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ISSUE 01/2010
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Water and words - easy to pour, impossible to recover.
A WARM WELCOME.......
To all the new families who have joined the Felixton College family and to those who returned after the Christmas holiday. We have had an exciting, smooth start to the school year and trust this has set the tone for the rest of 2010.
BEST MATRIC RESULTS EVER!
An ecstatic Mrs Badenhorst couldn't stop thanking Kuvee for his wonderful matric results! The class of 2009 recorded some of the best results in the school's history, with all but 2 qualifying to study a diploma or degree. Kuveshan Padayache topped the class with 6 distinctions. He was also in the top 1% of candidates in the country in Geography and Business Studies. More detailed results will appear in next weeks' newsletter.
NEW DEPUTY HEAD TO CHAMPION THE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Felixton College is extremely excited to announce the appointment of Craig McIlrath into the position of Deputy Headmaster Primary School, with effect from the start of the second term 2010.
Craig is originally a Johannesburg lad, matriculating at Greenside High School. Initially he completed an H.D.E. – Senior Primary at J.C.E. (Johannesburg College of Education) before completing a string of degrees culminating in an M.Ed degree, which included a pass “Cum Laude” in Educational Management.
He has 16 years teaching experience in various primary schools, his last post being Deputy Headmaster at Uplands Preparatory School in the Lowveld.
Craig has also coached, organized and run the entire gambit of school extra-curricular activities.
Craig is married to Vanessa, also an Educator, and they have two children, Kelsi (10) and
Duncan (6).
We look forward to embracing them as part of the Felixton Family.
CRICKET STAR!
Felixton College all-rounder Trevor Kietzmann travelled to Stellenbosch during the holidays for an inter-provincial tournament and has been selected to the SA Under 17 Country Districts Cricket Team. Well done Trevor - we are so proud of you!
DON'T MISS THE "GET TO KNOW YOUR GRADE CRICKET" on Friday
Cricket fever is high in South Africa at the moment with the Proteas having performed so well against England. Join us for a fun, family evening on Friday 22 January at 17:00 at The Dickson Oval for a social Cricket Festival. The prime purpose of this function is to encourage new and existing parents to get to know each other.
Wors rolls, cold drinks and sweets will be on sale and braai fires will also be available should you wish to braai. Please bring your own cutlery, crockery and camping chairs.
Please complete and return the reply slip that has been handed out, to your child’s Tutor Teacher by/on Wednesday 20 January. We remind you that each team must comprise 7 adults and a minimum of 1 pupil. In the case of more interested players, the players will be rotated to give everyone a chance to play. You will receive a slip confirming your team.
We look forward to a wonderful event.
OUR CHOIR MEETS CHARLIZE THERON
The Felixton College High School Choir posed with Charlize Theron after singing at a benifit performance for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project at a school outside Mtubatuba during the 1st week of the holidays. View the photo of this exciting event on our website. http://www.felixtoncollege.co.za/
2010 TERM DATES
PLEASE NOTE :
• NO MID-TERM BREAKS IN 2010
• COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE DAYS IN TERM 2
TERM 1 Monday 18 January – Friday 26 March
Mid-term: NONE
TERM 2 Monday 12 April – Wednesday 9 June
Mid term: NONE
Compulsory school days :
Saturday 29 May 2010
Saturday 5 June 2010
TERM 3 Tuesday 13 July – Thursday 23 Sept
Mid-term: NONE
TERM 4 Monday 4 October – Friday 3 December
Mid-term: NONE
WEEKLY DIARY : TUESDAY 19 JANUARY 2010 – MONDAY 25 JANUARY 2010
Tuesday 19 January
Sport programme commences for Grade 1 - 12
Wednesday 20 January
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Thursday 21 January
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Friday 22 January
Grade 12 Geography Camp departs to Twinstreams, Mtunzini
Get to know your Grade Cricket evening @ 17:00 Dickson Oval
Saturday 23 January
Cricket vs Umhlali – U11 and Junior 1st
U7, U8 and U9 Boys and Girls Cricket Festival at Heuwelland
High School Cricket vs Empangeni High School
Grade 12 Geography camp returns
Sunday 24 January
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Monday 25 January
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Tuesday 26 January
“Meet the Teachers” Grade 1 – 3 14:30 – 16:00
Blood Clinic in the Hall
UMHLATUZE CHESS CLUB WELCOMES YOU………….
VENUE: Zululand Multi Sports Club, Alkanstrand, Meerensee
TIME: Every Wednesday from 16:30 – 18:00
Come and learn, compete and win prizes! Players of all skill levels and ages welcome.
A nominal joining and membership fee will be charged.
Contact:
Lisa Griffiths
Tel: 035 7899123 (before 17:00)
Email:
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“Chess is a wonderful way of exercising the brain! It helps people to concentrate for longer periods of time. Chess if often used to improve mathematical skills”.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
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