RELIGION
ACS HIGH SCHOOL WINS THE ST. JEROME BIBLE QUIZ
 
On Saturday at 8am, the girls were ready for the challenge at St. Benedict’s. The pupils from St. Thomas, Veritas, Holy Rosary, St. Catherine and St. Benedict's were our rivals. There were a total of 10 teams! Two teams from Assumption participated. Before they started, we all realized that the most important thing had been done: we had learnt about the Book of Samuel and enjoyed ourselves tremendously while studying, therefore, the only thing for them was to enjoy themselves during the Bible Quiz and to keep calm. And they did it! After four rounds of questions, Brittany Pearson, Angelia Antonie, Ella Matthews, Tiziana Di Santolo, Micaela de Gouveia and Tia Monique Shunmugam answered all the questions. Finally, the moment for prizes arrived and our A team won!
Personally, I will relish in my heart, the girls desire to learn and their hard work. At the end of everything, one of them told me that despite having won, what they had done was to learn more about Samuel! I could only smile (and I am sure that from Heaven, God and Samuel were also smiling at our girls).
MASS ON FRIDAY
Please note that the girls will finish at 14h00 on Fridays except for the following Fridays. On these Fridays we will have mass in the morning and the girls will finish at 14h30.
- 6 July 2018
- 27 July 2018
- 5 October 2018
- 26 October 2018
- 9 November 2018
Ms Garcia Clavel
CONDOLENCES
Our thoughts and prayers are with the following families who have lost close family members:
The Gotte Family - lost their grandfather
Marinella Sousa - lost her cousin
ACADEMICS
JOHANNESBURG DISTRICT ESKOM SCIENCE EXPO 2018
Photo Link: www.assumptionconvent.co.za/gallery/photoalbums.aspx?Albumid=424
Our young scientists took to a new stage this year by making the move from the Ekurhuleni Region to the Johannesburg Region. The competition was strong amongst the other schools in attendance and it was a learning curve for our pupils. Congratulations to our grade 8 and 9 pupils who found themselves challenged and grew in confidence, organisation, determination and of course the love of science.
I look forward to your efforts in the Johannesburg Regional Eskom Science Expo (27th & 28th July 2018).
Congratulations to the girls who received medals and are now going through to the Regionals which will be held in July.
Grade 8
- Catarina Regal – Silver Medal
- Kelsey Kearns – Silver Medal
Grade 9
- Brittany Pearson – Silver Medal
- Angelia Antonie – Bronze Medal
- Nicole da Silva – Bronze Medal
- Nadia Sousa - Bronze Medal
Ms Hawksworth
SCIENCE EXPO - 6TH & 7TH JUNE
GENERAL
LIP SYNC BATTLE
The Lip Synch Battle went extremely well. There were 10 groups that brought an amazing energy to the stage and had the rest of the school on their feet during their performances. From ABBA to High School Musical, there was a lovely variety of songs that were performed. Unfortunately, there could only be one winner:
1st Place – “Beyoncé’s Back” with a Beyoncé mashup
2nd Place – The Rosaria Matrics with a highschool musical twist
3rd Place – Carmen and Taylor Mileder with Gimme Gimme Gimme by ABBA
It was a very exciting day and fun for everyone.
Gabriella Horn
SENIOR DEBATING
ACS Cyan competed in rounds 4 to 6 of the SACEE championship league on Saturday. They have won 2 maybe 3 out of the 6 debates and there's a possibility that they may go through to the next round in July. The standard was extremely high but our girls rose to the occasion and have done Assumption proud.
DRAMA
 
Assumption convent was part of the Festival of dramatic excellence for the first time this year. The girls did exceptionally well and received 7 nominations in the following categories:
Best Newcomers to the festival, best soundscape, best make up, best costume, best chorus work, best ensemble and best lighting.
Congratulations to everyone who took part, and a huge thank you to everyone who supported us.
Well done!
