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Special points of interest:
Dates to Diarise
This Day in History
Senior Prep Communique
Exam Timetable
From The Head’s Desk
Exam Timetable
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Senior Preparatory
Communique
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Reddam App, From the
Bursar, Kauai
Reddam House Shop
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In this issue:
“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important
than the outcome”.
(Arthur Ashe)
College exams are underway and SP students commence their papers today. The
ASB Newsletter on 3 November outlined some helpful ‘exam tips’. In keeping with
this theme, The Guardian (April, 2016) suggested the following guidelines when
preparing for exams:
The science of revision: nine ways pupils can revise for exams more
effectively:
Before you do any revision
1. Eat breakfast: Research has found that skipping this meal significantly reduces
students’ attention and their ability to recall information.
2. Put your phone away: Phones are distracting, linked to FOMO (fear of
missing out) and pupils spending time texting and using social media get
lower grades. Research indicates the mere sight of a phone can reduce a
person’s ability to focus.
During revision sessions
3. Start early and spread it out: Spreading out revision is more effective than
spending the same amount of time in one go. ‘Spacing’ one’s revision is one
of the most robust strategies to enhance revision.
4. Test yourself: Testing yourself improves the ability to recall information. It
also identifies any gaps in your knowledge.
5. Teach someone: After you have tested yourself, teach the material to someone
else. This aids memory and recall.
6. Think twice about using highlighters: Highlighters can isolate ‘bits’ of
information. Information needs to be connected to the greater whole.
7. Don’t listen to music: Students who study in a quiet environment can recall
more than those who revise while listening to music.
8. Get some fresh air and exercise: Taking a rest, going outside and getting some
fresh air helps people to focus afterwards. Exercise helps people deal with
stressful situations, it reduces anxiety and increases self-esteem.
9. Sleep: Recommendations: Regular bedtime, sufficient sleep and no mobile
phone usage late at night.
Special note: Gr 8 – 12 students are encouraged to refer to the Elevate
Education study skills workshops held earlier this year:
Link: https://zastudent.elevateeducation.com
Password: springbok
Cont’d: Overleaf...
EXAMS 17 - 24 November
(See timetable on Page 3)
NEWSLETTER | 17 NOVEMBER 2017 | VOLUME 6:4
FROM THE HEAD’S DESK
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From The Head’s Desk Cont:...
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As research into psychology continues to develop, we learn more and more about how best to help students
learn. Revision time can be challenging as it often requires students to monitor their own behaviour when
working independently at home. Hopefully, by teaching them about what helps improve their memory, mood
and concentration, we can better equip them to meet challenges head on.
(Adapted: The Guardian, 25 April 2016)
All ASB students are wished well for a calm, steady and ultimately rewarding end-of-year exam time.
ASB news of the past fortnight included.......
College Drama students, teachers and some parents enjoyed ‘Shakespeare in Love’ at the Fugard.
Thank you to Ms Dowds for arranging the outing.
The Gr 6 and 7 parents of 2018 attended an iPad-eBook Info meeting. It was beneficial to have repre-
sentatives from Think Ahead and IT Schools Innovation talk. Thank you to the teachers who presented,
and to parents for attending.
- If you need iPad guidance: Contact Wendy Hindle of ThinkAhead: 0834484998 or [email protected]
- If you need eBook help: Contact Nilo Thiart of IT Schools Innovation: 0727373968 or
- eBooks: Note: Divan Liebenberg of IT Schools Innovation is at ASB every Friday to help students
and parents: 0716771670; [email protected]
- Staff will be at ASB for the start of the 2018 school year to assist parents and students with eBook
matters.
The winners of the Music Concert held in the third term (SP Marimba Band and College Jazz Band)
visited a recording studio and enjoyed a lunch treat. Well done to the musicians and sincere thanks to the
Music Dept staff.
College Drama students visited Robben Island as their setwork is Athol Fugard’s ‘The Island’. Thank
you to Ms Dowds for arranging the excursion.
Caren’s SP Music concert was enjoyed by parents, staff and friends. We commend Ms van Heerden
and her students on the impressive entry of ASB students for their recent Trinity exams.
2018 Checklist
Collected Waltons
Collected Caxtons
Submitted 2018 Registration documents 2018 Academic year commences Wed 17 January
Please contact Admin if you require any guidance or assistance.
From The Head’s Desk Cont:...
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Today, 17 November in History
- 1558: Queen Elizabeth I ascends English throne age 25
- 1796: Catherine the Great of Russia dies
- 1800: First US Congress in Washington, DC
- 1855: David Livingstone first sights Victoria Falls
- 1869: Suez Canal opens
- 1952: Cyril Ramaphosa born
- 1964: UK arms embargo on SA
- 1970: Computer mouse patented
- 2013: Doris Lessing dies
Dates to diarise
- Mon 27 Nov: Gr 7 Farwell
- Thur 30 Nov: SP Fun Sports Day
- Tue 5 Dec: SP Academic Awards
- Wed 6 Dec: College Academic Awards
- Wed 6 Dec: Laser Show- Picnic
- Thur 7 Dec: Term 4 ends
“Calmness is the cradle of power ”.
