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COMPILED AND CREATED BY:Marcelle Curry

Term Begins Term Ends Public Holidays – School closed

Term 1

Wednesday 13 January

Friday 18 March

Term 2

Tuesday 5 April

Tuesday 14 June

Wednesday 27 April – Freedom Day

Monday 2 May – School Holiday (Workers’ Day)

Term 3

Tuesday 12 July

Friday 16 September

Monday 8 August – School Holiday

Tuesday 9 August – Women’s Day

Term 4

Monday 3 October

Thursday 8 December

Dear Parents

2016 SCHOOL CALENDAR

The 2016 South African IES calendar has been finalised. Please be awarethat there are some notable differences from the ‘State’ calendarparticularly in June (end of second term) and September (end of thirdterm).

Our Tennis and 5-a-side Football Courts are starting to take shape and weare looking forward to using them next term for tennis, soccer and netball.

MR ANDREW NORRISPRINCIPAL

www.blouberginternational.co.za74 Ringwood Drive, Parklands, 7441, Cape Town, South AfricaTel: +27 (0)21 557 9071- Fax: +27 (0) 21 557 9027 - E-mail: [email protected]

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Buzzing with eager anticipation, the Reception class climbed aboard a “very

big bus” on 29 May 2015.

We were about to embark on our adventure to Butterfly World and excitementlevels were rife! After soaring through lunch and exploring the outside garden,we were whisked off to the lesson area. Here, our minds were enriched withnew knowledge about insects and other creepy crawlies, even getting a reallife demonstration of the cockroach!

With our minds taking flight, we fluttered into the Butterfly World enclosedTropical Garden, coming face to face with iguanas, spiders, snakes, parrots,guinea pigs, tortoises, monkeys, bats and butterflies!

With minds enriched and hearts aflutter, the Reception class returned home,ready to discover the creatures in our own gardens.

Ms C. SpringveldtReception Teacher

Tshiamo Ngcizela 5yrs

Miss Crawley's class

Joshua Greyling 5yrs

Thebe Kiil 5yrs

Fluttering through Butterfly World


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Rebecca Wiese 7yrs & Levi Nell 8yrs

Lwandile Shabane, 7yrs

The Year 2’s thoroughly enjoyed being creative during Art classes this

semester. They produced beautiful pieces that have further explored

our theme of ‘Plants and Animals’. The students are becoming more

comfortable with pastels, paint and wax crayons. It is always such a

treat to see young talent explore and create a world through colour.

Miss A Crake Year 2 Teacher

Here is what some of the year 2’s had to say:

Our Busy Little Picassos

“I like using pastels and

paint.”

Rebecca Wiese,

7 years old

“I have fun in Art class because we get to make our hands messy.”

Takura Murau 8 years old

“It is fun in Art class

because it is messy. We get

to use lots of colour.”

Linamandla Moyo

7 years old

“I like art because it is creative

and Miss Crake always makes it

fun.”

Giannu Gabriel-Ronchi, 8 years old

Jordan Fischer, 8yrs


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Throughout the 2nd Term, the Year 3 students have been

learning about Ancient Egypt. All the students were fascinated

by the lifestyle of the Pharaohs, the different Gods and

Demons as well as the mummification process.

We were extremely excited to learn that the King Tut

Exhibition was coming to Cape Town just at the right time.

Arrangements were quickly made to ensure that our tour was

booked and thanks to some very helpful parents we managed

to organise an outing within just a couple of days

On Friday morning, 5 June the Year 3 students left the campus

filled with excitement. Upon arriving at Grand West, students

were escorted into the exhibit and provided with audio

remotes. The entire exhibit was accompanied by audio

descriptions about each artefact and some areas video clips

were shown to explain the amazing discovery of the tomb of

King Tutankhamun.

Life size replicas were made of the various items that were

discovered in 1922 by the Archaeologist, Howard Carter. The

exhibit proved to be an interactive learning experience and

really captured the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians.

The Golden Throne, Chariots, Amulets, Head Gear and statues

of the Gods are just some of the items that were on display,

but unfortunately, much to the disappointment of the

children, the mummy of the King remained safely in the tomb

in Egypt as it is too fragile to transport. Despite this, students,

teachers and parents alike thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Thank you to all the parents who helped with transport andaccompanied us.

Miss Yvette FourieYear 3 Teacher

King Tut Exhibition


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If anyone heard the sweet sound of Christmas carollers last Saturday the 6th of June, they would have thought it strange?Either there are some very eager beavers getting ready for Christmas, or the teachers of BIS had lost their minds. Neither ofthe mentioned was the case. For the staff’s benefit and pleasure a themed function was held for us: “Christmas in June”.

When walking into the Junior hall it was a sight to behold, with Christmas lights winking at us, inviting us into a cosy ambienceto surround our cold bodies from a harsh winter night. The décor was magical and sufficiently transported us to a winterChristmas wonderland. Lovely touches such as handmade place cards were provided to make us each feel special andappreciated.

