Junior Newsletter
Dear Parents,
REACH FOR THE STARS – a phrase that our learners know all too well. With
assessments just around the corner, this phrase is very fitting. This is now their
time to shine as bright as ever. It’s a new year and new grade for all of them and
the first opportunity to show their teachers and parents what they are capable of.
We want all our learners to give it their best to achieve their goals – not only for
the assessments, but all the time. You can do it, boys and girls!
Miss Rossouw
Grade 6 News:
It has been such a great term thus far with the Grade 6 class. They are all so eager to learn and
started the year off with great determination. They are coping so well with the workload and have
settled in easily. I am excited to see what the rest of the year holds for them. I wish them all the best
for the first round of upcoming tests. I am positive that they will deliver great results this term.
EXCITING EVENT! FINAL REMINDER!
With the sun still high in the sky, and temperatures in the mid 30’s to be expected, we are all aware
that summer will end sooner than anticipated. With this in mind, it is time for the annual Burgundy
Estate & Riverside College 5 km TWILIGHT Colour Fun Run which is in aid of Iris House
Children’s hospice and takes place on the 3rd of MARCH.
This 5km Fun Run takes place in the secure environment of Burgundy Estate and ends with the fun
filled blast of colour as you throw your colour bombs in the air! Dress up as your favourite TV /book
character, superhero or even as a clown, but make sure that you are ready to have fun.
This event was hugely successful last year and promises to be even better this year. Bring your
family and friends and enjoy this extraordinary day with us. It is all for a very good cause. Iris House
is a well-known NPO that does the most awe-inspiring work with children and families who are in
need of respite care.
Senior Newsletter
Dear parents,
Love: The One Creative Force
“Spread love everywhere you go: first of all, in your own house. Give love to your children, to your
wife or husband, to a next door neighbor…..Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and
happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes,
kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting” – Mother Teresa
A college professor had his sociology class go into the Baltimore slums to get case histories of 200
young boys. They were asked to write an evaluation of each boy’s future. In every case the
students wrote, “He hasn’t got a chance.” Twenty-five years later another sociology professor came
across the earlier study. He had his students follow up on the project to see what had happened to
these boys. With the exception of 20 boys who had moved away or died, the students learned that
176 of the remaining 180 had achieved more than ordinary success as lawyers, doctors and
businessmen.
The professor was astounded and decided to pursue the matter further. Fortunately, all the men
were in the area and he was able to ask each one, “How do you account for your success?” In
each case the reply came with feeling, “There was a teacher.”
The teacher was still alive, so he sought her out and asked the old but still alert lady what magic
formula she has used to pull these boys out of the slums into successful achievement.
The teacher’s eyes sparkled and her lips broke into a gentle smile. “It’s really very simple,” she
said. “I loved those boys.” – Eric Butterworth
Mrs. J. Swart
EXCITING EVENT! FINAL REMINDER!
With the sun still high in the sky, and temperatures in the mid 30’s to be expected, we are all aware
that summer will end sooner than anticipated. With this in mind, it is time for the annual Burgundy
Estate & Riverside College 5 km TWILIGHT Colour Fun Run which is in aid of Iris House
Children’s hospice and takes place on the 3rd of MARCH.
This 5km Fun Run takes place in the secure environment of Burgundy Estate and ends with the fun
filled blast of colour as you throw your colour bombs in the air! Dress up as your favourite TV /book
character, superhero or even as a clown, but make sure that you are ready to have fun.
This event was hugely successful last year and promises to be even better this year. Bring your
family and friends and enjoy this extraordinary day with us. It is all for a very good cause. Iris House
is a well-known NPO that does the most awe-inspiring work with children and families who are in
need of respite care.
This event is for individuals and teams who want to
exercise, have fun and enjoy an evening market in a
fun and relaxed environment.
Entry fees are as follows:
R120 per individual, which includes 2 colour
bombs.
R450 per team of 4 members, which includes 8
colour bombs.
There will be prizes for winners of the following
categories: (male/female/child/pensioner + best
dressed team)