Crawford Preparatory School, La Lucia
TWO WAY TIMES
Telephone 031 – 562 9444
Facsimile 031 – 562 9455
contact: Sharon Viljoen
e-mail: [email protected]
Issue 7/2016
Tuesday 2 August 2016
Dear Parents
Welcome back!
This is our first newsletter for the term - I hope that you enjoyed a
wonderful and memorable holiday and are looking forward to our
3rd term with great enthusiasm.
NEW PUPILS
I would like to wish our pupils (and their families) who have joined our school a warm welcome.
We hope that your time spent with us is happy and that every experience of our school is
positive and memorable.
MANDELA DAY - MONDAY 18 JULY
THANK YOU and WELL DONE to all our staff, pupils and parents for the time,
thought and effort that went into making MANDELA DAY a significant and
special day.
Many people benefited from our
pupils’ thoughtfulness and kindness.
I am sure that our pupils are proud of
themselves and happy about the
difference that they have made in
other people’s lives.
Education is the most
powerful weapon which
you can use to change the
world - Nelson Mandela
We must use time wisely
and forever realise that
the time is always ripe to
do right - Nelson Mandela
A good head and a good
heart are always a
formidable combination
- Nelson Mandela
No country can really
develop unless its citizens
are educated
- Nelson Mandela
The greatest glory in living
lies not in never falling,
but in rising every time we
fall - Nelson Mandela
It always seems
impossible until its done
- Nelson Mandela
If you want to make peace with your enemy,
you have to work with your enemy.
Then he becomes your partner - Nelson Mandela
NO ‘NORMAL’ HOMEWORK PERIOD
You are aware that we are in the middle of a ‘no normal homework’
period. As I indicated in the letter that I sent to you on Thursday 21
July, feedback from parents would be appreciated re: this no normal
homework period. In testing this, I always knew that there would be
differing opinions - that was to be expected.
Thank you to the parents who have sent me feedback. I sincerely
appreciate all the feedback that has been received - the positives,
the negatives and the concerns.
As I have indicated in the letter, there will always be debate re: the advantages /
disadvantages of homework. As also indicated, it is a trial. During this trial, it is important for
teachers and parents to provide feedback. This trial period is part of a process - not just with
this but always, we, as a school, have to look at our way of doing things and ask ourselves
challenging questions. Through these processes we are ultimately always working
towards what is best for our pupils and staff.
I chatted to all our pupils on Monday 25 July. I indicated to our pupils that the normal
homework that they get is most important. I also indicated to our pupils that the homework that
I am giving them over the 2 week period is also most important.
No impulsive decisions will be made. This ‘no normal homework’ trial
has been thought about for a long time. If any academic/sport/culture
changes are made at our school, these are always carefully
considered and with our children’s best interests at heart.
After the 2-week period no sudden ‘homework’ decision is going
to be announced. During and after, it is a period that we are going to
learn from and look at and then debate about as a staff and
management team. In most situations, decisions that are made are communicated to parents.
There are, however, times where decisions are made and subtle changes are made that
aren’t always communicated to parents. Very often these small, subtle changes are made
without people realising this is actually happening - these changes are introduced gradually
and are ultimately what are right for our pupils and staff.
To create new and better ways of doing things, we need to first understand who we
are creating them for. As educators, innovation starts with the question, “What is best for
this child?” For us to create something better for our students, we have to understand
their experiences and this is why it is imperative that we not only talk about new ways of
learning, but immerse ourselves in these opportunities.
- George Couros
I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE PARTS OF AN ARTICLE FROM THE LATEST CHILD
MAGAZINE (AUGUST 2016)
Written by SAMANTHA PAGE
There are more tears today as I suffer through the umpteen examples of
“perimeter” my son has for homework. He has had a long day and so
have I and neither of us has the patience or resolve required to tackle
these Mathematical conundrums. Yesterday it was the mass of
Afrikaans that needed to be consumed for his weekly assessment on
Friday, and the day before he was stressing about the research for a
Natural Science project, studying for exams and assessments and
preparing for an oral that all seem to have converged on Tuesday. We
are both frustrated, but I know that I’m not alone.
