Further on in this newsletter you will see photographs of last Saturday’s VUSA Christmas party as well as thanks to those who volunteered and made it so special.  Organised by Grade 6 and 7 parents, together with VUSA staff, it is an amazing example of generosity. So many parents donated money, goods, their time and skills and 40 of our Grade 6 and 7 boys arrived and joined the party. 160 boys and girls on the VUSA programme certainly went home very happy and excited. A fitting end to a year of rugby, academic enrichment and a number of different outings.

Thank you to all those involved in the VUSA year, staff, parents and boys, who have contributed and interacted in any way, large or small.

Our Carol Services were greatly enjoyed and the shorter Order of Service with both services on the same night seem to have been well received. The service was inspiring and simple with the beauty of the music and animated narration taking us to the essence of the Christmas message of joy, hope and peace.

This first week of the enrichment programme has had the boys abuzz with so many different activities and outings. Next week continues in the same vein. We close for the year on Thursday with our Prizegiving Ceremony – please note that all boys are expected to attend. All parents are invited to join us in the last event of the year.

Academic reports will be available on MyBishopsLife on Monday, 12 December, if not sooner.

Enjoy the weekend …. and the last week of school.

Grade 6 Go Kart Races

Time: 08h00 to 09h00
Venue: Stanmore

Grade 3 Celebration followed by Tea

Time: 09h00
Venue: Memorial Chapel
Boys to wear No 1s

Grade 7 Farewell Service followed by Reception

Time: 18h00
Venue: Memorial Chapel and Heatlie
Boys to wear No 1s

Prize-giving followed by Tea

Time: 09h00
Venue: Memorial Chapel
Boys to wear No 1s
Parents of prize winners will be notified early next week

School Closes

Boys may go home after the Prize-giving Tea.

Grade 3 to 7 Academic Reports will be released to your son’s profile on MyBishopsLife on Monday 12th December 2022, or sooner. Login here and select Reports from the Academic drop-down menu.
             
To view a breakdown of your son’s second semester marks (Grades 4 to 7 only), please select the Academic menu in MyBishopsLife and choose Marks from the drop-down provided. Please click on each listed subject name to view a detailed breakdown of your son’s marks for July to December.

Should you experience any login issues, please email portal@bishops.org.za  This inbox will be monitored daily until lunchtime on Thursday, 15th December 2022 and then again from Monday, 9 January 2023.

The last opening day for this year will be Tuesday 6th December from 07h30 to 08h30.

The shop will reopen on Monday 16 January and Tuesday 17th January from 10h00 to 12h00.

Thereafter normal opening hours will apply which are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 07h30 to 08h30

Grade 4 - 7 (2023) parents, please ensure you have completed the Extra-Mural Choices form by Monday 5 December. Click HERE to access the form.

Please click HERE for the Extra-mural timetable for Terms 1 and 4.

Please click HERE for the Extra-mural timetable for Terms 2 and 3.

These are also available on the Parent Communication Page on MyBishopsLife.

The VUSA Christmas party, now an annual event planned by the Grade 6 and 7 Bishops parents, has become a highlight for the VUSA children. A wonderful afternoon of children having fun at Lutgensvale, playing games and having delicious food. Thank you, Sue Johns and the Grade 5 boys who decorated the gift bags so beautifully.  Thank you to all the sponsors (Shoprite & Checkers, Butlers Pizza, Sir Fruit, Trendy Trees, Imagemakers, Pura, Homechoice, Rubro) for donating products. Thank you to all the Bishops families and PA who contributed to the event and the Bishops boys who joined in the festivities. Last but certainly not least, thank you to Tersia Velosa and her amazing team of parents for arranging this magical day for our children. Please see the video HERE.