Die week het met heerlike sonskynweer begin en ons “springbokkies” is almal veilig tuis na hul kort toer na Riversdal. Ons rugbyspanne het pragtig gespeel en feitlik al hul wedstryde gewen. Even though some of our teams had to play against more experienced sides, they did not let it stand in their way of enjoying the magical atmosphere of the day. Our tour started with a match played at twilight Friday evening. The boys had to play under floodlights; for many a first time experience. One minute you are running in light only to find yourself in semi-darkness the next. Om nie eers te praat van die spookagtige figure wat sommige van die toeskouers se skaduwees aan die wedstryd verleen het nie. Die koshuis was ook natuurlik vir die meeste ‘n eerste ervaring gewees. Groot was hul verbasing om die rye en rye kosbakke te sien in die eetsaal…ek dink tog ons afrigters se genot, om hulself te verkneukel in ons kinders se onskuld, was groter. Die koshuistannies het hulself gate uit geniet terwyl hulle gesorg het dat elke bokkie se magie met selfs ‘n tweede porsie van hoek tot kant gevul was. As we were tucking in the boys, making sure that they are warm and comfortable, a pang of nostalgia tugged at my heartstrings. We made big family-sized beds in the study hall using mattresses and sleeping bags. What a privilege it is to be able to give our young ones experiences like these. Dit bly ‘n plesier om met ons leerders op uitstappies of toere te gaan. Nie net is hulle gehoorsaam nie, maar openbaar hulle ook baie goeie manier. Soms wonder jy nogal waar dit nou skielik vandaan kom, maar eintlik is dit die gewoontes wat van kleins af by die huis ingestel en ook by die skool vasgelê word.  Alle dank en eer gaan aan ons Skepper vir ons veilige bewaring tydens die toer.  Die ander spanne het ‘n besoek aan Wellington net soveel geniet en ook baie mooi rugby gespeel. Hulle het daarna ‘n lekker bederfie in die Paarl se MacDonalds gehad.

Volgende week gaan ons Netbaldogters natuurlik ook op hul toer na Oudtshoorn. Daar heers groot opgewondenheid onder die dogters en hier en daar ‘n benoude gedagte of twee onder van die onderwyseresse. Dit is nie aldag wat jy die kans gaan kry om van nader kennis te maak met volstruis se kind nie of plat op jou maag deur ‘n grot hoef te kruip nie. Not to mention counting the teeth on a crocodile…. As you can see, there is a fun-filled, exciting tour planned with a little something to suit each and everyone’s taste.

Tans is ons besig om deur al die aansoeke vir 2011 se Gr 1 leerders te werk. En glo my daar is baie …Indien u nog nie u kind ingeskryf het nie, wil ons u vra om dit so spoedig moontlik te doen. Die tyd raak nou baie min. We need to assess our needs regarding educational material and resources and it is a great help if parents enrol their children ahead of time. This will prevent last minute reorganization and late purchasing of stationery at a much more expensive price. Soms gebeur dit dat mense tot op die laaste wag en dit veroorsaak groot ongerief vir ons skool.  Ek wil u dus vriendelik vra om ons tegemoet te kom in hierdie opsig.  

Ons eerste deelnemers aan die Tygerberg Eisteddfod het ook hierdie week al in hul onderskeie kategorieë deelgeneem. They started off with unprepared reading and solo singing. The children performed excellent and were true ambassadors for our school. Vanaf Augustus gaan ons seuns en dogters ook deelneem aan gedigte, sangspeletjies en spreekkore. Ons sien werklik uit na al hierdie optredes en die ervaring wat ons jong maats op kulturele vlak opdoen.  

Tonight the beautiful ladies of our school and community are having their annual Ladies Dinner. Dress code once again is set to a theme and this year it will be Disco Divas….Laat die Durbietydmasjien u terugvoer na die era van groot hare, blink juwele, kort rokkies en hoê platvorms…An evening of fun, glamour and beautiful food has been planned and one is guaranteed to feel special and spoilt. Ja nê, waar is die dae van Abba, Queen, Simon and Garfunckle ,  4 Jacks and a Jill om maar net ‘n paar te noem. We hope that the evening will be as beautiful as the ladies attending it.

Groete uit die kantoor/Regards from the office

The Durbanville Preparatory Code of Conduct has been updated and can now be viewed here.

Die heerlike somerweer en 670 energieke,entoesiastiese atlete het gesorg vir ‘n aangename middag van sing en hardloop. Die aanmoediging en ondersteuning van almal op die wal het ons atlete aangespoor om hul beste te lewer.   It was heart warming to see the beams of absolute delight when a child could see and hear mom and dad cheering them on.

The day was of course also a wonderful networking opportunity for our new and not so new parents. Hopefully you have had the chance to meet with existing as well as new found friends. Dit was voorwaar ‘n aangename middag maar tot ons spyt moet ons ook erken dat daar wel 50 leerders nie opgedaag het vir die kleuresport nie. Ons verstaan dat dit soms moeilik gaan om al ‘n mens se draaie te kry, maar hierdie byeenkomste is en bly ‘n baie belangrike deel van elke kind se ontwikkeling.

We have had some very positive feedback from various sources within our school community. We are grateful that the day had been such a huge success and that we were fortunate enough to end on time.   Glo my wanneer ek sê dat dit nogal tyd neem om al die nuwe Gr 1 leerders te wys waar hulle elkeen moet wees. Ek dink egter dat die samewerking en gedrag van ons leerders uitstekend was en weereens kan ek breëbors rondstap.

