GIMMIE NEWS WINDHOEK GYMNASIUM PRIVATE SCHOOL
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GImmie News
NO. 13/2016 21 APRIL 2016
Contents
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events
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Collection of Reports
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School Fee Accounts
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Important Dates
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Gr 8 Inaugural Ceremony
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Thank you!
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Pedestrian Gates
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Miss Whk Gym Finalists
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School Wear Shop Hours
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Introducing German
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Please SAVE Water
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U16 / U18 Rugby Selections 4 Christopher Jansen
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Empty Bottles Please!
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Archery
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Whk Gimmie Love Locks
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Mother’s Day
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Small Adverts
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Upcoming Birthdays
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Contact Details
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DATE
EVENT
22 – 23 April
NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
25 April
SCHOOL CLOSES FOR LEARNERS
28 April
17:00 – 18:00 COLLECTION OF SCHOOL REPORTS
23 May
SCHOOL OPENS FOR LEARNERS
VENUE Swakopmund
Collection of Reports: School reports can be collected @ the Primary & Secondary school on Thursday, 28 April 17:00-18:00. Parents who are unable to collect reports during this time, are welcome to collect it on Friday, 29 April 2016 between 08:00 and 09:00.
School Fee Accounts: Only reports of learners whose accounts are fully up to date will be released. In order to smooth the process of the cut-off of accounts, the following should be noted: • The accounts office e-mails accounts during the 1st week of every month. • All school fee accounts should be paid in full by Friday, 22 April 2016. School fees are actually payable in advance before the 5th of every month. • ONLY bank guaranteed cheques with two signatures, CASH or card payments will be accepted on 28 & 29 April 2016. Unfortunately no EFT payments can be accepted after Friday, 22 April 2016, due to the processing time. All parents who make EFT payments after 22 April 2016 will also have to collect their children’s reports from the accounts office. • Unfortunately, we are now forced to be stricter about this, as many parents make arrangements and then do not honour them. • Reports not collected by 09h00 will be kept in the safe and can be collected at the start of the 2nd term. Reports are not posted, as many reports are lost in the mail, or arrive at their address after school has started.
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Important Dates: April
May
25 April School Closes for Leaners
23 May School Opens for Learners & Teachers 25 May Africa Day NO SCHOOL 25 May Africa Day NO SCHOOL
Miss Windhoek Gymnasium Finalists:
Gr 8: Inaugural Ceremony: The Grade 8’s inaugural ceremony will take place on the first day of the second term (Monday, 23 May 2016). All grade 8’s must come to school on that day with their Gommie tie, but bring along their blazer & red Gimmie tie (knotted). During the ceremony, the matrics will replace the Gommie tie with their Gimmie tie and then they can put on their blazer as well. This is a special tradition every year, and we look forward to welcoming our Gommies as proud Gimmies! Grade 8 learners must please purchase their school blazers and ties in time!
Thank you! A note from the library staff of Auas Hills Retirement Village: “Verskriklik baie dankie vir al Windhoek Gimnasium se mense wat vir ons so baie lekker boeke gestuur het! Dit het ons biblioteek ’n heerlike hupstoot gegee en ons gaan nou só lekker lees! Nog boeke sal altyd welkom wees - ons sal dit mooi versorg en waardeer hier!”
Pedestrian Gates on Sides of Entrance & Exit Gates: For the safety of our learners, we have installed a pedestrian gate on both sides of the Entrance Gate, as well as 20m to the Eastern side of the Exit Gate. This has been done for the safety of our learners – so that they do not have to use the same gate as vehicles do, especially during peak hours. Please encourage your child to use these gates, and then to walk towards school on the paved walkway next to the hockey field.
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We would like to announce and congratulate the 12 finalists for Miss Windhoek Gymnasium 2016. The pageant will take Wednesday, 22 June 2016.
place
on
The names are in no particular order.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Claudia Oberprieler Mia Rosemann Catherine Rose Celento Lerato Martin Nina Burger Bernelee Louw Tabo Siseho Carla Foord Albyn van Wyk Henryke Garbers Karli du Preez Monica Kuutondokwa
It is of vital importance that all these girls be at school on Friday, 22 April 2016 at 9:30, in Room A6 (Ms Imelda Basson’s class).
