PRIMRE SKOOL WORCESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Nuusbrief/ Newsletter 03 van/ of 2014 29 Januarie/ January 2014

Helping with homework

During grade school, kids start getting homework for the first time to reinforce and extend classroom learning and help them practice important study skills. By doing homework, kids learn how to: read and follow directions independently manage and budget time (for long-term assignments like book reports) complete work neatly and to the best of their ability It also helps them develop a sense of responsibility, pride in a job well done, and a work ethic that will benefit them well beyond the classroom. Parents can give kids lots of homework help, primarily by making homework a priority and helping them develop good study habits. Setting Up Shop The kitchen or dining room table is a popular workspace for younger children; they may feel more comfortable being near you, and you can provide encouragement and assistance. Older kids might prefer to retreat to their rooms, but check in periodically and review the homework when it's completed. Wherever kids do homework, it's important to make sure their workspace is: well-lit comfortable stocked with school supplies (pens, pencils, paper, stapler, calculator, ruler, etc.) and references (dictionary, thesaurus) quiet and free from distractions TV, video games, phone calls, or other family members If kids need a computer for schoolwork, try to set it up in a common space, not in a bedroom, so you can discourage playing video games, chatting with or emailing friends, or surfing the Internet for fun during study time. Also consider parental controls, available through your Internet service provider (ISP), and software that blocks and filters any inappropriate material. Find out which sites your kids' teachers recommend and bookmark them for easy access. A Parent's Supporting Role When it comes to homework, be there to offer support and guidance, answer questions, help interpret assignment instructions, and review the completed work. But resist the urge to provide the right answers or complete assignments. Focus on helping kids develop the problem-solving skills they'll need to get through this assignment and any others, and offer your encouragement as they do. They'll develop confidence and a love of learning from doing it themselves. Here are more tips to help make homework easier for kids: Establish a routine. Strategise for homework sessions. Teach kids to take stock of how much homework there is and what it involves so they can create a strategy that fits their workloads and temperaments. Some kids might want to tackle the harder assignments first when mental energy levels are highest while others prefer to get the easier tasks over with. By helping them approach homework with a strategy when they're young, you'll teach your kids to do that independently later. Allow them to take a break if needed, then guide them back to the homework with fresh focus and energy. Install organisation skills. No one is born with great organisational skills they're learned and practiced over time. Most kids first encounter multiple teachers and classrooms in middle school, when organization becomes a key to succeeding. Teach your child how to use a calendar or personal planner to help get organized. Apply school to the "real world." Talk about how what they're learning now applies outside the classroom, such as the importance of meeting deadlines just like adults in the work world or how the topics in history class relate to what's happening in today's news. Homework Problems Especially as kids get older, homework can really start to add up and Special points of interest: become harder to manage. These strategies can help: IMPORTANT Be there. DATES Be in touch with teachers. MEDICATION Don't forget the study skills. Encourage kids to reach out. Most teachers are available for extra help before or after school, and also might be able to recommend other resources. So encourage kids to ask for help, if needed. Praise your kids for their hard work and effort. Don't wait for report cards to find out that there are problems at school. The sooner you intervene, the sooner you can help your child get back on track. Laying the Foundation The key to truly helping kids with homework is to know when to step in. Make sure your kids know that you're available if there's a snag, but that it's important to work independently. Encourage effort and determination not just the grades they get. Be a good example by showing your own love of learning. While your child does homework, do your own read books, magazines, and newspapers; write letters, lists, and emails; use math skills to calculate expenses or balance the checkbook. By showing that learning remains important even fun once school's over, you'll help your kids understand that building knowledge is something to enjoy throughout life.

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SCHOOL TIMES 3

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Belangrike datums/ Important dates 2014
DAY Friday Saturday Tuesday DATE 31/1 1/2 4/2 ACTIVITY Civvies R3 Zone B Athletics Cricket U/11 A vs Touwsrivier (away) U/11 B vs Riverview (away) U/13 A vs Touwsrivier (home) U/13 B vs Moslem Prim (away) WPS vs Noord-Eind Cricket U/13 A (home) +B (away) WPS vs Noord-Eind Cricket U/11 A (away) +B (home) WPS Foundation Phase + Grade R Athletics Meeting WPS vs Laerskool Mikro Toyota Top 12 Atletiek WPS vs DVG tennis (tuis) School times: Grade R: 07h25 - 12h45 Grade 1 - 7: 07h25 - 13h45 Fridays: 13:15
PLEASE NOTE: Athletics practice will be at 07:15 Monday to Friday until the Prestige Athletics Meeting on 25/2/2014.

