WELCOME BACK, WISHING EVERYONE A WONDERFUL 2019!
RELIGION
GRADE 12 RETREAT - BUILDING CHARACTER AND TEAM SPIRIT
  
 
Yesterday the Matrics spend the day at Bosco Youth Centre for their annual retreat. It was a wonderful day - one of prayer, learning, praying and fun. The girls were encouraged to find out more about who they are, be positive, ask God for help and aim for maturity in their decision making. They attended a reconciliation service to remind them to look at where they have let themselves and the Lord down and to ask for help and forgiveness. They also spend the afternoon doing fun team building activities. A truly worthwhile and meaning retreat.
Mrs Braum
CONDOLENCES
Our thoughts and prayers are with the following families whom have lost very close family members:
- Mrs Walsh and Mrs Bondonno who have lost their mother and who was also Mrs Smith's mom-in-law.
- Brittany Denisson (2017 matric) whose father passed away.
- Bianca Strydom – new learnership position at Assumption whose aunt was tragically killed.
OPEN DAY 16 FEBRUARY 2019
STAFF MATTERS
Welcome back! We do hope you had a blessed Christmas and restful holiday and we wish you all the very best for 2019.
We welcome the following staff to our high school:
- Mrs Ursula Visentin who comes to us from St Benedict’s College and will be joining our Science Department. Mrs Visentin taught Physical Science at St Benedict’s from 2003 to 2017 and for many of these years she has taught up to matric. Prior to this, she taught at Yeshiva College and De La Salle College. Mrs Visentin’s youngest child, Clara is a grade two pupil at Assumption Convent School.
- Ms Nokukhanya Molobye comes to us from St Mary’s Waverley. Mrs Molobye (ne Sigasa) is one of three talented and distinguished sisters who have excelled at Assumption Convent School, in their tertiary studies and in their careers. Mrs Molobye is an IT specialist and joins our IT Department.
Neville Workman - Principal
OUR 2018 MATRIC RESULTS
We congratulate all our Matrics of 2018. Your self-discipline, commitment and hard work has been richly rewarded. Thank you too, to your parents and families for their support and encouragement. Last but not least, our thanks go to our very diligent, able and caring teaching and support staff. It is gratifying that these superb results have been achieved within the context of a holistic education. Central to this has been the inculcation of immutable values and life skills. Whilst we are proud of what our 2018 Matrics have achieved in academics, on the sports field and on stage; it is exciting to know that this is just the beginning. The best is yet to come. We look forward to following and celebrating the future success of the class of 2018 in their tertiary studies, in their chosen careers and in their personal pursuits. We encourage them to strive to make our world a safer, kinder and happier place. Above all, we wish them happy, purposeful and fulfilling lives.
Neville Workman -Principal
GENERAL
PANAMA - YOUTH DAY 2019
World Youth Day 2019 is an international Catholic event focused on religious faith and youth, due to be celebrated on January 22-27, 2019 in Panama City, Panama. Some of our past and present pupils have gone to Panama this year, they are: Jacinta de Gouveia 2017, Marina de Gouveia 2015, Natasha Kasimbira 2018, Angie Gomes dos Santos 2016, Micaela de Gouveia 2019, Monique Gomes dos Santos 2018, Nicole de Freitas 2005, Kudzanai Mudiwa 2016, Timarra Mons 2018, Varaidzo Mudiwa 2012. We wish them a very special spiritual journey.
SHOWCASE
 
 
 
