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2010
GRADE R
Grade R Special Persons Day. The Grade R’s
invited their special people to a little show in order to honour those who are
not always included in the school events. The many grandparents, aunts and
uncles and helpers who attended saw the children in action in their classrooms.
A wonderful tea was laid on in the Junior Prep Hall which was greatly
appreciated! The children were delighted to show off their prowess and a
wonderful morning was had by all.
We are "Bulding a Bafana" over the last four Fridays of this
term starting with soccer socks, shirts, shorts and then
headgear. The children are enjoying learning about the
various overseas teams and embracing the excitement around
the 2010 World Cup. They look wonderful in their yellow
Bafana shirts!
The Grade R's
are having a busy time in May. We sang beautifully in our special Chapel
service in "Celebration of our Parents".
Term Two has started with great excitement. Our Dinosaur theme has come at a
time when a volcano is erupting and great clouds of ash are disrupting air
travel worldwide. The children are able to see the effect a volcano has on the
world and then consider the extreme effects a meteor would have had on the world
of the dinosaurs.
As World cup fever seizes the nation, the Grade R
learners will learn about all the countries that will be participating in 2010.
As the countdown continues, the children will ‘Build a Bafana’ until each child
is a fully kitted out World Cup soccer player
2010 is here at last! The corridors of Grade R
were filled with excited children and apprehensive parents as school commenced
last week. Finding new friends, classrooms and teachers was challenging! It is
encouraging to see how well the children have settled into school routine. The
parents will hear more about St Stithians at a series of parent evenings to be
held this term. This allows the parents the opportunity to get to know the
teachers as well as the other parents. The Grade R teachers and helpers look
forward to a year filled with laughter and learning!
GRADE ONE
Grade 1 Celebrate our Parents Service.
The moms and dads enjoyed a morning of songs and poems presented by the Grade
One classes. Moms and dads, we LOVE you for always putting up with our noise,
outbursts and occasional eruptions! We wish you a Happy Mother’s and Father’s
Day. Love from all of us.
Hot chocolate is
great but it's even better with a good story! The Grade
One's enjoyed listening to stories read to them by their
teachers last Friday 30 April 2010.
The Grade One classes enjoy helping out! This
year the Grade One outreach is aimed at “meals on wheels”. The children have
donated bread, jam and peanut butter and have enjoyed making sandwiches which
are then distributed through “meals on wheels” to the needy.
The
Grade One's are so excited on their first day of school. They welcome each
other with bright smiles and hugs. The first day is full of laughter
and sharing of thrilling holiday stories. The start to 2010 has been a great
one!
GRADE TWO
Grade 2 Beetle drive - 3 June 2010. Grade 2 celebrated the World Cup by having
a Bafana Beetle Drive. Mears Hall was packed with over 300 people and fun was
had by parents and children! Families enjoyed a picnic supper and then played
some Bafana Bingo. Shouts of ‘Ayoba’ filled the hall! Families were asked to
bring a blanket for the poor. 45 Blankets were collected and delivered to Hope
Zone on Friday. ‘Hope Zone’ works in under resourced communities and will donate
the blankets to the elderly who come to their soup kitchen.
On Wednesday the 26th May, Grade 2R,P and T
went on an outing to Sci Bono. The children enjoyed looking at all the wonderful
displays, building a house and seeing the dinosaurs. A very big thank you to all
the parents who assisted with lifts.On Friday the 7th
May, the Grade 2s held a special Celebrating Parents Service
in the Chapel. The choir sang a carpenters medley and the
Grade 2s performed a number of songs and presented the
following poem. We hope that all the parents enjoyed the
morning just as much as the Grade 2s did.
Dear Mom and Dad
SOMEDAY
When we are all grown up…
The house will be free of graffiti
There will be no crayoned smiley faces on the
walls,
No names scrawled in the furniture dust
No pictures fingered on dad’s steamy car
windows
Or our names written on the doors,
SOMEDAY
When we are all grown up…
You will get through a whole chapter of an
exciting book Or read the Sunday Time without being
interrupted
To listen to “When are we going to eat”
Or I am hungry
Or I am bored
SOMEDAY
You will not find missing stacking cups under
the beds,
Lots of toilet paper draped in the bath
Or lots of sand in our hair or denim jeans
You will be able to find a pencil somewhere
in the house
You will be able to ride in a car without
anyone asking
Are we there yet?
