CHP:

NOTICES

11th – 15th  July  2022

 

Mrs Jackson and the Pompom girls are off to Bloemfontein this morning for the FDDCMSA National Championships.  The CHP family would like to wish the Pompom girls all the best at the championships.  We know you will try your best and have fun.  Good Luck!

 

COVID-19

Effective 22 June 2022, the following government mandates have been gazetted:

  • Masks are no longer mandatory. However, your child is welcome to continue wearing their mask voluntarily if you/they wish.
  • Restrictions around the size of gatherings and venue capacity have been lifted.

 

However, the following requirements remain in place:

  • Continue to report COVID-19 positive cases through the normal channels as soon as possible.
  • Isolation of COVID-19 positive cases continues. Symptomatic cases need to isolate for 7 days from date of onset of symptoms or 7 days from date of test (if you are unsure when your symptoms started).
  • Sanitiser will still be used, including at entrances to all venues and classrooms.

 

While restrictions have been relaxed, it’s important to remember that the COVID-19 virus is still with us, and we all need to continue to take responsibility for minimizing the risk of transmission.

 

Please Take Note…

  • Road Upgrade: Lyncon Road is currently under construction. The road is being widened.  Parents please drive cautiously on Lyncon Road in the mornings and afternoons.

 

  • Cycle Test: Grade 7 Learners will be writing Maths 1 on Thursday 14th Please ensure your child is well prepared.

 

  • Winter is now upon us, please ensure your children are dressed warmly and wearing the correct school uniform.

 

  • Parents, if your child is sick please keep them at home to get better properly and then return to school.

 

  • Accounts: Please ensure all fees are paid on or before the 7th of the month. Please note:  If we do not receive your payment by the 7th of the month, a late fee penalty of R500 will be charged to your account if no prior payment arrangement has been made.   Please email Karen Visser if you have any queries: fees@carlswaldhouse.co.za
  • Please ensure you have completed the Debit Order permission form.

 

  • Swim School: Swimming has been suspended due to our pool temperature being too low. Any lessons missed will be credited. We apologise for the inconvenience.

 

  • Lost Property: Dear Parents, the amount of lost property found lying around the school by the end of each day is concerning. Piles of unmarked clothing, shoes, stationary, lunch bags etc. collected during this term have been placed in the lost property corridor next to the Aftercare class. Please make sure that your child’s clothing is clearly labelled. There will be an opportunity for parents to sift through/collect their children’s lost items every Friday from 13h30 to 14h00. Thereafter, all unclaimed items will be donated to the 2nd hand uniform shop.

Reminders….

  • Co-Curricular: Winter 2 Co-Curricular is in full swing from today.  The schedule has been emailed to all parents.  Please ensure you know which days and times your child is involved with co-curricular.   All queries regarding the co-curricular programme as well as the Grade 1 and 2 Integrated Day, must be directed to our Head of Sport, Mr Anthony Lord: lord.a@carlswaldhouse.co.za

 

  • Additional Services Notice: Parents please note we require a months’ notice if you want to cancel any additional services, e.g. Aftercare, Lunch programme and Swimming.
  • CAR PARK: Parents, we understand that the carpark is busy and you are in a hurry in the mornings and the afternoons, but always remember that this is a school and our little people are very precious.
  • Please park considerately and in a parking bay.
  • Please DO NOT sit in the car and hoot for your children, you are required to get out so your child can see you.
  • When you are driving out of the carpark, please STOP before you exit.
  • ALWAYS BE PATIENT AND CONSIDERATE

 

  • Responsibility: Parents, please encourage your children to pack their bags etc the night before. We would like to discourage parents from bringing things that the children have forgotten. They need to be organized and you need to assist them to have everything ready before they come to school.

 

  • Please mark and label all clothing. If your child brings home someone else’s uniform, please return to the office or class teacher.  Teach your child to be responsible for their own property.  The lost property box is at CHP – below the jungle gym.  Please check this regularly.

 

  • Tuckshop: A highlight for all our children, “Tuckshop Friday” is back!! Every Friday we will be having tuckshop for our children from Gr R-7.  A variety of goodies will be sold.  Please send money with your child on Friday if you would like them to buy something.

 

  • Opening Times: Parents, no child may be brought to school or dropped off before 6:30am! The gates will remain closed.

 

  • School Times: GR R-7: Parents please note that school starts at 7:30am. Children must be at school by 7:20am.

 

  • Hair – Boys: Parents please ensure that your son’s hair is short, neat, clean and tidy. No fashion hairstyles such as Mohawks, comb-overs, shave lines etc are permitted.
  • Hair – Girls: Parents please ensure that your daughter’s hair is tied back, neat, clean and tidy. Hair accessories need to be Black, White, Red or Blue

 

 

  • Lunch Programme:  The Lunch Programme is operational.  The children are really enjoying the snack and revised lunch menu daily.  Lunch is optional for all Grade 1-7 learners.  You can choose the lunch programme at an extra charge of R950-00 per month or you may pack your child’s own lunch.  Please email Karen Visser fees@carlswaldhouse.co.za if you would like your child to be fed at school.

 

  • Gr 1-7: If your child is not on the school lunch programme and you are packing their own lunch, please ensure that you pack enough lunch for your child. They will require a morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. NO sweets/ takeaways or fizzy drinks are allowed.*WE ARE A NUT FREE SCHOOL – PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN NUTS

 

  • Aftercare: School closes every day at 1:30pm.  Aftercare runs from 2:00pm until 5:30pm and includes an additional snack.  Aftercare costs R1200 per month.  Adhoc aftercare is R150 per day.  A penalty fee of R200-00 will apply for late collection of children after 17h30 and R350 for collection after 18h00. If you would like to enrol your child into aftercare, please email Karen Visser: fees@carlswaldhouse.co.za

 

  • Homework: Parents please note that homework is only scheduled for 1 hour during homework time in Aftercare for Aftercare children ONLY. Homework is supervised by the Aftercare teachers.  If your child does not finish their homework in the time frame, they must complete their homework at home.

 

  • Smart Watches: VERY IMPORTANT! Please note that your child’s smart watch may NOT be used as a communication device at all during the day. The school will also not be held responsible or liable if a smart watch is lost at school.

 

  • School Uniform Shop: Please note the school uniform shop opening times. The shop will not be open at any other times.
  • Uniform Shop Hours:
  • Monday – Friday: 08h00-12h00

 

Dates to Diarise:

Mandela Day: Celebration Monday, 18th July – details will be emailed

CHP Sports Day: Saturday, 30th July – Compulsory School day

Pyjama Day: Friday 5th August – details will be emailed

End of Term 2: School closes on Friday 5th August at 11:00am