Red Arrow 18 - 19 August 2024

Dear Parents 

Spring Day Civvies: 

There will be a free Civvies Day to celebrate the arrival of Spring on Monday, 2 September  2024. Let us try to keep with the theme colour, “green.” 

Mrs Bassanna’s Accouchement Leave: 

Mrs Bassanna’s baby boy is due in mid September, however, her doctor has  

advised that she go on compulsory leave as of Thursday, the 15th of August 2024. Miss N. Martin has  therefore, taken over her class as of Friday, the 16th of August 2024. She will remain with Grade 3BA until the  end of term. 

Reminder: Speech and Drama Festival 

Our Speech and Drama Festival takes place from 16-18 September 2024. Please could all  entries be paid on the Karri App by 31 August 2024. If you have not yet returned your child’s  entry form, please do so ASAP. 

Regards, Mr Crane 

Milo Night: 

Spectacular performances of stories enacted had our children enthralled in fun and great  laughter. From delicious milo and hot chocolate to marshmallows and biscuits, learners were  treated to an amazing night to remember. 

Senior Primary Sports Day: 

A successfully run event from intense organisation with every athlete knowing exactly what is  expected of them. Our children’s excellent behaviour on the stands while keeping a riveting  atmosphere of excitement showed a high emotional quotient. This is due to educators who work  hard to ensure all areas are covered under the sport leadership of Mr Singh… “Thank you” and  “Well done” to our hard-working Grade 4 to 7 educators. 

Results were as follows…  

Winners’ Cup: Clarendon – 340 Runners up Cup: Athlone – 321 

Spirit Cup: Buxton – 207 Sportsmanship Cup: Duncan - 201 

Victrix Ludorum: Owethu Ndungane (Athlone House) - 20 pts. 

Victrix Runner-up: Yandiswa Ngcobo (Duncan House) - 16 pts. 

Victor Ludorum: Mthokozisi Mabuza (Clarendon House) - 28 pts. 

Victor Runner-up: Callan Black (Athlone House) - 17 pts.

Points achieved towards the “End of the Year Sports House of 2024” … 

Clarendon: 340 + 109 = 449 Athlone: 321 + 105 = 426 

Buxton: 207 + 118 = 325 Duncan: 201 + 111 = 312 

District Spelling Bee Competition Report: 

The Umlazi District / EThekwini Municipality Spelling Bee Competition for Grade 4 – 6 learners  took place earlier this month. MPS was represented by the winner of our School Spelling Bee  Competition, Narayani Naidu of Grade 4. Her ability to spell out complex words while under  nerve-jangling pressure was impressive. She made the top 9 out of the 32 participating schools.  Congratulations, Narayani! We are so proud of you. 

Report by Mrs S. Kermack 

Grade 5 Afrikaans Amazing Race: 

On Friday, the 16th of August, the Grade 5’s took part in the Afrikaans Amazing Race. The  school was abuzz with squeals of excitement and footsteps running through the corridors, as  they took on 9 Afrikaans challenges. It was a close call on who finished first but ultimately it  was me who won as I witnessed firsthand the amazing teamwork among the Grade 5’s and the  eagerness to take on Afrikaans Challenges. I have never been prouder of our group of Grade 5’s! Report by Miss S. Bester 

With warm regards 

Mr N. Boodhoo