MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTER
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Source domain: daybridge.co.za
Collected on 6 August 2026
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Apply for extra time for Cambridge International Oct/Nov exams
If a child is writing Cambridge International exams in the Oct/Nov sitting and needs extra time, parents must submit a motivation from a relevant specialist. Applications must be submitted by the end of July, and if the educational psychologist’s report is more than 2 years old, an additional motivation letter is required (preferably from an Ed. Psych or a psychiatrist) along with the original report.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners writing Cambridge International Oct/Nov exams who need extra time
- How to act on it
- Submit the required specialist motivation (and, if applicable, additional motivation letter and original report) by the end of July.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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If your child is writing Cambridge International exams in the Oct/Nov sitting and they need extra time, we require a motivation from a relevant specialist. This avoids your child being disadvantaged by the allocated time. Applications need to be submitted by the end of July.
Update parent details (email and contact details)
Parents are requested to regularly update their email addresses and contact details to ensure they receive correspondence; the school can provide hard copies if preferred.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners at Daybridge International High School
- How to act on it
- Update email/contact details with the school; request hard copies if preferred.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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We request that all parent details be regularly updated, with email addresses and contact details to ensure that you receive all correspondence. We will provide your child with a hard copy of all correspondence if preferred.
Pay school fees (avoid suspension and late penalties)
Parents are warned that if school fees are not paid, the child may be suspended. A late payment penalty fee will be charged on overdue accounts, and fees need to be paid by the 1st of each month.
- Who it is for
- parents responsible for school fees
- How to act on it
- Pay school fees by the 1st of each month to avoid suspension and late payment penalties.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Should school fees not be paid, your child may be suspended. A late payment penalty fee will be charged on overdue accounts. Please note that school fees need to be paid by the 1 st of the month.
Book for National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) in advance; use advantagelearn.com
If a child is required to write the NBTs, they need to book in advance. The NBT assistance website is www.advantagelearn.com, and parents should inform the school if the child needs preparation for the NBTs.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners required to write the NBTs
- How to act on it
- Book in advance for the NBTs (using the assistance website if needed) and inform the school if preparation is required.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Should your child be required to write the NBT’s (National Benchmark Tests) they need to book in advance. The NBT assistance website is www.advantagelearn.com . Should your child require preparation for the NBT’s please inform the school.
Pay for textbooks/uniform (R2 per copy from end of February if unpaid)
If textbooks/uniform are not yet paid, parents are asked to pay. From the end of February, the school charges R2 per copy from the textbook, and parents should send their child with cash.
- Who it is for
- parents who have not paid for textbooks/uniform
- How to act on it
- Pay for textbooks/uniform and send the child with cash as requested.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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If you have not paid for textbooks/uniform as yet, please do so. As from the end of February, we will be charging R2 per copy from the textbook. Please send your child with cash.
Computer lab fundraiser raffle (buy/sell raffle tickets; ticket sales deadline 04 May 2026)
The school is raising funds to upgrade its computer lab by selling raffle tickets at R20 each. Each learner receives at least one booklet of 15 tickets to sell, and when a booklet is sold, learners return completed ticket stubs and money to receive a new booklet. Ticket sales must be completed by 04 May 2026.
- Who it is for
- parents and learners participating in the computer lab fundraiser raffle
- How to act on it
- Buy raffle tickets at R20 each and/or sell the booklet of 15 tickets; return completed ticket stubs and money to receive a new booklet; ensure all ticket sales are completed by the deadline.
- Closes
- 4 May 2026
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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We are raising funds to upgrade our computer lab and will be selling raffle tickets at R20 each . Each learner will receive at least one booklet, of 15 tickets, to sell and is encouraged to sell more. When a booklet is sold, learners must return the completed ticket stubs and money to receive a new booklet. All ticket sales must be r
Temporary uniform dress code while waiting for uniform order
Because uniform delivery is delayed, children may wear a plain white T-shirt or golf shirt temporarily (no exceptions) only while waiting for a uniform order, while still following the basic dress code for bottoms and full uniform expectations.
- Who it is for
- parents/learners waiting for uniform delivery
- How to act on it
- Ensure bottoms are plain (denim, navy, black, grey, or white) and, only if waiting for a uniform order, allow a plain white T-shirt or golf shirt; otherwise ensure full school uniform before sending to school.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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We request that all children adhere to our basic dress code. Bottoms need to be plain either, denim, navy, black, grey, or white. No brown, khaki, beige etc. They may wear a plain white T-shirt or golf shirt (no exceptions) in the meantime. Only if we are waiting for a uniform order.