SCHOOL WEAR SHOP HOURS: Mondays – Thursdays: 7:00 to 8:30 and 12:00 – 13:30 Fridays: 7:00 to 8:30 and 11:30 – 12:30
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Introducing German @ Windhoek Gymnasium: We had a meeting on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 @ 18:00 in the school hall to introduce German at Windhoek Gymnasium. We are so excited that so many people attended the meeting and the huge interest that was shown. Please see table below about how German will be introduced from 2017.
IN 2017 Gr 1 to 3 Gr 4 to 7
Gr 8 to 12
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IN FUTURE
German I instead of Afrikaans II Other subjects taught in English Part of English stream German I English I Afrikaans II Other subjects in English Withdraw from non-promotional subjects Option to take German as First Language (if taken up to Gr 7) German Foreign Language as choice subject All subjects taught in English English I Afrikaans II
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German I instead of Afrikaans II Other subjects taught in German Separate class German I English I Afrikaans II Other subjects in English Withdraw from non-promotional subjects Option to take German as First Language (if taken up to Gr7) German Foreign Language as choice subject All subjects taught in English English I Afrikaans II
Please SAVE WATER: Many people are still not aware (enough) of the really serious water need and problems we have in Windhoek. If the people in Windhoek continue using water the way they are, there will be no water in the taps by October this year. We have the responsibility to drastically reduce our water usage. Here are some practical measures to save water: Read your water meter regularly (daily or weekly) in order to know what your water usage is. Do not plant lawn or water intensive plants during drought conditions – stick to indigenous and hardy plants. Do your dishwashing in a basin, not under running water. Take short showers instead of a bath. Turn off the water while soaping hands and brushing teeth. Use washing machine only for a full load – think carefully before putting clothing in the wash if it is necessary to be washed. Recycle water from washing machine into garden. Shower in a large basin – re-use water in garden. Control toilet rinsing. “If it’s Yellow let it mellow; if it’s brown flush it down”. Reduce flush volume by inserting water bottles in the system. Do not wash cars. Waterless car wash services can be used. Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and walkways. Check for leaking taps/toilets and repairs promptly.
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U/16 & U/18 Khomas Regional Teams: Congratulations to the following rugby players who were selected for the U/16 & U/18 Khomas Regional Teams for 2016: U/16: Riduan van Neel Lianzo Cupido Kieron Diergaardt Cornez Liebenberg Archie Norval Monré Meyer Michael Thuynsma Marthinus van Wyk
Rijaruka Maurihungirire
U/18: Rudi Pretorius Ethan Mouton Chrischen Olivier Pieter Diergaardt Amos Loxton Jano Rieckert Christo Pienaar Adriaan Vermeulen Darius von Solms Henry Olivier
CHRISTOPHER JANSEN:
ARCHERY:
Congratulations, Christopher!
Rassie van Zyl Johan van Zyl Adriaan Bothma Damian Raines
Christopher (Gr 10) won a Gold Medal at the Intermediate Level at the Pro Tennis Academy Tournament that was held on 15 & 16 April 2016. It is his 3rd gold medal in a row!
The matric farewell committee is looking for empty bottles PLEASE!! • Purity bottles • Chutney bottles • Spur sauce bottles Lids are not necessary Primary and Secondary learners can leave the bottles at Mrs Anina Dreyer at reception at the Admin block. Pre-primary learners can leave the bottles at Mrs Thea Laubscher. THANK YOU!!! Matric Farewell Committee 2016 `
The following Gimmies were selected for the NASP Archers Team that will participate at the All Stars Competition in South Africa from 10 – 17 July 2016.
Congratulations, and good luck! On the Communicator, under Resources – Archery you will find more information about Archery in Namibia.
