RINKINK PLAY SCHOOL
INFORMATION BOOKLET 2016
1. INTRODUCTION
Rinkink Play School is registered with all the required local and central Government bodies. We aim to assist
each child to develop optimally with an integrated “farm life” foundation.
2. LOCATION
The beautiful farm surroundings give our friends the opportunity to experience the Creation in a hands-on
manner, while having plenty of fun at the same time. On the farm, our children develop a set of values based
on respect, passion and love for animals and those around them. There is a wide variety of animals on the farm,
which the children encounter in the play area, grazing areas, camps and fields.
3. STAFF 2016
NAME
CLASS
CONTACT
EMAIL ADDRESS
BIRTHDAY
NO.
Elsie Geringer
Principal
072 041 2527
[email protected]
5 June
Nadia Tolken
Bird Class
071 675 1151
[email protected]
15 November
072 041 2527
[email protected]
5 June
071 472 3252
[email protected]
11 August
082 558 1921
[email protected]
4 July
082 857 4463
[email protected]
24 January
(4-5 years)
Elsie Geringer
Cow Class
(Principal)
(3-4 years)
Bianca
Sheep Class
Swanepoel
(3-4 years)
Idél Combrink
Horse Class
(2-3 years)
Melanie Jansen
Admin
Vanessa
Assistant
1 July
Assistant
8 May
Ndabambi
Lillian Williams
4. FEES 2016
Fees are paid electronically monthly into the following account:
EM GERINGER
NEDBANK
CURRENT ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.:
10 36 34 76 56
BRANCH CODE:
103 610 (BELLVILLE, THE BRIDGE)
REFERENCE:
CHILD’S NAME AND SURNAME
If you pay the year’s fees in full before 30 December 2015 you may pay the following:
Days per week
Total for the year in advance
Discount
Payable
5 days per week
R 20 350
R 1 210
R 19 140
3 days per week
R 16 390
R 980
R 15 410
2 days per week
R 12 826
R 760
R 12 066
School fees are paid over 11 months.
School fees must be paid before the 3rd of every month.
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MONTH
5 DAYS PER WEEK
3 DAYS PER WEEK
2 DAYS PER WEEK
January
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
February
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
March
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
April
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
May
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
June
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
July
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
August
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
September
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
October
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
November
R 1 850
R 1 490
R 1 155
A non-refundable deposit of R990 (for learners attending 3 or 5 days a week) and R720 (for learners
attending 2 days a week) was payable in 2015 to secure your child’s place for 2016.

The deposit covers the following: a Rinkink T-shirt, bake-and-make money, cleaning products and a
message book.

If you have only joined us in 2016, please get the necessary information from the principal regarding
the deposit and pay it in as soon as possible.
5. ENROLMENT PACKAGES
5.1
General package
Our learners need the following items, and must bring them in the first week of school, in a marked
plastic bag (individual items do not need to be marked).
Bird Class (4 – 5 years)
Boys
Girls
-
2 packets wipes
-
2 packets wipes
-
4 rolls toilet paper
-
4 rolls toilet paper
-
1 box tissues
-
1 box tissues
-
1 jumbo photo of your child
-
1 jumbo photo of your child
-
1 clean empty tin (eg. jam)
-
1 clean empty tin (eg. jam)
-
old shirt of dad’s for art
-
old shirt of dad’s for art
-
pipe cleaners
-
coloured feathers
-
googly eyes
-
glitter
-
50 paper plates
-
coloured pompoms
Cow and Sheep Classes (3 - 4 years)
Boys
Girls
-
2 packets wipes
-
2 packets wipes
-
4 rolls toilet paper
-
4 rolls toilet paper
-
1 box tissues
-
1 box tissues
-
1 jumbo photo of your child
-
1 jumbo photo of your child
-
1 clean empty tin (eg. jam)
-
1 clean empty tin (eg. jam)
-
old shirt of dad’s for art
-
old shirt of dad’s for art
-
dot / circle stickers
-
glitter
-
pipe cleaners
-
crinkle paper
-
brown paper packets (A5 size)
-
coloured pompoms
-
googly eyes
-
googly eyes
Horse Class (2 - 3 years)
Boys
Girls
-
2 packets wipes
-
2 packets wipes
-
4 rolls toilet paper
-
4 rolls toilet paper
-
1 box tissues
-
1 box tissues
-
1 jumbo photo of your child
-
1 jumbo photo of your child
-
1 clean empty tin (eg. jam)
-
1 clean empty tin (eg. jam)
-
old shirt of dad’s for art
-
old shirt of dad’s for art
-
50 paper plates
-
feathers
-
1 bottle Dettol
-
black coki pen
-
bubbles
-
glitter
-
1 bottle shaving cream
-
brown paper packets (A5 size)
-
large googly eyes
-
large googly eyes
5.2
Stationery package
A stationery package is supplied by WALTONS. It includes the following:
Bird Class
Amount
Description
Code
1
Bostik gluestick
6130
R 12.98
1
Alcolin wood glue
6136
R 19.89
1
Noris Beginners Coloured Pencils
6435
R 45.99
1
Faber-Castell Triangular Wax Crayons
6459
R 25.99
1
Ambidextrous Handle Scissors
6603
R 19.69
1
Teddy Chubby Pastels
6852
R 22.99
1
A4 Project Board – Pastels (50)
6905
R 38.99
1
A4 80gms Paper – Brights (100)
6907
R 45.69
2
A4 Flip File – 20 Pockets
6673
R 16.99
1
Mesh Pencil Bag
6541
R 35.69
Total per package