Ms Human
AUTUMN CONCERT
Photo Link: www.assumptionconvent.co.za/gallery/photoalbums.aspx?Albumid=426
The Autumn Concert on Friday 25 May was a wonderful evening. The concert was opened by Simon Workman playing the bagpipes. After Flower of Scotland, Amazing Grace, and Highland Cathedral, Simon introduced the High School Choir to sing Be Thou my Vision. The choir also sang a Traditional song – arranged by our Matric pupils Nontuthuko Nyembezi and Kutlwano Mathabe – and a medley of 27 songs in 3 ½ minutes accompanied by Louis Maritz on piano and Micaela Brandao on drums. The school orchestra, led by Mrs Smythe and accompanied by Mr Loock, impressed the audience with three pieces, French Song, Quiet Evening, and Basque Dance. The orchestra now includes violinists from the High School and the Primary School and our first ‘cello player! The Senior Primary School choir sang Africa by Toto, Here I am to Worship, and the South African favourite Mama Tembu’s Wedding – Miss Mbeya and Mr Loock have created a real sense of fun in the SP choir and it showed through in their performance! In between the school ensembles, our subject Music pupils sang (accompanied by their Voice teacher, Francois Moller) and played piano. The evening was ended by the High School choir singing Weep no more, Chilli con Carne, and Joshua. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the evening a success including all of the musicians and music teachers, the PTA, and Mr Swanepoel and his team.
• Kholofelo Mashaba
George Gershwin – Summertime
• Fabia Scaramal
Ludwig van Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata
• Alexia Markantonatos
Sebben Crudele – Antonio Caldara
• Lauren Allison
My Ship - Kurt Weill
• Athena Naidoo
September Song – Kurt Weill
• Jane Didcott-Marr
Allegro – Anton Eberl
• Kiana van der Schyff
A Bay in Anglesey – Madeline Dring
Unusual Way – Maury Yeston
Mr Stewardson
ANNUAL SCHOOL MAGAZINE
Please e-mail your daughter’s individual achievements photo/s and a caption to marketing@assumptionconvent.co.za a these will be printed in the school magazine. Deadline date 20 July 2018.
Mrs Sousa
TRANSPORT FOR OUR GIRLS
ACS has formed a partnership with Beetle Shuttle Services, to provide school transport to girls from Edenvale, Greenstone, Bedfordview and Kensington.
This shuttle service that will transport your daughters’ from home to school and back. The dedicated team will work with you to establish a specific timeline for complete deployment and will support you throughout the transportation process.
We are hoping to expand to other suburbs in the near future.
Please contact Michael Passos on 082 900 4871 or info@beetleshuttles.co.za for more information.
Mrs Sousa
SPORT
HOCKEY
All the hockey teams travelled to Edenvale high school on Monday afternoon. All teams got to play on the astro turf. It was a good experience for us all with the 2nds and 1sts playing under flood lights.
Junior B – Lost
Junior A – Drew 0-0
2nds - Lost 0-1
1sts – Won 2-0
SOCCER
The U15 soccer team played a home match against Verney college. In a match affected by rain, we lost 2-0, but it was still a much improved game from the first ones. Well done.
CROSS COUNTRY
On Monday, running in the ‘green’ of Central Districts and in her 4th Inter-District final (in as many years); Nadia recorded her best finish to date in a personal best (PB) time - an improvement of 24-seconds!
Nadia finished the fast, two lap 4km course at Pretoria Boys High School in 31st position, with a time of 19:27.10 . The Central District Senior Girls team were placed first overall, despite fierce completion from Northerns.
Mr Lydall
ALUMNI
Alumni, we want to hear from you..
We will be running a profile post and testimonial of a past pupil every week in our newsletter as well as Facebook and Twitter so please send us your info.
Our alumni serve a very important role within our community and our school.
We would like to know what our former pupils go on to do after they leave Assumption Convent School. Where our Alumni are, what they are doing, who they’ve become, and how Assumption Convent School helped prepare them for university, work and life.
The Alumni community is a fantastic network group where memories are shared and where you can reconnect with old friends.
Please share a few memories of what Assumption Convent meant to you (200 words or less). Please also e-mail a recent photo of yourself.
This year we will have a section dedicated to our Alumni in our annual school magazine.
Please send photos and share your news with us via email. Please send us updated contact details, especially email addresses, name changes etc.
Please send all correspondence to: marketing@assumptionconvent.co.za
Hoping to hear from you soon.