The festive atmosphere was set by the singing of our Theme song, the interesting and well co-ordinated processions as well as the brilliant performance by our Drummies. ‘n Mens staan dikwels verstom wanneer jy besef presies wat ons talentvolle onderwyseresse in so ‘n kort, kort tydjie kan uitrig met ons ewe talentvolle kinders. Ons nuwe Gr 1-leerders is nou goed ingeskakel by die skool en kan hulself ware Durbies noem. En het hulle nie pragtig gehardloop nie!!!!!

From this week on, our newsletter will also be available on our School Communicator. It has proven to be an excellent communication tool assisting very much in reaching a greater audience, not to mention saving on our printing costs. Indien daar huisgesinne is wat egter nog nie oor internetfasiliteite beskik nie, sal daardie leerders nog steeds ‘n nuusbrief per hand ontvang.

During the passed holiday, our netball courts have been re-coated and the children’s play areas are now in excellent condition. It cost a small fortune but we all like it when our school is in a good condition. I must however admit that it saddens me to tell you that these newly renovated areas have now become the hotspot for skateboarding.  Indien u persone sien wat ons terrein onwettig betree, sal u asb so vriendelik wees om ons sekuriteitsfirma te skakel by 086 12 12 300. Moet asb onder geen omstandighede eers probeer om die oortreders self te konfronteer nie, want hulle is baie aggressief.

Early yesterday morning, as I arrived at school, I decided to take a little walk round. It, once again, dawned on me just how fortunate we are. We have the privilege of working, learning and playing in a well cared for and beautiful school. Die groot koeltebome en kwetterende voëltjies dra by tot die rustige, huislike atmosfeer.  Ons is baie gelukkig in die sin dat die skool in so ‘n stil area geleë is.  Ek kan my verkyk aan ons leerders wat so lekker speel en uitgelate lag.

We would like to thank all the parents who attended the PTA meeting last night. It was a successful meeting with a good number of parents attending. We always say that when more parents get involved, the more successful all of our functions become as we have a greater resource of expertise to tap into. Ons gaan vanjaar u hulp benodig by verskeie sportdae en funksies en waardeer u belangstelling en bereidwilligheid om te help opreg.

Geniet die res van die week en ook die naweek wat voorlê.

Groete uit die kantoor/Regards from the office

Kliek hier om die jaar program vir 2010 af te laai. (pdf)

Click here to download the Year Program for 2010. (pdf)

28Jan: Graad 1 Braai / Grade 1 Braai

1 Feb: All Sport starts / Alle Sport begin – Krieket en Balspele

2 Feb: Individual and class photos / Individuele- en klasfotos

4 Feb: Gr3 Kampvergadering en Braai / Camp Meeting and Braai

In order to prevent your account from going into arrears, please pay your child’s school fees for the first month on or before 7 February.

School Fees are R7500 per child per year

A R400 discount is allowed if the full amount is settled on or before 1 March. (R7100 payable)Alternatively, payment must be made over a period of 10 months (Feb – March = R750 x 10)

Please note:

Please do not pay school fees into the aftercare bank account or vice versa, as they operate as separate entities, each with their own bank account.

AKWA-DURBIES

Durbanville Preparatory / Laerskool Durbanville
All Age Groups

Skoolswem / School Swimming

Stylkorreksie

Fiksheid

Lewensredding (1st term 2010, 4th term 2010)

Venue: Durbanville Hoerskool/Heated Pool Aurora
Individual lessons also given and small groups coached in private heated pool.
20yrs experience as swimming teacher and coach.

Gerigistreer by WPSIA, SSA
Me. Celia le Roux 021 976 8631/082 414 7379

Baie dankie/Thank you

Atletiek 2010

Baie dankie aan alle ouers wat gehelp het met die verkope van verversings tydens ons atletiekdag. Without your help our Athletics Day would not have been as successful as it was. We appreciate your involvement and help.

Fotos van die Atletiekdag kan by allsportsphoto.co.za besigtig word.

Cape Tennis Academy

Tennisafrigting: vanaf 4jr+
R400 per term
Afrigting aan ouers: Donderdagoggende 08:30 – 10:00
Venue: Durbanville Tennisklub/ Gene Louw Primary School
Navrae: Marize van der Westhuizen
072 437 5358/021 913 2489

Art Classes/Kunsklasse

Bespreek nou vir 2010
Kom verf, teken en maak kuns in my ateljee in Durbanville Heuwels. Art loving children are welcome to join in all the fun.
Kostes: R420 per kwartaal – 1 klas per week.
All materials are included.
Hermien van der Merwe (BPrimEd Kuns)
083 704 4734

Hoekom Orff / Why Orff…?

Have you ever wondered why playing in an Orff band is such a vital part of your child’s education?
Dit is ‘n aktiwiteit wat in een sessie, al 4 die breinkwadrante betrek. ‘n Groot bydrae word gelewer tot die ontwikkeling van motoriese en kognitiewe vaardighede, konsentrasievermoë, geheue, metrum asook dissiplinêre vaardighede ten opsigte van samespel en groepsdeelname.
Orff also has ‘n very positive effect on non-musical activities such as reading skills, verbal memory ability and Mathematics.
Dit is dus die ideale manier om kinders aan musiek bloot te stel op ‘n vlak wat hulle maklik verstaan en ook geniet.

Groete uit die kantoor/Regards from the office

School Communicator/ Skoolkommunikeerder

Dit mag wees dat sommige van u dalk ‘n foutiewe cd ontvang het vir die laai van hierdie program. If so, and if any of our parents are experiencing problems with the program, please email Karen at karenl@dvprep.co.za. Ons wil graag die probleem so gou as moontlik uitsorteer vir u gerief.