Price
R 301.88
We only order 1 Bostick gluestick and 1 Alcolin wood glue - if necessary parents are requested to supply more
later when needed.
Cow and Sheep Classes
Amount
Description
Code
Price
2
Bostik gluestick
6130
R 12.98 (2)
2
Alcolin wood glue
6136
R 19.89 (2)
1
Faber-Castell Triangular Wax Crayons
6459
R 25.99
1
A3 Carry Folder
6707
R 19.89
1
Teddy Chubby Pastels
6852
R 22.99
1
A4 80gsm Paper – Brights (100)
6907
R 45.69
1
Monami Water Colours
6864
R 42.59
Total per package
R 222.89
Horse Class
Amount
Description
Code
Price
2
Pritt Stick Large
6127
R 27.99
2
Alcolin Wood Glue
6136
R 19.89
1
Redfern Labels – Round C25
1
A3 Project Board 160gsm – Brights (20)
6890
R 41.59
1
A4 80gsm Paper – Brights (100)
6907
R 45.69
1
A3 Carry Folder
6707
R 19.89
1
Carioca Felt Tipped Markers – Medium
6352
R 24.99
1
Maped White Chalk
6933
R 14.69
Total per package
R 10.50
R 233.22
The stationery package is payable before 30 January 2016 into the following account:
RINKINK FUNDRAISER
NEDBANK
CURRENT ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NO.:
103 913 8179
BRANCH CODE:
103 910
REFERENCE:
CHILD’S NAME AND SURNAME
Rinkink will place the order with Waltons and your child will receive his/her stationery package at school
on the first day of school.
If you join Rinkink later in 2016, please liaise with your class teacher regarding stationery requirements.
6. WHAT DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO BRING TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY?

A marked school bag that fits into the locker (no big bags please)

Lunch box and juice bottle (marked)

Extra set of clothes in a plastic bag (marked)

3 nappies and wipes (if your child wears nappies)

Message book (supplied by the school).
7. SCHOOL TIMES
Rinkink follows the departmental school calendar, as set out by the Minister of Education.

Learners may arrive from 8:00 and school ends at 12:00. If your child is not fetched by 12:15 you will
be liable for a fine of R50 per half hour.

School closes at 12:00 a day before government schools at the end of every term.

Rinkink is closed on public holidays and school holidays.

Rinkink opens one day after government schools at the beginning of every term.

Rinkink opens on 14 January 2016.

The first two weeks:
All the classes finish early at 11:00 for the first week of school (14 and 15 January) and at 11:30 for the
second week of the term (18 – 22 January) and from 25 January they finish school at 12:00. This way
our children get a chance to gradually grow accustomed to the ‘long school day’.
8. MESSAGE BOOK

It serves as a source of daily communication between the staff and the parents.

Please check it daily and initial next to every message or letter that you read.

Teach your child to put it in the book container in the classroom every morning.

Details about how you should cover the book will be glued into the front of the book.

Please keep the paper clip in the book at all times.
9. CLOTHES

HORSE CLASS: An extra set of old clothes must be placed in a marked Ziploc bag and sent to school
at the beginning of the year. It will be kept in a box at the school in case of an emergency. Also pack
an extra set of clothes in the school bag every day.

OTHER CLASSES: There must always be an extra set of clothes in your child’s bag.

Please note that the children do sometimes get dirty on the farm so do not dress your child in their
newest and best clothes.

GUM BOOTS are compulsory for winter for outside play, and slippers or any comfy shoes that the child
can put on unaided can be worn inside the class. NO SHOES WITH LACES PLEASE.

Please mark all your child’s possessions.

School T-shirts are worn on sport days and on school outings.
10. SUN BLOCK

Please apply sun block to your child’s face and shoulders before school – especially in summer.

A sun hat can also be brought to school daily.
11. PARKING
We cannot place enough emphasis on the safety of our children.

Please take note of the electric fence in the parking area.

Children may not play in the parking area and must be supervised at all times.

Please always check before reversing to make sure that there are no children behind your car.

Nobody may park in front of the school or in the road.

Always park in the designated parking area.

Incoming traffic gets right of way. Outgoing traffic must pull over to the left.
12. SICK CHILDREN

Learners with a fever and/or who are on antibiotics must stay home until they are well.

No medicine may be sent to school.

