Welcome Back To School

School re-opened on the 16th of July for Term 3. We are looking forward to a term filled with many highlights.We will publish those shortly.

An Energetic Day inspired by Milo

Like most days at Mandalay Primary School, this day was energetic and full of life, but there was a slight difference and a boost if you could call it that. Milo came to visit our school.

The crew from Milo had a show prepared for the whole scho0ol. This included a mini-Olympics and a free cup of Milo for all the children.

   
The children were taught a dance and we all know how much Mandalay loves to dance and sing.
It was a fun session of dance and energy inspired by Milo.

The children were fully energised for the rest of their school day…

Ms N. ELLIOTT

Sports Events

Mandalay Primary School's Athletic team won the "OUTREACH GAMES" athletic competition on 13 March 2012 at Vygiekraal Stadium.

We are the CHAMPIONS!!

Head Coaches: Ms Charmaine DANIELS and Mr Wayne ISAACS
The participating schools were: HARVESTER, LIESBEECK, MONTANA, EISLEBEN, DOWNEVILLE, WESTVILLE, LEIDEN AVENUE

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Newsletter - 12 March 2012

Dear Parents

Exciting developments are taking place at our school.

Please note :

The Outreach Games (Floodlight Athletics) will be held on Tuesday 13 th March 2012 at Vygiekraal Stadium in Athlone, starting time at 17h00. Tickets are available at school. Adults R10 and school going children R5.
=> Please come and support your child as well as our school on the night!

The School Governing Body Elections will be held on Tuesday 20th March 2012 at school. Please complete the form overleaf and send it back to the school as soon as possible. ALL Grade R and Grade 1 parents MUST attend this very important meeting

We have received R100 000.00 from the WCED for the remarkable progress in the Grade 3 Mathematics Systemic tests of 2011. BRAVO to our Foundation Phase educators!!

We are in the process of developing our BLOG – it is similar to a website, but it is free. The Blog address is http//mandalay-primary-school.blogspot.com
This blog was developed by Thierry, he hails from Paris, France.
Feel free to visit our blog and keep up with the news!

We accommodate volunteers from overseas from time to time – we received 6 sets of soccer tops, balls, whistles and pumps from one of our Canadian volunteers.

The Photographer will take all photo’s on Monday 19 th March 2012.The photo packages cost R70. Do not miss this opportunity. Monies must be paid before the said date. This is the only date available – do not be late.

REPORTS will be prepared for early next term due to the new ISAMS Management Computer System introduced to us very late by the WCED

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.

Yours faithfully





S.E.Swarts
Principal

PS : you can upload the Newsletter in the "Administration" page

Scholar Patrol - Arrive Alive

The Scholar Patrol does a great job in the mornings. They assist the learners across the road ensuring that they cross safely. Cars are directed to stop or go while the learners are crossing. The learners are guided to where they must cross. They are encouraged to always be punctual.
Uviwe CASO




The people who are driving the cars are generally polite. At the Scholar Patrol, the learners on duty stop the cars so that the learners on their way to school can cross the road safely. There is always a teacher on duty at the Scholar Patrol.
Alulutho GWEDE


   
The Scholar Patrol helps the children, like me this morning, to cross the road. This morning my brother felt confident enough to leave me to cross at the Scholar Patrol on my own.
Asive GIGI

Vision and Mission Statement

OUR VISION
A SOUND MIND – A SOUND BODY

Learners must enjoy equal opportunity and
become responsible adults
who will be able to take their place
in a future democratic and non-sexist South Africa

MISSION STATEMENT

We believe that the school must prepare the pupils to be responsible adults who will be able to take place in a future, democratic, non-sexist South Africa.

ACADEMICALLY

All pupils must be academically adequately prepared to pass his/her standard. Each pupil most not only pass, but be able to use the Knowledge to be able to play a meaningful part in the future.

SPIRITUALLY

All pupils must be taught to:
• Have self-respect
• Respect for adults and other,
• Be spiritually strong,
• Be aware of needs of the community.

SPORT

All pupils must be provided with opportunity to:
• Excell in his/her code of sport,
• Represent his/her code of sport at the highest level.

ARTS

All pupils must be provided with opportunity to:
• Excell in his/her art form,
• Represent his/her art form at the highest level.

COMMUNITY

The school will:
• Be constantly aware of needs of the community,
• Will try its utmost to assist the needy,
• Work towards the upliftment of the community.

We pray that God will give us the strength to be able to mould the pupils in His image

SIMON EDWARD SWARTS
Principal