ACS Marketing Dept
Our Alumna this week is Carla Sousa
CARLA SOUSA – MATRIC 2013
"Assumption Convent taught me to believe in myself and others. I was empowered with the skills to work diligently on my own or in a group. My Family has always believed in tenacity, compassion, empathy, kindness and loyalty, Assumption Convent reinforced all these values and provided role models throughout my schooling career. Armed with an unwavering belief in my ability to achieve my dreams, I have qualified from UJ with a B Optom degree and am currently working as an Optometrist".
DIANE CILENGI - MATRIC 2015
Diane Cilengi (2015 Matric and Head Girl) visited our school on 30 May. Diane is currently studying medicine in the USA and is in her 2nd year.
MDC FUNDRAISER
DEBUTANTES' FUNDRAISER
QUIZ NIGHT
Lisa Godwin, Daniella Jesus and Kate Moore
CHEESE BOARDS
 
Courtney Gotte (Grade 10 Debutante) is selling beautiful weathered oak Africa Cheese Boards sourced directly from the manufacturer. The same boards from the same company are R659 from Yuppie Chef.
Courtney is selling them for R495. R150 deposit secures your order. They will be ready for collection approx 2 -3 wks from order date and can be engraved at a small extra cost.
These will add a touch of class to your kitchen, they are a wonderful wedding gift and perfect as a gift to take overseas. To place an order please email Courtney gottecourtney@gmail.com or WhatsApp 0847648173.
Courtney Gotte
MATRIC TIES
Matric ties – R100, please pay and collect from Mrs Nienaber.
ACS BLANKETS
Winter fleese branded blankets @ R280 have arrived, should you wish to purchase a blanket, please pay Mrs Nienaber.
Mrs Sousa
MOBILE APP - Please download
TWITTER
Please follow us http://www.twitter.com/@Assumption1946
RUNNING FOR CHARITY
This year, 2018, I am running my 10th Comrades Ultra Marathon on the 10th June 2018. To celebrate this, I have registered to run for charity. I have selected CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa) and joined the COWS. The COWS are the fund raising arm of the CHOC foundation. This arm started out in 2008 and since then has grown into a world renowned group of regular people that take on events such as the 94.7 Cycle race, the Iron Man, and the Comrades Marathon. Today I am proud to be one of those COWS that will help CHOC celebrate 10 years.
So, how can you help: I am looking for donations and support. By clicking on the below you will be taken to the Comrades Marathon website, where you are able to make a donation which is linked to my running profile. It will only take 3 minutes of your time but will add a lifetime to the patients, doctors, nurses and families that are affected by cancer.
You can log on to the Comrades Home page: Click on Charities Tab and then Race 4 Charity. This will take you to the runner profile page. Search for my name, view profile and then click on Make a donation. Thank you for taking the time. http://www.comrades.com/charities/race-4-charity
Quickest way: is to click on the below link. This will take you directly to my profile. Here you will also be able to leave a message of encouragement or a note of remembrance for a loved one.
https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/personal/profile.php?eventid=3820&recordid=4152
OR
You are welcome to contact me directly and I can help you find the most suitable way to assist in making a donation. My email is Shirley-ob@iafrica.com
Please share this with all your family and friends.
Shirley-Ann and CHOC
PTA
HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL
CARNIVAL 2018
Fun for everyone, food stalls, craft stalls, jumping castles, beer tent, music and entertainment, bring your family and friends and experience an amazing day with us. Contact Mrs Nienaber 011 616 5053 for tickets or you may purchase tickets on the day.
BLAZE OF GLORY - ROWING FUNDRAISER
Assumption Rowing Club – Fundraiser
Barnyard Theatre – EMPERORS PALACE
Date: Wednesday 27th June
Time: 18h30
EARLY BIRD TICKET UNTIL 31ST MAY ONLY R180-00
BOOKING RICHARD – 0832902404 OR TRACEY – 0834503906
 
i-Collect - FUNDRAISING
As at Wednesday, 4 April we have collected another 173.44 kg. Thank you for the continues support.
i-Collect - BIN
Please keep on supporting the i-Collect bag project and drop off your bag directly into the bin next to the Grade 8 & 9 lockers (as you enter the school premises).
PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCEDES-BENZ
Yours sincerely
Neville Workman - Principal
ALUMNI
Alumni, we want to hear from you..