Judging the discussions that regularly ensue in the school parking area, most parents feel that
their children are overburdened with homework. “Does it (homework) even serve a purpose?”
asks one strident mom. “My older son had to do 20 maths problems for homework and his
teacher didn’t even check them.” A commiserating dad says he wishes children had more time
to just be children. “When you come home from school, the last thing you want to do is more
work,” he adds.
How effective is it?
In an interview last year, education commentator and vice-chancellor
of the University of the Free State, Prof Jonathan Jansen said
homework could reinforce learning. “Like all good things homework
can be abused and too much work or meaningless, repetitive work,
serves no purpose at all,” he explained. “Homework can be an
instrument for enriching classroom learning, connecting class learning
to domestic lives and providing opportunities for practise, to children
who struggle with the limited time available for instruction in a school
day.”
But the issue remains contentious among parents, teachers and educators.
“Homework is a black hole,” says Etta Kralovec, an associate professor of teacher education at
the University of Arizona South and co-author of The End of Homework: How Homework
Disrupts Families, Overburdens Children and Limits Learning, commenting on the rising
movement to implement a no-homework policy at schools. Kralovec’s statement may be true,
but while international research points to homework having little or no benefit to enhancing
learning or performance, there has hardly been any research on the subject in South Africa.
However, after an investigation of South African schools’ websites and brochures, the Mail &
Guardian summarised the possible advantages as:
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increasing learner’s knowledge and improving their abilities and skills;
reinforcing what learners have already learnt;
preparing them for future lessons;
providing ongoing opportunities for parents to participate in their children’s education;
extending what they know by having them apply what they have learnt to new situations, or
integrating their abilities by applying many different skills to a single task.
“I’m not disputing the merits of homework,” says a Durban mom, “it’s the volume and seeming
lack of guidelines that leave most parents questioning its effectiveness.” This opinion is
supported by Dr Beverly Killian, head of the Child and Family Centre at the University of
KwaZulu-Natal’s School of Psychology. “Homework does have a place for practising skills,
role learning and developing self-esteem, but families lose time together if the load is
excessive,” says Killian.
Take a quick poll among your friends and family with children and you will discover that there is
a great deal of inconsistency regarding the amount of homework assigned by South African
teachers, even by teachers at the same school. While the accepted guideline is 10 minutes of
homework a day for each grade (10 minutes for Grade 1 and 60 minutes for Grade 6), this
scale is mostly not applied in SA schools. Local educational psychologist Anel Annandale
commented on her blog that studies show that if pupils go past this prescribed maximum they
get burnt out and their level of achievement drops.
In July last year, the homework controversy kicked into a new gear when Gavin Keller, the
principal of Sun Valley Primary in Cape Town, announced his school was implementing a nohomework policy and “redesigning the way we teach”.
“We became very aware of the increased level of stress in our homes
over the past few years. Irrespective of class or level of employment,
our parent cohort was experiencing a working environment that
demanded more time on-task and this led to parents having less time
available to assist children. The curriculum demands and teaching
methods have changed over the years, leaving parents feeling unable
to assist. Further, teachers were not assessing the homework given
because they never knew if the learner completed the work or if the
parents contributed.
“We wanted to create time for children to play and read. Creativity and innovation are directly
linked to the amount of time we allow the brain to be in a non-focused state. ‘Aha!’ moments when you experience sudden insight or discovery - never happen when
the pre-frontal cortex is engaged in active learning. Innovation happens
when the brain is in automatic, unconscious, mindless mode. Time had
to be created for play and the natural response to play is rest - and what
better way to teach children to rest, after a lot of learning and play, than
with a book, so homework was bartered for a commitment to 20 minutes
of reading, seven days a week.”
So where do parents go from here? Keller says he challenges any school to show him a better
teaching and learning climate. Six months after the no-homework policy was implemented,
learners were happier and clearly flourishing.
But South African schools are not all as progressive as Sun Valley and it doesn’t appear
homework is going to be entirely discarded any time soon. So until more innovation is applied
to homework, parents should ask for clearer guidelines from their children’s teachers and
school, say contributors to the Mail & Guardian survey. Parents can also promote
responsibility, time management and independent effort even if they are not able to physically
assist. Moms and dads should bear in mind that children learn from informal excursions or
projects that can improve creativity, so they should plan more of these kinds of activities.
