CHP Weekly Notices
25th – 29th November 2024
Dates to Diarise:
| Thursday, 28th November | Grade 7 Valedictory Dinner – The Forest Walk Venue |
| Friday, 29th November | Grade R “Celebration Of Me” – Details have been emailed |
| Wednesday, 4th December | Grade 1-6 “Celebration of Me”- Details will be emailed |
| Thursday, 5th December | End of Term 3 – School Closes at 11:00am There is NO Aftercare. There will be No supervision |
| Wednesday, 15th January | Start of Term 1 2025 – School re-opens at 7:00 am |
| Wednesday, 15th January | Parents Information Evening – Gr R-3 |
| Thursday, 16th January | Parents Information Evening – Gr 4-7 |
TAKE NOTE
Last day of school
School will close on Thursday 5th December at 11:00am and the school will close down at 12:00pm. ALL CHILDREN must be collected. There will be NO supervision after 12:00pm.
Uniform Shop
All uniform requirements for 2025 have been emailed. The uniform shop is open Monday-Friday from 7:30am – 12:00pm. Please bring your child for fitting, the sizes are different to a retail store. Please note that the uniform shop will close on Wednesday 4th December. The uniform shop will re-open Monday 13th January 2025 at 9:00am.
“Thank You” drive
It is that time of the year again when we encourage our children to take the opportunity to thank the teaching assistants and grounds staff at our school for their hard work and dedication. The “Thank You” drive is a wonderful gesture to demonstrate our appreciation for all that they do for our schools. This year we are asking each learner to bring in R100-00. We will purchase a Pick n Pay voucher for each assistant and grounds staff member. Please could you send the R100-00 with your child to hand in to their class teacher on or before Monday 2nd December. Letters have been emailed.
Hair – Boys: Please ensure that your son’s hair is short, neat, clean and tidy. Fashion hairstyles such as Mohawks, comb-overs, shaved lines or pony tails etc. are NOT permitted.
Hair – Girls: Please ensure that your daughter’s hair is tied back, neat, clean and tidy. Hair accessories need to be black, white, red or navy blue
School Fees
All statements for December will be emailed on Monday 25th November Please check your email inboxes as well as your Spam and Junk mail. 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
Grade 7 Valediction
The Grade 7 Valediction Dinner will be held on Thursday 28th November at 5:30pm at The Forest Walk Venue in Glen Austin.
Grade R Assembly
The Gr R parents, “Celebration of Me” assembly will be held on Friday 29th November. Invitations have been emailed. Please RSVP.
‘Celebration of Me’ Prize Giving (Grade 1 – 6)
“ Celebration of Me” Prize Giving will be held on Wednesday 4th December. Further details will be emailed closer to the time.
Uniform
Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct Summer uniform and that all items are labelled! If your child brings home uniform that does not belong to them, PLEASE return the uniform to reception or the class teacher.
Recycling
Thank you to all our families that bring in items to recycle each week!
Please note, children may bring in card, paper or glass only.
No tins or plastic items are to be brought in.
Weekly Reminders
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is open Monday – Friday from 7:30am – 12:00pm. The shop will only open during these times.
Hair – Boys: Please ensure that your son’s hair is short, neat, clean and tidy. Fashion hairstyles such as Mohawks, comb-overs, shaved lines or pony tails etc. are NOT permitted.
Hair – Girls: Please ensure that your daughter’s hair is tied back, neat, clean and tidy. Hair accessories need to be black, white, red or navy blue
Lunch Programme: The children are enjoying the snack and lunch that they are receiving daily. Lunch is optional for all Grade 1-7 learners. You can select the lunch programme at an extra charge of R1 100 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 lunch, please ensure that you pack enough lunch for your child. They will require a morning snack, lunch and possibly 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 R1400 per month. Adhoc aftercare is R180 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
Smart Watches: 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 Times
School gates open at 06:30
School starts at 07:30
School ends at 13:30
Aftercare 14:00 – 17:30
- Diaries 2024: Gr 3-7 These diaries must be at school every day. You must check the diary on a daily basis and sign it. You can write any communication to the teacher in the homework diary. If your child loses the diary, R100-00 will be charged to your account to replace the diary.
- Emails sent from Ed Admin are system generated. Please do not reply to these and rather direct all your emails to admin@carlswaldhouse.co.za
- The school gate opens at 6:30am. No child may be dropped off before this time.
- We require a months’ notice to cancel school services, aftercare, swimming and the lunch programme
- Tuckshop is every Friday. Children may bring money
- Lost property is located next to the library
- No cell phones may be brought to school
- Please ensure Debit Order permission forms have been completed.