Mini exams attendance and preparation (23–27 March 2026)
Learners must attend only the exam sessions they are writing, arrive 30 minutes early, and bring required stationery (including a calculator if required) in a clear plastic bag. Correction fluid/tippex and borrowing stationery are not allowed, and school uniform is compulsory.
- Who it is for
- learners writing mini exams and their parents
- How to act on it
- Follow the timetable (attached) and ensure the learner attends only their sessions with the required stationery and compulsory uniform.
- Closes
- 27 March 2026
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download 23rd March 2026 – 27th March 2026 Please note the following : Learners need only attend the sessions they are writing. Learners must be at school 30 minutes prior to the start of the exam ie: 8:30 and 11:30.
University registration (online applications open from 1 April; finalise by end of June)
University registrations are open from 1st April. Applications are completed online and must be finalised by the end of June.
- Who it is for
- learners applying for university and their parents
- How to act on it
- Complete the university application online and finalise it by the end of June.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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Registrations for universities are open from 1st April. Applications are completed online and need to be finalised by the end of June.
School photos (individual and class) on Wednesday, 11 March
School photos will be taken on Wednesday, 11 March. Individual photo prices are listed as R150 and class photo prices as R80, with specified sizes and an included bookmark for the individual photo package.
- Who it is for
- learners and parents
- How to act on it
- Attend the photo day at school on Wednesday, 11 March.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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School photos will be on Wednesday, 11 March. Prices for photos are as follows: School Individual Photos : 1X15X20CM (A5) 1X10X15CM 2X4X6CM 1X BOOKMARK Cost : R150 Class Photos : 1X15X20CM (A5) Cost : R80
School holiday / school closure dates (27 March 2026 closure; 16 April 2026 reopening)
Parents are informed that the school will close on Friday, 27th March 2026 and reopen on Thursday 16th April 2026, and that Friday, 20th March 2026 is a school holiday.
- Who it is for
- parents of learners at Daybridge International High School
- How to act on it
- No action is described; note the dates.
The document's recorded date is 27 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
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School will officially close on Friday, 27th March 2026 and commence on Thursday 16th April 2026 Please note that Friday, 20th March 2026 is a school holiday.
Facts
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Gauteng
Amounts
R 2, R 150, R 80
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Key Takeaways
- School closes: Friday, 27 March 2026
- School reopens: Thursday, 16 April 2026
- School holiday: Friday, 20 March 2026
- Mini exams: 23 March 2026 to 27 March 2026 (timetable attached)
- Exam attendance: learners attend only sessions they are writing; arrive 30 minutes early (e.g., 08:30 and 11:30)
- Exam rules: required stationery including calculator if required; stationery in clear plastic bag; no correction fluid/tippex; no borrowing stationery; compulsory school uniform
- Textbooks/uniform payment: if not paid, R2 per copy from end of February; send child with cash
- Uniform delivery delay: courier sent; dress code requirements (no brown/khaki/beige); plain white T-shirt/golf shirt allowed temporarily (no exceptions) while waiting for uniform order
- Term 1 reports handed out: Monday, 20 April 2026
- Extra time for Cambridge Oct/Nov exams: motivation from relevant specialist required; applications by end of July; if psychologist report >2 years old, additional motivation letter required
- Parent details update requested: keep email/contact details current
- School fees: possible suspension if not paid; late payment penalty on overdue accounts; fees due by 1st of each month
- University registration: open from 1 April; complete online and finalise by end of June
- NBT booking: National Benchmark Tests require advance booking; website www.advantagelearn.com
- School photos: Wednesday, 11 March (individual photo cost R150; class photo cost R80; includes specified sizes and bookmark)
- Computer lab fundraiser raffle: tickets R20 each; booklet of 15 tickets per learner; return stubs and money for new booklet
- Raffle ticket sales deadline: 04 May 2026
- Raffle draw: Parent’s Day, 09 May 2026 at 12:00pm
- Raffle prizes: R400 voucher to Clearwater mall for top seller (beyond first booklet); grand prize Moonlight Night Spa package for 2 at Mangwanani African Spa valued at R3,200; voucher valid until 31 July 2026
- Prize claim rule: if winner not present, notified and has 4 days to claim
- Daybridge International High School
- Sue Parry
- Clearwater mall
- Mangwanani African Spa
- Cambridge International exams
- National Benchmark Tests (NBTs)
- advantagelearn.com
- Ed. Psych (educational psychologist)
- psychiatrist
- National Benchmark Tests assistance website (advantagelearn.com)
Dates
Closing Date
27 March 2026