While homework may be scoring an F on many fronts, parents, teachers
and school heads can give it a passing grade by implementing clear and
sustainable guidelines, keeping the learner’s environment and resources
in mind and by striving to see homework as an opportunity to learn, grow
and thrive in school and beyond.
A Letter from Play to Parents ...
Dear Parents
It’s me. Play! We have not spent much time together lately ... I miss you.
When you were a kid, we were together all the time: riding bikes, sculpting
stuff out of play dough, building moon bases out of blocks and squishing
mud. Remember how many times you were told to quit playing with your
green beans and eat them? Remember all the times your Mom yelled
“goofing around with those toys is not going to get the pigsty-of-a-mess you
call a bedroom cleaned up!” Remember the fun we had on car trips? It was great until the
order to “stop the silliness back there!” boomed from the front seat. Remember how the big
slide burnt your legs, but you just could not stop going down again and again? Back then all
you wanted to do was hang out with me. Those were good times!
Anyway, I’m not writing to relive old times. I’m writing about your kids. I don’t see them
that much ... They’re MIA. From what I hear, their days are full of adult-led activities, screen
time and rushed academics.
I know you want the best. You want them to get ahead in life and be ready for whatever it
tosses their way. You’re scared that if you don’t push them a bit they will not “be ready”. You
feel there is learning to be done and that there is not time for your old buddy, Play. You’re also
under a lot of peer pressure to do what other parents are doing. If the kid down the street is
shuttled between academic preschool, dance, karate, a travelling soccer team and a foreign
language class you’d look like a bad parent if your kids spent time “just playing”.
I get the Fear and the Pressure, but it’s getting a bit intense. You’re expecting things out of
your kids that are not developmentally appropriate. You’re expecting them to do things at
the age of 3 that you did not do until the age of 5 or 6. Is it right to push kids to do things they
are not cognitively, emotionally or physiologically ready for?
The thing is, if you want the best for your kids, I am the answer. It’s my
job to get them ready for whatever life throws in their path, to prepare
them to thrive in an ever-changing world, to help them learn to be
creative, knowledgeable and well-adjusted. I don’t want to brag, but
I’m an evolutionary strategy lots of creatures use to prepare for life.
Puppies, chimps, whales, elephants, tigers; the list is huge. They all
use me, Play, as a strategy for gathering information about their
surroundings, sorting and classifying objects and ideas, developing social skills, learning to
self-regulate and so much more.
Don’t take my word for it, there is plenty of research and anecdotal evidence showing that
Playful Learning is a better choice for young kids than computers, videos, flashcards,
worksheets and adult-led academic settings. Check it out when you get a chance.
Right now, I’m just asking you to relax a bit. Let your kids play and enjoy childhood.
Stop rushing and pushing. By the way, you look stressed. You could use more Play, too. How
about right now?
Hope to see your kids ... and you ... soon!
Your buddy
Play
This letter is taken from a Blog called
Explorations Early Learning.
Mrs Sue-Pilkington-Williams (our PrePrimary Principal) included this letter in
the latest Pre-Primary Newsletter.
Although we are a different phase, I would
like to share this letter as there are a
number of important reminders for us,
as parents, in this letter.
#CrawfordTrackTheTorch - Tuesday 19 July
Mrs Jill Kotze, one of our Grade 0
Teachers represented South Africa,
for swimming, at the 1992 Olympic
Games in Barcelona.
Jill has 3 children at Crawford La
Lucia Talia (Grade 9)
Ethan (Grade 2)
Kerryn (Grade 0)
#CrawfordTrackTheTorch - The journey so far
https://vimeo.com/176463731
TEN CONVERSATION STARTERS FOR PARENTS
I read an article recently by John Spencer (an educator, author and father of 3 children). I
would like to share parts of this article with you.
John’s article is entitled TEN CONVERSATION STARTERS FOR PARENTS.
These are 10 questions that John uses to help him to get his children to talk about their day
at school.
1.
What is one mistake you made today? What did you learn as a result?
