Finalising Class Numbers for 2015

We have been inundated with applications this year, we now only have a few places available with the exception of Grade 8 2015 which is full. Should you wish to enrol your daughter, we suggest you do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Mr Workman

IEB One Research Task Project - 2013

Kirsten Whitlock's research project has been selected as one of the top research projects in South Africa.  It is going to be used as an examplar in an IEB workshop for teachers later this year. She did the Geography topic researching the effects of acid mine drainage on the West Rand.

This is a great honour and I am very proud of Kirsten's outstanding achievement. 

Ms Mennen

Talk

On Monday 17 March, Martin Brown, the owner of Radical Mobility came to our school to inspire our Grade 6 and Grade 8 girls. As a quadriplegic himself, Martin wanted to design an “off-road” wheelchair which can cover rough terrain at fairly high speeds. Every "vehicle" is custom designed by Martin to suit the needs of each customer. Martin’s ability to rise above his difficulties and become an extraordinary entrepreneur inspired us to dream for what we never would have believed possible in our own lives.

Mrs Pretorius

Civvies  - St. Patrick's Day - 17 March 2014

On Monday 17 March, we had a civvies day to raise funds for our upcoming netball tour. The girls were great sports by wearing green on the day to represent St. Patricks Day. We would like to thank everyone who wore civvies on the day and who also supported us at our cake and candy. Many Thanks.

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Mrs Lloyd 

Pilgrim Cross Handover to Sacred Heart 

After having the Grade 11 Pilgrim Cross for a week and adding our Assumption Convent logo to it, a group of about 20 Grade 11 girls handed it over to Sacred Heart College on Monday 17 March. The girls sang a few songs (very beautifully!) and said a prayer and reading for the pupils at Sacred Heart. The ceremony was followed by snacks and socialising.  It was all very special and the girls made Assumption proud! 

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Ms Stonier

REMINDER: Change of School Calendar Dates: General Election 

Assumption Convent School is scheduled to re-open for the second term on Wednesday 7 May.  This day has subsequently been declared a public holiday. Please note the following important announcement: 

1. Per original planning; Matric pupils will commence second term on Tuesday 6 May

2. Per original planning; Grade 9s will attend retreat from Tuesday 6 May until Friday 9 May 

3. Wednesday 7 May public holiday for Primary School and grades 8,10,11 and 12.  Normal school commences Thursday 8 May.

4. Third term will commence for whole school, one day earlier on Monday, 8 September. 

Thank you

Mr Workman 

MDC Fundraiser 

Thanks to all those parents who have already purchased flower bulbs.  Orders for bulbs will close on Friday 28 March 2014 so please get your orders in as soon as possible. 

aren Watkins and MDC

Winter Blankets 

The thick Assumption Convent branded blankets ARE NOW SOLD OUT.  We have placed a new order, place your order/s  - R200 per blanket with Mrs Dunn. We will notify you as soon as the new stock arrives. 

uy a Brick Campaign 

Our 'Buy a Brick Campaign’, which was launched in December 2013, is now well underway. By purchasing a 'brick' you will be assisting us in a meaningful way by contributing to the development of our new school hall. Should you wish to purchase a 'brick' please contact Marinella at the school or download the application form from the School Communicator or the school website. 

All donors will be recognised on our 'Wall of Recognition' in the hall once the building has been completed.   

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Mrs Sousa  

PTA Progress

Details of these upcoming PTA functions will follow but, in the interim, dates to diarise include:

• Friday, 6 June        -      Dinner/Dance
• Friday, 18 July        -     Golf Day
• Saturday, 26 July   -      Fun Day

And, please don’t forget that our next PTA Meeting (to discuss the Dinner/Dance and annual Fun Day) will be held on 8 April 2014, at 17h30, in the Library.  Everyone is welcome!

Wishing you a lovely long weekend.

Robyn Shanley – PTA Chairperson 

Primary School  

Camp Out

Friday 28 March. All dads and daughters in the Gr 4 to 7 are invited.  

Grade 7 Leadership Camp 

We have invited the Grade 7 girls to go on a leadership camp.  Each girl received a letter.  We are planning this for the 3rd to 5th of April at Camp Emeritus.

Mr Reed 

It’s raining eggs!

Over the past three weeks the primary school has brought in over 10 000 marshmallow eggs! The response has been overwhelming. The mini council will be distributing these eggs to less fortunate children all over Johannesburg in the next week.  Thank you to everyone who has contributed and remember that Tuesday 25 March is the last day that we will be collecting eggs. 

Chiara and Amy

Please support the Primary school library

The Travelling Bookshop has provided many discounted books for learners to buy and donate to the Primary school library. A letter will be going out to pupils today with information about pricing.  All are welcome after school to come and browse the new wonderful titles available for purchase.

Please help promote reading enrichment and literacy in the Primary school.

Mrs Knipe

Primary School Sport

Netball fixtures

       Date                 Opposition        Venue

• 08 April               Holy Rosary                 U9 - U13 Away
• 15 May               Jan Celliers                 tbc
• 22 May                 St Dunstans                U9 & U10 at Home   &    U11,12 & U13 Away
• 29 May               Leeuwenhof                U9 & U10 at Home   &    U11,12 & U13 Away
• 05 June               St Columba's                U9 & U10 Away          &    U11,12 & U13 at Home
• 12 June               St Dominic's                U9 & U10 @ Home   &    U11,12 & U13 Away  

High School Sport

High School Tennis

These are the final standings after the Inter-high competition. Unfortunately due to the inclement weather we were not able to complete our play-off matches for position. Hence we finished in a group fighting for 17th-20th position.

‘A’ Interhigh Results 2014

1      Northcliff High

2     St Stithians College

3     Trinity House

4     St Mary’s School, Waverley

5     Helpmekaar Kollege

6     De La Salle

7     Crawford College, Sandton

8      Parktown Girls

9      Jeppe

10    St Andrew’s

11   Brescia House

12  Fourways High

13  Holy Rosary School

14   St Teresa’s

15   Kingsmead College

16   Randpark High

17   Roedean School

18   Heron Bridge 

19   Assumption Convent

20   Linden Hoerskool

21   Waterstone College

22   Redhill School

23   Dainfern College

24    Bryanston High

25   St Peter’s

26    Hyde Park

27    Covenant College 

1st Aid

A reminder to those girls who have signed up and paid for the first aid course which starts this Saturday 22 March. It will take place in room 15 for the next 3 Saturdays. Best of luck. 

High School Hockey

There will be training for all teams on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday next week in anticipation of our first match on Monday 31 March away at Holy Rosary.

All to attend. U14 & U15s from 15h00 -16h30 and 1sts and 2nds from 15h45-17h15 on Monday and Wednesday.  Thursday from 14h30 and 15h15.

Junior Coach is Sibongile Landanane

2nd Team coach is Vanessa da Rocha

1st team coach Mr Lydall.  

Upcoming Events  

• 26 March - Music in the Afternoon
• 28 March - Dad and daughter campout
• 29 March - Matric Dance
• 01 April -    Grade 9 & Grade 12 Parents Evening
• 03 April -    Mother/Daughter Dinner
• 03 April -    Hockey Tour - till 6 April
• 03 April -    Netball Festival
• 07 April -    Grade 8 Parents Evening
• 08 April  -   High School Choir – St Mary Waverley - Singing Sista’s Choir evening
• 08 April -    PTA Meeting at 17h30
• 09 April -    Grade 10 & Grade 11 Parents Evening
• 14 April -    School photographs  

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