Grade 8 Coding.IT

The grade 8 kids began learning how to code/ program this term and have been working for weeks now completing a narrative using Scratch (https://scratch.mit.edu/) a visual programming used to introduce coding to a young audience globally. The idea from the creators (a group of MIT post-graduate students) was to make coding fun. And fun we had this term with some really awesome projects made from a hard-working group of young people. The theme for the term was Environmental Awareness and Eco-Friendliness Promotion. The learners were encouraged to develop narratives that would speak to the many, solvable, issues currently plaguing our planet. They worked tirelessly on producing 'programmed products' that they then uploaded to their own Scratch online workspaces. 

Healthy Eating Feedback

Congratulations to the Prep School children.Eating habits have improved remarkably this term.Mrs Mazonni did a random spot check at second break last week with her class and not one child had any unhealthy food in their boxes and all were drinking water.Many class teachers have remarked on improved eating and concentration in class.Thanks to Jules from the Eco Cafe with providing healthy choices.No junk is served at first break except for Friday which is treat day.If parents do not want their child to be served any junk at all, please drop Jules a note , preferably with a photo of your child. Healthy bodies...healthy minds.

Grade 2 garden with Jo

The grade twos had fun planting with Jo today.

Rhino picture Max Grade 2

Eco Storytelling. Tashmina

Tashmina in 2w entertained the Speech class with a wonderful story she prepared about recycling.Well done Tash.

Grade R Eco Fun Activities

Grade R have done a number of fun activities with eco themes this week.They switched off lights for Earth Hour. . did Earth Hour activities and had a marvellous time playing with autumn leaves.

Grade 7 Eco Assembly Mini Plays

Two groups of Grade 7 presented their Super Eco Hero plays about The dangers of Batteries on landfills and How Captain Recycling became a superhero.

Water Presentation Prep School

Well done to Samir and Viday for their informative Water PowerPoint and quiz.We will all be doing our bit to save water.

Printer CartridgeCollection

Please place old printer cartridges in the collection points in the College and Prep school.Green Office collects and recycles.Thanks Sulakshana for managing this project.
Before you do,go past Mrs van Elden or Sulakshana to receive ESP points.

🌴Tuckshop Challenge.Whole School

Type out a delicious healthy recipe suggestion that you would like to see served in the Tuckshop and hand to Mrs van Elden by Thursday to receive 5 ESP Points per recipe..Your suggestion might be featured as one of the daily specials.Hand in today to get your term ESP points up. Be an inspired Healthy Eating Chef.

ESP Date...31 March

Please remember that all ESP points are being collated on Friday for Term 1.Make sure you have handed in completed challenges etc to attain high ESP points.

Earth Hour Participants

Congrats to these families who observed Earth Hour.The challenge goes out to all classes and staff to do without electricity at school for at least one hour on Monday.The last photo shows Grade 9 working without lights and aircon.

Senior Primary Friendly Gala

Our swimmers enjoyed an afternoon of swimming and keeping fit on Thursday at an interschool gala.

Workshop Ellis Pearson

The Cast of Going Going were lucky enough to experience an afternoon workshop with Ellis Pearson studying animal movements for their Going Going show (an anti Wildlife Crime Show).It was an exhausting and exhilarating experience. The show is to be performed at our Green Fest on Aug 6, at Hilton Festival and at schools.

Grade 5 Gardening

The Grade 5 classes had a ball in the garden with Jo yesterday.They planted marigolds which are useful insect repellant.