On Thursday 17 January we held a musical instrument showcase for Grades 2-8. The girls were wowed at listening to the teachers play their instruments, and then had a fantastic time playing the instrument themselves. Please contact me at rstewardson@assumptionconvent.co.za or the instrumental teacher directly if you would like more information on music lessons for your daughter.
- Mr. Stewardson – Trumpet, Trombone, French horn, Euphonium, Tuba – rstewardson@assumptionconvent.co.za
- Mrs. Elizabeth Green – Piano – elizabethann001@gmail.com
- Mrs. Ute Smythe – Violin – ute@smythemail.za.net
- Mr. Jacinto Vieira – Drums and Bass Guitar – jacintov4@gmail.com
- Mr. Nick Horsten – Guitar – horsten.nick@gmail.com
- Miss Tamani Mbeya – Voice – tamanimbeya@gmail.com
Mr Stewardson
Zoë Nkadimeng and Alexia Markantonatos grace the pages of Vogue UK.
On 30 December, Zoë and Alexia (both in matric this year) attended the Afropunk music festival and were spotted by photographer, Trevor Stuurman. Their photographs were published in British Vogue, early in the new year (see pictures). The link is included, if you wish to see the complete article. https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/afropunk-joburg-festival-street-style
STOCK AVAILABLE
- ACS Blankets - R 280.00
- ACS Towels - R 280.00
- ACS Umbrellas - R 125.00
- House T-shirts - R80.00
- Recorders - R80.00
- Swim Caps - R80.00
- Team Costumes - R 310,00 each
- PE Costumes - R 120,00 – R 160,00 each
These items can be bought from Mrs Nienaber.
Mrs Nienaber
TRANSPORT SERVICE
MORNING RATES ONLY - CONTACT MIKE FOR 2-WAY RATES
• Tier 1 - R2800 per term
• Tier 2 - R2600 per term
• Less than 1km from school - R2200 per term
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
SWIMMING GALA
On Thursday 17 January Assumptions’ A and B swimming squads took part in the first gala of the year at Parktown.
The girls performed admirably. Everyone swam their hearts out in both teams. There were some pleasant surprises, some outstanding performances and some gutsy performances. I think the results are proof that the camps do work and one could see it in some of the longer races where our fitness allowed us to come from behind to win.
Well done to Miss Pullen and the swimmers for getting together so early in the year.
1. Parktown A 380
2. Assumption A 373
3. St Teresas A 366
4. Assumption B 281
5. St Teresas B 201
6. Parktown B 65
UPCOMING EVENTS: WEEK 21 Jan – 25 Jan
Saturday 19 Jan: - ACS Regatta at Roodeplaat
- Preseason Netball training Grade 8-12 if you have no other school commitments. 9:00-11:00
Tuesday 22 Jan: - Preseason Netball training Grade 8-12 if you have no other school commitments 15:30-17:00
Thursday 24 Jan: - HS Gala at Roedean. Leave at 14:15 and return by 17:45
HOCKEY AND NETBALL CAMPS
Please return reply slips to Mr Lydall by hand or email. The initial deposits are ALREADY DUE. FINAL payment and ALL reply slips due to Mr Lydall by March the 1st please!
ROWING
Early on the 4th of December, the Assumption rowing crew started their journey down to Port Alfred for the 2018 Schools Boat Race. The girls were determined to do their school proud on the Kowie River for the first time in 8 years. We would like to extend a massive thank to our sponsors Ster Kinekor Pops, Nutristart and all those who made donations in order to assist in making the tour what it was. Throughout the week, spirits were high and the girls did their Assumption name proud. Gabriella and Grace were placed in a spares crew and thus both them and the Assumption first quad had the privelage of experiencing the course in all its forms. On Friday, with an incomong tide, the crews participated in heads racing in order to determine final placements. The first quad rowed against the tide of the 4km course in 16.45.31 minutes, whilst the spares crew completed it in 17.26.52 minutes. The Assumption quad was thus placed in the D final against Somerset College and the spares crew were placed in a final against 2 other spares crews. On Saturday morning, with a low and outgoing tide, the finals commenced. Gabriella and Grace's spares crew placed 2nd in their final with a time of 13.55.83 minutes. The Assumption first quad placed 1st in their final, defeating Somerset with a time of 15.00.30 minutes.
Thus Assumption finished 7th overall out of 15 crews and are excited to increase their placing given the opportunity next year.
Well done to the girls, enjoy your holiday, you deserve it. And thank you to the amazing coach Koko for assisting the girls in achieving their best.
Kwaku Owusu - Coach
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.
Marketing Dept
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PTA
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i-Collect - FUNDRAISING
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
Neville Workman - Principal
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
- 19 Jan: ACS Hosting Rowing Regatta at Roodeplaat
- 23 Jan: Grade 8 & New parents Information Evening
- 24 Jan: Grade 9 Time Management
- 26 Jan: Swimming Gala at Wits Education Campus
- 30 Jan: Grade 12 Parent Information Evening
- 31 Jan: Grade 8 Study Skills
- 02 Feb: Choir Camp 08h00 - 13h00
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