CHP: –

NOTICES 9th -13th   May 2022

Welcome to Term 2! We hope you all had a restful holiday.  It is now full swing into the Winter Term and it’s going to be a busy one!

 

South Africa is no longer under lockdown or a state of disaster. However, the following protocols must still be followed:

  • Absolute transparency regarding possible contact at work or at home, informing the school immediately. 
  • Strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols by pupils, parents, and guardians.
  • Parents are not permitted to walk through the school. Please report to reception.
  • Parents are not permitted to drop off books, lunch, water bottles etc. for their children. Children must pack their bags responsibly.

Your co-operation will be appreciated. We are determined to do everything in our power to keep your children and staff safe.

 

Please Take Note…

 

  • Winter uniform: All children must be in  wear winter uniform by Monday 16th
    • Junior Prep Gr R-3 – The school track suit, short/long sleeved white shirt or the long-sleeved coloured house shirt for sport.
    • Senior Prep Gr 4-7 – Long sleeve collared white shirt (boys and girls), CHP school tie (boys and girls), Girls – tartan skirts with long CHP socks or woollen navy-blue tights. Boys – long Navy Chino pants.
    • Parents please ensure your child is wearing the correct winter uniform.
    • https://www.carlswaldhouse.co.za/school-information/uniform/
    • Please mark and label all your child’s 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 his or her own property.  The lost property box is in the aftercare center at CHP.  Please check the lost property regularly.

 

  • Book Week 9th – 13th May: Book week starts today, Monday 9th    On Tuesday and Wednesday, “The Book People” will be with us selling a variety of books. Please send your child to school with some money as they will be given an opportunity to go up to the book sale to browse, and possibly buy some books.
  • Friday the 14th of May, we will be having our Dress Up Day. Your child may come to school dressed up as their favourite book character. This encourages our children to celebrate the magic of books. We will also have Hooked on Books joining our celebrations on Monday 16th
  • This is always a very exciting show for the children as they see many of their favourite books come to life. We encourage you, as a family, to spend time together at the end of each day this week to read together in celebration of Book Week.

 

  • Co-Curricular: Term 2 Co-Curricular is in full swing.  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: a@carlswaldhouse.co.za

 

  • Concert USB: CHP Concert USB – Place Your Order. If you would like to purchase a Concert USB please email admin@carlswaldhouse.co.za.  The cost of the USB is R150.  You can do an EFT payment into the school account REF:  “Your Child’s name – concert USB”, pay with your card at reception or send cash with your child.  Please Note only when we receive payment will your USB be ordered.

 

  • 345 Swim School – May, June, and July: Parents, please remember that 345 Swim School remains open and operational during  May, June and July. We encourage you to allow your children to swim throughout the Winter season.  If you do not want them to swim, please ensure that you give the Swim School 1 months’ notice when cancelling.

 

Reminders….

 

  • 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.

 

  • Masks: Parents if your child is wearing the disposable masks, please put spares in their bags. During the day these masks tend to break.

 

  • 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: 7h30-12h00

 

 

Dates to Diarise:

Half  Term Break: School closes Wednesday  15th  June at 1:30pm.  Aftercare continues as usual on that day.   School re-opens on Monday 27th June at 7:00am. There will be no Holiday Care during this week.

Public Holiday: Thursday 16th June- Youth Day

Father’s Day: Sunday 19th  June