3 November 2017

Dear Parents and Guardians, Congratulations to our pupils who will be receiving first communion at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday. May

God's love and blessings be with you on this auspicious day and remain with you always. Of all seven

sacraments, the Holy Eucharist, or Holy Communion, is the most important to Catholicism. Best wishes to our

Senior Primary Choir who will be performing at this special occasion. All parents are welcome to attend. The

Mass should end at 10h45, if you opt to fetch your child after the service.

Please note that the Primary- and High Schools will dismiss at 12h00 on Friday, 10 November 2017 due to the

Remembrance Day proceedings taking place that day. This does not affect the Crèche.

This section is more important for Crèche parents to read, but actually applies to all. May I please ask that no

children be dropped off at school before 7 o’clock in the morning. The Crèche staff officially start at 7, and

the rest of the staff only arrive from 7 onwards. Our security staff have a general responsibility to keep our

campus safe, but they are not allowed to abandon their posts to look after any specific child. That’s not what

they were trained to do. Should anything happen at that moment, they would either compromise the safety

of the rest of the pupils by looking after your child, or your child’s safety might be at risk as the security staff is

not attending to their actual duties. On the days that school staff do arrive early, it is usually to prepare the

class for a specific task or to tidy up, etc. before everyone arrives. I would really appreciate your

understanding and cooperation in this regard.

May I please ask that you return your completed stationery and text book orders as soon as possible in order

for your packs to be prepared accurately and on time. There is an approximate 3- to 4-week waiting period

from date of order to delivery. The official cut-off date for orders was 1 November 2017. Late orders may result

in text book and stationery packs not being delivered on time due to the closure of many of the big suppliers

over the Festive Season. The prices, as indicated on the order forms, are only valid until 1 December this year.

All orders submitted after that date will only be processed in January 2018, so they may be subject to annual

increases by the suppliers. Please make sure that your order is correct as we may not return any text books to

our supplier.

If you have not yet registered for the My School reward card, please do so. The school receives a small

percentage from all related transactions. The success of the programme therefore depends on the number

of times you swipe your card. You can register online, or get a card at your local Woolworths store. It’s quick

and easy! Please select ‘St Patricks College – Kimberley’ as your beneficiary. It is free of charge, with no hidden

costs. The income generated from this initiative for the year thus far, totals R5294.23. It is not a lot of money,

but it doesn’t cost us anything to grow this amount.

My School

Jan 320.15

Feb 431.01

Mar 820.00

Apr 323.82

May 445.87

Jun 592.07

Jul 703.04

Aug 374.51

Sep 606.93

Oct 676.83

R5294.23

St Patrick’s CBC

Weekly Information Sheet 38 - Term 4 2017

yrs 120

It doesn’t only apply to Woolworths stores, the partners in Kimberley are:

1. Engen - Awie Botha Motors

2. Toys R Us - Kimberley

3. Waltons - Kimberley

4. Woolworths - Diamond Pavilion

5. Woolworths - Kimberley CBD

6. Woolworths - North Cape Mall

There will be a PTA meeting in Mrs Datnow’s class on Monday, 6 November 2017.

On a positive note, I was reminded this week to daily choose JOY. It is easier said than done. When you are

having a good day, and your heart seems to explode with happiness, it is easy to feel joyful. But what about

the other days… when nothing seems to go your way, when everything is falling apart. We have all been

there. On those days, joy doesn’t seem to happen naturally. On a day like that one should choose to count

your God-given blessings rather than focus on your circumstances. Someone once said: "Joy is the settled

assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is

going to be all right, and the determined choice to praise God in all things." Let’s all remember Philippians 4:4

in the coming week: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Have a joyful weekend.

Yours sincerely,

Jacques Tredoux

Executive Head

The memory verse for next week is:

CARE FOR MY PEERS PROJECT

For many of us, buying sanitary pads is as easy as buying

bread, but this is not the case for millions of girls and women

in South Africa. They are at a permanent disadvantage. These

ladies are forced to stay at home as they are unable to afford

this basic necessity.

