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Headmasters Newsletter 27 February 2019

CLIFTON PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: ORG/MINDSHIFT/50562/THE-KEY-TO-RAISING-A-HAPPY-CHILD

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This is a school newsletter from Clifton Preparatory School dated 27 February 2019, addressed to parents and guardians. It reports on recent events including the successful Inter-House Gala held in the evening, the First XI Cricket Team's participation in a national festival, and the upcoming Cansa Shavathon Day on 8 March. The headmaster also announces the departure of long-serving staff member Mrs Jan Menear, who is moving to Epworth School from 1 March 2019, and shares a recommended article on raising happy children.

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community awareness and fundraising eventClosed

Cansa Shavathon Day

An annual day of support for cancer survivors and victims, scheduled for Friday, 8 March 2019. Parents and students are encouraged to participate in this meaningful event.

Who it is for
parents and students at Clifton Preparatory School
How to act on it
Attend the event on 8 March 2019 at Clifton Preparatory School; details will be shared in due course.
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8 March 2019
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Next week Friday (8 March) is our annual Cansa Shavathon Day, an opportunity to show support for survivors and victims of cancer.
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Security Measures Information

A letter detailing current and upcoming security measures at Clifton Preparatory School will be sent by the headmaster by the end of the week. This information is intended to keep parents informed about safety protocols.

Who it is for
parents and guardians of students at Clifton Preparatory School
How to act on it
Wait for the letter to be sent by the headmaster by the end of the week.
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As stated in an earlier newsletter, a separate letter will be sent out by me by the end of this week confirming general security measures in place at Clifton, as well as those to be introduced to enhance our security.
educational reading materialOngoing

Recommended Article on Raising Happy Children

A recommended article titled 'The key to raising a happy child' based on the book 'The self-driven child' is available for parents and guardians to read for insights into child development and happiness.

Who it is for
parents and guardians of students at Clifton Preparatory School
How to act on it
Visit the provided link to read the article.
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The link is: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/50562/the-key-to-raising-a-happy-child/

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

ORG/MINDSHIFT/50562/THE-KEY-TO-RAISING-A-HAPPY-CHILD

Key Takeaways

  • 27 February 2019
  • Inter-House Gala
  • First XI Cricket Team
  • National Independent Schools’ Cricket Festival
  • Woodridge Preparatory School
  • 8 March 2019
  • Cansa Shavathon Day
  • Jan Menear
  • Epworth School
  • 1 March 2019
  • security measures
  • The self-driven child
  • https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/50562/the-key-to-raising-a-happy-child/
  • Clifton Preparatory School
  • Mrs Jan Menear
  • Ms Louise Jelliman
  • Mr Sean Veenstra
  • Mr Hala Xulu
  • Woodridge Preparatory School
  • Epworth School
  • Cansa Shavathon
  • Viktor Kurz
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • South Africa