Circular 10

COVID-19 AND DISCIPLINE

The third wave is threatening our country.  Covid-19 has to date, seriously affected teaching and learning.  It affected the way learners learn and interact.  This pandemic challenge the manner in which learners interact with fellow learners and staff.  This call for more self-discipline, especially during school hours.  Parents and guardians must remind their child/ren constantly of the looming dangers of complacency.  They need to be vigilant and comply with the mandatory safety protocols.

1.     Masks must cover the mouth and nose except during break when they eat.

2.     Social distancing in classes, passages and during break.

3.     Sanitize every time after touching a door, gate, stair railing, desk or any other object.

4.     Sanitize your desk, chair, table before taking a seat as well as after leaving your seat or desk.

Together we can take care of our own health as well as others.  Keep Eben Dönges HS safe and healthy.

EBEN DöNGES HIGH SCHOOL IS 60 YEARS OLD!

Our learners and staff had civie days on 20 and 21 May.  Learners dressed up as superheroes and the 60’s theme.  Thank you for sharing in our celebrations. (Photos from Ms Bowie)

ACADEMICS 2022

Parents and guardians had to apply online for admission until 1 April.  Our school made provision for 160 new admissions for Gr 8.  Parents/guardians have to accept the placement by 25 June. We currently have more applications than can be placed.   We can only attempt to admit unplaced learners as from 28 June.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS

Parents/guardians/learners received the first term reports.

Well done to the learners who met the passing requirements.  Keep up with the pace and hard work.

Fail

Pass

Outstanding tasks

Total

Gr 8

68 (43,8)

81 (52,3)

6 (3,9)

155

Gr 9

126 (60,9)

71 (34,3)

10 (4,8)

207

Gr 10

77 (47,2)

59 (36,2)

27 (16,6)

163

Gr 11

58 (36,7)

85 (53,8)

15 (9,5)

158

Gr 12

23 (18,9)

90 (73,8)

9 (7,4)

122

JUNE TEST SERIES

According to DBE and WCED directives our learners will write a test series from

7 June – 1 July.  Learners received a copy of the time table.  It is also available on our website.  The test series arrangements are attached.

 GENERAL APPEARANCE AND SCHOOL UNIFORM

 Learners must be in line with our Code of Conduct regarding general appearance.  Learners must be dressed in full winter uniform.

WJ TAYLOR

PRINCIPAL

Learners come to school on alternate days except for Gr12 who come to school on a daily basis.  Parents/guardians are expected to support their children academically.  You must …

1.  track your child’s academic progress/accomplishments      and assessment schedules.

2.     create a quiet space for your child to work and learn.

3.     constantly speak and motivate your child.

4.     take care of your child.

5.     contact the educator if necessary.