Special medication must be discussed and noted with the principal.
13. TEA TIME ‘SNACK’

A bottle with water or juice (a bottle with a spout, e.g. a sports bottle – no box juices)

A sandwich and a piece of fruit

NO YOGHURT, SWEETS OR CHIPS ARE ALLOWED. PLEASE STICK TO THE RULE.

Please keep the lunch box healthy.
14. PARENTS’ COMMITTEE
A parents’ committee will be formed early in 2016. This committee helps with fundraising and social functions
at the school.
15. BAKE AND MAKE
Bake-and-make is a theme-related activity which is held every 2nd Friday. It gives our children an opportunity to
make delicious things to eat, as well as teaching various skills such as tasting, sharing, mixing, measuring,
pouring, spreading, cutting, etc.
16. CAKE RAFFLE

Children are taught how to handle winning and losing, practising patience, delayed gratification and
self-control.

The winner of the cake is responsible for providing the cake for the following Friday as well as drawing
the next winner’s name.

Each child therefore gets a chance to help make and decorate a cake at home with Mom/Dad. It’s a
fun activity for both child and parent.

Moms who don’t have time to bake are welcome to buy a cake (no cream cakes or cakes with alcohol
please) and allow the child to add extra decorations, such as Smarties, to personalise it.

Please allow the winning child to help carry the cake and to cut it (blunt knife with supervision) and
serve it to the family.
17. PARTIES

Invitations can only be given to children in your child’s class.

Presents should be kept to under R30

Only cake and a packet of chips are allowed. No juice, sweets, suckers or Fizzers.

Party times: PLEASE ARRANGE IN ADVANCE WITH THE RELEVANT TEACHER - following which,
the parents are requested to help clean up.

No jumping castles are allowed.
18. OUTINGS

Parents are required to accompany their child on all school outings.

School is closed on outing days, unless otherwise arranged.

Own transport is to be arranged to and from the outing.

If a ‘nanny’ accompanies the child, she is responsible for that child at all times.

Rinkink T-shirts must be worn on outings.
19. TOYS
No home/own toys may be brought to school. Also no fantasy clothing, e.g. Spiderman suits, may be worn.
20. MONEY

School fees must be paid in electronically.

All other money must be put in an envelope with the child’s name and the details of the payment being
made, and placed in the child’s message book. Please also write in the book what money you have
sent.

No change will be given.

No cheques are accepted.
21. WHATSAPP SYSTEM
We make use of WhatsApp system for more hands-on communication between parents and school.
(NB: Tell us if your cell number changes)
22. FARM ANIMALS
Children are welcome to bring apples and carrots from home for the animals during the week. A stroll to the
animals is always good fun!
23. EXTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Playball
Optional
During school time
Horse riding
Optional
During school time
Pilates
Optional
After school
CMaths
Optional
During school time
Horse riding
Optional
During school time
Fine motor skill classes
Optional
During school time
Ballet
Optional
During school time
Horse riding
Optional
During school time
Computerkids Academy
Optional
During school time
Playball
Optional
During school time
Horse riding
Optional
During school time
Do and Learn
Optional
During school time
Music
Compulsory
During school time
Horse riding
Optional
During school time
Gymnastics
Optional
During school time
Music is compulsory for all children who come to school on Fridays.
Do-re-mi♪ Musiek is Pret! introduces our friends to the wonderful world of music. By using games, stories and
social interaction, the children are introduced to basic rhythm, note values, a wide variety of instruments, famous
composers and much more. Teacher Jean (‘the music lady’) teaches in class groups. The Bird and Cow classes
have music for 30 minutes @ R280 per term (second child in family pays R140). The Horse class lessons are
for 15 minutes @ R 140 per term. Music fees must please be paid directly into Jean van Niekerk (music
teacher’s) account. Please do not pay them into the school’s account.
Do-re-mi Musiek is Pret! account details:
J van Niekerk
FNB Cape Gate
Cheque Account
Account number: 6200 1656 810
Branch code:
251 945
The cost of the other extramural activities and further information will be supplied by the relevant coaches at the
beginning of the first term. Open days for parents will also take place.
24. BEFORE SCHOOL
A healthy morning routine is very important for our learners. Ensure your child eats a healthy breakfast, and do
not allow TV watching or computer games before school.
25. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
If your child requires occupational therapy we will help with the necessary recommendations. We welcome
occupational therapists to visit the children at school for an on-site evaluation.
26. SPORT
We offer physical education lessons at Rinkink. Gross motor development is the basis of your child’s
development. We will inform you on which day your child will do sport. These classes will begin in February.
27. TYPICAL DAY PROGRAMME
8:00 – 9:00
Arrival, free play and individual work with the teacher (Bird class friends must be at school by
8:30)
8:50 – 9:00
Toilet time (Horse class)
9:00 – 9:10
Bible story
9:10 – 10:15
Theme discussion
(Creative/fine motor work / puzzles / play dough and educational games)
10:15 – 10:30
Toilet time and snack time
10:30 – 11:30
Free play / farm fun
11:30 – 12:00
Tidy up and pack away / story and song time / mathematics games
(Days on which children have sport will be communicated to parents.)
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