FINANCE DEPART. OPERATING HOURS DURING APRIL HOLIDAYS

Please note that the Finance Department will be OPEN during the holidays from 08h00 till 12h00 every week day BUT the Front Office will be closed.  

In case of emergency please contact:

• Mr Workman: nworkman@assumptionconvent.co.za (Principal)
• Mr Goosen on bursar@assumptionconvent.co.za (Finance)
• Mrs Nienaber: anienaber@assumptionconvent.co.za (Finance)
• Mrs Sousa: marketing@assumptionconvent.co.za (Marketing)

ACS BRANDED WINTER BLANKETS        

Winter branded blankets have arrived, these are available from Mrs Nienaber at R280 each.

Marketing Dept 

PRIMARY SCHOOL

STATION OF THE CROSS

The Grade 3 – 7 girls all attended Stations of the Cross this week in our school Chapel. The girls participated with quiet respect and prayerfulness. Each grade attended at a different time, and the readings and prayers were aimed at the different age groups. As the girls left the Chapel, they had a deeper understanding of how much our Lord loves us, and that even though Jesus had to make this difficult journey carrying His cross, there is hope and joy in His glorious rising on Easter Sunday.

Mrs Bondonno

CHARLIE - MAJOR PRODUCTION

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Assumption Convent Primary School recently presented their major production of  'Charlie', based on the book of  'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl.  All girls from grade 4 to 7, as well as the St Benedict's Drama Club, took part in the show and a great time was had by all.  The leads impressed the audience with their dramatic portrayals of their characters, while the Oompa Loompas, Lollipop Dancers, Candy sellers and children, and the miniature squirrels entertained the crowds with their energetic singing and dancing.  Well done to the cast and crew for a wonderful performance!

Mrs Gers

TOP AND TAGS FOR WHEELCHAIRS

During the last week of April we were finally able to purchase a wheelchair, for use in our school, with the funds raised through our “Tops & Tags” collection. 
All tags go towards ‘The Sweethearts foundation’ who have to date provided 208 wheelchairs, some custom made, to people in need. The use of these wheelchairs has impacted hugely on the quality of the lives of the recipients. 
With the help of Mr Swanepoel and Ennocent all our bottle tops are taken to a local recycling company. The funds generated from the bottle tops have been used to purchase a wheelchair for use in our school. The remainder and future funds generated by our ‘Tops Collection’ will be going towards various outreach projects. 
Thank you to everyone who supports our tops and tags collection. Not only are we contributing to a greener world but through our recycling we are making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. 
Keep collecting: We are making a difference 1 top or tag at a time! 

Sweetheart handovers

HAPPY EASTER

The Grade 4 classes made pom-pom bunnies and chickens during art. The bunnies and the chickens symbolise ‘New life in Christ.’
Amidst all ‘the chocolate eating’ let us not forget the reason for Easter.

GRADE 3 & 4 ART CLUB

Our beautiful, funky, big birds are completed. 
During the 1st term the Grade 3 & 4 Art Club has worked on creating these amazing birds using a variety of mediums. We have exercised our hands by cutting the different parts of the birds from cardboard. A variety of mediums, including paint, oil pastels, bling, coloured paper, wax crayons and feathers have been used to add colour. 
We are very proud of our BIG, BEAUTIFUL, FUNKY BIRDS!  

Mrs de Rijk

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - IMPORTANT EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER

HIGH SCHOOL

IMPORTANT DATES

HIGH SCHOOL HOUSE PLAYS

The annual house plays will be held on the 5th of  May at 6pm in the Convent Hall.  The PTA’s  famous and delicious Prego rolls will be on sale before the show and at interval.  Tickets are R25 for pupils and R30 for adults.

ABOVE: Girls during House play rehearsals.

Ms Human

HIGH SCHOOL SPORT

 ST ANDREW'S NETBALL FESTIVAL

Assumption Convent was privileged to be able to participate in the St Andrews Festival once again this year.  There were 32 schools who participated in the festival; the schools were divided into 4 pools of 8 schools.  Assumption came 2nd in their pool, resulting in them playing in the Championship Section.  Other schools competing in the Championships were, Edenvale High, St Dunstan’s, Kingsridge, Eunice, Krugersdorp, Pretoria Girls High, TWC.  Overall Assumption came 6th out of 32 schools that took part in the festival.  This is a very tough four day Festival, but the Assumption girls played to the best of their ability and enjoyed every minute of the Festival.  We would like to congratulate all our girls for this achievement.  We are very proud of each and every one of them. Congratulations to Marilyn Cilengi for being selected as the best tournament player for the second year in a row.