My children have a perfectionist streak that's reinforced at school with the label as a
“good student.” They become risk-averse after doing really well on a particular project.
This is especially true in those moments when I say things like, “You’re doing such a
great job” without acknowledging that mistakes are a part of the learning process.
So, this question is a quiet reminder that mistakes are a part of learning and that
they have the permission to take good risks.
2.
Tell me about recess.
This question gets children talking about friends and social interaction.
Although it’s not necessarily academic, these are critical elements for a
child’s social and emotional development. This is often when a parent
finds out about the more painful parts of school (like conflict, isolation, etc.)
However, it's also a chance to find out about their new interests.
3.
What was the most interesting thing you learned in school today?
As a dad, I want to hear my children get excited about something
‘cool’ they learned at school. It might be fractions or volcanoes or some
historical event. Talking about this helps me find informational texts that they might
enjoy. It lets me know what they find fascinating that I might be missing at home. Plus, it
sets the tone for the fact that learning is still a blast.
4.
What is one thing you wished you had done today?
This question can go anywhere. Sometimes they talk about what they failed to do (I
wish I had worked harder) and other times they talk about what they wish they could do
at school. Either way, it taps into their desires and it pushes them to reflect about
what they want to do.
5.
What is a question you have that hasn't been answered in class?
Sometimes questions aren't answered in class. Sometimes my
children don't want to ask for help. This can be a chance for an
impromptu tutoring session.
6.
What was the hardest thing you learned today?
I love when my children can be open about the fact that some
things are hard to learn. Maybe it's making an inference. Maybe it's
understanding how decimals convert into fractions. Whatever it is,
there is almost always something challenging that they faced.
I've found that reflecting on this challenge can actually make it
easier to ask for help.
7.
What was the easiest thing you learned today?
An alternate is "Was there something you learned today that you already knew really
well?" This can lead to a discussion on their strengths.
8.
What did you learn in ________? Could you show me an example?
Sometimes this can be eye opening. On some level, this question gives me a snapshot
of what they did. However, it also gives them the chance to talk and reflect upon what
they did, what they learned and what they'll do next. I'll sometimes ask, "What activities
did you do in ______?" to get more of a sense of what they actually do in each
subject.
9.
Who is your favourite (or least favourite) character in the book you're reading?
I want to know about the books they read but I also want them to tell me about who the
characters are and what drives them. Sometimes I'll alternate
this with, "What part of the story are you on?" and "What do you
think will happen next?" Sometimes I ask them what they would
say to a particular character if they met face-to-face.
10.
What was your favourite part of the day?
I love hearing them talk about everything from what they like to
learn to how they like to learn. I love hearing the seemingly
random stories about classmates. It's not always academic, but
that's the point: I am dealing with my child, not my student.
ASSISTANCE FROM THE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAM
From time to time, parents do require assistance from the school management team.
Indicated below are some of our Deputy Principals’ specific areas of responsibility.
Should you require assistance, please could I ask you to direct your queries to the relevant
person from our management team who will be able to assist you. Please note:- I would,
however, ask that parents do address any issues with our teachers/sports staff first before
setting up specific meetings with members of our management team.
Mrs Lindi Fowler
 Head of Academics - Grade 4 to Grade 7
 Oversee Grade 4 and 5 Academics
 Handle Grade 4 and 5 Discipline issues
 Handle Grade 4 and 5 Parent related issues
Mrs Ann Heath
 Head of Academics - Grade 1 to Grade 3
 Oversee Grade 1 to 3 Discipline issues
 Handle Grade 1 to 3 Parent related issues
Mr Colin Thackwray
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Oversee Grade 6 Academics
Handle Grade 6 Discipline issues
Handle Grade 6 Parent related issues
Oversee FP and ISP Sport
Mr Bjorn Teunissen
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Oversee Grade 7 Academics
Handle Grade 7 Discipline issues
Handle Grade 7 Parent related issues
Oversee FP and ISP Cultural Activities
Should you need my assistance, please feel free to contact me on 031-562 9444 or
[email protected]
STAFFING
At the start of the 3rd term, we welcomed back Mrs Vanessa Mottram
(Grade 1R) who has replaced Mrs Neves. We are, once again,
most fortunate to have Mrs Mottram with us until the end of the year.