One of our Grade 10 pupils, Dineo Molgate, was shocked to

hear how many girls in poorer communities miss school, even

exams, when they have their periods because their parents

cannot afford to purchase sanitary towels.

She started an initiative called ‘Care for my peers’. Up till now

she has used her own pocket money to buy supplies and she

waits for special offers at chain stores to get better value for

money. With exams coming up, she says it is even more

important to help these girls. They should be focusing on their

studies and not have to worry about trying to avoid potentially embarrassing situations.

To assist Dineo in her efforts, the school has created a collection point for any sanitary products at

Mrs Francis’ office (Admin building). If you are able to assist with even one pack, please do so. You

will make a positive difference in someone’s life.

SENIOR PRIMARY CHOIR

The Senior Phase Choir has been requested to perform at St Mary’s

Cathedral for the morning service on Sunday, 5 November 2017.

Some of our pupils will be taking their First Communion at this service,

and therefore it is very fitting that the choir be there to participate

and add to this special service.

All choir members are required to:

Meet Mrs Solomon at St. Mary’s Cathedral at 08h30.

Be neat and tidy. The full summer school uniform must be worn, including a blazer.

The service should end between 10h30 and 11h00.

Life is a song - sing it. Life is a game - play it. Life is a challenge - meet it. Life is

a dream - realize it. Life is a sacrifice - offer it. Life is love - enjoy it. Sai Baba

HIGH SCHOOL HOMEWORK AND STUDY CLASSES The High School offers supervised homework and study classes after school.

Do not waste your time hanging round the steps after school. Come and get

your homework done and ask a teacher to help you!

When? Every school day, Monday to Thursday

Time? 14h30 – 16h30

Where? In High School classrooms - roster available at the High School

Who? ANY High School pupil who has an hour or two to kill in the afternoons! You can attend for

the full two hours or before / after your extramural activities.

Why? To get your work done before deadlines! To make your parents and teachers happy

CRèCHE ANNOUNCEMENT: CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT AND CHRISTMAS PARTY

Our crèche learners will be performing a short Christmas carol at the annual Carols by Candlelight Service,

which will be held on Wednesday, 29 November 2017 at 18h00. The learners, along with their

respective teachers, will be dressed as:

Infants - Christmas Trees (green shirt and blue pants)

1-2 Year Olds - Stars (white shirts and pants)

2-3 Year Olds - Angels (white shirt and pants)

3-4 Year Olds - Elves (green shirt and blue pants)

All learners are to be dressed and at school by 17h30 on Wednesday, 29 November 2017.

A fee of R80, which will go towards costumes and a small gift for each child, is payable to

the respective class teachers on or before Friday, 24 November 2017.

We look forward to an enjoyable evening

St Patrick’s CBC presents CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Time: 18h00

Venue: Front Field

The entrance fee is R20.00 p.p., which includes a song sheet and

candle. Children 10 and younger enter for free. Bring your own picnic

baskets and invite friends and family along, as this will be a lovely social

evening for young and old. Boerewors rolls, hamburgers, colddrinks and

water will also be for sale.

The Foundation phase pupils will tell the Christmas story through a short

Nativity tableau. The Crèche children will also perform an item.

Please note that the Du Toitspan entrance gate will be closed from

16h00 that day. Please use Back Field for parking and Henderson Street

to enter.

We look forward to spending a lovely evening with you.

We need empty 2 litre colddrink bottles for the Carols by Candlelight evening

at the end of November. If you have any at home, kindly send them to school

please.

BOOKSHOP / CLOTHING SHOP TIMES The Bookshop / Clothing Shop will be open on Monday to

Thursday from 07h30 – 15h00 and on Fridays from 07h30 –

13h30.

Bathing costumes, caps and towels for both boys and girls

must be navy, bottle green or black and may be purchased

from any store in town. Swimming goggles are optional.

