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14 June 2018

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to the many parents who attended the General Information Evening on Tuesday evening. Besides the

fact that I endeavor to be completely transparent at these meetings, it also provides parents with an opportunity

to ask me questions about anything that may be bothering them at school. If you were unable to attend the

meeting on Tuesday, please try to attend the meeting next term. There are no forbidden topics. We really try to

make it as informative and brief as possible

The High School will return to their normal times from Friday, 15 June (07h25 until 14h00). The Primary School will

dismiss at 13h00 until Thursday, 21 June.

School reopens on Tuesday, 17 July for Term 3. Please note that Term 3 extra murals will commence on

Wednesday, 18 July, and not in week 2.

A very big thank you to the parents who have contributed towards the R30,000 raised to paint the Primary School

passages. We hope to start with this project during the July school holiday. Remember, the school is a Section

18A-approved entity, so we will gladly supply you with a Section 18A Certificate to qualify for a tax deductible

donation, should you still wish to contribute.

If you are looking for any of your child’s belongings (blazers, jerseys, lunchboxes, textbooks, etc.) which may be

lost, please enquire at our Clothing Shop. We literally have hundreds of unclaimed items.

The second School of the Arts quarterly concert will be held on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 at 18h00 in the

McManus Hall. If your child is performing, you will soon receive a letter with all the relevant information. All parents

are welcome to attend. Entrance is free.

Reports will not be released at the end of the term if you have any school fees outstanding and your child/ren

will not be able to return on the 1st day of next term should the fees remain outstanding. Kindly ensure that your

school fee account is up to date to avoid any delays at the end of the school term.

Thank you to Michelle Morgan, Samantha Seaward, Morgan Triegaardt and Wendy Welham who kindly donated

toys and puzzles to the ECD Centre. It is much appreciated.

There will not be a PTA meeting on Monday, 18 June 2018. The next PTA meeting will be in Term 3.

Yours sincerely,

Jacques Tredoux

Executive Head

St Patrick’s CBC Weekly Information Sheet 20 - 2018

UNIFORM SHOP TIMES The Bookshop / Clothing Shop will be open on Monday to Thursday from 07h30 – 15h00 and on Fridays

from 07h30 – 13h00.

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The Religious Education’s theme for the upcoming week is LISTENING, so we have selected the following verse as

the ‘Memory verse of the week’ (James 1:19):

These neatly branded peak caps are available at the uniform shop at a cost of R90.00 each. These are the only caps that may be worn for extra murals, sport/fun days and PE lessons.

PRIMARY SCHOOL INTER-HOUSE HOCKEY

On Thursday, 21 June 2018, we have our Inter-house hockey event. Please take note of the following

arrangements:

• Grade 1-3 pupils must wear their full PE uniform with either the white golf shirt or their house shirt to

school.

• Grade 1-3 pupils will be involved in fun hockey activities.

• Grade 4-7 pupils to wear their PE uniform with their house shirts to school.

• Grade 4-7 pupils will be playing Inter-house hockey matches.

The tuck shop will be open.

All pupils are encouraged to apply sunblock, wear their school peak caps for sun protection and to

ensure that they bring their own water bottle

The Primary School will dismiss at 13h00 on Thursday, 21 June 2018.

Programme for the day:

07h25: Meet at school as usual in lines at 07h25 for register.

07h35: Houses parade to Back Field.

08h00: First set of events.

09h15: Break time (tuck shop open)

09h45: Second set of events.

11h00: Break time (tuck shop open)

11h30: Grade 4 - 7 Inter-house finals and wrap up

12h00: Staff vs Grade 7 match

13h00: School dismiss.

We extend an invitation to all parents to join us on this day if you are able to.

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MADDfest is our very own Music, Art, Dance and Drama Festival/Eisteddfod.

The 2018 Syllabus is available from Mr Mokwena (School of the Arts Secretary)

or from Mrs Keating (Reception). The closing date for entries is 25 June 2018.

We have fantastic adjudicators who will be with us for this years eisteddfod.

Performance/exhibition dates are 10 - 24 August 2018 and it will be held in the

McManus Hall.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST SCHOOL NEWS

A Term-specific Calendar is included in your child’s report envelope

at the end of every school term. This handy one-page document

enables you to plan more effectively for the coming week/s.

