	DATE: 15-May-15
Newsletter 16

Condolences

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Lopes family (Gianna Gr 0) who has lost a father and grandfather and Mrs Brown who lost her niece.

Congratulations

Our warmest congratulations to Matthew and Victoria Lydall (Neé Addington) on their marriage. We wish them all the happiness and love for years to come.

Presentation Festival

On Monday, 11 May, the grade 12s commenced the inter-school public speaking competition at home. Although only 15 speakers participated (from Holy Rosary, St Andrews and Assumption Convent) it was a delightful evening of serious, humorous and highly thought-provoking speeches. Thank you so Mr Mthombeni, Mr Swanepoel and Aunty Sue for assisting with the preparation of the venues and catering. Irene Baruga, Gabriella da Silva, Thato Molapisi and Raquel Puente attained an ‘A’ symbol; Diane Cilengi was awarded the best speaker and Ame Strydom and Savanah Brueton were awarded runner-up speakers in their respective venues. Congratulations!
On Tuesday, the grade 11s presented their speeches at St Andrew’s School. Skye Sheerin was awarded best speaker in her venue. Juliet Markantonatos, Francesca Lobetti, Sarah Roberts and Rachel-Leigh Audier represented Assumption Convent most admirably.
On Wednesday, the grade 10 speech team, presented their speeches at Reddam. Sphesihle Mtwa was the runner-up and Brittany Dennison was awarded best speaker of the venue. Although most speakers debuted and were very nervous, all achieved excellent marks. Congratulations to Kemiso Wessie, Michelle Winter, Megan Miller, Chloe Wittstock and Julia Pita Olival.

We look forward to next week’s junior evenings: Grade 9s at Holy Rosary Monday, 18 May and Grade 8s at St Benedict’s College, 19 May. Evenings begin promptly at 18h30, if you wish to support our girls. The English Department sends all junior speakers our well wishes!

Ms Rivera

Catholic Schools Sunday – 17 May 2015

Catholic Schools Sunday takes place this year on Sunday 17 May, followed by Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Sunday is an excellent way for our schools to demonstrate the benefit of a faith and values based Catholic education in contemporary society. We therefore ask all pupils to wear their uniform to Mass this weekend.

The theme of Catholic Schools Week this year is “Celebrating our Founders”. As this year is dedicated to those in Consecrated Life, we will look into the journey that the Founders of Assumption Convent undertook to establish this beautiful school that we all benefit from.

Ms Stonier

High School Debating

Our two debating teams (Assumption A (1st) and Assumption B (2nd) completed all six rounds of the SACEE debating league, with the A team winning two debates and the B team winning three out of the six. Only one debate was a prepared one, with the other five being impromptu .The teams are given one hour’s preparation on challenging topics such as war being the ‘answer’ to terrorism or deliberate spreading of HIV and attempted murder as well as arguing that the EFF is good for the country. Our teams have some beginners and two Grade Nines – who often have to face experienced matric teams. All considering, our girls can be very proud of how far they’ve come.

Unfortunately, this year we didn’t make it through to the championship round. However, we came close. Our girls acquitted themselves well and have grown as debaters.

In September, there will be inter-house debating and we encourage all of the ‘non-debaters’ to join in as well. A training workshop is planned for August as well. All are welcome to attend.

Thanks go to Mr and Mrs Abrosie, Mr and Mrs Singh, Mrs Putter, Mrs Teasdale and Coach Zyne for helping with transport.

Mrs Markantonatos

Library News

Currently, the high school library is being upgraded. To date we have painted the main area and created a reading area in the sunniest part of the library, where the girls can come and curl up with a good book. There are chairs and couches to sink into, wonderful new books to read and warm winter sunshine to bask in. Newspaper and magazine subscriptions are also in the pipeline.

The research centre (see below) now has new blinds and computer chairs (in rainbow colours). We have also installed 2 Apple Mac laptops, four ipads and a Lenovo lap top (for those who are Apple challenged). High school girls can come and do their research in this centre in the afternoons and at breaks. Printing facilities will be introduced here in the near future. The room is also going to be redecorated further in the next few months. Girls are encouraged to make full use of these wonderful facilities.

Mrs Markantonatos and Mrs Goosen

Matric Revision Programme

There will be a matric revision programme during the first and last week of the August holidays. Most subjects will provide revision prior to the prelims. Time will be provided early next term.

Mrs Watkins

Should you wish to join the 100 Club, please contact Mrs Sousa or Mr Goosen, forms are also available on our School Communicator.

