ASSUMPTION DAY 2019

RELIGION

Prayer is a gift, but it requires faith. We don’t see God like we see our family members, classmates or friends. But God is always with us and hears us all the time. 

    
GRADE 6 GIRLS IN PRAYER
As parents and teachers, we all want our children to be healthy and successful. We also want to teach our children to be grateful for what they have been given, and to always show compassion for those in our community. Some of our Assumption parents have kindly indicated that they would like to donate the dresses which their daughters wore for First Holy Communion to the school and the Parish. This initiative would benefit many little girls who all want to feel special on the day of their First Holy Communion. If you are interested in donating a dress, please will you contact Mrs Bondonno.  A big THANK-YOU for dresses already donated.

Mrs Bondonno

ASSUMPTION CONVENT SCHOOL NEW MOBILE APP

We are pleased to announce that we have launched our new mobile app on 1 August 2019. The app is used to communicate directly with our parents and girls to create efficient and effective communication.
An e-mail with download instructions was sent to all parents, pupils and staff on 1 August 2019. Please ensure you download the app.

Mrs Sousa

FINANCE DEPT. OFFICE HOURS

Finance Department Office Hours During the August 2019 holidays:

Please note that the Finance Department will be open between 08:00 and 11:00 on weekdays, from 12 August 2019 to 6 September 2019. 
For any urgent matters, please do not hesitate to contact us on the below number or email addresses: 

Contact details: Finance Department:
063 633 4903 or anienaber@assumptionconvent.co.za  or bursar@assumptionconvent.co.ca

Contact details: 2020 Applications/Marketing:
063 633 4903 marketing@assumptionconvent.co.za

Thank you

Mrs Nienaber

RETURN FORMS 2020

A COURTEOUS REMINDER: REQUIRED NOTICE PERIOD: GRADES 000 TO 11:

This is a polite reminder that if your child will not be returning to Assumption Convent School at the beginning of the 2020 academic year, you are required to give four months written notice.  This written notice should be forwarded to Mrs Nienaber by no later than the first day of the 3rd Term which is Monday 9th September.  Please do not hesitate to contact either Mrs Zambon or myself, should you require any assistance.  We thank you for your co-operation.

Neville Workman 

GRADE 000

Visit our brand new Grade 000 website, please share with all your family and friends.

https://www.assumptionconvent.co.za/gr000/

GROUP SPORT & CULTURAL  PHOTOGRAPHS

Sport and Cultural photographs will be taken on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August in the CONVENT HALL  

• Monday 5 August – SPORTS PHOTOS ONLY 

PRIMARY SCHOOL – GIRLS ARE TO COME TO SCHOOL IN THEIR SPORTS UNIFORM AND TO CHANGE INTO THEIR SCHOOL UNIFORM AFTER PHOTOS HAVE BEEN TAKEN.
PRIMARY SCHOOL BALLET GIRLS – BRING PINK BALLET LEOTARD, STOCKINGS, SKIRT AND BALLET SHOES

• Tuesday 6 July- CULTURAL PHOTOS ONLY

PRIMARY SCHOOL– GIRLS ARE TO COME TO SCHOOL IN THEIR FULL WINTER SCHOOL UNIFORM  
 
IF ANY PUPIL MISSED THE INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS IN APRIL THEY MAY HAVE THEIR PHOTO TAKEN ON TUESDAY 6 JULY ONLY. (NEW PUPILS AS WELL)
  
Should any girl be away on these days she will be labelled ‘absent’ in the school magazine photo.  

• Hair to be neat and tidy
• No multiple ear piercings or nose piercings
• No make-up
• Correct uniform on the day –no exception

Mrs Sousa

GENERAL

100 CLUB WINNERS

Here are the winners for Club 100 that was drawn on Fun day.

1st prize        John Martinho                 
2nd prize       Johannes Mudiwa
3rd prize        Alexis Gradidge
4th prize        Japie Goosen
5th prize        Marinella Sousa
6th prize        Brazaka Mozagba
7th prize        Marilyn Harper
8th prize        Karen Watkins
9th prize        Danica Sousa
10th prize       John Buckland
11th prize       Rita Sibanela
12th prize       Marilu Di Santolo

Mr Goosen

FUN DAY BOOK STALL

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated books for the Fun Day book stall.  It was highly appreciated.