*Swimming caps are compulsory and no-one will be allowed

in the pool without it.

GRADE PR SLEEPOVER: 16-17 NOVEMBER 2017

The school is hosting a sleepover for the three Pre-Primary Classes on Thursday, 16 November 2017 from 18h00

to 07h00 Friday, 17 November 2017. Your child must please be collected promptly at 07h00 on Friday morning.

Please note that there will be no school on Friday, 17 October 2017. Children should please arrive in pajamas,

already bathed. Could each parent send the amount of R20,00 to the register teacher for pizzas by Monday,

6 November 2017.

Please provide your child with a:

Sleeping bag / blanket / comforter

Pillow

Small picnic basket (including a beverage

of choice)

Change of clothes for the Friday morning

Torch

An exciting programme has been arranged to make this a fun-filled evening for all. Kindly contact the class

teacher, should you require any additional information.

St Patrick’s CBC - 2018 School Term Dates Term 1 (50 days)

Start Monday, 15 January

Close Thursday 29 March

Public Holidays

Wednesday 21 March (Human Rights Day)

Term 2 (46 days)

Start Tuesday 17 April

Close Friday 22 June

Public Holidays

Friday 27 April (Freedom Day)

Monday 30 April (School Holiday)

Tuesday 1 May (Workers’ Day)

Saturday 16 June (Youth Day)

Term 3 (47 days)

Start Tuesday 17 July

Close Friday 21 September

Public Holidays

Thursday 9 August (Women’s Day)

Friday 10 August (School Holiday)

Term 4 (43 days)

Start Tuesday 9 October

Close Friday, 30 November

* Please note that only Public Holidays falling during term time are shown.

Cricket

Mini cricket vs Kimberley Islamic School won by 1 run

Mini cricket vs Kimberley Junior won by 1 run

U/11 vs RPC Hub lost by 9 wickets U/19 Boys vs Boys’ High won by 26 runs

U/13 vs Staats Primary lost by 81 runs U/19 Boys vs RPC Hub lost by 57 runs

U/15 vs RPC lost by 96 runs U/19 Girls vs Frank Roro Lost by 6 wickets

1st Team Club Cricket vs Frank Roro lost by 8 wickets

1st Team Club Cricket vs NCH Old Boys Lost by 5 wickets

Congratulations to all the Mini-cricketers who did exceptionally well at both the festivals last weekend. Your

conduct and the manner in which you played the game was exceptional. You were all true ambassadors for

St Patrick’s CBC.

Congratulations to all our swimmers who participated in the Newton Gala on Tuesday, 31 October. Your

conduct was exceptional and you proved to be proud ambassadors of our school.

Congratulations to Daniel Anderson, Kenzo Stadhouer, Gordon-Riley Ford, Kayleigh Birch, Darian Booysen,

Jayden Kriel, Natalie Birch (parent) and Mike Birch (parent) who have been selected to participate in the

Griqualand West Inter-provincial Biathlon meeting on Saturday, 11th November in Kimberley.

Best wishes to all our swimmers who will be participating in the Neptune Gala in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Good luck to Alessio Visicale who will be participating in the Free State and Northern Cape Regional off-road

enduro 85cc class race in Windsorton on Saturday.

ST PATRICK'S CBC GRADE 8 – 11: NOVEMBER EXAM TIMETABLE 2017

Gr 8 (ROOM 11) Gr 9 (ROOM 8) Gr 10 (ROOM 6) Gr 11 (ROOM 4)

