Please press ‘8’ for this information which will be updated at 12h00 each day during inclement weather conditions.

Please remember that Sport practices are not cancelled due to inclement weather. The Sport coaches will use the time to discuss skills or strategies or show appropriate videos. On Match days; when matches are cancelled or postponed children may go home after school if a lift is available. If no lift is available, the coaches will use this time accordingly. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate all the requests which we receive from the children to call home when it does rain, so please fetch your child at 15h30 from the classroom of the teacher in charge of each sport.

DATE

FIXTURE

TIME

VENUE

TRANSPORT

MONDAY 26 OCTOBER

Squash Shuttle to Bergvliet Squash Courts Drop off and return to collect at 16h30 + return to school

14h15 Bergvliet Squash Courts

Bus leaves 14h15 from tennis cts and returns approx 16h30

U10A Cricket vs Sun Valley

15h00 Reddam House Cricket Fields

U10B Cricket vs Sun Valley

15h00 Sun Valley PS Bus leaves 14h15 from tennis cts and returns approx 17h30

TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER

U10 + U11 Girls Water polo matches

16h00 Wynberg Parents

U12 Girls Water polo matches

15h00 Reddam House

U13B Girls Water polo matches

16h00 Herzlia Parents

U13A Girls Water polo matches

16h20 Reddam House

U11 Cricket vs Sun Valley

15h00 Reddam House Cricket Fields

Mini Cricket U8A vs Fish Hoek B U8B vs Fish Hoek A U9A vs Kleinberg U9B vs Bay

15h00 Silverglades Fields off Kommetjie Rd, Fish Hoek

Parents

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER

Squash Shuttle to Bergvliet Squash Courts Drop off and return to collect at 16h30 + return to school

14h15 Bergvliet Squash Courts

Bus leaves 14h15 from tennis cts and returns approx 16h30

U11 Tennis vs Sun Valley

15h00 Constantia Tennis Club

Parents

U13A Cricket vs Sun Valley

15h00 Sun Valley PS Bus leaves 14h15 from tennis cts and returns approx 17h30

U13B Cricket vs Westcott

15h00 Reddam House Cricket Fields

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER

A Tennis vs Rondebosch B

14h00 Laidlaw Lane Tennis Club

Parents

B Tennis vs WPPS B

14h00 Claremont Tennis Club

Parents

FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER

C Tennis vs Grove

14h00 Reddam House Tennis Courts

Parents

Cannons Creek Water polo Tournament U13A Girls + U12 Girls U12 Boys

11h00 to 18h40

Rondebosch BHS Pools

Bus1 U12 Girls leave at 10h40. Drop off only. ……………………….. Bus 2 U12 Boys + U13 Girls leave at 11h20. Drop off only.

U10 Boys Water polo

14h00 Sun Valley PS Parents

U11 Boys Water polo

14h00 WPPS Parents

SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER

Cannons Creek Water polo Tournament U13A Girls + U12 Girls U12 Boys

7h00 to 17h00

Rondebosch BHS Pools

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SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER