Applewood Newsletter 3 December 2018
This week we enter the final week and a half of the 2018 academic year. It is a time to look back over the year and to celebrate the successes we have experienced. It truly has been a remarkable year. The articles below show a little of what has been going on at school over the past few weeks.
You will have received a count down from Mrs Luden on Friday, 30 November which outlines a number of important events which are due to take place before the close of school. One of these events is the Christmas Concert and Market. This is an opportunity for our children to perform once again and I would like to invite you to enjoy the evening with us.
Hierdie week kondig die laaste week en ‘n half van die 2018 akademiese jaar aan. Dit is tyd vir ‘n terugblik op die afgelope jaar en ‘n tyd om suksesse te vier. Dit was waarlik ‘n merkwaardige jaar. Die artikels wat volg gee ietwat van ‘n oorsig van wat die afgelope paar weke plaasgevind het.
U behoort reeds op Vrydag ‘n uiteensetting van Mev. Luden ontvang het, wat die belangrikste gebeure tydens die laaste klompie skooldae saamvat. Een van hierdie gebeure is die Kerskonsert en Mark. Dit is weer ‘n geleentheid vir ons kinders om op te tree en ons nooi u almal hartlik uit om die aand saam met ons te kom geniet.
Founders' Day celebrations took place at an unusual time this year to facilitate our 21st year celebration. We were very privileged to have Mr Alan Wyborn who was our first headmaster address the school community. One of the first Grade 7 children to finish at Applewood Miss Briston also spoke. Mr Brynn Simpson added his voice with a message of inspiration. The message that resounded was that Applewood has always been a very special place, one can feel it when you walk onto the property. It is so nice to know that it is still that way. The Time Vault was opened and new items were added. It was then time for the announcement of the Keeper of the Key who is Abigail Henderson.
As tradition would have it, the Grade 7 class of 2018 then planted their bricks at the entrance to our school. The Driveway Dash rounded off the morning.
Stigtersdag het vanjaar op ‘n baie ongewone tyd plaasgevind om die gepaardgaande 21ste bestaansjaar van die skool te vier. Ons was inderdaad bevoorreg om die skool se heel eerste skoolhoof, Mnr. Alan Wyborn, as gasspreker te kon ontvang. Een van Applewood se heel eerste twee Graad Sewes, Mej. Briston, het ook die skoolgemeenskap toegespreek. Mnr. Brynn Simpson het om die beurt sý stem bygevoeg en ‘n inspirerende toespraak gelewer. Die oorweldigende boodskap was, dat Applewood nog altyd ‘n spesiale plek was en dat ‘n mens dit kan voel sodra jy voet op die perseel sit. Dit is lekker om te weet dat dit steeds die geval is. Die Tydkapsule is oopgemaak en nuwe items is bygevoeg. Dit was daarna tyd om die Sleuteldraer vir aanstaande jaar aan te kondig en dit was Abigail Henderson.
Tradisioneel het die Graad 7-klas van 2018 hulle bakstene by die ingang van die skoolgebou gelê. Die oggend is op ‘n prettige wyse afgesluit deur die “Driveway Dash” resies.
Senior Phase Cultural Evening
The evening showcased the amazing musical and artistic talents of our Applewood children. Well done to Miss Louw and her Music Department and Mrs Beaumont (Art) for instilling such incredible creativity and confidence into these children. Thank you Hanlie Green for capturing the atmosphere of the evening.
Senior Primêre Kultuuraand
Die aand het die wonderlike musikale en artistieke talente van ons Applewood kinders ten toongestel. Welgedaan aan Mej. Louw en haar Musiekdepartement en Mev. Beaumont (Kuns) vir die ongelooflike kreatiewiteit en selfvertroue wat hulle by ons kinders tuisbring. Dankie aan Hanlie Green vir haar bereidwilligheid om die atmosfeer van die aand op film vas te vang.
APPLE PIPS OUTING TO THE BEACH IN GORDONS BAY
The Apple Pips went on their very first outing as Applewoodians. They spent the day exploring the beach and playing in the waves. We are indeed so lucky to have such treasures right on our doorstep.
APPLE PIPS UITSTAPPIE NA GORDONSBAAI
Die Apple Pips het op hulle heel eerste uitstappie as “Applewoodians” gegaan. Hulle het op die strand en in die branders gespeel en nuwe dinge ontdek. Ons is so gelukkig om sulke skatkisse reg hier op ons drumpel te hê.