(Josiah Gilbert Holland)
EXAM TIMETABLE
Dear Mums , Dads and Guardians
A friend of mine is currently
studying towards a history degree
via distance learning with a dis-
tinguished university in London,
United Kingdom. What I have
found fascinating (and concern-
ing to a degree) is how the
course is structured, keeping in
mind that my undergraduate de-
gree was completed some thirty
years ago now! (No sums please)
What I have found astounding is
that there is absolutely no term
course work to be submitted, as
in essays or tutorials to be com-
pleted. Brief lecture notes are
provided online, as well as a
reading list for the section of
work. Essentially, the only as-
sessment for the whole academic
year is the set of examinations
written in May. (The UK aca-
demic year starts in September
every year)
When I reflected upon this sys-
tem of studying, I realized the
vital role that schools play in
helping our students and chil-
dren prepare for the writing of
Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard
The importance of exams in
tertiary education
Issue 3 Term 4
17 November 2017
Special points of interest:
The importance of exams in tertiary education
Gr 6’s gaan nou braai! New benches
Head’s and Head’s Honour Awards
Upcoming dates and reminders
Congratulations to all our students who participated in Caren’s
Music Concert
Upcoming Dates:
17/11 Examinations start
24/11 Examinations end
27/11 Gr 7 Farewell
30/11 SP Sports Day at GPCC
1/11 General Knowledge & Creative
Arts Concert
4/11 Grade Fun Workshops
5/11 Academic Awards
6/11 Environmental beach walk &
Laser picnic (Details to follow)
New benches in SP corridor!
We are pleased to announce
that brand new benches were
recently fitted in the SP corridor
between Ms de Witte’s and Ms
Sivitilli’s class rooms. The SPs
enjoy the seating daily!
SENIOR PREPARATORY NEWS
Head’s Awards
M. Mathias (4) No 2, R. Vawda
(4), Y. Rangel (4) No 2, T.
Masilo (4), B. Cooper (4), L.
Akal (4) No 2, J. Maclou (5),
K. Finnie (5) No 2, E. Sancho
(5) No 2, K. Bennie (6).
Head’s Honour Awards
H. French (4), N. Jansen van
Rensburg (4), K. Mokoto (4),
A. Ribero-Fassbender (4), M.
Legote (4) No 2, E. Warne (4),
M. Za (4), S. Perumal (4), B.
Greef (4), S. Olmesdahl (4), H.
Nyathi (4) No 2, Z. Kowarski
(4) No 2, I. Taylor (5).
examination papers. It is essen-
tially a life skill that cannot be
avoided, like passing your learn-
er’s license!
Examinations teach some very
important skills, like learning how
to prepare a section of work,
planning your time, working un-
der pressure, controlling perfor-
mance anxiety, maximizing com-
prehension and finally, epitomiz-
ing the facilitation and validation
of personal intuitive thought.
I am reminded of a story told to
me by a senior mentor ,who told
me how for one of his final ex-
ams he had to select an envelope
and return with a full set of an-
swers by 18:00 the same day.
Thinking on your feet. That is
what it is all about!
Darron John Misplon
Senior Preparatory Liaison
(Student Affairs)
Ons gaan NOU braai! Die Graad 7 studente het
deelgeneem aan ‘n luister aktiwiteit waarin hulle
die kos waaroor gelees word op hul borde moes teken.
Die uitdaging was natuurlik dat hulle die borde bo-
op hulle koppe moes hou terwyl hulle teken! Daar is
altyd pret en gelag in Mev Heunis se Afrikaans klas!
MESSAGE FROM THE BURSAR:
Please complete the Annual Administration Review documents sent to you via e-mail on
Thursday, 2 November. The Administration process takes place from 6 - 17 November. We need
the following signed documents back:
Agreement 2018 (all pages initialled as well)
Medical form
Payment form
REDDAM HOUSE APP
Install the Reddam House App on your preferred device by
going to your Play store or App store & typing in Reddam
House. Select Atlantic Seaboard & install.
All relevant information is available at your fingertips:
Events Calendar
Teachers’ e-mail addresses
School Calendar
Newsletters
Parent Lounge - TPL bookings, Reports, etc
My Homework
... And much more!
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
KAUAI @ REDDAM
NOTICE:
SKIP THE Q - Kauai’s online pre-ordering facility is no longer available
for on-line ordering.
Thank you
Mrs Vanessa Evgenicos
Franchisee
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During the term: OPEN from MONDAY to FRIDAY: 08:00 – 16:00
(The shop is not open on Saturdays or Sundays).
Please Note: The above hours are not applicable to school holidays. Please contact the shop or the reception desk at the school to confirm the operating hours during a school holiday. The shop respects all public, reli-
gious and school holidays in accordance with the school.
DEC 2017/JAN 2018 SCHOOL HOLIDAY
The shop will close at 16:00 on Tuesday 19th December 2017.
The shop will be open as from Wednesday 3rd January 2018, as per the school term hours above. Please Note: From 8th Dec 2017, the shop will be closed between 13:00 and 13:45 every day for a lunch break
until Tuesday 16th January 2018.
Additional shopping hours: Saturday 13th January 2018 from 08:00 – 14:00
Please note: From Thursday 7th December 2017 to Tuesday 16th January 2018, there will not be a delivery facility between the Reddam House Shop, Atlantic Seaboard and Somerset, therefore the Reddam House Shop
will not be able to process telephonic or email orders during that period.
Delicia Merrington Reddam House Shop Convener
Private Bag X14 Constantia 7848
Tel: 021-701 6677
Fax: 021-701 1844
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