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C e d a r w o o d P r e p a r a t o r y

From the Headmistress

8 A p r i l 2 0 1 5

W e e k l y N e w s l e t t e r

Dear Parents

We all know the benefits of positive thinking, but it is often easier said than done! Life throws us all sorts of challenges and obstacles and it takes a concerted amount of effort to pull ourselves out of a negative spiral. We tend to think that success is a precursor to long term happiness and yet there is latest research that shows this is not the case. An American psychologist, Tal Ben-Shahar teaches courses in positive psychology and psychology of leadership at Harvard University. He maintains that people have much higher levels of success if they are experiencing well- being. So how do we increase feelings of well-being? One way is to increase positive emotions in our lives. Focus on your strengths and your passions. He goes on to say that by simplifying our lives by doing things like switching off our cell phones for an hour over dinner time, or getting an extra hour of sleep a night, can lead to increased positive emotions, which in turn lead to improved success in our lives.

At Cedarwood, we focus on being positive with the children, whether it is in the classroom or on the sports-field. Our pupils benefit from being surrounded by positive emotions and we see their confidence grow day by day as their self-esteem soars. Ben-Shahar concludes by saying that it is so important to show gratitude for what we have, and that we must never take anything for granted. When one experiences and practices gratitude, life takes on a new meaning. I try and give thanks for something positive each day. Whether it is the beauty of a rose in the garden or the hug and smile of one of the children, I know that I am deeply grateful that I wake up each day, willing and able to serve the Cedarwood community.

“If you really want to learn and grow, be as inquisitive and full of awe as a child. Curious people experience life overflowing with wonder and joy.” - Unknown

God Bless Jayne Eurelle

Inter-House Athletics

Who will it be? Which one of the three? Lions, Leopards or Tigers

We will have to wait and see…

Join us on Friday, 17 April from 8am—11.30am, for our Inter-House Athletics. Come and support your child and their

house at this fun filled morning. Our PTA will have delicious eats and drinks

on sale.

Pupils are required to wear their sports shorts, house T-shirt and tekkies. House T-shirts can be purchased from the PTA

Uniform shop, which is open every Tuesday and Thursday morning from

7.15am to 8am.

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M i ni - C r ic k e t 8 Apri l 2015 C e d a rw oo d Pr ep ar a t o ry We e k ly N ew s l et t e r 8 Apri l 2015

From the Sports Desk…

We are now on the home straight and, before long we will truly be on holiday. I am sure that we are all looking forward to missing the early morning traffic. However, before we get there, there are a few housekeeping issues to deal with.

Extra murals will go on until the last week of the term and on the last day, we will be holding our annual Inter-house Athletics meet. While this is a competition for points that will determine which house will win the house trophy at the end of the year, those of you who have attended the day previously will agree that it is also a fantastic fun event. Please find time to come and enjoy the morning with us.

Before the end of the term, you will receive the extra murals schedule for next term. This is so that you can sit down with your child and help them decide which extra murals they will participate in during the second term of 2015. May I humbly suggest that you encourage your child to participate in as many sports at the school as possible, as this helps them to feel that they are part of the school and they are contributing to the good name of the school. In particular, they must try out team sports. There are very few other instances where the child feels and learns a sense of belonging than when they are part of a team. Please encourage them to participate and speak to them seriously about commitment. The ball games for next term will be tennis, soccer and netball. Touch rugby will also be available, but only for Grades 4 to 6.

Last week Tuesday, instead of having cricket practice with the senior boys, we finished off the cricket match against Cedarwood College which had been abandoned the previous Friday due to the rain. We would especially like to commend the boys for their spirited performance. Despite the age and skills gap, they did not give up and played to the last minute. We managed to get several well taken wickets on the one hand and also got to learn that we need to work hard on our batting.

Kind regards Oliver Ngwenya

Tax letters for tax year ending February 2015

The 2014/2015 tax letters will be sent out at the beginning of

May 2015.

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The PTA Corner Hot Dog Days

On Friday – the PTA is selling hot dogs (R15), lemonade (R5) and popcorn (R5) so you don’t need to pack lunch! We will be selling at first break at 9.30am. We will

also have chicken sausages available.

The proceeds of this will be used towards aircons for the 3 classrooms that are the warmest in summer and coldest in winter.

Winter Uniforms in Stock

It’s almost the end of term – please pop past our uniform shop to stock up on winter uniforms as soon as you can!

We are open Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7.15am to 8am.