We were treated to an introductory Christmas carol, are were serenaded by the private students of Johann and delighted bytheir perfectly choreographed weaving and bopping through our tables - and the best was still yet to come… the food..

A starter of tummy warming butternut soup was laid down for us followed by a traditional Christmas main of crispy roastpotatoes, succulent roast meats and flavourful veggies, and to finish a decadent chocolate brownie desert.

The conversation flowed and many of us got the opportunity to get to know each other better, some dancing was had, muchlaughter could be heard and a relaxed yet eventful evening was had by all, it was a welcome mid exam break.

Thank you to Debbie Krastin for organising this wonderful event and spoiling the staff. A special thank you to our peppywaiters and waitresses, the SRC and year 11’s (who grinned and bared the cold and seemed genuinely happy to be there forus). I know I am definitely looking for the next one.

Miss J van NiekerkHS Geography Teacher

This week our ‘Matrics of 2015’ received theirgift from School.

As well as keeping them warm, their new whitescarves differentiate them as ‘Matrics’ and willbe a keepsake for years to come.

We wish them all the best with their studyingover the holidays for their upcoming AS LevelCambridge examinations which they will bewriting at the end of Term 3.

Some of the Matric students

Back: Harry Jamie Jessica Mihali, Raissa, Rebecca, Brian, Courtney, Nani


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Somikazi Qwemesha Year 4 student attended the WesternProvince Little League Assessment Gala on 6th June.

It usually takes several attempts to proceed to the JuniorLeague Galas, but Somi qualified & proceeded on her firstattempt. She got 100% meaning she mastered everythingthey were being assessed on.

She received a Gold Medal and will be participating in theWestern Province Junior League Galas.

High School student, Michael Schoots participated in theVocal Section of the Cape Town Eisteddfod this week.

He sang in two categories, Sacred Song and Song with ownPiano Accompaniment. The adjudicator could not believethat someone in the under 14 category could produce somuch volume and vocal technique and she awarded him withtwo Diplomas (90% and up).

What we need to mention is that he has only taken pianolessons for the last four months.

Well done, Michael. We are very proud of you.

This award goes to our Maintenance Assistant/Driver Mr. Litha Soxexe for his passionate support for our soccer teams and for driving us to and from our destinations safely.

Thank you Litha keep up the good work!


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ASSEMBLY TIMES

Monday 8amHigh

SchoolSenior

Hall

Tuesday 8.30 PR - Y2Junior

Hall

Thursday 8am Y3 – Y6Junior

Hall (Until 5th

June 2015)

Weekly DiaryMonday

15th JuneYr 11 Job Shadowing Out

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Wednesday

17th June09:00 - 12:00 Yr 4 Creative Outing

Builders

Warehouse

Wednesday Yr 11 Job Shadowing Out

Wednesday Yr 3 Inting: Egyptian

DayBIS

Thursday

18th JuneYr 11 Job Shadowing Out

Thursday

FS - 11:00

KS1 - 11:30

KS2 - 12:00

HS - 12:30

Whole School Term 2 Ends BIS

Friday

19th June07:00 - 18:00

Holiday Care

Begins

SCHOOL

BANK DETAILS

IES Blouberg International SchoolFirst National BankCurrent Account Number: 62335707694Branch: 250655

Staff Birthdays

Saevitson, Jared 2 Jun

Veldman, Ziane 2 Jun

Davies, Aimee 4 Jun

Murau, Takura 5 Jun

Williams, Cloe 5 Jun

Shuping, Remofilwe 5 Jun

Mndini, Abulele 6 Jun

Knowles, Luke 7 Jun

Greeff, Braam 7 Jun

Mndini, Lihle 8 Jun

Noble, Layla 8 Jun

Marcus, Chiara 9 Jun

Mude, Mayank 10 Jun

Daubeney, Tiya 11 Jun

Davids, Gabriella Faith 11 Jun

Carolota Mateus Alonso 13 Jun

Schuitema, Kayleigh 14 Jun

Pillay, Shikar 14 Jun

Hart, Rebecca 17 Jun

Tran, Boris 18 Jun

Dabaji, Raja 19 Jun

Heyns, Luca 20 Jun

Glanville, Morgan 20 Jun

Maqanda, Landelwa 21 Jun

Europa, Lauren 21 Jun

Veldman, Alexander 22 Jun

Onochie, Kene 22 Jun

Pshwana, Precious 22 Jun

Scheepers, Jonah 23 Jun

Coetzee, Nathan 23 Jun

Macpherson, Declan 23 Jun

Williamson, Taylor 25 Jun

Carter-Hutton, Tom 26 Jun

Nunan, Ryan 28 Jun

Bailey, Parker 29 Jun

Mayekiso, Vuyo 30 Jun

Du Plessis, Hayley-Ann June 1

Berger, Elena June 4

De Wet, Jessica June 9

Britz, Lize June 12

Du Preez, Liezl June 14

Crawley, Monique June 22

Krastin, Debbie June 23

Rubio, Diana June 27

We wish all our

students a

wonderful and

peaceful holiday.

See you back on

14th

July.

From the Principal

and Staff at

Blouberg

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