CHP: –
NOTICES 5th – 9th October 2020
It’s wonderful to see more children returning to school this morning! However, it is important that we continue to remain vigilant in all areas of life and not allow complacency to creep in.
We would like to wish all our amazing teachers, Happy TEACHERS DAY!
What’s New….?
- Half Term Break: School closes on Friday 16th October at 1:30pm. Aftercare will continue as usual on Friday. School will re-open on Monday 26th October at 7:00am.
- Giving Notice (Grade R-6): If your child is leaving CHP, please note we require a full term’s notice. If we do not receive a terms notice, you will be billed a term’s fees. This notice window has now closed.
- “Book Week”: 15th and 16th October: This year we missed out on our book week in Term 2. We have decided to have our book week over 2 days, that is Thursday 15th October and Friday 16th. Your class teacher will be sending out more details.
- Digital learning – Phased Approach: We are in Phase 1 for Gr R-7 as per the communication emailed regarding Digital Learning phased approach. Grade R: Phase 1 commences today. A letter will go out today outlining the details around Phase 2 which will commence on Monday 12th October.
Reminders….
- 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.
- Covid 19 Screening stations – Parents please note: Gr 3-7 children must be dropped off at the CHP drop-off zone and children must proceed to the Music Hall for their Covid 19 screening. Gr R-2 children must be dropped off at the reception area for their Covid 19 screening. All children must be screened before they go to their class. If Gr R-2 children are being dropped off before 7:00am, they must be dropped at the music hall. The screening at reception opens at 7:00am. All children MUST be wearing a mask on arrival.
- Aftercare: School closes every day at 1:30pm. Aftercare runs from 2:00pm until 5:30pm and includes an additional snack. Aftercare costs R990 per month. Adhoc aftercare is R100 per day. A penalty fee of R100-00 will apply for late collection of children after 17h30 and R200 for collection after 18h00. If you would like to enrol your child into aftercare, please email Karen Visser: fees@carlswaldhouse.co.za
- Lunch Programme: The Lunch Programme is operational. The children are really enjoying the snack and revised lunch menu that they are enjoying daily. Lunch is optional for all Grade 1-7 learners. You can choose the lunch programme at an extra charge of R800-00 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!
- 345 Swim School: 345 Swim school is now open for CHP children Gr R-7. Limited spaces are available; first come, first served. Please email Anissa anissa@345.co.za if you would like to join the swim school.
- Uniform: Summer uniform must be worn to school. Parents please ensure that your child is wearing the correct Summer uniform and that it is labelled!
- 2021 School Fee Structure: The school fee structure for 2021 has been sent out via email. It is also available on our website at https://www.carlswaldhouse.co.za/admissions-fees/fees-2021/
If you would like to change your payment options for 2021 please email Karen Visser fees@carlswaldhouse.co.za
Please Note: If we do not receive any notification, your payment structure will remain as you are currently paying.
- Accounts: Please note: If we do not receive 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.
- Summer uniform: Please ensure your children are wearing the correct summer uniform. http://www.carlswaldhouse.co.za/school-information/uniform/
- Very Important: Please take note of the following: When you receive emails from the ED-Admin email, please Do Not reply to this email. Mails sent from Ed Admin are system generated emails. Please direct all your emails to admin@carlswaldhouse.co.za , admin@345.co.za , fees@carlswaldhouse.co.za or the relevant person (all email addresses are on the website)
- Opening Times: Please note that no children may be dropped off before 6:30am. The gates will remain closed.
- 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 / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday: 07h30 to 09h30
Tuesdays: 07h30 to 08h30 & 12h00 to 15h00
Dates to Diarise:
- 15 and 16 October: Book Week
- Friday 16th October: Midterm break school closes at 1:30pm
- Monday 26th October: School re-opens after Midterm break at 7:00am