Golf Day

Cedarwood School will be hosting a small golf day in the second term – please keep an eye out for the date in the newsletter. This

will be held on a Sunday near Hartebeespoort Dam and promises to be a really fun day out!

Many more details to follow!

Have an awesome week, The PTA Team

[email protected] or 072-122-6049

Dear Parents

Cedarwood will be supporting Kitty and Puppy Haven charity group this term. Those of you who have visited this centre know what an amazing job this organization does and we would like to show them our support and gratitude for the hard work they do.

Each teacher will have a collection tin in her class in which children can place their small change from tuck or small donations from their pocket money. Other members of the family are also allowed to make donations should they wish, however, we would like to encourage the children to make their donations from their own money (change from tuck etc.), as opposed to being given money from their parents solely for this purpose, thereby instilling a sense of responsibility to the community.

There will be a prize for the class who raises the most money.

Thanking you in advance for your support The community committee.

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Friday, 10 April PTA Popcorn, Hot Dog & Lemonade

Friday

Monday, 13 April Assembly: 2F

Foyer: Grade R

Friday, 17 April Inter-House Athletics

PTA Popcorn, Hot Dog & Lemonade Friday

School Closes

Tuesday, 5 May School Opens - Winter Uniform


Cedarwood welcomes

Connor Brock—Grade 3P Jade Turner—Grade 6J

who are on trial this week. We know you will love it here!

We need you to make this possible.

The publication of our Year Book relies heavily on corporate advertising and is distributed widely through our pupil base, many of whom have siblings in other environments.

This year, we are offering a ‘two for one (and a half) special’—advertise in our prep year book, and you will only pay half price for the same ad in the college year book.

As I am sure you have seen, the year book is professionally printed on a gloss finish in full colour.

Please support us by getting your company to place an advert.

Advertising costs are as follows:

Quarter Page: R950, Half Page: R1800, Full Page: R2900, Inside Front: R3000, Inside Back: R3400, Back Page: R3600.

Kindly contact Mrs Schmitz on [email protected] to place your ad.

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School Fees

Once again, we appeal to everyone to check the

“beneficiary reference” on account payments, it should be the child’s name and surname.

Terms Notice

A reminder that a full terms written/emailed notice is

required if your child should be leaving Cedarwood for

whatever reason or you WILL BE charged for a full terms fee.

Tired of the clutter in your house—those things that may be worth something to someone else and you could use the extra cash? Looking for something, but can’t find it? Perhaps a short piece about your small (or larger) business might get you that extra clientele. Why not advertise in the Cedarwood

Classifieds! It’s cheap, easy and well distributed on a monthly basis. Simply contact Mrs Schmitz on

[email protected] for more information. Our next issue will be distributed on 1 May, so don’t delay, get your info through today!

Do you have a MySchool Card? Please remember to use your MySchool card at all

participating stores. Should you not currently have a Cedarwood MySchool card, please click on the

following link to join: http://www.myschool.co.za/

Remember, each time you swipe, you give money back to our school.

Cedarwood Team Cycle Shirts

Kids Size 5-14 R125.00 Adults Size S-4XL R165.00

The next for Like2bike is 17 May at Rosemary Hill Pretoria East

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FP Easter Hat Parade—2 April

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Easter Egg Hunt—2 April

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Cedarwood Holiday Club

Dear Parents

This April holidays Mr Ngwenya will be hosting a Holiday Club at Cedarwood School at the beginning of the holidays. Each day will have activities like games.

In addition, this holiday, we will be hosting a

Mini-coaching clinic for soccer and/or netball

in preparation for the winter games. So all those of you that want to make the teams next term, come and sharpen your skills in a fun and friendly environment.

Please respond if you are interested stating which club you are interested in, as the holiday club will only take place if there is a positive response of minimum of 10 children.

Please return the reply slip or feel free to contact Oliver Ngwenya- 071 120 5472.

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(Name of child) _____________________________ Grade ____________

will be attending Cedarwood’s Holiday Club as follows;

_________________________ _________________________

Parent’s signature Contact Number

Dates 20 April, 2015 to 24 April, 2015

Times 7:30 a.m. – 4:00p.m.

Price R150 p/day and R100 for a half day (7:30a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

Where Hall

What to bring Packed lunch (bicycles and balls welcome)

Dressing Anything you can play cricket and softball in.

Holiday Club (20 April, 2015 to 24 April, 2015)

Full day

Half day

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