usutu log 19 12 - Usutu Forests Primary School

Usutu Forests Primary School
USUTU LOG
Newsletter Number 19/12 17 September 2012
Dear Parents
Welcome back to the third term. I trust that you all had a restful break with your children and that you
are ready to embark on the last leg of this year.
STAFF
We welcome back Mrs Magagula after her maternity leave. We welcome Mr Lameck Tshuma our new
Occupational Therapist. Mr Tshuma comes to the school with much experience and we certainly look
forward to his expertise and contribution to the school and the Learning Support Centre, and wish him a
happy and rewarding stay at Usutu.
It was with great sadness that we learnt late last term of the passing of our former driver, Solomon
Malaza. Our heartfelt condolences to Solomon’s family. They are in our thoughts and prayers.
WELCOME
We welcome the following children and their families to our school this term: Cade Colhoun (Gr 00),
Timiso Motsa (Gr 00), Gia Agori-Melo (Gr 00), Progha Barua (Gr 0), Niloy Barua (Gr 4), Mahlet Kebede (Gr
4), Liam Emmet (Gr 5). We trust that they will enjoy their time at Usutu.
RAFFLE
Thank you for your generous support of our raffle held last term. The winners were drawn at the end of
last term, and we congratulate the following winners: Zen Zen Said (PSP), Indiwe Mduli (cellphone);
Cynthia Lukhele (Camelot Spa Voucher); Brunielle Broadwell (Swazi Trails Voucher) and Roger Tsai
(Hamper). Well done, too, to the pupils who sold the most tickets: Laiken Henwood (1 st ), Caleb
carmichael (2 nd ) , Niamh Moir (3 rd ) and Shae-Lynn McHardy (4 th ).
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
A reminder that our new afternoon programme will be distributed this week and will commence on
Monday 17 th September. There will be no afternoon activities during the first week of term and all buses
will depart at 13h00.
NOTICE PERIOD – PUPIL WITHDRAWAL
Please be reminded that should you be relocating, or thinking of withdrawing your child/ren from the
school, that a full term’s notice is required. Failure to give the stipulated notice period could result in you
being liable for the following term’s school fees. Please be sure to place your notice to withdraw your
child/ren in writing timeously.
REPORTS AND OPEN DAY
Reports for the second term were sent out on the last day of last term. We do have an Open Day
scheduled for Thursday 27 September, at which time you will be given the opportunity of discussing your
child’s progress and report with his/her class teacher. However, should you wish to discuss any aspects of
the reports prior to the Open Day, please feel free to arrange a meeting with the class teacher through
the office.
SCHOOL FEES
Please be reminded that school fees for the third term are due, and should be paid by 30 September.
Please note that fees are payable by direct deposit or EFT. No cash will be received at the school. Please
use child’s name and grade as reference and forward proof of payment by child mail, fax 2467 4192,
or email mdlamini@usutuprimary.ac.sz. We ask that you will adhere to the time frame allowed for the
full payment of fees. Please note that Mrs Dlamini can now also be reached on her direct line 2467 4282.

PHOTOGRAPHS
Sport and group photographs will be taken on Friday 14 September. Please ensure that your child has all
the necessary sports kit and that it is neat and clean. A separate letter is enclosed in this regard.
TERM CALENDAR AND 2013 TERM DATES
A copy of these were included with the reports last term, but should you require additional copies, they
can be requested from the office. They will also be available on the website, www.usutuprimary.ac.sz
TUCKSHOP
The tuckshop will continue with the menu from last term.
Monday Cheese Dogs
Tuesday Pizza
Wednesday Hamburgers and mini doughnuts
Thursday Chicken mayonnaise Rolls
Friday Pizza and mini doughnuts
BUILDING PROJECT
You will notice that the Learning Support and Computer Centre and auxiliary staff recreational area is
taking shape. We once again thank Neal Rijkenberg (NHR) and Jeanne Volschenk (Farmchem) for their
continued assistance with transport of materials, Lionel Chambers for his technical input and ToepferSons,
Bokies Construction and Civil Engineering Langa Bricks and Enemble Plastics for their supply of building
materials
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday 14 September Sport and Group Photographs
Monday 17 September Grade Five depart for Sugar Bay
Friday 21 September Grade Five return from Sugar Bay
Grade Two Cake Sale
FOUND : CELLPHONE
At the end of last term, a cellphone was found at school. Siyabonga Mbhamali handed it in to the office.
If you have lost a phone, please contact the school office.
CLASSIFIEDS
- Do you need cupcakes or cakes for your child’s school birthdays. If so, contact Claudette on 2404
1758 or 76126906
- For sale: Delicious samoosas and roti’s, Contact Hawa on 76072277
- Spit Braai Speclalist For all your catering requirements and functions. Contact 7603 1002
- Swazi-Lizkhar Equestrian Centre offers a variety of equestrian activities, ponies for birthday
parties, etc. Contact Gisela Dedekind on 76310003, or gizzie_d28@yahoo.com for further
information.
FINALLY
Wishing you all a successful and happy third term. We look forward to your continued support of our
activities and initiatives. Please feel free to contact us or come in and see us should there be any issues
you wish to discuss.
Warm regards
DAVID JENNINGS
HEADMASTER
Usutu Forests Primary School *Jabula Crescent, Mhlambanyatsi * P. O. Box 264, Mhlambanyatsi H115 * Tel
24674134*F ax 24674192 * ufps@africaonline.co.sz * www.usutuprimary.ac.sz
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