Ettie Chahwahwa
Delene Mark
Chantal Souter
Michelle Tuscher
Tersia Velosa
Daniella Wakeford

WINTER SPORT
In assembly this morning I spoke to the boys about their participation in sport: respecting and accepting the decisions of the referee; respecting the opposition whom we need for the game, while trying their hardest to beat them; thanking their opponents and the umpire after the game; supporting each other in their teams on and off the pitch; acknowledging any good achievements of their opponents; and learning as much as they can while enjoying the experience.

I would also encourage all parents to support our ethos by supporting teams in a positive way. Guy Pearson asked parents in his newsletter last week to:

1. refrain from negative comments at referees, umpires, coaches, players or opposition supporters;
2. position yourself well clear of the playing area; and
3. not approach coaches, officials or teachers/Heads of other schools after the match.

If you have serious concerns after the game about anything that took place on the field or pitch, please contact the Head of that Sport. Please be mindful of the fact that our coaches and referees/umpires are passionate about what they do and are doing their very best.

Our role as adults is to encourage and enjoy. This is a wonderful stage in your sons’ lives, one that passes all too quickly, so do enjoy it.

SKEELES RUGBY 7S
To start the season, we have the Skeeles Rugby 7s Festival in U10-U13 age groups today and tomorrow.

Enjoy the weekend.

Grade 7 Parent/Teacher Meeting

Venue: Jagger Hall

Time:  16h30 to17h45 - Parents A - M

          17h45 to 19h00 - Parents N-Z

All academic subject teachers will be available in the hall for a 5 minute chat.

Tea and coffee will be served.

Palm Crosses

The boys made Palm Crosses in Divinity this week. These crosses are usually given out at a church service on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before the Easter Weekend), when Jesus came into Jerusalem on a donkey and palm leaves were placed at his feet.
A year later, these dried-out palm crosses will be burned and the ash used in the Ash Wednesday service.
The boys are encouraged to keep their crosses in a safe place at home until next year.
If you would like to know how to fold your own palm cross, please contact Mr. Woolls – jwoolls@bishops.org.za