Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Private Bag X01, Nottingham Road, 3280 South Africa

Telephone: +27 033 266 8200 Facsimile: +27 033 266 6860

E-mail: reception@cliftonnr.co.za Reg. N0: 06-621 NPO

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17 June 2011

“The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.” Abraham Lincoln

We were most fortunate with the weather for Family and Old Boys and Girls Day. As a result we had a wonderful day and a big “Thank You” to all who supported the day. The Class of ’61 turned out for a day of reminiscing and reconnecting with their school friends, some of whom they had not seen in over 40 years.

The Old Boys were delighted that we still allow children to play in the mud, have conker and acorn fights and catch snakes. They were equally disappointed that cold showers, rat hunting and 3 meals a day of lumpy porridge had fallen by the way. Their overall impression of Clifton was that it remains as happy a school as when they were here, despite the cold showers and lumpy porridge!

Children Jessica Britton was awarded her Silver Certificate for continuous academic progress.

Michaela Strong and Demi Bade-Aluko were appointed Media Centre Monitors

Ashleigh Beddow successfully passed the Royal School of Music Grade 2 Piano exam.

Congratulations to all the above girls!

Staff Mrs Megan Fourie has been appointed as locum tenens while Mrs Combrinck is away on maternity leave. Mrs Fourie qualified with a Bachelor of Education through Edgewood and is a certified teacher with the Core Standards authority in the UK.

Mrs Fourie has taught Grades 1 and 2 at Bisley Park Primary and Prestbury Primary in Pietermaritzburg and Years 1 and 2 at Eveline Day School and Grove Park Primary in London. A certified SmartBoard teacher, Mrs Fourie is trained in teaching using learning styles and received the highest possible award that a teacher can be awarded by OFSTED (the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s services and Skills) in the UK.

We look forward to welcoming Megan to Clifton.

Both our Unit Manager and our Assistant Catering Manager received awards at the Capitol Caterers Awards dinner last week. Ms Long received a Merit Award for her management of Clifton’s auxiliary services and Mr Gumede received the Director’s Choice Award for the quality of his work at Clifton. Congratulations to both Ms Long and Mr Gumede, both awards are fully deserved.

Culture

Grade 5 and 6 Cultural Showcase – Thursday 23 June Grade 5 and 6 parents please remember to book your tickets for “Miranda and the Magic Sponge” through Mrs Coetzer in reception. Please also check the play practice times carefully for when your child is required to be at a late play practice session.

Grade 5 and 6 boarder parents may take their children home after the Cultural Showcase on Thursday evening. Please let Mrs Coetzer know before 12pm Wednesday 22 June in order for us to prepare your child’s report. Semester reports of those children leaving after the show will be available for collection from Mr Shaw.

Grade 2 Mrs Karssing reports that the response from the SPCA appeal has been fantastic. “Thank you to all who have supported this cause. I hope to fill two trailers with the food, which the first and second winners will take down to Howick soon. Please pop into my store room to have a look, if you wish!”

Thanks to all parents and friends of Clifton who have supported this appeal.

JP Reading Room Mrs Oldfield has undertaken the refurbishment of the newly-renovated JP reading room. Phase one includes an underwater cave and Narnia. To outfit the cave and Narnia, we are looking for any of the following:

Leftover paint – blues and white mainly but anything else too.

Fish theme material (perhaps old bathroom curtains)

Old coat – fur if possible

Inflatable dolphin or shark

Fisherman’s style net

Faux fur material

Snowflake material

If you are able to donate any of the above, please see Mrs Oldfield. All donations are very gratefully received.

Boarders End-of-Term travel arrangements Mr Majola would like to remind parents that all travel arrangement details should have been in to Mrs Coetzer by Friday last week. If you have not yet confirmed arrangements with Cheryl, please do so before Tuesday 21 June.

