Dear [NAME]

ACADEMIC PRINCIPAL

This week I wish to address the safety and wellbeing of your children. Whilst I am aware that it is not always possible to collect a child at 16:00 (when homework class ends).  I must appeal to our parent body to make every effort not leave students waiting until 18:00hrs at school.  At this time of the evening there is only a security guard on duty as the academic staff and admin staff have already by this time gone home.

I would like to encourage the parents to make a concerted effort to ensure that their children are not left at school too late into the afternoon.

The second issue  is I have booked John Buswell from Rapewise to address our parents on 20th May at a special parents information evening.

This talk directly addresses the safety and wellbeing of adolescents in 21st century society.  It is a subject which is very close to my heart and is a subject which should concern every parent of a teenager growing up in our country.

John Buswell is an expert in this particular field and his presentation will contain information on:
New Serious Sexual Offences Amendments Acts
Mixit
Facebook
Pornography on the internet and cell phone
Drugs including date rape
Subcultures in the youth
Depression in adolescents
Self Mutilation

I would urge every parents in this school to attend this presentation as I am sure that all of you have questions and  concerns that you would like to have answered by an expert.

Please mark this date on your calendar and make it a priority to attend.  Let us all work together.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD

Thank you

G.C. McQUEEN
ACADEMIC PRINCIPAL

DATES TO DIARISE
FIRST TERM

12 February
Valentines Day Celebration - fundraiser -
Matric Dance Commitee

13 February
Matric Dance Fundraiser
Breakfast at Grantley

24 February
Restaurant Evening - Grade 12

26 February - 1 March
Mid Term Break (Return on 2 March)

11 March
Restaurant Evening - Grade 11

22 March
Public Holiday

26 March
Grantley Sports Day
College closes 12 noon for the holidays

12 April
Students return
Second Term begins

MATRIC DANCE FUNDRAISER

13 February 2010
Matric Moms Host a table - Breakfast at Grantley

Please contact Mrs Essey for details and bookings - 083 447 9422

E-MAIL - IMPORTANT

The College would in future like to send statements electronically.  Please provide us with a preferred e-mail address.  A hard copy will be handed out to your child this month.

Please inform the College if you are NOT receiving the newsletter via e-mail by e-mailing Ms van Heerden an e-mail and in the subject line: Correct e-mail (Childs Name & Grade)

UNIFORM

Uniform stock is expected to  arrive some time next week.  Will keep all parents posted as to when stock arrives.  Thank you for your patience.

DANCING

To all our dancing girls, please ensure that your parents have signed the consent form for dancing. So that we can confirm with the teacher for dates and numbers etc.

LIFT CLUB

Looking for a lift from  Midrand/ Kyalami - anybody who can help - please contact Mrs Steingo on  083 610 1086

From the psychology desk of Dr. Kruger

HOMEWORK HELP
(K. Keith)

Get off to a good start at homework time in your house. Stock a homework center with these essentials to help your child stay focused and organized.
Large table or desk
A kitchen table is ideal for homework. Just keep the supplies close at hand in a storage box. Any large table or desk with plenty of space for spreading out books and papers will work well; a small computer desk will not do
Lamp
An essential at homework time, a lamp focuses your child's attention and prevents eye strain. It sets a pleasantly relaxing ambience.
Timer
Use kitchen timers. They have a multitude of uses for parents, but at homework time they help the child learn persistence and take needed breaks.
Reference Books
A dictionary and thesaurus geared to your child's reading level are tops on the list. A grammar helper is also nice. This is where your computer comes in handy, since you can click to great reference sources quickly.
Storage box for supplies
A lightweight rolling shelf is perfect for organizing homework supplies. It can be rolled into a laundry room or pantry when the kitchen table is needed for mealtime. Or, use a stationary chest of drawers next to your child's homework desk.
Bulletin Board
Place the bulletin board in a central location to post papers that have to be signed, school events, and daily reminders. Use a small dry erase board to teach your child during homework time.
Radio/Tape/CD Player
Audio tapes are a great learning tool for a child with visual-perceptual and reading problems.
Personal help
Help your child with homework, breaking down assignments into smaller tasks and keeping the child focused. Have a regular time for homework and allow for frequent breaks.
Reinforce study skills such as highlighting, note taking, and reading out loud.
Praise your child for work done well  and remember, good is not necessarily the same as perfect.
Check that completed homework and other materials are where they`re supposed to be when your child leaves for school.
Have a reward system for good days or weeks at school.
Regularly praise your child for appropriate behavior at school.

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