SOMEDAY
You will breeze right past the sweets in the
supermarket without any interruptions
You will stroll freely pass the toy sections
You will be able to choose cereals without
checking what noise it makes, what prize it contains or what
colour it comes in.
SOMEDAY
You will be able to prepare liver and onions
and no one will say ‘Yuk! I wish we were having McDonalds.
Or Jimmy is so lucky his parents let him eat
chocolate bars for dinner.
We can eat by candle light, with no-one
trying to roast their food over the flame
Or arguing
about who gets to blow out the candles
SOMEDAY
You will get ready for your bath without
first having to take out a fleet of boats, two rubber sharks
and a soggy tennis ball from the bath
You will relax in a hot, steamy bath with
lots of bubbles for a whole hour
No-one will bang on the door, “Hurry up,
Mommy, I gotta go!
Yes someday life will be different when
we’re all grown up
Then it will be yesterday! LOTS OF LOVE
AND KISSES FROM ALL OF US
The Grade 2's are currently learning about
newspapers. They have been learning about the different sections of the paper
such as weather, classifieds, cartoons, advertisements, headlines and cartoons.
Much fun was had by the learners when cutting up and researching each section.
The Grade Two children settled down well in their new classes and have been very
busy. We have a few new children in our Grade and would like to welcome them to
the Saints family.
MISCELLANEOUS
The Paw Print Club enjoyed a wonderful outing to
the Nash's Farm. The Paw Printers and their families enjoyed a game
drive, an energetic walk along the river banks, kyaking, swimming and
cliff jumping.
For 2010 Outreach see end of 2009 under
"Outreach" or click on the link in the right border at the top of the
page.
2009
GRADE R
Grade R Sports Day
Grade R held
their annual sports day just before the half term weekend. As always the focus
was on participation, enjoyment and the learning of basic athletic skills. The
children's excitement was at fever pitch and the morning was a great success!
The parents' races were a fitting finale and it was quite apparent where our
children get their talent!
Grade R Concert
The Grade R's
showcased their talents in a production of 'Jozi, our Jozi!'. Our diverse and
dynamic city was brought to life by the children who sang, danced and recited
poetry for their parents. Putting together a show for over 160 Grade R children
is no mean feat! Congratulations to Mrs. Harrington and all the children!
GRADE ONE
Sports' Stacking:
Sports’
stacking is amazing! The children in Grade One had a fabulous time stacking
cups. Sports’ stacking is not just loads of fun but helps with, the development
of motor skills, promotes eye hand coordination, improves dexterity and
quickness, increases focus and concentration and improves self image. The
children were so enthusiastic and quick to learn this new skill. We can't wait
to try it again!
Literacy
week:
The Junior Primary has been abuzz with Literacy week. The children were treated
to a show by Hooked on Books on Tuesday the 15th July. The stories are acted out
with involvement from the children. They loved all the books but are firm
favourites of ‘The Very Smelly Zoo’ and ‘Pretty Salma’ by Niki Daly.
During the week the children also got to bring their teddy bear to school for a
Teddy Bears’ picnic. They read their favourite story to their bear and enjoyed a
picnic with their friends.
In each class the children were exposed to different children’s authors. They
have enjoyed reading books by authors like Niki Daly, Kevin Henkes and Quintin
Blake. They have also completed numerous activities around these authors and
illustrators.
Pyjama day:
Friday the 18th July was pyjama day. The Junior Primary came to school in their
pyjamas and spent an exciting morning drinking hot chocolate and reading to
their friends from their most beloved books. The highlight of the morning was
that many teachers were also dressed in their pyjamas!
Outing to the Farm Yard:
What a fun time we had at The Farm Yard! The children were taken around the farm
by two guides. They were introduced to a prickly porcupine family. The children
also experienced the milking of cows by hand. They were allowed to feed many of
the farm animals the vegetables that they brought along. The pigs, horses and
ponies really enjoyed the morning feast!
The J.P has had a
busy second term! On the 31st May the Grade Ones
exercised their legs around the Wayne Joubert Oval
for the Big Walk! Parents and children enjoyed a
sunny morning together.
World Environment Day:
Our children loved
giving trees a big hug for World Environment Day!
They have learnt all about nature conservation and
the impact it has on the future world.
Founders Day:
Founders Day was
celebrated on the 5th June across campus. The
junior choir performed beautifully and left the
parents with goose bumps! The JP felt
privileged to
be included with the entire college.
