RELIGION
FIRST CONFESSIONS
On Wednesday 12th September the First Holy Communion girls made their first confessions with Father Tony at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. The girls were both excited and nervous, but were all very well-prepared. It was a special moment for all of them. Well done girls!
When we go to confession we face our Lord and talk to him through his disciple (the priest). We confess our sins and tell him that we are truly sorry by saying the act of contrition. Through the power of forgiveness, we are reunited with God.
The story below is a perfect example of God’s love for us.
Once, a boy stole some money from his father’s wallet, so that he could buy some chocolates which he loved eating. However, after he bought them, he found he could not really enjoy them because he knew what he did was wrong. Over the next few days he was burdened with a heavy heart and was unhappy. He decided it was time to confess what he did to his father and that he would also make amends by offering to pay for the chocolates with his pocket money. He promised his father that he would never steal again and asked for an appropriate punishment. He expected his father to be angry but instead found him calm and even smiling. Because the son was totally honest with his confession combined with the promise of never to commit the sin again is the purest form of repentance. The confession restored his father’s faith in him and so hugged him with great affection. The son unburdened his conscience with his confession and by doing so reconciled with his father.
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATES
- Saturday 6th October - First Holy Communion Practice
- Sunday 7th October - First Holy Communion
Mrs Bondonno
CONDOLENCES
Our thoughts and prayers are with Penny Kulu on the passing of her grandmother.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR
2018 INTERNATIONAL FOOD & DANCE FESTIVAL
GENERAL
TALK
Dr Lizzie Harrison is a qualified medical doctor with a degree in neuroscience and psychology. She has a special interest in paediatrics and has written numerous articles on the impact of media and screen time on the psychology and development of children. Dr Harrison works closely with specialist legal professionals regarding the legal implications of social media use or misuse.
Dr Lizzie Harrison will be giving a talk at Assumption Convent on Wednesday 3 October at 6pm in the Convent Hall. We urge you to attend with your daughter.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY
On Monday 3rd September Sister Kathy Gaylor, Chairperson from the Catholic Board of Education came to speak to all Assumption Convent staff members about the Child Safeguarding Policy for Catholic Public and Independent Schools in South Africa. It was a morning of great interest and interaction, with our dedicated staff focused on ways to best keep our children safe.
Mrs Bondonno
GRADE 5 CAMP
 
 
We had the most amazing experience at Kwaggasrus (just outside Brits). The camp was extremely well organized, and the facilities were top notch. Our adventurous pupils loved exploring the bushveld (300 wildlife – mostly buck / giraffe/ ostrich etc) completing obstacles that really challenged them both physically and mentally. They got to go down a zip-line landing into an icy cold dam, jumped off a high platform (overcame fear), dodged the many bugs, ate the most scrumptious food and went on a night walk where team work was required. Early mornings, we could hear the lions roar (in an enclosure nearby / hand-reared). Fantastic fun!
Mrs Archary and Mrs Ritky
CHESS TOURNAMENT
The Primary School Chess Club will be hosting our 2nd Chess Tournament on the 2nd of October 2018. The Grade 1 – 7’s Chess girls are invited to participate. Please refer to the invitation for more information.
Mrs Archary and Ms N Faúlha
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Please note that the last day for both Primary and High School girls will be Friday 30 November as per the school calendar. The Foundation Phase celebration of achievement assembly will be at 08h30 on Saturday 1 December, and the senior primary prize giving at 11h00 on Saturday 1 December. Reports will be distributed at these events. School closes on Thursday 6 December for Primary and High School staff.
Mrs Zambon
HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS FRIDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER
To celebrate Heritage Day the Grade 7s will be selling Boerewors Rolls at R15 on Friday, 21 September. Please support the Grade 7s and place your daughter’s order with her class teacher by Wednesday, 19 September.
All Primary School girls may dress in their specific heritage clothing.