Mr Workman

PTA - NOTICES

Supporter Golf Shirts

Closing date for orders for ‘Supporter short sleeved golf shirts is Friday 15 May. Cost R180 sizes and samples available from Reception.

Father’s Day Lunch

Thank you to all Families that supported our Mother’s Day Picnic. It was a great day for all. Please look out for our Father’s day lunch in June. All Families are welcome.

Let your children spoil you and bring your families and friends for a fun filled afternoon.

Richard Keegan

Primary School

Library Times

Foundation Phase:

Library (Grd 1-3) & Readers are Leaders (Grd 2-3) is open at the following times to use between other extra-murals.

Monday 13:15 - 15:30
Tuesday 14:15 - 15:30
Wednesday 13:15 - 15:30
Thursday 13:45 - 15:30

Intersen Phase:

Library (Grd 4-7) & Readers are Leaders (Grd 4-7) is open at the following times to use between other extra-murals.

Monday 14:15 - 15:30
Tuesday 14:15 - 15:30
Wednesday 14:15 - 15:30
Thursday 13:45 - 15:30

Primary School Major Production

Assumption Convent Primary School and St Benedict’s School will be presenting Annie Jnr. Rehearsal programmes as per schedules.

Performance Dates: 22, 23 & 24 July 2015

Performance Times: 18h00
Venue: Convent Hall

Ticket sales info to follow.

Mrs Gers and Ms Erwee

Primary School Sport

Congratulations

Genevieve Reid in Grade 7 who has been selected for the U13 A Eastern Gauteng Hockey Team. She will represent her Province at a tournament in June.
Hadyn Waskis who received Honours in the Yellow Examination for the Acrobatic Federation of South Africa.
Paige Flinn-Smith received Hounours with Distinction in the Yellow Examination for the Acrobatic Federation of South Africa.

Netaball

On Thursday 14th May we played a netball match against Knights Prep.

U9 won 6-0
U10 lost 4-5
U11 won 18-0
U13 won 25-0

Netball Fixtures

Thursday 21 May vs Dominican Convent
Thursday 28 May vs Kings School Linbro Park
Thursday 4 June vs Bishop Bavin
Thursday 11 June vs St Catherine's Germiston
Thursday 18 June vs St Martin's

Extra-Mural Time table

Miss McAlpine

High School Sport

Netball

Erin Scott and Marilyn Cilengi through to final round of provincial netball trials in their respective age groups.
The U14 netball finished 7th out of 14 teams and u15 finished tied 4th out of 17 teams in the InterCatholic festival held at St Teresa’s.
Open netball (at Brescia) Inter Catholic Festival on Saturday 16 May. Support is welcome.

Hockey

Congratulations to the following girls who made an Eastern Gauteng Provincial hockey team;

Mohini Dorasamy: U14B
Ngozi Ejike: U16B
Gabriela Martinho: U18B
Karmini Dorasamy: U18B

Hockey – Catholic Festical – St Davids

The Junior hockey team won their 3 matches in the Catholic festival at St Davids on Saturday 9 May. The girls played excellent hockey.

Soccer

Junior soccer team won the mini Inter-Catholic festival held at Marist Brothers Linmeyer. There were 3 other teams. We played each in a round robin and then a semi-final and then a final. We were unbeaten in the 5 matches.
Soccer (at Sacred Heart) Inter Catholic Festival on Saturday 16 May. Support is welcome.

Horse Riding

Two girls rode for Assumption Convent School at the 2nd qualifier for SANESA held on weekend of 9/10 May 2015, and the results for this competition as follows:

Danielle Wilson show jumpinng at level 1, on her horse – Badge of Courage was placed 2nd in one of her classes.

Brittany Dennison show jumping at level 6 had the following results:

1) On her horse – Come Spring – achieved a 1st place in the competition class.

2) On her horse- Locarno Cruise Control - achieved a 3rd place in both of her showjumping classes.

Super Riding!

Upcoming Events

16 May - Primary School Inter-Catholic Netball at St Dominics
17 May - Catholic School Sunday
18 May - Grade 2 & 3 Choir - Let the Children Sing choir festival at St John's
23 May - Primary School - Holy Rosary Netball Festival U11, U12 & U13
21 May - PTA Meeting 17h30 in main library
22 & 23 May - High School Inter- Catholic Hockey
28 May - Grade 9 Science Expo (14h00 - 17h00)
29 May - BibleQuiz Hosted at ACS - AM
29 May - Combined Schools Soiree ACS - PM
30 May - Bible Quiz Hosted by ACS
30 May - Ladies Tea (15h00 - 17h00)
4 June - Grade 8 Science Expo (14h00 - 17h00)

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