We will be running a profile post and testimonial of a past pupil every week in our newsletter as well as Facebook and Twitter so please send us your info.
Our alumni serve a very important role within our community and our school.
We would like to know what our former pupils go on to do after they leave Assumption Convent School. Where our Alumni are, what they are doing, who they’ve become, and how Assumption Convent School helped prepare them for university, work and life.
The Alumni community is a fantastic network group where memories are shared and where you can reconnect with old friends.
Please share a few memories of what Assumption Convent meant to you (200 words or less). Please also e-mail a recent photo of yourself.
This year we will have a section dedicated to our Alumni in our annual school magazine.
Please send photos and share your news with us via email. Please send us updated contact details, especially email addresses, name changes etc.
Please send all correspondence to: marketing@assumptionconvent.co.za
Hoping to hear from you soon.
ACS Marketing Dept
Our Alumni this week are Caylen Soundiades and Carla Sousa
Caylen Soundiades – Matric 2014
Current Statistics Honours student at Stellenbosch university.
"Assumption Convent School will always hold a very special place in my heart. It is here that I began my spiritual journey and learnt to face the world with confidence and joy. The world is not always an easy place, but my solid grounding at Assumption Convent School taught me the value of hard work, and the gift of treating all I meet with dignity and respect."
Carla Sousa - Matric 2013
Optometrist
"Assumption Convent taught me to believe in myself and others. I was empowered with the skills to work diligently on my own or in a group. My Family has always believed in tenacity, compassion, empathy, kindness and loyalty, Assumption Convent reinforced all these values and provided role models throughout my schooling career. Armed with an unwavering belief in my ability to achieve my dreams, I have qualified from UJ with a B Optom degree and am currently working as an Optometrist".
ALUMNI
Alumni, we want to hear from you..
We will be running a profile post and testimonial of a past pupil every week in our newsletter as well as Facebook and Twitter so please send us your info.
Our alumni serve a very important role within our community and our school.
We would like to know what our former pupils go on to do after they leave Assumption Convent School. Where our Alumni are, what they are doing, who they’ve become, and how Assumption Convent School helped prepare them for university, work and life.
The Alumni community is a fantastic network group where memories are shared and where you can reconnect with old friends.
Please share a few memories of what Assumption Convent meant to you (200 words or less). Please also e-mail a recent photo of yourself.
This year we will have a section dedicated to our Alumni in our annual school magazine.
Please send photos and share your news with us via email. Please send us updated contact details, especially email addresses, name changes etc.
Please send all correspondence to: marketing@assumptionconvent.co.za
Hoping to hear from you soon.
ACS Marketing Dept
Our Alumni this week are Caylen Soundiades and Carla Sousa
Caylen Soundiades – Matric 2014
Current Statistics Honours student at Stellenbosch university.
"Assumption Convent School will always hold a very special place in my heart. It is here that I began my spiritual journey and learnt to face the world with confidence and joy. The world is not always an easy place, but my solid grounding at Assumption Convent School taught me the value of hard work, and the gift of treating all I meet with dignity and respect."
Carla Sousa - Matric 2013
Optometrist
"Assumption Convent taught me to believe in myself and others. I was empowered with the skills to work diligently on my own or in a group. My Family has always believed in tenacity, compassion, empathy, kindness and loyalty, Assumption Convent reinforced all these values and provided role models throughout my schooling career. Armed with an unwavering belief in my ability to achieve my dreams, I have qualified from UJ with a B Optom degree and am currently working as an Optometrist".
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- 02 Jun: Catholic Schools Cross Country at La Salle College
- 02 Jun: Jnr Debating at Parktown Girls
- 04 Jun: Grade 11 & 12 Examinations Start
- 04 -22 Jun: Grades 8 - 12s writing Exams
- 05 Jun: Grade 10 Examinations Start
- 06 Jun: Science Expo - Grade 9
- 07 Jun: Science Expo - Grade 8
- 08 Jun: PTA Paint Night
- 08 Jun: Soccer Woodlands College
- 14 Jun: Hockey - All teams at St Dunstan's
- 15 Jun: Soccer at St Catherine's
- 22 Jun: Mid -Term Break
- 22 Jun: School Closes at 12h00
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