Cedarwood College

WEEKLY COMMUNICATION

Communication for the coming week 18-22 June

General Reminders

Extras

Monday 18 June

Tuesday 19 June Emma Sadlier talk for parents in the hall at 18:30

Wednesday 20 June Mid-year examinations end

Thursday 21 June Compulsory school day - Exam paper revision

Friday 22 June Compulsory school day - School closes at 11:00 for the winter holidays.

Message from the Headmaster Dear Parents We have come to the end of the second term of 2018. The winter holidays are 3 weeks long for grades 7-11 and Vocational students. The Grade 12s have 2 weeks of holiday, as first week is devoted to Winter School and parent round tables. I am sure everyone is looking forward to this break. The pupils have completed their mid-year examinations. A special ‘thank you” to the parents who supported their children during this period. We, sadly, have bid farewell to some of our staff members. All these staff members are moving abroad. They are: 1. Drama and English teacher: Jessica Musnitzky who will be going to Israel. 2. Learning support teacher: Gary Sauerman who will be going to the UK. 3. IT admin and technician: Leonard Muller who will be going to Switzerland. Cedarwood would like to wish them all of the best for their future endeavours. They have been remarkable staff members at our school and we will miss them dearly. Recruitment of new staff members have already taken place and new staff members have been appointed. All the new staff members are well versed in remedial education. They are 1. Learning support teacher: Thulile Gumbushe. 2. Drama and English teacher: Reggie Goodman. 3. IT admin and technician: Patrick Shumbana. Mrs Victoria Cullen is going on maternity leave from the start of next term and will return to school on 17 November. May she, her husband and their baby be blessed with good health and happiness. A temporary teacher has been appointed in her position. Her name is Zama Zwane. The school officially closes on 22 June 2018. We will have an inter-house sports day on this day until 11:00 after which the pupils can go home. Please remember that this is still

an official school day and we request kindly that parents don’t allow their children to stay home on this day. The 3rd term starts on 17 July at normal time. No extra lessons and extra murals will take place during the 1st week of term. School reports will be handed out to pupils during the last period on 19 July after which we will have a parents evening in the hall from 16:30 to 19:00. We wish you a warm winter holiday period. Kind regards Dr Phillip Kotze Cedarwood School: College Headmaster General Info The mid-year examinations end on 20 June. School attendance is compulsory on 21 and 22 June. The education regulations regarding absenteeism from school dictate that when a child is absent for 20 days during the course of an academic year, the department may prevent a child to move to the next grade - exceptions may apply with proof of long term illness or hospitalisation. The College will close on 22 June for all grade 7-12 pupils (including all vocational pupils) at 11:00, although the grade 12s will have winter school during the 1st week of the holidays. Sport The Cedarwood School Equestrian Team is competing this weekend in the SANESA Qualifier 4. The competition is being held at Kyalami Equestrian Park on Saturday 16 June and Sunday 17 June. The riders representing our school are: Hannah Lovell, Kaylin Lindemann, Liyema Ndoda and Armand Fouche (Prep). We wish them, and their horses, a very successful show. Academics Grade 8

PE Assessment: Basketball and soccer (passing, dribbling, movement technique and shooting). *Bring PE kit

Grade 9

PE Assessment: Basketball and soccer (passing, dribbling, movement technique and shooting). *Bring PE kit

Grade 10

PE Assessment: Basketball and soccer (passing, dribbling, movement technique and shooting). *Bring PE kit

Grade 11

PE Assessment: Leadership, organisation, administration and umpiring. *Bring PE kit

Grade 12

PE Assessment: Basketball and soccer (passing, dribbling, movement technique and shooting). *Bring PE kit

Helpful Link for Grade 12 Students

https://www.parent24.com/Learn/Matric-past-exam-papers/the-nsc-2017-exam-timetable-20170802

Helpful Link for Grade 12 Students

https://www.parent24.com/Learn/Matric-past-exam-papers/matric-exams-heres-all-you-need-to-know-20161019

2018 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION TIMETABLE SEPTEMBER

Physical Education assessment completed by 17 August

Grade 12 Visual Arts Practical Examination from the 17 – 20 July. (During School Hours)

Please take note that the time allocated per subject does not include extra time. If your child has been approved extra time, this will be added on.

Subject dates and times may change; an updated version will be communicated.