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Windhoek Gimmie – LOVE LOCKS: OVERVIEW A lovelock, sometimes known as a love padlock, is a padlock, which couples lock to a public object (most often a bridge) to symbolize their everlasting love. Typically, the sweethearts' names or initials are inscribed on the padlock, which is locked onto the object and the key is thrown away (most often into a river or a lake) to symbolize their unbreakable love. Love padlocks have existed for quite some time, though there are no certain sources for their origin. In Europe, love padlocks started appearing in the early 2000s and at an increasing number of locations worldwide. The original myths, however, can be traced to several decades in the past.
HISTORY The most famous love padlock myth comes from a Serbian city where the bridge, Most Ljubavi (meaning the Bridge of Love), in the spa town of Vrnjačka Banja remains constantly decorated with hundreds of love padlocks. This tradition was supposedly created before World War II, when an innocent schoolmistress named Nada died from a broken heart when her fiancéé, Relja, broke off their engagement and married another woman. From that point on, local girls from the town visited the bridge where Nada and Relja used to meet, and leave padlocks that held the names of the girls and theirs loved ones, in order to protect their loves.
LOCATIONS There are many popular places for leaving love padlocks around the world, including Germany, Italy, Serbia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, United States, Russia, South Korea, China, and, probably most famous, the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, which connects the Palais du Louvre and the Insititut de France over the Seine.
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GIMMIE TRADITION The tradition of love padlocks is an expression of hope, humanity and love, connecting people around the world. Now you can express your love and commitment to someone special by locking a love lock together to our newly constructed fence at the semi-permanent classrooms, next to the Hockey Field. What you do with the key is up to you: either keep it safe, on a necklace or key chain, or dispose of it somewhere special.
The fences have been designed with the weight of these locks in mind, and is a wonderful opportunity to become part of this ancient tradition, and a brand new tradition at our school!
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Upcoming Birthdays:
GIMMIES want to congratulate the following staff members, who will celebrate their birthdays: 22 25 30 01 02 07 10 11 13 14 17 22 22 24
April 2016: April 2016: April 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016: May 2016:
Ebeth Swart HP Jacobs Cora Bruwer Loftie Theunissen Anina Short Jonette Willemse Antoinette Botha Marieta van Wyk Jaun-Mari Coetzee Daniel du Plessis Luanne Bekker Abrie Myburgh Elsabe Heyman Magda Hayward
: Hostel Chef : Teacher: Secondary School : Teacher: Secondary School : Teacher: Primary School : Admin Receptionist : Educational Assistant : Pre-Primary Teacher : Hostel Matron : Educational Assistant : Teacher: Primary School : Human & Public Relations : Teacher: Secondary School : Manager: School Wear Shop : Pre-Prim. Aftercare Teacher
Contact'details:'
Colette Rieckert (MD):
[email protected] Riana Hoffman (PA):
[email protected] Fanie van Zyl (Rector):
[email protected] Ryno Nieuwoudt (Primary Principal):
[email protected] Thea Loubser (Pre-Primary Principal):
[email protected] Elmien Aucamp (Pre-Primary Reception):
[email protected]; Tel 381480; Fax 381451 HOSTEL: Casper Burger. Cell 081 281 0443 e-pos:
[email protected] Marieta van Wyk (Hostel Matron):
[email protected]; Tel 307714 Anneke Jacobs (Cafeteria Manager):
[email protected]; (081) 262 7953 Rika Hendrikz (Accountant):
[email protected] Alta van Zyl (Sport Coordinator):
[email protected] Bus Transport: Maritza:
[email protected] Afternoon care: Trudie Botha (081) 127 9092 School Wear: Elsabe Heyman (081) 347 4679;
[email protected] Hall bookings/Events: Monya De Waal: (081) 124 6229;
[email protected] Maintenance Manager: Louis Breytenbach: (081) 673 2779 gs/Events: Elmien Aucamp: (081) 279 7330;
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WINDHOEK GYMNASIUM Box 81155 Olympia, Windhoek Phone: (+264) 61 381 450 Fax: (+264) 61 381 451
