ST DOMINIC’S PRE-SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER 9
25 July 2016
Mandela Day
One School, One Family, One Spirit
ST DOMINIC’S PRE-SCHOOL
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Random Acts of Kindness
The cold weather of recent reminds us how blessed and priviledged we are to have such warm
homes and an adundance and choice of food.
While driving around in our comfortable cars, it’s heart breaking to see so many people walking
around and living on the ice cold streets.
We were wowed by the response from our request for beanies, scares and gloves. You’ve
certainly warmed up some really cold people.
On Mandela Day, our Pre-school staff took all your donations, sandwiches and soup around
Boksburg and handed the above out to those in need.
We handed out 120 packages. This outing was extremely heart warming but also left us all with
a sadness in the knowledge that although we assisted some on Monday, there are thousands in
need every day.
We should perhaps consider Random Acts of Kindness everyday! One small Act of Kindness
goes a long way in brightening someone’s day. As parents and teachers we should be setting
the example to our children.
Lets live by the motto—”one random act of kindness goes a long way to brightening the lives, of
those less fortunate than ourselves”.
Having said that, a random act of kindness to family, colleagues and friends might just be the
spark that makes a difference to someone’s day!
WHAT’S A RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS?
An act of kindness is just that–something unexpected done by one person that blesses someone else.
Sometimes these acts of kindness are done anonymously (or not). And sometimes a person personally
knows the person receiving the kindness act (and sometimes not)!
No matter what you decide to do, if you’re helping someone else, you’re performing an act of kindness!
Random acts of kindness for kids are really fun! Best of all, they encourage kids to think outside of
themselves and begin asking, “How can my life change others?” Kindness acts encourage kids to think
like world changers!
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ST DOMINIC’S PRE-SCHOOL
PJ Day
Our annual PJ Da went off wonderfully on July 1st. This year we combined this day with
Slipper Day. The money collected for slipper day is being forward to the Reach for a Dream
Foundation for Slipper Day. We raised a total of R6 976.80 for this worthy cause.
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ST DOMINIC’S PRE-SCHOOL
Charity—St Francis
Please check the list below from St Frances Care Centre. If there is anything you can
assist with, please let us have it by Friday next week as we would like to deliver these
items to them. Our charity bottle money will also be handed over to them!
URGENT NEEDS
BABY NEEDS (Medium and Large)
Brown sugar
Adult nappies
Rooibos Tea
Baby formula (Lactogen)
Tinned fish, beans, peas
Aprons
Sweet corn
Gloves
Jam
Washing powder
Eggs
Detergents
Garbage bags
Margarine
Packets of vegetable seeds
Toys (baby toys)
Masks
On our travels on Mandela day we came across a “day care” houses where babies and
toddlers are being looked after. They are in desperate need of toys, as they were playing with empty cooldrink and handy Andy bottles.
The Doodlebug Class
Yes!! We are very excited to confirm the establishment of our 2-3 year old group—the
Doodlebugs.
This group is for both boys and girls. We will be hosting a launch of this class on Thursday
4 August @ 18h00. The purpose of this launch is to give any prospective parents the vital
info regarding this group.
Please note that space is limited for this class and its filling up quickly. Children will be accepted on a first come,
first admitted process.
Enrolment forms are available from Michelle.
Some points to consider :
There is no deposit payable ie R5000, this will only
be payable when your child enters Grade 000 at
either St Dominic’s or CBC.

There will be aftercare available at no additional
charge.

The class is located within the Pre-school at St Dominic’s.
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St Dominic’s Pre-School
Playground
You may be wondering what happened to our Tyre Hill, our Beetle Bug and what
Uncle Eric is doing in Our African Garden.
Well we have some exciting projects in progress.
Unfortunately we had to remove the tyre hill as it was sinking and becoming a danger
for our girls.
The Beetle Bug has gone in for a much needed facelift.
After approaching PPC Cement, we received a donation of 25 bags of cement.
Our plan is to lay a slab in the African Garden, covered with a screed in which we will
place all our girls handprints as part of our 25 year celebrations. Soon we will have a
new look African Play area.
The other project is to create a “splashpad” where the
tyre hill used to stand. This will be used during summer
as a water play area and in winter as a creative play
area.
We have not forgotten about the money you parents
raised through the raffle. I am busy finalizing the cycle
track. We are consulting with our PTP to cover the hill
with artificial grass, in conjunction with the cycle track.
Art Exhibition
What a pleasure to walk around
and see the skills and talents of all
our girls.
Thank you to Mrs Brennan and the
Art department for hosting our
successful art Exhibition
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St Dominic’s Pre-School
St Dominic’s Pre-School
Drummies
Drummie National
Results
Small drill
Leader (4th)
Subbies
Squad
Display
Overall
Large drill
Leader (4th)
Subbies
Squad
Display
Overall
Throwing prop
Flag group
Pom non prop
All FIRST!!!
CHAMP OF CHAMPS 1ST
Thank you to the drummie
committee, parents,
staff and board members
for all the support!
St Dominic’s Pre-School
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Ballet Concert
DATES TO DIARISE
We had some very sleepy little dancers at school on Monday morning following a
busy weekend
of the ballet concert.
March
Carmen Whyte and her team from Quaywake School of Dancing put together a beautiful dance
called “Reflections”.
9-13 production
Parent Week
Pre-school
would
like to
congratulate all our little dancers along with Carmen for a
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St Patricks
Day
beautiful
production. Well done!!
20-21 CANSA Relay
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Speech and Hearing screening
30/31
Holy Week
Miniatures
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receive miniature grocery items for every R150 spent.
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Speech and Hearing Screening
9
Speech and Hearing Screening
11
Sports day @ CBC
13-16
Pre-grade photos
Funday Winners
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School
Closes classes and girls for bringing in the most money for funday.
Congratulations
to the following
May
Class Winners
5
School opens
Grade 000/00
Winner—Caterpillar
Class
Grade 0 Winner—Ladybird class
These classes will be going off to see a movie.
Individual Winners
Grade 000—Tie between
Olwethu Tshozana (Gloworm)
Caitlin Johnson (Snail)
Grade 00—
Giavanna Neto (Caterpillar)
Grade 0—Tie between
Shakira Govender (Ladybird)
Isabella Neto (Bees)
St Dominic’s Pre-School
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Dates
July
18
Mandela day
19
Parent Talk
August
3
Voting Day—School Holiday
4
Reports go out
Parents Evening - Grade 0000 Doodlebug Launch @ 18h00
5
School Closes @ 12h00
September
6
School re-opens
9
Spring and Arbour Day
17
Music Picnic
26
Concert Photos
Have a lovely holiday,
Travel safe and God Bless!
Yours faithfully
Mrs D Meyer
Pre-School Principal
TERM DATES – 2017
TERM 1
Wednesday 18 January (Start)
Wednesday 12 April (Close)
Mid-Term Break
Thursday 23 February (Close - 12h00)
Tuesday 28 February (Return)
Public Holiday
School Holiday
Human Rights Day
- Monday 20 March
- Tuesday 21 March
Term 2
Wednesday 3 May (Start)
Friday 4 August (Close)
Mid-Term Break
Friday 23 June (Close normal time)
Monday 3 July (Return)
Public Holiday
Youth Day
- Friday 16 June
Term 3
Tuesday 5 September (Start)
Tuesday 5 December (Close)
Mid-Term
Thursday 19 October (Close - 12h00)
Tuesday 24 October (Return)
Public Holiday
Heritage Day
Public Holiday
Re-open in 2018
- Sunday 24 September
- Monday 25 September