Two of our children got the opportunity to speak at the Ted Ed gala function on Friday night. This is is a massive honour and we are exceptionally proud of Emma Green and Amber Mudge who were two of only five children selected in the district to speak. Our Ted Ed Club has been running since the third term and the speeches our club members presented were of a very high calibre.
Twee van ons kinders is gekies om Vrydagaand by die Ted Ed feesvieringsaangeleentheid te praat. Dit is ‘n ongelooflike eer en ons is besonders trots op Emma Green en Amber Mudge wie twee gekose kinders van slegs vyf uit die distrik was. Ons Ted Ed-Klub is sedert die derde kwartaal op die been gebring en die toesprake van ons lede was van ‘n baie hoë gehalte.
The Grade 1's enjoyed their outing to the Eagle Encounters at Spier. Here they had the opportunity to get close to some rather incredible creatures that they have spent time learning about this year.
Die Graad Eens het ‘n uitstappie na Spier se Eagle Encounters geniet. Hier het hulle die geleentheid gekry om ‘n nabye interaksie met hierdie interessante diere te beleef.
GRADE 2 OUTING
Our wonderfully, interactive visit to Butterfly World. The Grade 2 children were enthralled with the Blue tongued Skink, Bearded Dragon and colourful butterflies. The children have spent Term 4 learning about insects and they have all presented orals and projects on insects of their choice. The visit to Butterfly World links up beautifully with our Life Skills curriculum.
Ons wonderlike, interaktiewe besoek aan Butterfly World. Die Graad 2-kinders is bekoor deur die Blue Tongued Skink, Bearded Dragon en kleurvolle skoenlappers. Die kinders het gedurende kwartaal 4 van insekte geleer en mondelinge en projekte oor insekte van hulle keuse gedoen. Die besoek aan Butterfly World skakel pragtig in met ons Lewensvaardigheids-kurrikulum.
ASSEMBLY - GRATITUDE
Last Monday, the Grade 2 children presented an assembly on Gratitude. Their message to the school was to develop an Attitude of Gratitude, to say thank you to parents, friends and strangers and to get into the habit of keeping a Gratitude Diary where you can write down what you are thankful for.
Research has proven that expressing thankfulness improves relationships, encourages kindness and fills the giver and recipient with a warm, pink, fuzzy feeling. We are thankful for our beautiful school, our children and our families. Please click on the link below to view the Assembly song.
Die Graad 2-kinders het verlede Maandag ‘n saalbyeenkoms oor Dankbaarheid aangebied. Hulle boodskap aan die skool was om ‘n dankbare houding te openbaar, om dankie te sê vir jou ouers, vriende en vreemdelinge en om in ‘n gewoonte te kom om ‘n dankbaarheidsdagboek by te hou – waarin jy alles kan skryf waarvoor jy dankbaar is.
Thank you to Mr and Mrs Veitch for constructing our planting beds and creating our beautiful cottage garden. The Grade 3's are very proud of their beautiful garden. The funds raised through the sale of veggies go toward setting up capital for the Grade 3 entrepreneur project which took place. Each group of children manufactured and sold products on Wednesday. The next great entrepreneur is sure to come from this group.
Ons dank aan Mnr. en Mev. Veitch vir die oprig van ons beddings en die skep van ons pragtige kothuistuin. Die Graad Dries is baie trots op hulle pragtige tuin. Die fondse wat ingesamel is met die verkoop van groente is aangewend as aanvangskapitaal vir die Graad 3-entrepreneursprojek wat plaasgevind het. Elke groep kinders het produkte gemaak en op Woensdag verkoop. Die volgende groot entrepreneur sal beslis van hierdie groep kom.
GRADE 3 BOARD GAMES
The Grade 3 parents had a blast playing their children’s board games this week. The Grade 3’s have been very creative in designing their own board games. They had to write a full set of instructions for the board game and then test it by inviting friends and family to join in the fun. It was a huge success!
Die Graad Drie ouers het soveel pret gehad terwyl hulle, hul kinders se bordspeletjies kom speel het. Die Graad Dries was baie kreatief in die ontwerp van hulle eie bordspeletjies. Hulle moes ‘n volledige stel instruksies vir hulle bordspeletjie skryf en dit dan toets deur vriende en familie te nooi om te kom saamspeel. Dit was ‘n groot sukses!
The Grade 4 class went to De Kelders to explore the caves. They were spoilt with amazing whale sightings and incredible views. They ended the hike off playing on the beach and swimming in the sea.
