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Head’s opening newsletter Term 3 2024

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is the Head of St Monica’s Diocesan School’s opening newsletter for Term 3 in 2024. It welcomes parents and learners back, shares staff updates, and provides general term information including key dates for inter-house athletics (27 July), the district Speech and Drama Festival (27–29 August), a Parent AGM (11 September at 17h30), and the Matric Farewell (next Thursday evening). It also includes reminders about overdue June/July fees, uniform shop back-orders, and notes that coding/robotics and extra-murals will start next week, with board-approved spending for robotics equipment and Wi‑Fi.

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Extra-murals

Extra-murals will commence next week. Schedules for each phase will be provided for learners to follow.

Who it is for
learners at St Monica’s Diocesan School
How to act on it
Join extra-mural activities starting next week according to phase-specific schedules
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Extra-murals- These will commence next week. Please refer to the schedules for each phase.
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District Speech and Drama Festival

St Monica’s Diocesan School is hosting the district Speech and Drama Festival from 27 to 29 August. Learners are encouraged to enter this event.

Who it is for
learners at St Monica’s Diocesan School
How to act on it
Register to enter the festival by participating in the event from 27 to 29 August
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29 August 2024
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Speech and Drama Festival- St Monica’s is hosting this year’s district Speech and Drama Festival. We urge as many of our number to enter this wonderful event. (27 – 29 August).
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Matric Farewell

The annual Matric Farewell gala event will take place next Thursday evening. It is a highlight of the year for matric learners and features glamour and pride.

Who it is for
matric learners and their families
How to act on it
Attend the gala event next Thursday evening
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12 September 2024
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The Matric Farewell Committee has been hard at work preparing for this annual gala event which takes place next Thursday evening.
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Parent Annual General Meeting

Parents and guardians are invited to attend the Parent Annual General Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, 11 September at 17h30.

Who it is for
parents and guardians of learners at St Monica’s Diocesan School
How to act on it
Attend the meeting on Wednesday, 11 September at 17h30
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11 September 2024
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Please diarise this event which takes place on Wednesday, 11 September at 17h30
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King and Queen of the Mountain

This event is open to learners from Grade 4 to Grade 12 and will take place on Friday, 19 July. The course is 2.5km long, and the day ends at 13:00.

Who it is for
learners in Grades 4 to 12
How to act on it
Participate in the 2.5km course on Friday, 19 July, ending at 13:00
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19 July 2024
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KING AND QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN – FRIDAY 19 JULY This event was postponed last term due to ba
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Coding and Robotics Sessions

Saturday morning Coding and Robotics sessions will be available for children from Grade 3 to Grade 9 in different age group sessions. These sessions are hosted by Mr Dlamini and require no prior registration mentioned.

Who it is for
learners from Grade 3 to Grade 9
How to act on it
Attend the Saturday morning sessions hosted by Mr Dlamini
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Mr Dlamini will be hosting Saturday morning Coding and Robotics sessions which will be available to children from Grade 3 to Grade 9 in different age group sessions, to be advised.

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape, Eastern Cape

Key Takeaways

  • St Monica’s Diocesan School Head’s opening newsletter for Term 3 2024
  • Inter-house athletics at the Country Club on Saturday, 27 July (compulsory for Gr 1–12)
  • King and Queen of the Mountain on Friday, 19 July (Gr 4–Gr 12), course 2.5km, day ends 13:00
  • District Speech and Drama Festival hosted by St Monica’s: 27–29 August
  • Parent Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, 11 September at 17h30
  • Matric Farewell: next Thursday evening (annual gala event)
  • Extra-murals commence next week; athletics includes soccer, chess, and netball
  • Board approved expenditure for robotics equipment and Wi‑Fi in the computer centre
  • Finance reminder: June and July fees are overdue; accounts should be in good standing
  • Uniform shop: awaiting back-order on small size tracksuits
  • St Monica’s Diocesan School
  • Graham Roberts (Head of School)
  • Mrs Nerissa Lutchman
  • Sophia (baby girl of Mrs Nerissa Lutchman)
  • Mrs Tarr
  • Mr Mukachi
  • Ms Qhawekazi Mahlasela
  • The University of Cape Town (marketing position reference)
  • Mr Dlamini
  • The Country Club
  • Romans 8:28 (Bible verse referenced)