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Heritage News 3 February 2012

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0200

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Heritage News 18 January 2012

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0200

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Heritage News 27 January 2012

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0200

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Heritage News 13 January 2012

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0200

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Heritage News 10 November 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0200

10 November 2011 Grade 9 Cake Sale @ 11 a.m on 11-11-11! * Frank Joubert Art Centre: Grade 9 Tuesday 15 November Grade 11 Thursday 17 November - Theory exam 14h30 – 17h30 * Examinations: a. Commence Wednesday 16 November. Timetable attached. Please note a change for Grade 11. The Physics paper 2 will now be on Monday 5 December...

Heritage News 3 November 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0200

3 November 2011 Please support the last white elephant stall of the year on Saturday 5 November – 09h00 – 12 noon. Donations urgently needed. Grade 9 is in the news this week with a cake sale on Friday 11 November and the last art class of the year on Tuesday 15 November (NOT Monday 14 November...

Heritage News 27 October 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0200

27 October 2011 * Cake sale: Grade 8: Friday 28 October Grade 9: Friday 11 November * Frank Joubert Art Centre: Grade 8: Monday 31 October Grade 9: N.B. Monday 14 November (NOT 7 November) EXAMINATIONS Date Type of exam Venue and Time Wednesday 2 Nov 10 All-day practical exam FJAC 09h00 – 17h00 Tuesday 8 Nov 10 Theory exam Groote Schuur H S Hall...

Heritage News 23 September 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Cake sale: Grade 11 – Friday 23 September: Frank Joubert Art Centre Examinations : Monday 26 Sept Grade 12 Practical exam 1 FJAC 09h00 –17h00 Tuesday 11 Oct Grade 12 Practical exam 2 FJAC 09h00 – 17h00Friday 21 Oct Grade 11 Practical exam FJAC 09h00 – 17h00Wednesday 26 Oct Grade 10 Practical exam FJAC 09h00 –...

Heritage News 15 September 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Cake Sale: We raised R424.60 at the cake sale on Friday 9 September. Thank you so much for your support. Next cake sale: 23 September : Grade 11 Frank Joubert Art Centre Examinations : Monday 26 Sept - Grade 12 - Practical exam 1 - FJAC 09h00 – 17h00Tuesday 11 Oct - Grade 12 - Practical exam 2 -...

Heritage News 1 September 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0200

v Cake Sale : Grade 10 : Friday 26 August. v Grade 12 – Trial Examination – 12 to 27 September 2011 v Frank Joubert Art Centre: Grade 8: Monday 5 September Grade 9: Monday 29 August Grade 12: Monday 5 September - Visual Art & Theory Exam - 14h30 – 17h30 EXAMINATIONS ...

Heritage News 18 August 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Cake Sale : Thank you for supporting the cake sake on Friday 12 August. Final total: R567.00. Congratulations to the Grade 9’s. Challenge to Grade 10 – Next date: Friday 26 August. Frank Joubert Art Centre: Grade 8: Monday 5 September Grade 9: Monday 22 August Monday 29 August Grade 11: Outing to Iziko National Gallery –...

Heritage News 11 August 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0200

11 August 2011 Next Film Night : Thursday 18th August 6.30 - 9.00 pm. Donation R10. Refreshments will be on sale. Please support. Cake Sale : Thank you for supporting the cake sake on Friday 29th July. Final total: R614.00. Congratulations to the Grade 8’s. Challenge to Grade 9 – Next date: Friday 12th August. White Elephant Stall: ...

Heritage News 4 August 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0200

FULL HOUSE - We have reached a significant milestone in our development this month! We now have 101 children. This is full capacity for the facilities we occupy. The focus for our growth will now begin to shift to a more qualitative one. Very exciting! REMINDER - Film Night this evening 6.30 -9.00 pm. Donation R10...

Heritage News 28 July 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0200

28 July 2011 Cake Sale - Friday 29 July : Grade 8 : Original and delicious fare on sale. Film Night – Thursday 4 August 2011 – 6.30 to 9.00 pm: Facing the Giants - Inspiration for the game of life. Entrance R10. Refreshments will be on sale. Please support. Frank Joubert Art Centre: Grade 8 Grade...