Fri, 10 Nov SS - Geography

1hr

Mathematics II

2hrs

Afri FAL II 2.5hrs/

Sets FAL II 2.5hrs

Life Orientation 1.5hrs

Music Practicals

Mon, 13 Nov English HL I

2hrs

Afri FAL II 1.5hrs/

Sets FAL II 1.5hrs

Information Technology

II 3hrs/

Computer Application

Tech II 2.5hrs

Information

Technology II 3hrs/

Computer Application

Technology II 3hrs

Music I 2hrs

Tue, 14 Nov NS- Physical Sciences

1hr

SS- History

2hrs

Mathematics I 3hrs IT Theory 3hrs/

CAT Theory 3hrs

Accounting I 2hrs

Geography I 3 hrs

Life Orientation

1hr

Accounting II 2hrs

Geography II 1.5 hr

Wed, 15 Nov Mathematics I

2hrs

English HL I

2hrs

Life Orientation 1hr English HL I 3hrs

Thurs, 16 Nov Computer Tech Prac

1.5hr

You may come and

study for the Comp

Theory Exam at

school.

APM 3hrs Afri FAL II 2.5hrs/

Sets FAL II 2.5hrs

Computer Tech

Theory 1.5hr

Fri, 17 Nov NS- Biology

1hr

SS- Geography

1.5hr

Physical Sciences I 3 hrs

History I 2hrs/

Geography I 2.5hrs

IeBTs Physics 2hrs

Geography II 2 hrs History I 2hrs/

Physical Science 1 3hrs

Mon, 20 Nov Economics and

Management

Sciences

1.5hrs

Creative Arts

1.5hrs

English HL I 2.5hrs IeBTs Chemistry 2hrs * (

TBC )

History II 3hrs /

Physical Sciences II 3hrs

Tue, 21 Nov Afri FAL II 1.5hrs/ Sets

FALII 1.5hrs

English HL II

2hrs

Dramatic Arts I 2.5hrs/

Life Sciences I 3hrs/

Business Studies I 2 hrs

Afri FAL I 2.5hrs/

Sets FAL I 2.5hrs

Business Studies II 2 hrs

Wed, 22 Nov SS-History

2hrs

Mathematics I

2hrs

English HL II 2.5hrs Mathematicss II 3hrs

Mathematical Literacy

II 3 hrs

Thurs, 23 Nov English HL II

2hrs

Afri FAL I 1.5hrs/

Sets FAL I 1.5hrs

Life Sciences II 2hrs Life Sciences II

2hrs

Information Technology

I 2hrs/

Computer Application

Tech I 2.5hrs

Frid, 24 Nov Life Orientation

1hr

Computer Tech Prac

1.5hrs

Afri FAL I 2.5hrs/

Sets FAL I 2.5hrs

Life Sciences I 3hrs/

Dramatic Arts Theory

3hrs

Mon, 27 Nov Mathematics II

2hrs

Economics and

Management

Science

2hrs

Accounting I 2hrs Business Studies I 2hrs

Accounting II 2hrs Business Studies II 2hrs

Tues, 28 Nov Creative Arts

1hr

You may come and

study for ther sci and

Bio exams at school

Music II 1.5hrs APM 3hrs

Wed, 29 Nov Computer Tech

Theory 1.5hr

NS- Physical Sciences

1.5hrs

Mathematics II 3hrs English HL II 3hrs

Thurs, 30 Nov Afri FAL I 1.5hrs / Sets

FAL I 1.5hrs

NS- Biology

1.5hr

History II 3hrs /

Physical Sciences II 3hrs

Mathematics I 3hrs/

Mathematical Literacy

I 3hrs

MORNING EXAMS:(G7 - G11) Report to exam venue by 8:30 for uniform check- infringements will be corrected at the

staff room at the end of exam; 2) seated by 8:45; 3) 10 minutes reading time before start of paper; 4) All exams end

at 12:00.

AFTERNOON EXAMS:(G7 - G11) Report to venue by 12:30 for uniform check - infringements corrected at staff room at

the end of the exam; 2) seated by 12:45; 3) 10 minutes reading time before start of paper; 4) all exams end when

session ends.

NOTE TO ALL Gr 8s, on Mon 13 Nov, 8SN MUST report to the Computor Lab by 08:00 am and 8WMz MUST report to

exam venue (Rm 11) by 08:30.