BIRTHDAYS - CIVVIES
A reminder about the birthday privilege for all pupils.
When it is a pupil’s birthday, he/she will be allowed to come to
school for that day dressed in civvies.
Should a child’s birthday fall on a Saturday or a Sunday, he/she
may come to school dressed in civvies on the Friday before
the week-end.
Should a child’s birthday fall on a public holiday, he/she may come to school dressed in civvies
the day before the public holiday.
Should a child’s birthday fall during the school holidays, he/she may come to school dressed in
civvies on break-up day before the holidays.
Very important - Pupils must be appropriately dressed.
D6 COMMUNICATOR
Important information is always available on the D6 communicator.
Please make sure that you check the communicator regularly.
PLEASE NOTE - SHOULD YOUR CHILD BE LEAVING OUR SCHOOL
AT THE END OF THIS YEAR
Please be aware (as per the Rules and Conditions of our admission booklet) that should your
child be leaving our school the following condition applies:
One school term’s notice must be given in writing before a pupil leaves Crawford
Schools or transfers to another Crawford School, or a full term’s fees will be paid in lieu
thereof. This applies to pupils not returning in the following academic year (2017) except
for those pupils who are in Grade 7 (in 2016)
Should your child be leaving our school (at the end of this year), notice will need to be
given in writing to Mrs Bev Groger ([email protected]), by Friday 30
September. The last day, however, that notice will be accepted without penalties would be the
first day back in the fourth term - This would be Monday 10 October. Failure to do so would
result in a term’s fees having to be paid.
Your assistance in this regard (should your child be leaving our school) is greatly
appreciated.
ASTROTURF
Please note - The following is prohibited on the AstroTurf playing surface.
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Incorrect footwear - Only proper multi-stud hockey boots or takkies are allowed on the
AstroTurf. Soccer or rugby boots may not be worn.
Glass containers are not allowed.
Chewing gum is not allowed - no pupils are allowed to have chewing gum at school.
Juice, Oros, Powerade, Energade, ice-lollies etc. are not allowed on the AstroTurf
playing surface - only WATER is allowed.
Climbing over the AstroTurf fences is not allowed.
Smoking is not allowed - The entire Crawford Campus is a smoke free zone.
No pets are allowed on the AstroTurf - an important reminder - DOGS are not allowed on
the Crawford Campus.
Important - All hockey players must rinse their hockey boots / takkies in the water troughs
before entering the AstroTurf playing area.
NO SCHOOL
A reminder - there is no school on the following days:
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Wednesday 3 August (Voting Day)
Monday 8 August (School Holiday)
Tuesday 9 August (Women’s Day)
REACH FOR A DREAM SLIPPER DAY - FRIDAY 5 AUGUST
Pupils are encouraged to pay R10 for a sticker to support this very worthy
cause. R10 can be given to your child’s register teacher during this week.
Pupils may wear their slippers to school on Friday 5 August. Pupils may also
wear Civvies on this day but must be appropriately dressed.
PLEASE NOTE - ‘Some’ staff will wear Back to School uniforms on Friday 5 August.
SOME IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS
40 POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY TO CHILDREN (from @Believe PHQ)
1. Have fun
21. Superb
2. Do your best
22. I could see you worked hard
3. Excellent
23. You will improve with hard work
4. Don’t give up
24. That was impressive
5. You can do it
25. Thank you for helping
6. Great effort
26. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
7. Keep going
27. Learn from your mistakes
8. I believe in you
28. Work together
9. That was fantastic
29. Help each other
10. Thank you
30. Don’t be afraid to take risks
11. You worked hard today
31. I liked your creativity today
12. That was brilliant
32. Be creative
13. Well done
33. I knew you could do it
14. You can keep learning
34. Persevere
15. Believe in yourself
35. I can see you have learnt from that
16. Never give up
36. You will figure this out
17. Keep working hard
37. You are on the right track
18. I am proud of you
38. Embrace challenges
19. Good work
39. You are capable
20. Great job
40. You can make a difference
Best wishes
Alan Angel
Principal
We chose to become educators so we could change lives
and impact future generations.