Heritage News 21 July 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 +0200

21 July 2011 Ø Labia on Orange : Documentary: “Waiting for Superman” a documentary on the state of public education in the . From the director of “An Inconvenient Truth” a provocative examination of the crisis in education. Very relevant to the South African situation. Dates: Sunday 24 and Monday 25 July @ 6:30pm. R20 Booking essential: (021)...

End of Term Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents Education is on the lips of politicians and parents constantly these days because it IS facing a crisis. The exact nature of that crisis is more uncomfortable than many of us are prepared to admit, because it requires a response from all of us. Too many of us are complacent and seek to shift...

12 Days until June Exams

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Soccer: Keegan Watson is coming for coaching at 3 p.m. today. We encourage all students to avail themselves of this opportunity – every Tuesday and Thursday. Chess: We lost to Alexander Sinton on Friday 13 May. We will challenge Buren High School on Monday 23 May. Dates for your Diary: Thursday 26 May – Steel Band (Grades 8 & 9)...

Heritage News May 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Thu, 05 May 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Masiphumelele fire victims – Appeal: We have asked the children to bring clothes to assist the victims of Sunday’s terrible fire at Masiphumelele. Clothes suitable for any age group will be gratefully received. Deadline: Monday 9 May. Thank you. Health issues: We are all susceptible to germs and flu with the onset of winter and...

Happy Easter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Seok Ho Boo and Seshadari Moodley attended the UCT Mathematics Olympiad on April 14th; results will be published later. Jade Dampies and Chad Filander attended Deloitte’s Annual Scholar Day last Saturday and represented us well. The programme was directed at aspirant chartered accountants. PTA Meeting – 19 April: Thank you to all the parents who attended Tuesday’s PTA...

Heritage News April 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minni) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Revamp of tuck shop and surrounds: We are in the process of revamping the tuck shop and a coat of paint has completely transformed it. We have re-laid the paving leading up to it and we would love to plant succulents, cacti, water-wise plants or ground cover along this. Donations of the above would be much...

Principal's End of First Term News Letter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents In a world obsessed with human rights and the abuse thereof we seem to be sacrificing the very core of what it means to be human; responsibility. We owe it to our children to train them to meet the demands of an increasingly competitive world. They will need to be present, proficient and prepared...

Newsletter | End of First Term 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0200

The first term of 2011 is drawing to a close. It has been a busy time and we have faced some challenges. Nevertheless we are encouraged by the fact that much has been achieved. Next week will be as normal from Monday to Thursday. We close at 10h35 on Friday 1 April and reports will...

Heritage News March 2011

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0200

Mad Evening We made a profit of R10 644. Thank you to everyone for your support. Much appreciated. Telephone calls: We wish to advise parents that the children do not have free access to the school telephone. We prefer it to be used only in the case of an emergency. Also, we would prefer it if parents...

Email Address Changes

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0200

I am writing to advise that we have enlarged our network to facilitate communication within the school and community. This has involved changing our email address. In future the addresses to use to contact members of the staff are as follows: Principal: principal@heritagecollege.co.za Bursar (Colleen): accounts@heritagecollege.co.za Administrator (Ivy): admin@heritagecollege.co.za John Abrahams: john@heritagecollege.co.za Lilian Abrahams: lilian@heritagecollege.co.za Debi Chene: debi@heritagecollege.co.za Marius Claassen: marius@heritagecollege.co.za Samantha Coates: sam@heritagecollege.co.za...

December 2010 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents Change is a strange animal! It is vital for growth and development but, ironically, causes uncomfortable levels of pain to those in its grip. We yearn for it on one level and are aware of the need for it and the benefits to be gained. On another level though, we lament the discomfort caused...

Heritage News September 2009

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:00:00 +0200

Soccer – We play the American International School on 10 September 2009 at Wynberg St John’s. Offers of transport from parents will be appreciated. Puppet Show – Wednesday 9 September – 6.30 for 7.00 p.m. R20 per ticket. Show ends 8.00 p.m. Please support this and hand in money for the tickets...

