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Headmasters Enewsletter 02 August 2019

CLIFTON PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: TWITTER.COM/JOHNVARTY/STATUS/1153950570065084418

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This is an internal school newsletter from Clifton Preparatory School dated 2 August 2019, sent by the Headmaster to parents and guardians. It highlights recent school activities including a book donation drive for Mandela Day, new teaching practice students, upcoming trips for Grade 7 and Grade 6, infrastructure improvements like drainage and playground additions, and reminders about campus traffic rules. The Headmaster also references an open letter by environmentalist John Varty on future education needs.

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educational tripOngoing

Grade 7 trip to Botswana

Grade 7 students at Clifton Preparatory School are invited to participate in a life-changing trip to Botswana, coordinated by Mr Pete Quinn.

Who it is for
Grade 7 students at Clifton Preparatory School
How to act on it
Register through the school to participate in the Grade 7 trip to Botswana.
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Our Grade 7 trip to Botswana is always a life-changing experience…and this one was no different.
educational tripOngoing

Grade 6 trip to Babanango

Grade 6 students at Clifton Preparatory School are invited to join a trip to Babanango, which has been described as a highlight of the term.

Who it is for
Grade 6 students at Clifton Preparatory School
How to act on it
Register through the school to participate in the Grade 6 trip to Babanango.
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The Grade 6 trip to Babanango was (and remains) a highlight, although by all accounts, several unwell children added a new dimension to the trip!
placement opportunityOngoing

Teaching practice placement for TUKs students at Clifton Preparatory School

New teaching practice students from the TUKs programme are welcome to join Clifton Preparatory School for their training. Ms Marné Swart and Ms Grace Buchan-Smith are currently completing their teaching practice at the school.

Who it is for
student teachers from TUKs programmes
How to act on it
Apply to participate in the teaching practice programme at Clifton Preparatory School as a TUKs student.
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We welcomed Ms Marné Swart and Ms Grace Buchan-Smith, our two new TUKs students who are completing their teaching practice programme at Clifton. They will be with us for this term.
donation opportunityClosed

Donation of second-hand books for Partners for Possibility initiative

Parents and guardians can donate second-hand books to support the 'Partners for Possibility' initiative in celebration of Mandela Day. The books will be collected and delivered to Mrs Kate Bayne during the Monday assembly on 12 August 2019.

Who it is for
parents and guardians of students at Clifton Preparatory School
How to act on it
Donate second-hand books to be collected by the school for delivery to Mrs Kate Bayne at the Monday assembly on 12 August 2019.
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12 August 2019
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5 apple- boxes full of books will be handed to Mrs Kate Bayne, a committee member for ‘Partners for Possibility’, at the Monday assembly of 12 August.

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TWITTER.COM/JOHNVARTY/STATUS/1153950570065084418

Key Takeaways

  • 02 August 2019
  • 5 apple-boxes of books
  • 12 August
  • Grade 7 trip to Botswana
  • Grade 6 trip to Babanango
  • excavation work on Forbes’ Field
  • new drainage system
  • swings added to Outdoor Adventure area
  • Chapel parking area reserved
  • drop-and-go parking in JP area
  • speed limit 20km/h
  • John Varty open letter
  • link: https://twitter.com/JohnVarty/status/1153950570065084418
  • Clifton Preparatory School
  • Mandela Day
  • Partners for Possibility
  • Mrs Kate Bayne
  • Mr Sipho Mkhonza
  • Michaelhouse
  • Mr Pete Quinn
  • Ms Marné Swart
  • Ms Grace Buchan-Smith
  • John Varty
  • Old Cliftonians