CRAWFORD PREPARATORY
LA LUCIA
YEAR CALENDAR 2017
TERMS
SCHOOL PERIOD
SCHOOL AND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
One
(51 days)
Wednesday 18 January – Friday 31 March
Tuesday 17 January - Registration Day
Wednesday 18 January - Term 1 commences
Monday 20 March - School Holiday
Tuesday 21 March - Human Rights Day
1 April - 17 April
Holidays
Two
(50 days)
Friday 14 April - Good Friday
Monday 17 April - Family Day
Tuesday 18 April – Friday 30 June
1 July – 24 July
Holidays
Three
(47 days)
Tuesday 25 July – Friday 29 September
Wednesday 9 August – Women’s Day
Sunday 24 September - Heritage Day
Monday 25 September - Public Holiday
30 September – 8 October
Holidays
Four
(45 days)
Thursday 27 April – Freedom Day
Friday 28 April - School Holiday
Monday 1 May – Workers’ Day
Friday 16 June – Youth Day
Monday 9 October – Friday 8 December
9 December →
Holidays
Saturday 16 December – Day of
Reconciliation
Monday 25 December – Christmas Day
Tuesday 26 December – Day of Goodwill
2017 - YEAR CALENDAR
Happy
Birthday
Nqobile Zulu
Lavanya Gathiram
Kirti Mathura
Arya Ramsudh
Arya Dwarika
Ambrin Pienaar
Pranav Matabadal
Jaiden Naidu
Thashreya Padayachee
Kaylen Desmond
Kiera Connell
Praneel Hiralal
Miso Langa
Kashiv Singh
Jacob De Villiers
Asanda Gcaba
Carel Gosnell
Michele Farry
Aize Arek-Bawa
Keanu Naidoo
Eden Papo
Mohamed Arbee
28 July
29 July
29 July
29 July
30 July
30 July
31 July
02 August
03 August
04 August
05 August
05 August
05 August
05 August
06 August
06 August
06 August
08 August
10 August
10 August
10 August
11 August
Rhea Rampaul
Jacenia Govender
Aryan Maharaj
Matthew Norton
Kira Leetion
Arielle Berger
Phiwe Gcaba
Rivan Naidoo
Bela Bhagwandas
Sohan Marajh
Dhiya Moodley
Avela Mawesana
Aarav Narotam
Gia Premjee
Shweta Ramgobin
Sarshin Govindasami
Jaden Narayadu
Taylor Jennings
Sudeyan Moopanar
Thashen Naidoo
Divya Ramlukhen
13 August
14 August
14 August
14 August
15 August
16 August
17 August
17 August
18 August
19 August
19 August
21 August
21 August
21 August
21 August
22 August
23 August
24 August
24 August
24 August
24 August
Music Department News
Congratulations to the following pupils:-
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Akin Schalkwyk achieved a Distinction for his Grade 1
Royal Schools Jazz Piano Examination.
This is an outstanding result for a very difficult examination!
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Emma Wium and Gabby Aromin for their performances in the College
Musical Revue, SOUNDTRACK. They performed at the Barnyard in
Gateway and were absolute stars. Well done to all the performers and
musicians. Thank you, Mr Wium for producing another world class show!
Forthcoming Events:Our Crawford Music Festival takes place on 23 August and 24 August.
 Emma Wium and Gabby Aromin for their performances in the College
Pupils will receive letters from their instrumental teachers regarding the event.
Musical Revue. They performed at the Barnyard in Gateway and were
absolute stars.
Cultural Department
On Mandela Day we took a few of our performers from “Crawford’s Got Talent”
to perform at Riverside Retirement Village. We were so proud of our pupils, not
only for their fantastic performances but for their manners and behaviour. They
were wonderful ambassadors for the Cultural Department and our School. A
highlight of the day was being treated to a wonderful array of snacks after the
concert!