August 2009 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0200

Swine Flu We trust the newssheet we circulated has eased your concerns. Although we understand the problem we advise parents to take appropriate action if their children are sick. Please also let us know if you are keeping them at home. Matric exams The matrics will soon be writing their mock exams (details to follow). SPECIAL REQUEST Good secondhand sports...

June 2009 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents The Global Village is more of a reality each day as issues affecting the planet dominate the news. Who can say that the global warming debate has not touched us personally or that the global economic climate has not cast a chill over our households? Heritage College is not alone in feeling the effects...

April 2009 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents I can hear sighs reverberating across the peninsula as teachers and students prepare to enjoy the break ahead. It is a good time to reflect on the past term and realign ourselves with the goals we set at the beginning of the year. The term has been a successful one despite the inevitable challenges...

February 2009 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0200

Dear Parents So far the year is going really well. The atmosphere at the school has been one of calm industry that belies the rather frantic pace at which things have been happening. The global credit crunch has certainly made itself felt but I am encouraged by the qualitative growth evident in a number of areas. OUTINGS Some...

September 2008 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents In the atmosphere of uncertainty and change that prevails both nationally and globally it is all the more important to communicate to our young people a message of stability and hope. It is a time to strengthen bonds and communicate favourable awareness of our common goals. It is also a time to reflect and...

Heritage News August 2009

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0200

Soccer – We drew 2-2 against the International School of Cape Town yesterday. We appreciate your help with transport and look forward to similar support next time. Thank you. We play the American International School on 10 September 2009 at Wynberg St John’s. Puppet Show – Wednesday 9 September – 6.30 for 7.00 p.m. R20 per ticket. Show...

June 2008 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:00:00 +0200

Dear Parents In the May edition of “Education Southern Africa” Patrick Kabuya, Executive member of the Governing Body Foundation, refers to research that reveals that 50% of a learner’s performance is attributed to character and the values of the learner’s family; 30% to the quality of teachers; and 20% to resources such as text books etc...

March 2008 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents Heritage College is in a very good space! Significant growth and new initiatives characterise where we find ourselves. When one reads the reports in the press about schools in the Western Cape being the most dangerous places to be one can only be grateful for what we have. However, it brings into sharp focus...

Heritage College Camp 2008

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Richard Smith, Grade 8) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0200

School Camp 2008Richard SmithGrade 8 It's interesting to think of how four grades and their luggage can fit on one bus … and not even a double decker! When you spend most of your school career in a school with as few people as there are in my school it does feel normal, but is there...

November 2007 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0200

Dear Parents 2007 will certainly go down as one of the most challenging years for educators and parents alike. The teachers’ strike, the changing curriculum, the problems of lack of discipline, disrespect and even personal danger that many face in their attempt to instill respect and decency into the lives of young people, have highlighted the...

October 2007 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0200

Dear Parents As the end of the year approaches and we gather ourselves for the final hurdle of exams, we are also preparing for the holiday and in particular the Christmas season. The prize giving ( Thursday 29th at 7.30pm), is the last time we will be together and we would like it to be a...

Valedictory 2007

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Heritage College) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 08:00:00 +0200

Staff and students bade a fond farewell to the class of 2007 at their valedictory on 21 September. The theme of the morning was 'passing on the baton' and a group of students drawn from Grades 8 – 11 entertained us with their recital of poems from the liberation struggle. Rob urged the students to...

September 2007 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:00 +0200

Dear parents The term has presented more than its usual range of challenges. The sudden and unexpected closure of the tuck-shop at the beginning of the term resulted in students wanting to leave the grounds to buy food at the local shops. The ripple effect of this has been the development of a sense of entitlement...

March 2007 Newsletter

nospam@heritagecollege.co.za (Rob Minnie, Principal) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 08:00:00 +0200

Dear Parents, Our third open day, on Thursday 1 March, went well with a number of visitors coming through the school. The grade 8 and 9 learners performed the items they have learned thus far in the steel band and all who heard them were pleasantly surprised at their progress. Their next challenge is to...