Issue 19 March 4 2021 Send photos, articles and everyday news to newsletterstas@gmail.com

Dear St Thomas family

We are in the season of autumn already. The weather is cool and crisp. The

leaves are beginning to change colour. We are moving on in our season of

Lent in the church calendar. This season in the church reminds us of our

constant need for God. Lent is a time for families to work on strengthening

their relationships and praying together.

One thing we have learnt during this lockdown is that we often don’t

appreciate something until we don’t have it anymore. Teachers are missing

our morning meetings and get-togethers. Learners are missing sport that they

often complained about.

This week let us focus on “Mercy”. Let us try to understand what our

neighbour is going through. From Luke 18: 13, “But the tax collector stood off

at a distance and prayed: O God be merciful to me a sinner.” God will forgive

us but we need to forgive our neighbour.

Please remember our project to bless our essential workers.

Blessings

Mrs Deiner

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Omphile received a Book Prize Voucher, an Academic Scroll for 2020, and the Barnes Floating Trophy for the highest academic achievement in Grade 4 for 2020. Well done, Omphile!

Ziyanda received a Book Prize Voucher, an Academic Scroll for 2020, and the Fourouclas Floating Trophy for the highest academic achievement in Grade 5 for 2020. Well done, Ziyanda!

Toby received a Book Prize Voucher, an Academic Scroll for 2020, and the Past Pupils Floating Trophy for the highest academic achievement in Grade 4 for 2020. Well done, Toby!

1/3 Vangama Makamu (Grade RRR)

3/3 Kgabo Moloto (Grade 11)

4/3 Minenhle Ndlangamandla (Grade R)

Mulema Feti (Grade R)

Uyanda Relu (Grade 5)

5/3 Nomcebo Ndlovu (Grade 3)

6/3 Sinethemba Khanyile (Grade 9)

7/3 Zimi Zita (Grade 1)

8/3 Calvin Chiloane (Grade 6)

Siyamthanda Lusenga (Grade 4)

Mitchelle Khoza (Grade 6)

9/3 Tumiso Molewa (Grade 12)

Nqubeko Moroku (Grade 6)

Molemo Molapo (Grade 6)

10/3 Thembelihle Mnisi (Grade 8)

11/3 Goodhope Nhlengethwa (Grade 10)

Siyabonga Maisane (Grade 3)

12/3 Dimpho Phatlane (Grade 6)

Thandokuhle Mondlane (Grade RR)

13/3 Lutendo Rungani (Grade 2)

Unathi Soga (Grade 6)

14/3 Katlego Makhafola (Grade RR)

16/2 Kayla Maphanga (Grade RR)

Eden Khumalo (Grade RRR)

Lesedi Molala (Grade 2)

17/2 Boikanyo Mathebula (Grade 6)

Mpilo Ngozo (Grade 4)

Mpilo Ndlovu (Grade 4)

18/2 Tanyaradzwa Ota (Grade 11)

Atleho Lefefa (Grade 4)

19/3 Sinothile Sibanyoni (Grade 2)

Ava Price (Grade 8)

20/3 Tumisho Mashiloane (Grade 7)

Pheladi Phala (Grade 7)

21/3 Ditshepiso Ramoroka (Grade 8)

Luyanda Sibiya (Grade 2)

22/3 Benjamin Bada (Grade 5)

23/3 Chidinma Edeani (Grade 9)

Mahlodi Mokoele (Grade 11)

24/3 Aphiwe Zwane (Grade 11)

Walusungu Sambo (Grade 1)

25/3 David Jolaoso (Grade 4)

26/3 Munopaishe Shanje (Grade 11)

Ngomusa Spayile (Grade 5)

27/3 Mmasentle Ntuli (Grade 12)

28/3 Faith Manzini (Grade 10)

Akhira Mungaroo (Grade 11)

29/3 Kamano Segoe (Grade 2)

Khutso Motlhamme (Grade 5)

30/3 Siphesihle Magagula (Grade 5)

Oreabetse Motuku (Grade 3)

31/3 Tinashe Hwata (Grade 7)

Posters for Life Skills. The learners said speeches and had to

make a poster.

Butterflies were done for Art.

1. Choose a clean, dry bottle

Start with a simple-shaped bottle as it won’t have any tricky areas (which if left

un-stuffed leave weak air gaps). It must be clean and dry because any organic

matter left in the bottle may decay, which could make the brick unstable and

compromise the integrity of the build, likewise for your filler plastics.

2. Collect your filler material

Any clean, dry, unrecyclable plastics can go in. Use soft plastics at the bottom

as they will fill any uneven surfaces and prevent air gaps. It is wise to cut up

harder plastics into smaller pieces so you won’t be left with gaps. Please do not

put metal, glass, paper or biodegradable/compostable plastics in your bottle,

or any organic materials.

3. Grab a stick and start stuffing!

Squash the plastic down as you go with your stick (like a wooden spoon han-

dle) as it’s much easier than doing so once the bottle is full. Mix hard and soft

plastic as you go to avoid air gaps. Try squeezing your bottle; you shouldn’t be

able to if it’s packed tight enough!

4. Weigh your bottle

The minimum density should be about 0.3g/ml. Divide the ml of your bottle by

3 to find your target weight. If you haven’t reached it, squash more plastic in!

St Thomas aims to keep growing as an Eco-School through small, continuous

efforts. We promote the making of Eco-Bricks. These “bricks” can be used to

build modules, furniture, gardens, and more.

Follow these steps to make an Eco-Brick: