RELIGION

RETREATS

We had our Assumption Convent Retreats this week and our girls participated with enjoyment, respect and diligence. A spiritual retreat is an integral part of our Christian community. It is a way of growing closer to God and a way of bringing the faithful together. Each grade experienced different activities, games and prayerful moments. Our retreats are planned in a way in which the girls can escape the stresses of each day, and to join with God in a prayer.

  
Grade 5 girls in prayer

Mrs Bondonno

PRAYING FOR DRIEHOEK HIGH SCHOOL

OPEN DAY 16 FEBRUARY 2019

GENERAL

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING 5 FEBRUARY 2019

We had the Club 100 draw at the Board meeting and the winners were as follows:

1. Fredrika van Rensburg
2. Marilu Di Santolo
3. Cheryl Waskis
4. Robert Whitlock
5. Ilse Godwin
6. Alexis Gradidge
7. Gail Keogh
8. Nigel Bakker
9. Tim Langdon
10. Gabby Sheerin
11. Edwin Law
12. Sihle Kasambira

The following people were re-elected for the next term:

• Chairperson: Mrs Sharon Mileder        
• Deputy-chairperson: Mr Jean Claude Cabanac
• Secretary: Mrs Anita Nienaber

REMINDER OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Kindly note that the Annual General Meeting of Assumption Convent School will take place on Thursday 7 March at 19h00 in the Convent Hall. This will be preceded by a cocktail party at 18h15 in the canteen. We encourage as many Parents as possible to attend this special occasion. At the AGM, parents elect members to the Board of Governors and review school finances and developments over the previous twelve months.  School management will present an overview of plans and goals going into the future, and parents will have the opportunity to raise pertinent questions. 
The cocktail party preceding the AGM affords parents and staff some time to meet informally and get to know one another a little better.  We anticipate that proceedings will be concluded by 20h15. 
Parents wishing to enquire about standing for election for the Board of Governors are requested to contact our school secretary, Mrs Dunn, by Monday March 4th.  We will be pleased to forward all the necessary information.
It would also be helpful if, at this point, you have questions that you wish to raise at the AGM, to forward these to swalsh@assumptionconvent.co.za
The agenda for the meeting and all other relevant documentation will follow in due course. 

Neville Workman

OUTREACH ACS/ SPCA GERMISTON BEDFORDVIEW TEAM ONE

Welcome to our Team One Outreach Assumption Convent / SPCA Germiston Bedfordview.  This team has already shown tremendous commitment, maturity, enthusiasm and dedication to the task at hand.  We will be closely involved with the society and attending to the needs of the society, staff  and all the animals.  There is much work to be done.  Super exciting to have this calibre of leadership to work alongside with.  Thank you to all parents for your kind donations.  They are greatly appreciated.  We are asking for the month of February the following much needed items:  washing powder (any kind); black bags; coffee; sugar; milk (box / longlife)

LAMBANO MOVIE NIGHT

Mrs Ritky

STOCK AVAILABLE

On Friday 1st February the Grade 6 & 7 team swimmers participated in a gala at St Katharine's in Parktown. The gala followed a different format and allowed us to swim 50m races for the first time. The girls swam exceptionally well against some strong competition and produced some excellent results.

INTER-HOUSE GALA

The Primary School Inter-house Gala will take place on Thursday 21 February at 08h00. Should the pool not be ready, or the weather not be suitable then the gala will take place on Wednesday 27 February at 09h00.