ISSUE 28/2009
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: We make a living by what we get - we make a life by what
we give.
WELCOME back to school for the final term of 2009. The term is just over 8 weeks long and is jam-packed with all sorts of exciting events, an Achiever's Dinner, a Nativity Play, many sporting fixtures, prize-givings and end of year parties. On top of this, there is the critical matter of the end of year exams and all of our learners must please prioritise their preparations for this important aspect of College life.
Despite some administrative challenges this year, prospects for 2010 are looking very good with the promise of an increased intake right across the grades.
FELIXTON COLLEGE NETS 2 KZN CRICKETERS AND 2 KZN RURAL CRICKETERS!!! HOWZAT!
Congratulations to Johnny Riekert (Grade 9) and Jodie Lane (Grade 8) who have been selected for the Under 15 and Under 16 KZN cricket teams respectively.
We are also proud of Trevor Kietzmann (Grade 10) and Jason Pennefather (Grade 11) who have been selected for the KZN Under 17 Rural team and will travel to Paarl at the end of the year with Mr Bennett, who is the Team Manager.
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHS
Sports photographs will be taken tomorrow, Wednesday 7 October. Please send your child to school with ALL his/her sports kit, as photographs will be taken of all sporting codes. It is also important that all our learners look smart (with appropriate hair styles and lengths) for the photos.
JUNIOR SCHOOL – All sports clothes
HIGH SCHOOL – All sports clothes and No. 1 uniform
Thank you for your anticipated co-operation.
BE SUN-SENSIBLE
We are appealing to you to ensure that your child has a hat/cap in his/her bag EVERY day. The sun is starting to scorch and we will not allow learners outside unless they have the correct headgear.
JUNIOR SCHOOL TEXTBOOKS
There is a surplus of stock of the following books at the College. Parents wishing to purchase these for 2010 may contact Mrs. Krige on 035 7911267. There are limited numbers (2 or 3) per book, so please act as soon as possible if you are interested.
Grade 4
Oxford Successful Natural Science Grade 4 R85-00
Oxford Successful Economic and Management Science Grade 4 R60-00
Understanding Social Science Grade 4 R65-00
Grade 5
Oxford Successful Natural Science Grade 5 R85-00
Oxford Successful Economic and Management Science Grade 5 R60-00
Understanding Social Science Grade 5 R65-00
Grade 6
Oxford Successful Natural Science Grade 6 R85-00
Oxford Successful Economic and Management Science Grade 6 R70-00
Understanding Social Science Grade 6 R65-00
Grade 7
Oxford Successful Natural Science Grade 7 R90-00
Oxford Successful Economic and Management Science Grade 7 R85-00
Understanding Social Science Grade 7 R100-00
GRADE 11 LIFE SCIENCE EXCURSION TO DURBAN
(Article written by Ignus van Zyl)
Our journey started nigh on 6 o’clock, a mite earlier than most students wake up. The trip to Durban was jovial if uneventful, and although many had been to uShaka before, we had not anticipated how the day would play out. We received a guided tour of the aquarium, learning and observing what was hitherto unknown to us all. From an architectural aspect, we learnt that most of the aquarium is built in perspective, giving the illusions of walking on the roof, and even imaginary slanting. We also saw, much to our delight, octopus eggs, a rate and interesting phenomenon. We also witnessed shark embryos and saw the Jackass penguin.
The education portion, on population dynamics and studies, was enlightening, although truthfully, a little tedious. Nonetheless, Ms Simenson assures us that the experience was preferable to the classroom lecture that it replaced.
After this intellectual escapade, we travelled to Gateway, quickly buying some nourishment before our Imax experience,The Human Body, which made some of us question the reason we ate beforehand. This was the richest learning experience of the day, par excellence, although some of it might have been better disregarded. The stomach is not a dignified organ. All in all, it was a day not soon forgotten, spent with those who appreciate such endeavours.
We give our thanks to Ms Simenson for an excellent field trip, and the College for part sponsoring it.
SPORT RESULTS
Results of the Inter-house X-country for the junior school.
1st Neptune 74 points
2nd Vulcan 58 points
3rd Apollo 53 points
Individual winners:
U9 Monde Dlamini
U10 Keegan Poustie Sthelo Khubeka
U11 Damon Welsh Jade Dicks
U12 Benjamin Owen Hannah Bevis
Congratulations to all the athletes who ran in the miserable weather and many thanks to the
children who assisted with marshaling.
WEEKLY DIARY :
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER – MONDAY 12 OCTOBER 2009
Wednesday 7 October
Sport Photographs
Thursday 8 October
Friday 9 October
Saturday 10 October
Sunday 11 October
Monday 12 October
Prayer Meeting in the Hall @ 17:30
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