Sonia Henderson - Coach

INDOOR NETBALL

We currently have three of our pupils competing in the  Provincial Indoor Netball  Festival.  Jessica Kitchen and Sabrina Lemos represent the U17 Eastern Gauteng team and Caitlin McNamara is in the U16 team.  Prior to this competition, all three girls represented  Assumption Convent  in the equally gruelling St Andrews Netball Festival. Congratulations ladies, we are very proud of you!

CONGRATULATIONS

SA National aquatic Championships – Talia Vos
We congratulate Talia on her outstanding achievements in the SA Championships.Talia swam 6 events, and achieved 5 Personal best times. She went onto qualify for semi-finals for both the 100m and 200m Backstroke events. Talia’s top achievement was qualifying for the 200m backstroke FINALS (Top 10 women in the country) and placed 8th overall! 

ALUMNI

• Congratulations to Nicole van Wyk (Matric 2013). Whilst at Assumption Convent, Nicole represented her country in rowing. Nicole continues to excel in rowing. Last weekend, Nicole participated in two prestigious regattas in Italy and was awarded a gold medal in the one event and a silver medal in the other event. Nicole’s goal is to represent her country in the next Olympics.

     Regatta 1: 2nd (silver medal) LW 1X Scull
     Regatta 2: 1st (gold medal)    LW 1X Scull

• Congratulations to Julia Lutz (Matric 2016). Last week-end, Julia competed in the SA club’s Championships in Cape Town. She received gold in the 400 meters race and also gold in the 4x4 400 meter relay. Julia is the new ‘Junior Women’s 400 meter SA Champion. 

RELIGION

HOLY WEEK CELEBRATIONS

CONDOLENCES

Our thoughts and prayers are with:

• The Hewitt family who have lost a close family member.
• Mahlatse Maepa who has lost her grandfather.
• Britney Dennison who has lost her grandmother.

PTA 

MOTHERS DAY PICNIC

i-Collect - FUND RAISING

RUGBY

• 20th May Lions vs Blue Bulls
• R150 per ticket Transport and entrance included.
• Kick Off at 17h15

Contact Richard on 083 290 2404 or richard@gmksales.co.za

DEBUTANTES' FUNDRAISING 

Georgia Keogh - Debutante

ACS FAMILY RECIPE BOOK

This year as a Debs fundraiser, which supports local charities, we are wanting to compile an Assumption Convent family recipe book.
The idea is to put together favourite recipes contributed by Assumption families to create a recipe book unique to our school. The recipe book will be printed on high quality paper and will be beautifully bound and decorated with photographs of our school. Anyone who contributes will have their daughters name acknowledged with their recipe.
We would like to ask for your assistance with this project. If you have a favourite recipe (soup, bread, salad, dessert, meat, chicken, vegetarian, fish etc.) that you are willing to contribute please complete the attached form and return to the class teacher by the 7th of April 2017.
Your assistance is highly appreciated.

Shaylee Bekker - Debutante

Shaylee Bekker - Debutante

FASHION SHOW

AUDITIONS FOR THE FASHION SHOW 

WEDNESDAY 3rd MAY 2017 – 5:00pm to 8:00pm in MRS WATKINS CLASSROOM
** Only High school girls and boys are welcome to audition **
  
REHEARSAL DATES  
Sunday, 7th May - 2:00pm - 5:00pm – School Hall
Sunday, 14th May - 2:00pm  - 5:00pm – School Hall
Tuesday, 16th May - 6:00pm - 8:00pm – School Hall
Wednesday, 17th May - 6:00pm - 8:00pm – School Hall 

JUSTIN BIEBER CAPS

Savannah De Abreu - Debutante

TRENDY ACCESSORIES

Alexandra Marques - Debutante

CHOKERS FOR SALE

Stunning, exquisite and fashionable Chokers made especially for you…R80 ONLY!  Chokers are available in black, white, tan, denim and beige with various details on.  Order forms can be filled in, and samples can be seen in Mrs. Nienaber’s office. All chokers ordered each week will be delivered to Mrs Nienaber’s office every Tuesday, you can collect your order from her.

Caitlyn de Matos - Debutante

ENJOY THE EASTER HOLIDAY

Yours sincerely  

Neville Workman - Principal