Die Graad 4-klas het na De Kelders gegaan om grotte te gaan verken. Die sien van walvisse in die proses, was sommer ‘n ekstra pluspunt. Hulle het die uistappie afgesluit met pret op die strand en ‘n swem in die see.
The Grade 5 class had their last excursion of the year. They spent two days in Betty's Bay learning about all sorts of environmental issues such as: the decline in penguin numbers, endangered frog and chameleon species as well as some fun night-time frog tracking. They were also extremely fortunate to have sightd Southern Right Whales in Hermanus and counted over 12 in the bay. Cape Whale Conservation taught our kids plenty of interesting facts while highlighting the constant need to protect and care for our oceans and it's incredible inhabitants. A truly wonderful outdoor learning experience to add to their collection for 2018.
Die Graad 5-klas het hulle laaste uistappie van die jaar gehad. Hulle het twee dae in Bettiesbaai spandeer waar hulle geleer het van allerhande omgewingsake soos: die afname in pikkewyngetalle, bedreigde padda- en verkleurmannetjiegetalle, sowel as die opsporing van paddas in die nag. Hulle was besonders bevoorreg om ‘n Suidelike Noorkapper te sien en het altesaam twaalf van hulle in die baai getel. Cape Whale Conservation het ons kinders baie interessante feite geleer, terwyl die konstante behoefte om die oseane en hulle inwoners te beskerm, deurlopend beklemtoon is. Waarlik ‘n wonderlike buitemuurse leerervaring om by hulle 2018-versameling te voeg.
GRADE 6 VISIT BIZWENI
The Grade 6 class have been visiting the Bizweni School on a regular basis most Fridays. Last Friday was their final visit. They took orange-jellies as a farewell treat for the children there. The Bizweni visits have been a highlight for many of our Grade 6's this year.
Die Graad 6-klas het op ‘n gereelde basis die Bizweni Skool op Vrydae besoek. Verlede Vrydag was hulle laaste besoek. Hulle het lemoenjellie-bederfies vir die kinders saamgeneem. Die Bizweni-besoeke was vir baie van ons Graad 6-kinders die hoogtepunt van hulle jaar.
Applewood Hip Hop dance students took part in Taryn van Zyl's - TVZ STUDIOS end of year demonstration held at Bergvliet High School in Cape Town's southern suburbs. Over 100 dance students participated. It was such an amazing experience for our Applewood Hip Hop team. We had professional guest artists and highly experienced dancers, together with beginner dance students showcasing what they could do, it was a night filled with variety and excitement. We look forward to growing our group of hip hoppers at Applewood and creating more opportunities for 2019. Taryn van Zyl.
Applewood Hip Hop se dansstudente het aan die Taryn van Zyl – TVZ STUDIOS - einde van die jaar demonstrasie-opvoering by Hoërskool Bergvliet in die Suidelike voorstede van Kaapstad deelgeneem. Meer as 100 dansstudente het deelgeneem. Dit was so ‘n ongelooflike ondervinding vir ons Applewood Hip Hop-span. Ons het professionele gaskunstenaars en hoogs ervare dansers saam met beginner dansers op die verhoog gehad, om te sien wat hulle kan doen. Dit het gesorg vir ‘n aand vol verskeidenheid en opwinding. Ons sien daarna uit om ons getal Hip Hop dansers by Applewood te groei en selfs meer geleenthede vir 2019 te skep. Taryn van Zyl
Afrikaans Match-up Games
Why look for answers in the classroom, if you can rather hunt them down outside on the school field? Our Grade 4 and 5 First Language students had great fun while joining their team members in search of the correct answers. All game cards were designed by the participating players and the challenge of trying to remember where the matching answers were hidden, proved to be quite a challenge.
Hoekom vir antwoorde in die klaskamer soek, as jy hulle eerder buite op die skool se veld kan opspoor? Ons Graad 4 en 5 Eerste Taal leerders het vet pret gehad terwyl hulle saam met spanmaats na die korrekte antwoorde gesoek het. Al die spelkaarte is deur die deelnemende spelers self ontwerp en die uitdaging om te kon onthou waar die bypassende antwoorde versteek was, was beslis uitdagend.
The Grade 7's celebrated their last day of school before exams started. The teachers spoiled them by cooking and serving them lunch.
Die Graad 7's het hulle laaste skooldag, voor die afskop van die eksamen, behoorlik gevier. Hulle is bederf met onderwysers wat vir hulle gebraai en middagete bedien het.
Junior Spyke Mountain Bike in great condition, no longer in use as I have grown too fast and am needing a bigger mountain bike.