The extra-mural programme will start on Monday, 18 January. Initially trials will take place as girls need to be placed in the correct training groups. You should have received the extra-mural programme today. The reply slip attached needs to be returned to school as soon as possible so that we can arrange coaches according to the demand for the different sporting codes.

Please remind your daughter that she is making a commitment to her school and to the coach that she will attend all practices and see the season through to the end.

As mentioned last year, the garden at the entrance to our school needs a revamp. The money we raised from our recycling efforts last year has been earmarked for this project. If anyone has an interest in gardening and would like to get involved in the planning of this project, please give me a call.

We welcome Ms Sheonagh Hollely (Grade 3), Ms Rosanne Lesch (Music) and Mrs Suzanne Deutschman – Mrs D for short (Teacher Aide) to our staff.

On our support staff, we welcome Mr Clifford Vukombo, Mr Alfred Kageba and Ms Gwen Cloete. I know you will make them all feel welcome as they take up their positions on our staff.

SCHOOL FEES

The Governing Body has set the School Fees at R12 000 annually per pupil.  A deposit of R1000 per child is to be paid on acceptance into the school. This deposit will be offset against the first term’s school fees.

School funds are necessary for the effective maintenance of the school and equipment needed.  Teaching aids, educational and sports equipment, library books, text books, insurance of school buildings and equipment, etc are paid from these funds.

In addition to this the salaries of three full-time teachers, seven part-time teachers, various sports coaches, three cleaning staff, a librarian and bursar are met from this source.

FOUNDATION PHASE PUPILS ( Grade 1, 2 & 3 ) are encouraged to make an annual R900 contribution to the Oakhurst Development Trust.  Parents of girls in other grades are strongly urged to make this contribution to the Development trust as well.

School Accounts

School accounts are given by hand to all pupils.  Fees are due thirty days after the commencement of the term and settlement of accounts by the due date is greatly appreciated.  Please send payment addressed to the bursar or school secretary.  Fees may be paid monthly or quarterly during the term.  A discount of 5% will be given for fees paid in full by the end of February.