*For the IeBTs Chemistry paper scheduled on the 20th of Nov- The date at time will be confirmed as soon and

confirmation is received from the IEB.

TERM 4 SENIOR PRIMARY CASS ASSESSMENT CALENDAR (WEEK 5 AND 6)

GRADE 5 – week 5 and 6

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6 November

7 November 8 November

9 November

Teko ya puo

(Setswana

Language Test)

10 November

13 November 14 November 15 November 16 November

17 November

GRADE 4 – week 5 and 6

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6 November

7 November

Afrikaans Taaltoets

Gr. 4S + Gr. 4T

Teko ya puo

(Setswana

Language Test)

8 November

9 November

10 November

13 November 14 November 15 November 16 November

Maths Class Test

17 November

GRADE 6 – week 5 and 6

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6 November

7 November

English –

unprepared

reading

assessment

8 November

Afrikaans Oral Gr. 6S

Puiso ee

ipaakanyeditseng

(Setswana prepared

speech)

9 November

Maths Class Test

English –

unprepared

reading assessment

10 November

Afrikaans Oral Gr.

6T

Natural Sciences

Class Test

13 November

English Oral

presentation

week

Literature Class

task

14 November 15 November

Teko ya puo

(Setswana

Language Test)

16 November 17 November

GRADE 7 – week 5 and 6

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6 November

Shared

assessment -

English

7 November

English –

unprepared

reading

assessment

8 November

Shared assessment -

Mathematics

9 November

Afrikaans

Mondeling

Teko ya puo

(Setswana

Language Test)

10 November

Shared Assessment

– FAL Afrikaans

13 November

English Oral

presentation

week

14 November

Natural Sciences

Class Test

15 November 16 November 17 November

T H E W E E K I N P I C T U R E S Spur Mini-Cricket Tournament

HS Girls’ Cricket practice

Grade 4 English Oral

First Communion

PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK Saturday, 4 November 2017

Birthday: S Jacobs 9IN; A Mullin 6T; G Reid 8SN

08h00 Free State & Northern Cape Regional off-road enduro race

08h00 Neptune Gala in Bloemfontein

09h00-12h00 Gr 7 Maths

09h00 First communion practice

12h00 1st Team Cricket vs Defense on Backfield

Neptunes Swimming Gala in Bloemfontein

Sunday, 5 November 2017

Birthday: R Mokoka 9IN

08h30 Senior Primary Choir meet at St Mary’s Cathedral (summer school uniform)

09h00 First Communion - St Mary’s Cathedral

Monday, 6 November 2017

Birthday: S Bartlett 11SF

HS Day 10

07h30 PS Assembly - Chapel

09h30 HS Assembly - Chapel

Gr 7 Shared Assessment - English

Gr 9 IEB SST Maths

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Birthday: C-J Jossie 6S

HS Day 5

High School Extramurals end

14h30 u/13 Internal Cricket Match

Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Birthday: L Dlamini 3DR; E Mafusi OOIS

HS Day 6

Gr 9 IEB SST English

Gr 7 Shared Assessment – Maths

14h30 u/11 Internal Cricket Match

18h00 Gr R Graduation - Hall

Thursday, 9 November 2017

Birthday: O Gaborone OO NC; A Gumbo 1-2 RF; M Molawa 2-3 MC; R Mwenze 1 LV

HS Day 7

13h20 HS Exam venue prep

Primary School Extramurals end

14h30 Mini Cricket CBC 1 vs Herlear Primary School at Herlear

14h30 Mini Cricket CBC 2 vs Herlear Primary School at Herlear

14h30 Mini Cricket CBC 3 vs Staats Primary School at Herlear

Friday, 10 November 2017

Birthday: L Goeieman 2-3FM; K Lottering 2LV

07h30 High School Exams start

11h00 Remembrance Day

Grade 7 Shared Assessment - Afrikaans

12h00 PS and HS dismiss

Swimming Age Group 2 Gala – Karen Muir