Well done to:
Back: Tatum Teunissen, Arya Dwarika, Sohum Rampersad, Ozzy Aromin
Front: Shannen Cox, Kyra Bestel, Gabby Aromin, Isabella Chelin
Music @ Crawford
Preparatory La Lucia
Well done to our boys and girls who have achieved in the following sports:
TYR Prestige Swimming Gala:
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Damien Angel
Gabrielle Aromin
Ozzy Aromin
Uraav Jagdaw
Ethan Kotzé
Naomi Olivier
Rebekah Olivier
Ambrin Pienaar
Dhiya Pillay
Courtney Steyn
KZN Inter-Provincial Hockey Tournaments:
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George Tattari
Courtney Steyn was selected as Vice-Captain for the KZN Girls’ U12B team - came 6th.
Astin Bradfield:
KZN Girls’ U13B team came 2nd.
Dario Reddy:
KZN Boys’ U12A team came 1st.
George Tattari:
KZN Boys’ U13B team came 1st.
KZN Soccer Tournament:
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Lungelo Dlamini and Dian Oosthuizen were selected for the KZN C team and
participated in the Bill Stewart Tournament.
Dian Oosthuizen was selected as Vice-Captain for the KZN C team.
PSI Hockey Tournament:
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Kate Beytell and Kiera Connell’s team was
placed 3rd. Well done!
Inter-Crawford Sport and Technology Festival:
Our boys and girls participated at the Inter-Crawford Sport
and Technology festival from 21 - 24 June 2016 at Camp
Discovery in Pretoria. All the Crawford schools competed
against each other in Hockey, Soccer, Netball, Chess and
Technology. Our La Lucia pupils represented the school
with honour and made us very proud. Well done to all who
participated!
FP SPORT
GRADE 2 NETBALL FESTIVAL
Kaedan Govender, in Grade 1, has been selected to represent South
Africa at the 2016 World Cadets Chess Championships, to be held in
Batumi, Georgia in October 2016.
We are extremely proud of you and all of your achievements to date,
Kaedan.
InterCrawford
Sport and
Technology
Festival
2016
ISP Inter-House Athletics 2016
PRIZE WINNERS
Girls
Under 10 Age Group Champion
Amy-Lee Henry
Under 11 Age Group Champion
Maya De Souza
Under 12 Age Group Champion
Ambrin Pienaar
Open Age Group Champion
Astin Bradfield
Boys
Under 10 Age Group Champion
Cameron Veenstra
Under 11 Age Group Champion
Veëshan Govender
Under 12 Age Group Champion
Risizi Mashaba
Open Age Group Champion
George Tattari
Trophies
The Catry Family Trophy:
Junior Athletics Victrix Ludorum
Maya De Souza
The Roodt Trophy for:
Junior Athletics Victor Ludorum
Cameron Veenstra
and
Veëshan Govender
The Hoskins Trophy for:
Senior Athletics Victrix Ludorum
Ambrin Pienaar
The Fedsure Trophy for :
Senior Athletics Victor Ludorum
Risizi Mashaba
The Sunningdale Pharmacy Trophy:
Relay Champions
Ladson
The Rox-Zee Veldhuizen Trophy:
Inter-House Athletics Spirit
Cameron
The Perry Trophy for the:
Inter-House Athletics Champions
Ladson
2016
Well done to all the boys who participated in the
Soccer during Term 2!

Well done to all the girls who
participated in the
Netball during Term 2!
 
67 minutes of community service on Mandela Day
Grade 6 pupils spent 67 minutes collecting plastic, polystyrene, glass and fishing line off the Virginia
Beach on 18 July. Many children remarked that the activity was ‘hard work’. This is the essence of
Mandela Day - to give selflessly of your time.
67 minutes of community service on Mandela Day
As part of the Mandela Day Initiative, our Grade 7s elected to help the Durban North Baby Home by
collecting much needed toiletries, medicines and food. We collected so many items and were absolutely
delighted to hand them over to Mrs Teunissen. There was much excitement on the day as Mrs
Teunissen brought two of the babies along and some of us were lucky enough to cuddle them. It is
always so heart-warming to see how eager our children at Crawford are to opening their hearts to help
others. Thank you, Grade 7s.
Shape and Space
Mr Dobbins’ Grade 5 Maths class consolidated their
knowledge of Space and Shape by building their own
“Ironman” suits. These suits needed to incorporate as
many 2D and 3D shapes as possible as well as show
off the teams creative flair whilst being functional and
practical. I am sure you will agree that the results
were outstanding.