Mrs Watkins

QR CODE STORYTELLING PROJECT

The Grade 3’s have worked timelessly for over a month to complete their QR Code Storytelling project. Each girl had to write their own story in ‘Word’ and the topic was ‘My Monster’. On completion of their story writing they had to illustrate their story using ‘Tux Paint’. From there it progressed to combining the story and illustrations to narrating, using the ‘iMovie’ app.  Once those steps were complete a photo was taken of each girl and a unique QR code was created. 
On pop-in-day the parents had an opportunity to scan their daughters QR codes respectively and listen to their stories on You tube.

Grade 3 Teachers

MINI COUNCIL MADIBA DAY FOR ELDERS

We spent Sunday morning, 28 July, preparing lunch and goody bags for over 300 elders from Soweto. We served each one a sweet, cupcake, tea and a full lunch. They were very grateful, thanking us for the work we do and seeing them happy made us happy. There was dancing, singing and much more the whole day.  Each person received a goody bag and a blanket. We had to help carry it to the bus for them while talking to them about their experiences and how they found the day. One of the old ladies told us it had been one of the best days of her life, hearing this made us feel like we had made an impact even if it was just for one person.  

Haleigh Knipe & Cathleen Lam

GRADE VISIT

   
As the matrics are getting ready for prelims and preparing to end off their school careers, they thought it would be fitting to visit the place where it all began. On Friday the 19th of July, the Grade 12s visited the grade 0 and grade 1 classes. After playing games, drawing and teaching the girls songs, both the matrics and the younger girls had had an amazing time. The grade 12s experiences the Assumption sisterhood once again and were excited to pass that spirit on to the young girls. 

Amy Weinerlein

3D PRINTER

We are very excited to show off our new 3D printer. Being able to complete the coding and design process by producing a physical object promotes pupil engagement and deeper learning. It also serves as a strong motivator to explore new concepts, aquire new skills and to contribute to a larger community in a meaningful way. The 3D printer will be used in both the High School and the Primary School and there will be an emphasis on sustainable design in all the projects we choose to run. We would like to sincerely thank the PTA for all they do to raise the funds needed to enable us to expose our pupils to technology that develops innovation and critical thinking skills which will serve them well in the unknown, ever-changing landscape that is their future.

Mrs Goosen

ST BENEDICT'S ART EISTEDDFOD

Congratulations to all our girls who participated in the St Benedict’s Art Eisteddfod. We thank St Benedict’s for this wonderful creative opportunity.

Bronze Certificates

• Maddison Freeman
• Jaydene Willson
• Tatiana Azevedo
• Rhea Billimoria
• Kgethego Tshoma
• Micaela De Freitas
• Nolitha Khumlo

Silver Certificates

• Emma De Pontes
• Lindiwe Moyo
• Anathi Tobo
• Emma Martin
• Jenna Young
• Leandri Du Plooy
• Emma James
• Na’ilah Wadvalla
• Ntando-Enhle Hlatshwayo
• Giordana Di Santolo
• Katia Goncalves
• Gianna Lopes
• Alessandra Barecchia
• Angie Martins
• Tayla Abrahams
• Gabrielle Giloi
• Avuzwa Essien
• Zoe Matau

Gold Certificates

• Avuzwa Essien
• Zukisa Yola Ncobo
• Riley Moller
• Soraya Sabni
• Zhou Min Hu
• Tatum Lauf
• Sthandiwe Sibiya
• Esona Kula
• Tanaka Mudiwa
• Gabrielle Zacharias
• Chidera Ngwu
• Georgia Lawrence
• Margret Msoma
• Gabriela Puente
• Siyamuthanda Simelane

Honours Certificates

• Sabrina Tenente
• Mariza Pires
• Emma Martin
• Kyasha Moodley
• Palesa Nkopane
• Mihle Tshandu
• Jorja da Cunha
• Nectaria Pouroullis
• Katia Cignoli
• Anaya Qamar
• Nathalia Mwakassa
• Kecedra Peterson
• Megan Gerber
• Alessia Puente
• Ashlynne Wyngaard
• Susena Taye
• Taylor Prigge
• Chiara Szabo

Mrs Zambon

isiZULU LESSONS

MUSIC LESSONS

Spaces are still available with all of our teachers. Please email me at rstewardson@assumptionconvent.co.za for more information about any of our lessons on brass, drums, guitar, piano, voice, or violin.

Mr Stewardson

SAVE THE DATES FOR CAMPS 

• The Grade 4 and 5 camp will take place from the 9 – 11 October at Goodland Fountain. 
• The Grade 6 camp will take place from the 2 – 4 October at Waterberg Game Lodge.
• Grade 7 day outings will be confirmed asap.