Sport Two children were regrettably omitted from the SANEF team announcements in last week’s e-news. They are Paige Collier (Level 3) and Matthew Green (Level 1) who have both been selected to represent KZN at the annual inter-schools in Johannesburg. Congratulations to Paige and Matthew!

Congratulations to the 1st XV on their win against Cordwalles on Saturday in the 50th Cup game.

Sports Results

Horse Riding: Royal Show – 23 May to 1 June 2011

Showing: First Pony Ridden: 1st Pippa Karg and Mayfly

First Pony Utility: 2nd Pippa Karg and Mayfly

Reserve Champion Child’s Pony: Pippa Karg and Mayfly

Clifton Show – 11 June 2011

40 - 50CM

Bianca Shaw Nite Lite 1st

Leah Krige Danny boy 2nd

Nicki Van Aardt Prince 3rd

Georgina Romer-lee Moppy 4th

Kate Segar Danny boy 5th

50 - 60CM

Bianca Shaw Nite lite 1st

Emma George Irish Mist 2nd

Rachel Dolby Bubbles 3rd

Jodie Simmans Prince 4th

Michaela Lane Peppy Girl 5th

Josie Romer Lee Silent 6th

60 - 70CM

Michaela Strong Epic Dual 1st

Samantha Schallen Black Magic 2nd

Michaela Lane Peppy girl 3rd

Naomi Forrester-Smith Bubbles 4th

Bianca Shaw Nite lite 5th

Rachel Dolby Bubbles 6th

Emma George Irish 7th

SIX BAR - 1.1M

Michaela Strong Epic Dual 1st

Samantha Schallen Black Magic 1st

Michaela Lane Peppy Girl 2nd

Bianca Shaw Nite Lite 3rd

Rugby vs. Cordwalles 11th June

Hockey vs. TWC 11th June

Hockey vs. Winterton 11th June

1st XV won 17-10 2nd XI lost 1-3 1st XI won 2-0

2nd XV lost 0-17 3rd XI Lost 0-2

3rd XV lost 0-25 3rd XI vs. T.W.C 4th won 3-1

U11A XV lost 0-45 U11A drew 1-1

U11B XV lost 0-15 U11B lost 2-3

U10A X lost 20-5 U10A won 5-3

U10B X drew 10-10 U10B won 4-1

U9 X won 15-10

Hockey vs. Westville 14th June Hockey vs. Treverton 15th June

1st XI lost 0-1 1st XI lost 1-3

U11A lost 0-4

Calendar Reminders – please note the highlighted changes

Saturday 18 June

Girl’s Hockey vs. Treverton – ALL MATCHES AWAY

Rugby vs. St Charles – all matches at home

Horse Riding – Springvale Eventing – CANCELLED

Sunday 19 June

Horse Riding – Springvale Eventing – CANCELLED

Monday 20 June

No Sports practices

Grade 1 and 2 close school at 12:30

Tuesday 21 June

No Sports practices

Grade 1 and 2 close school at 12:30

Wednesday 22 June

No Sports practices

Grade 1 and 2 close school at 12:30

Thursday 23 June

No Sports practices

Grade 1 and 2 close school at 12:30

Staff vs. Girls 1st XI Hockey (14:00) and Staff vs. Boys 1st XV Rugby (15:00)

Grade 5 and 6 Cultural Showcase in the SP Hall 17:30 for 18:00.

Friday 24 June

Final Assembly 09:00

School closes and reports issued 09:30

Johannesburg bus departs 09:30

Board, Trustees and Shareholder meetings from 10:00.

Headmaster’s Commendations

Silver Certificate Jessica Britton

Piano Grade 2 London Royal School of Music: Ashleigh Beddow

Media Centre Monitors

Michaela Strong, Demi Bade-Aluko

Helpfulness Steven de Reuck, Georgina Baker, Robyn Bam, Leah Krige, Emma van de Velde

Have a happy weekend!

Brendan Brady HEADMASTER