Dear Parents and Guardians
‘And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them
who are the called according to his purpose.’ — Romans 8:28
The winter season certainly made its meteorological presence felt when we opened
the term earlier this week! Beanies, scarves and blankets dominate the classroom
spaces and the decision to only start outdoor extra murals next week was a good
one.
Welcome back to you all and I wish you a successful and fulfilling term ahead. We
consider our matrics and the start of their ‘assessment season.’ The term is typically
busy for everyone in different ways, and I thank the staff, in advance for their
guidance of the young people in their care throughout the weeks of this term.
STAFF NEWS
Congratulations to Mrs Nerissa Lutchman on the birth of her baby girl, Sophia. May
God bless and keep her.
A warm welcome to Mrs Tarr and Mr Mukachi who have joined our College staff as
Afrikaans and CAT/IT teachers respectively. We hope you have a happy and fulfilling
time with us.
Ms. Qhawekazi Mahlasela, our warm, engaging and helpful receptionist, will be
leaving St Monica’s in August to pursue a position in marketing with The University
of Cape Town’s high school educational facility. We thank her for the dedicated
service and engagement with the St Monica’s community in the year that she has
served her old school; and wish her happiness and success in her future
endeavours.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Term Calendar – Please find a copy of the Parent Term Calendar which will be sent
home via your child today. We urge you to keep the calendar somewhere visible at
home for easy reference. This will also be sent on the Grade WhatsApp groups for
your convenience. Please note that although we try not to change dates and events,
sometimes this is beyond our control.
Academic – Information pertinent to each Phase and the academic requirements ,
control test schedules and matric trials, that parents need to be aware of, will be
shared with you by the relevant phases.
Extra-murals- These will commence next week. Please refer to the schedules for
each phase. Athletics continues in earnest with, soccer, chess, and netball this term.
A REMINDER ABOUT OUR INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS EVENT THAT WILL BE
HELD AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AGAIN THIS YEAR ON SATURDAY, 27 JULY.
This is a compulsory school event for all Gr 1 to 12 learners, on our annual
calendar.
Speech and Drama Festival-
St Monica’s is hosting this year’s district Speech and Drama Festival. We urge as many of our number to enter this wonderful event. (27 – 29 August).
Coding and Robotics – the momentum continues actively within this exciting realm
of exploration and learning and relevance to the age we are in and in preparation for
our children’s futures. The Board has approved expenditure for equipment to
enhance the Robotics experience and for the provision of Wi-fi in the computer
centre to facilitate real-time and online coding and robotics use of applications.
Mr Dlamini will be hosting Saturday morning Coding and Robotics sessions which
will be available to children from Grade 3 to Grade 9 in different age group sessions,
to be advised.
PARENT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Please diarise this event which takes place on Wednesday, 11 September at
17h30
MATRIC FAREWELL
The Matric Farewell Committee has been hard at work preparing for this annual gala
event which takes place next Thursday evening. It is sure to be one of rich glamour
and pride and a highlight of the year for our matrics.
KING AND QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN – FRIDAY 19 JULY
This event was postponed last term due to bad weather. We are excited to be
having this event next Friday during the school morning. This is for all Gr 4 to Garde
12 learners and is a challenge of speed and accomplishment to run up the mountain
on the Northern side of the school, on a course of 2,5km. It is now an annual event
that brings the Prep and College together in unity and for each child to experience a
unique sense of achievement, no matter how long they take to complete the route.
Every finisher will earn a point for their house and the ultimate King and Queen for
Senior and Juniors will be crowned.
Normal lessons will continue in the first part of next Friday, and the day will end at
13:00.
MESSAGE FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
A friendly reminder that June and July fees are overdue. Please ensure that your
account is in good standing.
UNIFORM SHOP
We await the back-order on small size tracksuits. Please be patient with us.
Wishing you a successful and warm third term.
Regards
Graham Roberts
Head of School
A small dynamic school that offers academical and physical education.