Mrs Swanepoel
BRASS INSTRUMENT LESSONS NOW AVAILABLE AT ASSUMPTION CONVENT
Myself and Mr Loock demonstrated the new plastic trumpet and plastic trombone at Primary School Assembly on Tuesday. The Primary School girls have been having a go at the instruments during their classes this week lots of them are keen to learn to play them! The instruments look and sound exactly like a brass trumpet or trombone but are made instead from high-quality plastic which is cheaper (and harder to break!) than a regular instrument. The High School will get a chance to play the instruments next week. If you are interested in your daughter learning to play a ‘brass’ instrument, please contact me at rstewardson@assumptionconvent.co.za.
Mr Stewardson
STOCK AVAILABLE
- ACS Blankets - R280.00
- ACS Towels - R280.00
- ACS Umbrellas - R125.00
- House T-shirts - R80.00
- Matric Ties - R100.00
- Recorders - R80.00
- Swim Caps - R80.00
Parents and Pupils are encouraged to please buy these items. These items are available from Mrs Nienaber's office.
Mrs Nienaber
ASSUMPTION SHUTTLE SERVICE
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
INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS
Foundation Phase Photo Link: www.assumptionconvent.co.za/gallery/photoalbums.aspx?Albumid=440
Primary School Photo Link: www.assumptionconvent.co.za/gallery/photoalbums.aspx?Albumid=441
RESULTS:
- Top Junior Primary Athlete - Ashleigh Knipe
- Best Hurdles Time -Abigail Mangold
- Best High Jump - Jessica Ewa
- Best Long Jump - Victoria Goatcher
- Best 200m Time - Victoria Goatcher
- Best 100m Time - Victoria Goatcher
- Best 60m Time - Victoria Goatcher
- Best 800m Time - Victoria Goatcher
- Runner Up Assumpta - Tatum Lauf
- Winner Assumpta - Madison Meyer
- Runner Up Paulist - Haleigh Knipe
- Winner Paulist - Kathryn Mkhwanazi
- Runner Up Rosaria - Victoria Goatcher
- Winner Rosaria - Vanessa Foley
- Victrix Ludorum - Madison Meyer
HOUSE POINTS:
- 1st Rosaria 441
- 2nd Assumpta 436
- 3rd Paulist 420
EXTRA MURAL TENNIS TIMES
MONDAYS
13:15 - 13:45 Grade 1
13:45 - 14:15 Grade 2 and 3
14:15 - 15:15 Grade 4 - 7
FUN FITNESS
There will be NO Fun Fitness or Athletics on Thursday 20th September.
Ms McAlpine
CONGRATULATIONS
At the end of August, Vanessa Foleycompeted in the Under 13 section of the Gauteng East Daveyton 24 Seven Tennis Tournament. She came 4th in the singles event and was runner-up in the Under 13 doubles event with her partner Marize Van Rooyen of Centurion.
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.
Our Alumna this week is Deborah Whitting
DEBORAH WHITTING - MATRIC 1982
Having graduated from Assumption Convent School in 1982. I emigrated to Australia in 1995, and live in Sydney. I have a Master of Counselling and work part time in the Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation field as a Family Therapist helping families deal with addiction.
I have the fondest memories of my time at Assumption. My love of English was nurtured, and I have since passed on this love to my own children. The friendships I forged at Assumption are still in place today. We were a particularly naughty class, much to the frustration of our teachers and principal!
DEBUTANTES' FUNDRAISER
XMAS GIFT BAGS
Daniella Jesus
FOOTBALL LEGENDS
 
Nadia Calore (1OP) has managed to acquire 11 beautifully framed, limited edition tributes to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr.; as well one that pays homage to arguably Portugal’s three greatest players of their respective generations – namely: Eusébio, Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo. Each frame measures 51cm x 26cm, contains three 13cm x 18cm full colour action photos printed in high gloss, completed with a plaque/s. Nadia is selling each frame for R35O.OO. As there is just one of each, don’t hesitate as these wonderful items are sure to go quickly!”
All 11 frames can be viewed in Mrs Nienaber’s office.
Nadia Calore
MOBILE APP
TWITTER
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PTA
WHY JOIN THE PTA?
i-Collect - FUNDRAISING
We have now collected another 195 kg. Thank you for the ongoing 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
Debby Zambon
Primary School Principal
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