Edgemead High School Newsletter - February 2024
The Edgemead High School newsletter for February 2024 highlights the theme of Integrity, celebrates the achievements of the school's athletes, and provides important updates, including upcoming School Governing Body elections. The newsletter also includes details about academic orientation meetings, assessments, and contact information for grade heads. Parents are encouraged to engage and support the school for continued success.
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NEWSLETTER 3/2024 2 February 2024 It s Our Time It s Our Turn Edgemead High School Edgemead High School To have life more abundantly To have life more abundantly
Dear Eagles Family, The year has kicked off with great energy, and it has been a pleasure meeting each grade at the academic orientation evening. These gatherings have played a crucial role in establishing a strong connection between parents, the school, and our learners. MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL S DESK The theme for the upcoming week is Integrity, which will be the focal point of discussions during assemblies and tutor classes. It's an opportunity for us to reflect on and emphasize the importance of integrity in all aspects of our lives. A big congratulations to our Edgemead athletes for their outstanding performance at the annual interschool athletics event. Their dedication, preparation, and enthusiastic cheers contributed to a well- deserved victory. I extend my pride to all our athletes, cheerleaders, and the service committee for creating lasting memories during this event. Special commendation to Ms. Van der Zandt and Mr. Van der Berg for their efforts in organizing and ensuring the smooth running of the event. Looking ahead, please be aware that School Governing Body elections are scheduled for March. Further details will be shared with you in the near future. Your participation and engagement in this process are vital for the continued success of our school. Thank you for your ongoing support, and let's continue to make this academic year one of growth, achievement, and unity. Best regards, Mr J. Erasmus
Monday 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday 7 Thursday 8 Friday 9 Saturday 10 and 11 - - - - - - Grade 10 and 11 Academic Orientation Evening Grade 8 12 Assessments begin Grade 8 12 Assessments Vredenburg Cricket Tour Grade 8 Games Day Vredenburg Cricket Tour Vredenburg Cricket Tour Timetable for 5 February 11 February 2024 ACADEMIC ORIENTATION MEETINGS Grade 10 and 11 - 5 February 2024 18:30 Grade 11: mmann@edgemeadhigh.org.za Grade 11 Parents and learners meet in the Hall (18h00-18h25) to meet Mr Erasmus and Mrs Mann. After this, parents with their child meet the subject teachers for a few minutes according to the timetable from 18h30-20h00. Grade 10: jkroukamp@edgemeadhigh.org.za Parents and learners will meet subject teachers for a few minutes according to the timetable from 18h00-19h25. At 19h30 Grade 10 parents and learners will meet in the Hall to meet Mr Erasmus and Mrs Kroukamp. Until 20h00.
ASSESSMENTS 6 AND 8 FEBRUARY 2024 WEEK 4B GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 TUESDAY Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orientation Life Orienation Thursday Technology English English Afrikaans / isiXhosa English
GRADE HEAD CONTACT DETAILS ACADEMIC SUPPORT CLASSES A request to Parents to please contact Grade Heads directly with any queries. Please see attached to this newsletter a copy of the academic support class timetable. Grade 8: jfrazer@edgemeadhigh.org.za Grade 9: smyburgh@edgemeadhigh.org.za Grade 10: jkroukamp@edgemeadhigh.org.za Grade 11: mmann@edgemeadhigh.org.za Grade 12: jjooste@edgemeadhigh.org.za Head of Academics: smpaulsent@edgemeadhigh.org.za Head of Discipline: mford@edgemeadhigh.org.za All other queries: office@edgemeadhigh.org.za Please note that these classes are at no cost to the parent and are open to all learners. If you wish to have any further details about the classes please contact Mrs Paulsen, Head of Academics or the Grade Head. ABSENTEE LINE: Whatsapp line: 060 389 1460 message your child s name, grade and reason for absence. Interhouse Athletics Please see the attached power-point report back from our Interhouse Athletics meeting. SCHOOL SHOP Our school shop is open for all uniform and stationery needs. Please ensure your child is neatly dressed and has all the necessary stationery to be prepared for a good academic year. Congratulations to all who participated.
Communication at EHS - Microsoft Teams: All EHS learners have been given their Office 365 logins/email addresses via their class tutors and Dig Lit lessons. This information can be found on pg.2 and 3 of the learner diary. We would like our learners to take responsibility for their schoolwork and also prepare them for life beyond EHS. We therefore share all important information like the assessment timetables and outlines with our learners via the Microsoft Teams platform. We would also like to encourage parents to use their child's EHS login details to access this important information via Teams. You can login to the Teams app using your child's EHS login on more than one device simultaneously. More information can be found on our school website under Academics >> Exams & Tests >> Scroll all the way to the bottom for an instructional video and important links. Communication Avoid long queues at the cafeteria - Karri App: To help alleviate the long queues at the cafeteria, EHS makes use of the Karri app which will allow learners to order and pay for food for first break, second break or after school. Parents may also use the Karri app. Parents and learners can make use of the Karri app by following the steps below and using the unique Karri Code: 1.Download / install the Karri app on your phone. 2.Login or create an account with your school email address preferably (but any email address will work) 3.If your password does not work, ask Karri to reset or assist with your password. For POPI compliance, they will not share your password with the school. 4.Once logged in, go to "Connections" in the Karri app 5.Click on "Subscribe" 6.Enter your unique Karri Code which you will receive from your teacher (pg. 3 in your learner diary) 7.You will now be linked to Edgemead High School and will be able to see all the collections (e.g. Cafeteria/Tuckshop, Events, etc.) under the "Collections" menu option 8.Order your food from the app for the relevant day and time 9.Pay via credit card or debit card on the app 10.Collect your order from the collections window at the cafeteria If you have any queries or require any assistance with the app, speak to Mr Thorne Kleinsmith or Mrs Monique Vellacott in the Robotics office in the Knowledge Hub. For any further support, please email Mrs Vellacott: mvellacott@edgemeadhigh.org.za Mrs M Vellacott
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