SESSION 1: 09:00 SESSION 2: 14:00

Tuesday 21 August Afrikaans/IsiZulu First Additional Language P2 (2 Hours)

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Monday 27 August English Home Language P2 (2 Hours)

Tuesday 28 August Dramatic Arts Practical P1 (3 Hours)

Thursday 30 August Computer Application Technology P1 Practical (3 Hours)

Friday 31 August Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy P1 (3 Hours)

Monday 3 September

Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy P2 (3 Hours)

Tuesday 4 September

Computer Application Technology P2 Theory (3 Hours)

Wednesday 5 September

Business Studies (3 Hours)

Friday 7 September Life Orientation – Final Assessment (2 Hours)

Monday 10 September

Afrikaans/IsiZulu First Additional Language P3 (2½ Hours)

Tuesday 11 September

English Home Language P3 (2½ Hours)

Wednesday 12 September

Visual Arts P2 Theory (3 Hours)

Friday 14 September Afrikaans/IsiZulu First Additional Language P1 (2 Hours)

Tuesday 18 September

English Home Language P1 (2 Hours)

Thursday 20 September

Geography P1 (3 Hours)

Geography P2 (1½ Hours)

Dramatic Arts P2 Theory (3 Hours)

Friday 21 September Life Sciences P1 (2½ Hours)

Monday 24 September

Heritage Day

Wednesday 26 September

Life Sciences P2 (2½ Hours)

Learners must be at school on 27–28 September for feedback on their Preliminary Examinations.

School closes on Friday, 28 September at 11:00

Vocational

ECD Prepare your Work Experience PowerPoint presentation.

lease make sure your

child wears the correct

uniform to school.

Thank you.

REMINDER TO PLEASE ADHERE

TO THE 40KM/H SPEED LIMIT

ON DUNMAGLASS ROAD

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Cedarwood’s Buy a Brick campaign Cedarwood’s be a permanent part of Cedarwood’s history by purchasing 250, 500 or more bricks! In return, you will receive a commemorative brick displaying your child’s name in the building. Each brick costs R10, which includes the cost of laying the brick. This is a unique and special way to honour your child in a lasting and memorable way. 1. Background

To raise funds for more classrooms to be built at the school, a “Buy‐a‐Brick" campaign has started at Cedarwood School. We are approaching Parents, Teachers, Corporates, and the public who are willing to donate a certain amount in return for the knowledge of having contributed tangibly towards the upgrade and expansion of this special school. They will also be afforded the option of purchasing engraved, and labelled (with a plaque) bricks, with their personal name, date and message, which will be built into the Resource Centre/ other designated area of the new building. All money contributed will be eligible for a Tax deduction by SARS. 2. Approach “Brixy” is our mascot and is an original design. He will be the face of the campaign. The message we are trying to convey is the following: You are contributing to a unique school with unique children; You will get recognition and be leaving a legacy through your participation; and if your child was previously, or is currently a scholar at the school, then it’s your way of giving back to the school. 3. Brick Products and Pricing – Bricks are valued at R10 each. If you “buy” more than 250 bricks, then you will get a free engraved brick. If you buy more than 500 bricks then you will receive a brick with a brass plaque with your details engraved into the plaque. Banking Details: Account name: Cedarwood School Bank: Nedbank Epson Downs Account number: 1522085882 Branch code: 152205 Please contact the Cedarwood admin department on 011 465 9830 should have any further queries. For deposits, the reference “Surname: “Buy-a-brick” should be used. We thank you sincerely for contributing towards this campaign. Kind regards,

Mr P. Trapani ‐ Campaign Manager (0836071095 – paolo.trapani@conciseconsult.co.za)

mailto:paolo.trapani@conciseconsult.co.za

Articles Early Childhood Development In-House Practicals The ECD students did in-house practicals on Mondays this term with the toddlers and young children age groups, putting into practice the theories and philosophies of education that they learnt. They designed daily routine programmes and integrated lesson/activity plans, then evaluate them. They also did Needs Analysis to these programmes as well as the lessons/activities facilitated. The little ones loved it!

External Work Experience For eight days, the ECD students were on work experience in different ECD Centres around Rivonia, Sunninghill and Midrand areas of Gauteng. Their mentors and supervisors expressed praises on how the students have developed in the last 2 years they have had them for practicals. Some of them managed to handle full classes on their own at a time of emergence.