Grade 5 Maths – Mr Dobbins
Recycling
During EMS this trimester, the Grade 7s have been learning about how to use recycled goods to
satisfy wants and needs in order to create a healthy balance between the consumption of natural
resources and production. The pupils came up with some amazingly creative ideas, such as using
plastic bags to make carpets and handbags, cool drink cans to make sustainable gardens, a bleach
and water solution for lighting in shacks and many, many more. It has been wonderful to see just
how resourceful our children are – certainly a good sign for the future.
Simran (left) and Lea (right) collecting money for the rhinos at their
road-side store
Lea Naidoo and Simran Narandas from Grade 3W, Crawford Preparatory La
Lucia, started a small initiative selling self-made cards, marbles, beads and
other little goodies on the side of the road in their neighbourhood.
They decided to donate their collection towards Saving the Rhinos.
They collected a total of R 154.00
The Foundation Phase children raised awareness for
Project Rhino by taking part in a colouring in competition
during Term 2.
Children were encouraged to donate something to the
Rhinos and were asked to write an encouraging
message to help save our Rhinos.
Well done to the winners of the competition and thank
you to each and every child who participated and made
a difference.
#CrawfordTrackTheTorch
To celebrate the success of our Old Crawfordians,
there has been a Crawford torch relay between the
Crawford campuses. Please join us in wishing our past
students well as they start their Olympic journey.
Pictured above are the 5 ex-Crawford students who are together, preparing for the 2016 Olympics.
From left to right:
Jarred Crous (Crawford Pretoria)
Michael Meyer (Crawford Sandton)
Dylan Bosch (Crawford Sandton)
Michelle Weber (Crawford La Lucia)
Cameron van der Burgh (Crawford Pretoria)
All are representing South Africa in the 2016 Olympics for Swimming
SUPPORT LESSONS
AFRIKAANS SUPPORT LESSONS – TERM 3
Day
Time
Grade
Teacher
Wednesday
07h00
Grade 5
Mrs Seymore
Friday
07h00
Grade 6
Mrs Pelser
Friday
07h00
Grade 7
Mrs du Preez
GRADE 6 AND 7 MATHS SUPPORT LESSONS - TERM 3
Maths Support Lessons are available from the following teachers at the
prescribed days and times.
Day
Time
Grade
Teacher
Monday
07h00 to 07h25
Grade 6
Mrs Bowman
Tuesday
07h00 to 07h25
07h05 to 07h25
14h00 to 14h30
Grade 6
Grade 6 and 7
Grade 6 and 7
Mrs de Leur
Mr Henry
Mrs Johnston
Wednesday
07h00 to 07h25
07h05 to 07h25
Grade 7
Grade 6 and 7
Mr Thackwray
Mr Henry
Thursday
06h50 to 07h20
07h05 to 07h25
Grade 7
Grade 6 and 7
Mr Dobbins
Mr Henry
Friday
06h50 to 07h20
07h05 to 07h25
Grade 6
Grade 6 and 7
Mr Dobbins
Mr Henry
If you need a support lesson, please arrange a time and a day with the
teacher concerned. You do not have to be in that teacher’s register Maths
class. It is suggested that you do this at least 24 hours before the support
lesson.
Mathematics Department
Please support Reach for a Dream Slipper Day.
Buy a sticker for R10 and wear your sticker and slippers on
Friday 5th August.
Stickers can be bought from Mrs Ioannou or Mrs McDonald
.
before
or on the day.
SPCA / MyPlanet
Me and My Pet Competition
Out of over 3000 entries, Janke Keyser
and Phoenix-Rose were placed 3rd in the
SPCA competition.
Thank you to all parents and teachers who
voted for Janke.
Well done, Janke.
Crawford’s Got Talent
Photographs from “Crawford’s Got Talent” may be purchased as follows:
Photographs on display in the hall foyer during the show may be purchased from
Mrs Neilson. The photographs cost R30 each.

Thumbnails of all the photographs from the show will be on view outside
Miss Greenwood’s room. Order forms will be available outside Miss Greenwood’s room.