Wednesday Thursday

5/2 6/2

PLEASE NOTE: Grade R and Playgroup Athletics wil l be held together with the Foundation Phase Athletics meeting on

6/2/2014.
Grondslagfase Skaak/ Foundation Phase Chess
Graad 1, 2 en 3-leerders wat verlede jaar skaakonderrig ontvang het, begin vanaf Maandag (3/2) weer met skaakoefening. Skaak is vanaf 13:45 tot 14:45 in die kunsklas elke Maandag. Op 22 Februarie is daar n skaaktoernooi by Hexvallei Sekondre Skool op De Doorns. Teken dit ASB. in julle dagboeke aan. So n skaaktoernooi duur die hele dag. Verdere inligting sal verskaf word sodra ons dit ontvang het. - Grietjie Botha

OOV/ PTA
Please note: 1. The PTA Meeting will take place on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 @ 17:30 in the school hall. 2. If you are willing to help the PTA, please give your name to your childs register teacher. 3. CAKE SALE DATES FOR 2014: 14/3 Gr.6 30/5 Gr.R & 1 13/6 Gr.2 1/8 Gr.7 5/9 Gr.3 17/10 Gr.5

Nuusbrief/ Newsletter 03 van/ of 2014

Toedienning van Medikasie / Administration of medication
WPS versoek graag u hulp as ouers om n proses daar te stel vir die bestuur van die toediening van medikasie aan leeders terwyl hulle in die skool se sorg is. Buiten in n uiterste noodgeval, soos onverwagte anafilaksie (ernstige allergiese toestand), kan skoolpersoneel slegs medisyne toedien indien ouers/versorgers die vereiste dokumente voltooi het. Dit geld vir voorskrif- sowel as nievoorskrifmedisyne. WPS requires the help of each parent to establish a system for the management of the administering of medication to learners while they are in our care. Unless it is an emergency, our personnel may only dispense medicines if parents/guardians have completed the required form. This applies to prescription medication as well as non-prescribed medicine.

For the administering of short-term medicine, such as antibiotics, as well as any pills and other mediVir die toediening van korttermyn medisyne, soos n cation (as supplied by parent), our school requires kursus antibiotika, asook enige pille en ander medi- written confirmation from parents/guardians. This kasie (soos deur u as ouer verskaf), vereis ons skool confirmation can be done by completing the Admiskriftelike toestemming van ouers/versorgers. nistration of Medicine form. Hierdie toestemming word voorsien deur n ToeThis form may be obtained from Mrs Ronel Swart at diening van Medisyne-vorm in te vul. reception. Hierdie vorm is verkrygbaar by mev. Ronel Swart by Ontvangs.

Dankie/ Thank you

Die Gr. Re wil graag die volgende persone bedank Hiep, hiep, hoera vir twee wonderlike mas! Gr. 2.2 s vir hulle bydrae om die gr.R-speelgrond te vestig: baie dankie aan Luke Mouton en Christiaan Genade se mammas wat vir ons klas n radio en n waaier geskenk het. Skenk van motorbande: Hennie Kloppers, Jacques Horn Vlaggies: Jacques Horn & Elena Kloppers Graad 1.1 se maats en Juf. Margo gee vir Pappa JP en Jannie n vet druk! Baie dankie vir ons klas se spanspek en Fiets: Helne le Roux Dankie ook aan alle mamma en pappas wat so heerlike aarbei kougom!! Julle twee is darem baie oulik. getrou vir ons hougoed stuur. Nog n druk vir mamma Antoinette wat vir ons lekker fizzers gestuur het! Sjoe, na Wiskunde het n mens bietjie Die gr.R(2)-maats en Juf. Lin-Mari wil baie dankie s suiker nodig! Lizelle-blompot en mamma Yolanda het weer aan oom Christiaan Groenewald en oom Hennie vir ons klas n splinternuwe donkerblou handdoek geskenk!! Kloppers wat vir ons n lugversorger geskenk het. Nou Baie dankie dat ons nou lekker handjies kan was en kry ons nie meer so warm as ons hard aan die werk is afdroog. nie. Vanessa Kleinbooi - Dames BolandBoland- Krieketspeelster, Krieketspeelster lewer tans voltydse insette en gee elke dag hulpafrigting met krieket by WPS. Sy bied ook privaatlesse aan. Belangstellendes kan haar kontak by 082 973 3454 of e-pos: vmkleinbooi@gmail.com (Vir alle krieketspelers vanaf Gr.1 tot 7)

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