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3 26 June 2015
Dear Parents
Its been another term where all our girls have been given opportunities to participate and excel
in the many academic, sporting and cultural ventures that Girls High has to offer. And in the
throes of all of this, we are still trying to focus on and grasp the extent of our theme for the
year How to be authentic
Our attentions have also been focussed upon the development and progress of the Astro Turf,
which has been incredibly exciting. With all the anticipation surrounding the completion of this
project, we have also been left to ponder upon the value that this project will ultimately add to
Girls High as a whole.
Fundraising for the project has been quite successful through the contributions made from our
raffle as well as the Old Girls. What is exceptional is the number of Old Girls residing overseas
who have made substantial contributions to their Alma Mater. Additional funding is still
required for the completion of the whole project, and with that in mind, we have included a
few fundraising projects for the remainder of the year. Please support these functions and see
them as an opportunity to bond with your daughter and family rather than from just a financial
point of view.
We hope you enjoy your winter holiday, and I would like to take the opportunity to express my
gratitude to my wonderful staff corps, who always put duty above self.
INVITATION to all Parents, Girls and Old Girls Opening of the Astro
Please attend an exciting weekend at Girls High. This weekend will be recorded in our history
books for generations to come. The celebrations begin on Friday, 28th August and culminate
on Saturday evening, 29th August 2015. Overnight in Potchefstroom at one of the many Guest
Houses. The SGB is investigating special discounts at the guest houses and will inform you later
where you will be able to stay overnight at a special rate.
28 August
Friday
29 August
Saturday
08:30-12:00
Exciting news
dates to diarise
15-18 July
GHS Winter School
1 August
Derby Day
Reports collected
Big Walk
28 August
Golf Day
29 August
Parents Day
Opening of Astro
Boma Braai
1 October
Father / Daughter Dance
24 October
Mother, Daughter &
Granny Morning Tea
12:00-14:00
14:00
14:30
16:30
I am ORIGINALLY ME!
The more of ME I be,
the clearer I can see!
EF Meyer (Mrs)
Headmistress
office@girlshigh.co.za
www.potchgirlshigh.co.za
Academic
The winter school for our grade 12s will start at 08:00 on
Wednesday 15 July and will continue until 18:00 each day
ending at 18:00 on Saturday 18 July. It is compulsory for
every grade 12 learner to attend. This time will be used for
the teaching of curriculum and will not be revision time.
This is new work that will not be repeated next term.
The Grade 12 boarders may stay in the hostel and must
arrive between 17:00 and 19:00 on Tuesday 14 July. Not
earlier or later!
Supper will NOT be provided on the Tuesday evening. All
boarders will stay in their own hostels under the
supervision of their SHM. There is no accommodation for
daygirls.
Daygirl parents please arrive on time in the evenings to
fetch your daughter (i.e. 18:00).
Boarders will also have study every evening from 19:00 to
21:00. Day girls must please also do the same with parents
supporting them.
The winter school for English and Afrikaans winter school
will take place over weekends in the third term. Refer to
the Term Planner. Attendance at these lessons is
compulsory
Reading Programme
All learners in Grade 8 & 9 have English as well as
Afrikaans reading lessons. We have found the Reading
Programme beneficial to all learners with regards to
improvement in spelling, thinking and reasoning skills and
concentration levels in both languages as well as other
subjects.
The grade 8 & 9 learners will also receive a reading
analysis report together with their academic reports. This
indicates their progress with regards to their reading
speed, word recognition and comprehension.
The learners in grade 10, 11, & 12 are able to work on this
programme in the afternoons. This is really beneficial for
their concentration and study methods. Please encourage
them to make time for this in the afternoons.
Extended learning
All grade 10 & 11 learners will be required to attend
evening classes every Tuesday & Thursday evening from
17:30 to 19:00 during the 3rd term. This is compulsory for
all learners in grade 10 & 11. With these lessons we aim
to improve the academic results by trying to finish the
curriculum earlier, to allow time to revise specific topics
before exams.
Programme:
Opening & welcome
Drummie competition
Inter House: Hockey & Netball & Tennis
competition
Family Big Walk
Lunch, family bonding & interaction with other
families at the Pavilion
FINANCE
Parent
Questionnaire
FNB Potchefstroom
240438
621 221 770 34
Bank:
Branch Code:
Account No:
FNB Potchefstroom
240438
621 221 800 79
Hostels
5. Upgrading of North House Hostel is under discussion
6. A quality control of all meals is done on a daily basis
7. Hygiene practices are being checked in all kitchens
8. Cleaning of the hostels is checked and monitored on a
daily basis
9. Upgrades to all the hostels are in constant discussion
Bus tickets
Please note that the bus tickets are no longer sold by the
school. No money may be deposited into the school
account for bus tickets and any such money will not be
refunded. Contacts for purchasing bus tickets are as
follows:
Mr Leon Pieters 076 766 2916. Bus tickets can still be
bought by your daughter using her bank card.
HOSTELS
Laptops
The use of electronic devices as learning and teaching aid
in the classroom is not compulsory yet. Learners will
however, be allowed to bring their different devices to
school for educational purposes only.
This will enable them to
a) Take class notes in an electronic format and
b) Develop study notes using the educators actual digital
preparation as a starting point.
Thank you to all parents who have been able to equip
their daughters with Lenovo Idea Pads.
We again urge parents to add these devices to their
personal insurance as school cannot be liable for any theft
or damage to the devices used on the property. Parents
must please discuss the responsible use of devices at
school and in the hostel. Learners are solely responsible
for looking after their personal belongings including the
Idea Pad device.
Dietary needs
It has become very difficult to accommodate all the dietary
requirements of the girls. The hostel can only prepare special
food for girls who are diabetic. All girls who are vegetarian, in
some form or other, will have to eat from the given menu.
However, vegetarians must cater for extra snacks to ensure
that they are eating enough proteins for their bodies needs to
ensure healthy living.
Head Lamps
It seems that load shedding is going to be a way of life. We
have to accept it and make the necessary plans on how to deal
with it.
We have found that a head lamp works best for boarders as
well as for the day girls. A head lamp allows them to study and
do homework with the light focussed on the school work. It is
the safest option and is also convenient to walk about in the
hostels as well as to go to the bathroom.
Please buy a head lamp as soon as possible for your daughter.
Tests and exams cannot be postponed because there was no
light to study. Please also buy a spare set of batteries for the
lamp.
Good luck to our Drummies taking part in the national
competition in Bloemfontein these holidays.
Weekends Home
It is recommended that Boarders go home at least every
3rd weekend to bond with their own families. It is not ideal
to keep your daughter in the hostel every weekend,
neither is it ideal to allow her to keep visiting friends. The
girls are with their friends all week and need a break. She
needs to see her family.
Medical Information
A reminder to please ensure that your daughters medical
information is correct and if there are any changes please
inform the school/hostels immediately. If it is necessary
to obtain the medication after seeing the doctor please
also ensure that a pharmacy account has been opened,
otherwise your daughter cannot receive the medication.
Neither the school nor hostel can pay money on loan to
get your ill daughter treated.
Grade: _____________________
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REPLY SLIP: GHS Boma Braai 29 August 2015
Organisers per class will contact you to provide you with your tickets and final arrangements for a great evening.
This event is for the whole family.
Cost R140 per person Adults and teenagers same price. Children under 10 years old do not pay.
Learners Name: ______________________________ Grade: ____________________________
Parents Name: _______________________________ Cell No: ___________________________
Parents E-mail:________________________________
Adults:
Children:
Cost:
Total attending:
I am unable to attend: