ISSUE 09/2010
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: A diplomatic teacher sent this note home to all parents: "If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I'll promise not to believe everything he says happens at home"
BASS FISHING CHALLENGE – Please read
Organisers have decided to go ahead with the fishing competition this weekend, but I do believe it necessary to point out that we have received numerous warnings of increased crocodile activity at the Reding dam. According to people who have fished there recently, these crocodiles have become accustomed to human activity and are not easily scared off. There are also hippos in the dam. Crocodiles and hippos are wild animals and need to be respected as such.
Felixton College has decided not to withdraw from the competition en masse. Individual parents need to give participation their serious consideration and decide based on the age and experience of their children.
Children should be advised to fish from a boat or the back of a bakkie, rather than standing close to the water. Participation is not advisable for young children or those unaccustomed to fishing in the proximity of crocodiles.
The following extract is taken from www.stluciasouthafrica.co.za/crocodiles
Here are a few important facts to remember when venturing down to the estuary :
* Always keep a safe distance of 5m from the waters edge.
* A crocodile can propel himself out of the water as far as two thirds of his body length.
* A crocodile can swim at a speed of 35 km/h.
* A crocodile can run 7 km/h over a short distance.
* Crocodiles are more active during the summer than winter.
* Crocodiles feed mainly at night.
* An old crocodile looks for easy prey and what is easier, hunting for fish or people in or near the estuary.
* Do not leave children unattended!
* Always be alert when walking/fishing at the estuary.
Happy fishing, and PLEASE do take care.
K. KRIGE
HEADMASTER
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Your attention is drawn to the fact that Monday 22 March is a PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Kindly also note that Monday 26 April is NOT a holiday, and a normal school day will be followed. Tuesday 27 April will be recognized as a PUBLIC HOLIDAY, and there will be no school on that day.
MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE
Don't miss the Mountain Bike Challenge at Felixton College on Sunday 28 March.
Pre-registration for learners at school (The Sports Office) on Friday 26 March between 10:00 and 12:00.
Pre-registration on Saturday 27 March between 09:00 and 13:00 at Zululand Cycles (Richards Bay) and the Dickson Oval (Felixton).
WORLD CUP SOCCER CELEBRATIONS
Friday 16 April – Themed civvies day
On Friday 16 April children will be allowed to wear jeans and a t-shirt in the colours of the world cup team of their choice. Any appropriate national soccer shirt may be worn. One option is to purchase a shirt from Miss Dingley as per the flyer distributed to your child this week. Please note that this is not a Felixton College fundraising project but merely an opportunity for us to celebrate this wonderful sporting event that is going to take place in our country.
SPORT RESULTS
HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY vs Wembley
Sincere thanks to our parents who hosted Wembley children last weekend. We really appreciate your hospitality and availability. BIG thanks to Mrs Wickham and Mr Bennett for co-ordinating a very busy weekend of sport.
1st X1 Boys Felixton College won 4 - 1 ( Xabiso Lupuwano, Ryan Dinkelmann, Ryan Lambert and Clive Hyde)
1st X1 Girls Felixton College won 3 - 0 (Kaiti Faul 2, Bianca van Staden)
U16 Boys Felixton College lost 4 - 2 (Akshay Radhalal, Euan Cloete)
U16 Girls Felixton College lost 2 - 0
U14 Boys lost 1 - 0
JUNIOR SCHOOL HOCKEY vs Wembley
Junior 1st Boys won 6 - 0
Junior 1st Girls lost 4 - 0
U11A Boys lost 3 - 1 and 3 - 2
U11A Girls lost 3 - 2 and drew the 2nd match
ASJAS STEENKAMP TOURNAMENT
Jnr Open Girls hockey :
vs Wembley won 1 - 0 goal scorer Hannah Bevis
vs Lukas Meyer won 1 - 0 goal scorer Nqobile Nyawo
vs St Catherine's drew 0 - 0
Jnr Open Rugby:
vs RBPS lost 0 - 20
vs Richardia won 5 - 0
Congratulations to Hannah Bevis and Kirtsy Motzouris for receiving medals at the Festival. They were both named as players in the Top 10.
WEEKLY DIARY : TUESDAY 16 MARCH 2010 – TUESDAY 23 MARCH 2010
Tuesday 16 March
Senior Primary test week continues
Tennis Trials at St. Catherine’s 13:00
Wednesday 17 March
High School Spirit Evening
Senior Primary test week ends
Thursday 18 March
Grade 9 excursion to Science Centre
Friday 19 March
Grade 6 Cake Sale
Saturday 20 March
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Sunday 21 March
Bass Fishing Competition – Reding Dam
Monday 22 March
PUBLIC HOLIDAY - no school
Tuesday 23 March
Grade 4, 5, 6 and 7 tours depart:
Grade 4 and 5 to Stewarts Farm, Nkwaleni
Grade 6 and 7 to Twinstreams, Mtunzini
Wednesday 24 March
Thursday 25 March
Friday 26 March
College closes 10:00 - Enjoy the break!
Saturday 27 March
Sunday 28 March
Mountain Bike Race - please support this fun, family event!
K.
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