Our school newsletter, the ‘WIS’ (Weekly Information Sheet) is emailed to all parents every Thursday.

You can download our school’s d6 app on your cellphone or computer (or both) as this is a very handy tool

to stay up to date with school happenings – especially the calendar feature. Download the installer from the

School Communicator website: www.school-communicator.com/downloads. While downloading click

“save” and thereafter “run”. You can install the School Communicator on as many computers as you like.

You can also install the d6 School Communicator on your mobile phone. There are specific apps available

for iPhone, Android, etc. All you need to do is visit your Play Store, search St Patrick’s CBC and download the

app.

St Patrick’s CBC has recently launched an Edupac Parents’ Portal. This means that you are able to access

your child’s marks on a secure internet based platform. See the step-by-step user guide for registration at the

end of the WIS.

Our school website: http://www.stpatricks.co.za/

‘Like’ us on Facebook to stay up to date with the latest school news and photos:

https://www.facebook.com/stpatrickscbc/

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T H E W E E K I N P I C T U R E S

The Grade 4s show off their 3D pet artworks.

The boarders taking a break from their studies

The Grade 7s working on their Alberto Giacometti-inspired artworks.

The Rotary Interact members assisted at the hamburger stall at the Acasia Fête

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PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK

Friday, 15 June 2018

Birthday: S Choeu 5 RH; L Gaya R FG; T Matsie 6 NT; T Sekoa 2-3 EM

Primary School exams end

High School return to normal school hours (07h25-14h00)

High School Special Academic programme

High School exam scripts will be handed out

18h00 – 22h30 High School Social (High School quad)

Saturday, 16 June 2018

Birthday: U Biyela 4 CdV; N Mashilo 8 RB; L Mphaka 2-3 EM

YOUTH DAY – PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Catholic Church Youth Day celebrations at Keeley Park

Sunday, 17 June 2018

Birthday: S Mthethwa 2-3 EM; M Putswe 6 NT; T Richards 3 MvS

Monday, 18 June 2018

Birthday: T Babuseng R FG; Z de Villiers OO SI; K de Wit 7 AdB

HS/PS Special Academic programme

UP Grade 8-11 Maths Competition registration closes

18h00 Grade 12 Dinner - Protea Hotel Big Hole

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Birthday: E Clayton 3 AvN; J Tait OO LS; H Tsomane OO SI; B Yaso 2-3 CC

HS/PS Special Academic programme

High School Inter-house Public Speaking

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

Birthday: T Louw2-3 CC; T Mekgwe 3-4 MK

Grade 11 Job Shadowing

High School Special Academic programme

18h00 School of the Arts 2nd Quarterly Concert (free of charge)

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Birthday: L Kesiamang R FG

Grade 11 Job Shadowing

High School Special Academic programme

Primary School Inter-house hockey day (Grade 1-7)

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EduPac Guardian Portal

St Patrick’s CBC has a Parents’ Portal Module and Mobile Application Guide for Guardians. This means that you

will be able to access your child’s marks on a secure internet based platform. Please allow for one week from

date of assessment for marks to reflect. Below please find the step-by-step Login Help Guide:

1. Open your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) and type the following web address into the

address bar at the top of the screen:portal.edupac.co.za

2. You will then see the following screen. Please click on “Register” in order to create your account:

3. You will be redirected to the Create Account page. Please complete all of the information fields required:

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If you have successfully created your account, the following will be displayed:

4. You will receive an activation email similar to the example below. Please click the “Activate Now” link to

finalise the registration process:

5. After clicking the “Activate Now” link, you will be sent back to the EduPac guardian portal to choose which

school your learner is enrolled in. Simply type “St Patricks” into the search bar, select the match which is

displayed (St Patrick’s Christian Brothers), then click “Next”:

(Example)

(Example)

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6. Then select only the “Guardian” role and click “Next” as below:

7. Then finally click “Done”

8. Your account will be reviewed as a security measure by our IT Department after which you will be able to log

in and access your learner’s information. Please allow 48 business hours for the confirmation process.

If you experience any difficulty with downloading this portal, please contact our IT department on

kbegley@stpatricks.co.za.