Grades Sports Day:
Ready, Steady, GO!
The Grade One Sports Day was off to a good start,
thanks to Mrs Barbara Richards! She prepared the children for all the
events, including hurdles, long jump and even high jump. The children
moved smoothly between the events and were so excited to see their moms and dads
running in the parents races! Everyone enjoyed the morning and the
children left school feeling happy but exhausted
Grade One Camp Out:
The Grade One camp out was a HUGE success! The
children were really excited to spend the evening with their dads camping under
the stars. The dads were also treated to a sing a long and then went off to
braai. Many new friendships were built on this evening and dads and children
will talk about this experience for years to come!
Outing
to the Zoo:
The Grade One children so enjoyed their
outing to the zoo! They sang festive songs on the bus ride to Johannesburg
Zoo and could not wait to see their favourite animals. The zoo provided
tractors and trailers for children and teachers. The children also learnt
about the history of the zoo from the wonderful guides and one of the highlights
was walking around the old, empty and very tiny lion enclosures. It was a
wonderful educational experience!
Celebrate our Parents Chapel:
The children moved
their Parents to tears at the Celebrate our Parents Day Chapel
service. The JP celebrated with prayers, songs and
poems for their dads. Parents you are so special!
My First Day in Grade One
I am nervous
I try to smile.
It feels like I have run a mile.
I get to school
Wow, my teacher's cool.
I see my old friends
And make new ones too!
I tell about my weekend,
I paint and even learn to tie my shoes!
Now everyone can see
This is ME, and my first day at school.
A short poem compiled
by the Gr1W class and their teacher. It is all about their first day at school
GRADE
2
Celebrating Mothers and Fathers
Mothers' and Fathers' days were celebrated in a
joint Chapel Service to thank our wonderful parents for all they do.
Adventure Day
Great fun was had by all with boot camp, climbing
walls, jumping castles and sporting activities.
Medieval
feast
The Grade twos ended off their medieval theme with a wonderful feast of
meatballs, chicken and rolls. All the children dressed up in their medieval
costumes and a wonderful time was had by all in the woods.
Treatshop
On Friday the 23 October, Grade
Twos held their treat shop. Thank you to all the classes that supplied the
goodies.
Wonderful
entrepreneurial and advertising skills were used to entice
potential "clients".
Miscellaneous:
Paw-Print:
The Paw prints ended their theme of early man and the environment with an
amazing visit to the Nash's farm. The young Eco Saints and their families went
on game drives, visited caves where they had a lecture on the early inhabitants
of the area and paddled in the stream.
Hooked on Books:
The Grade One's were wowed by the performers from "Hooked on Books".
They were introduced to books with amazing tiles, like Professor Puffendorf's
Secret Potions. They left the hall wanting to read, read and read and to
go out and buy all the books!
Friendship Day: Love is ... giving roses, chocolates and lots of hugs! Grade One dressed in
pink, red and white on friendship day. The children had a special time of
sharing and laughing with their friends and teachers.
Grade 2 and 6 Pen pal Buddy
Picnic On the 5th
of November the Grade 2s got to meet their pen pal buddy in Grade 6. The
children all brought a wonderful picnic to share and a most enjoyable time
was had by all.
Outreach :
2010
Grade R : Animals in
Distress
We
met Sandy Elliott and Bob (a rescued dog) from Animals in
Distress. This is our chosen Outreach challenge for this
year. We are collecting dog food and jumble to help support
this special Society.
Grade 1 : Old age
home
Grade 2 : Vuleka
school
2009
Grade R : Animals in
Distress
Animals in Distress
visited our Grade R's and gave them an informative lesson on how to look after
their animals. The Grade R's have been very active in fund raising for this
worthwhile charity.
Grade 1 : Old age
home
Grade 2 : Vuleka
school
Grade
Two outreach for 2009 is Vuleka School in Randburg. The Saints learners will all
have an opportunity to visit the school and at the end of the year we are
hosting a party for the children from Vuleka at our school. We are trying to
foster a relationship with the Vuleka children instead of just doing collections
for them. The classes that have already visited have learned a lot.
On Thursday the 22 October,
Grade 2 R and N went to visit Vuleka. A wonderful time was had by all. The
children enjoyed skipping and reading as well as playing with inflatable balls
kindly donated by Mr. Holloway. A very big thank you to all the Moms
who assisted with transport.
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