Waterfall College Newsletter Term 1 2025
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Smartphone awareness guidance for parents
Parents are urged to monitor their children’s smartphone use, especially following incidents where students shared concerning online content. The school advises vigilance due to the risks posed by unfiltered digital exposure.
- Who it is for
- parents of students at Waterfall College
- How to act on it
- Monitor children’s smartphone activity and stay informed about online risks
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Grade 9 Outdoor event
Grade 9 students will participate in an outdoor event from 7 to 9 May 2025, aimed at fostering teamwork, resilience, and experiential learning in a natural setting.
- Who it is for
- Grade 9 students at Waterfall College
- How to act on it
- Participate in the event at the designated location during the dates specified
- Closes
- 9 May 2025
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7-9 May – Grade 9 Outdoor
Slipper Day
On 30 May 2025, students are invited to wear slippers to school as part of a fun, relaxed tradition that encourages comfort and creativity in school attire.
- Who it is for
- all students at Waterfall College
- How to act on it
- Wear slippers to school on 30 May 2025
- Closes
- 30 May 2025
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30 May – Slipper Day
College Play
Students will perform in the annual College Play, which is open to all students and provides a platform for creative expression and theatrical development.
- Who it is for
- all students at Waterfall College
- How to act on it
- Participate in or attend the play at Waterfall College on 21 May 2025
- Closes
- 21 May 2025
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21 May – College Play
Walkathon
The annual Walkathon will take place on 20 June 2025, encouraging students and staff to walk for a cause while raising funds for school initiatives.
- Who it is for
- all students and staff at Waterfall College
- How to act on it
- Participate in the walkathon at Waterfall College on 20 June 2025
- Closes
- 20 June 2025
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20 June – Walkathon
WFC Winter Sports Festival
The Winter Sports Festival is an annual event for all students at Waterfall College, featuring various sports competitions and team activities to promote physical wellness and school spirit.
- Who it is for
- all students at Waterfall College
- How to act on it
- Attend and participate in the sports events at Waterfall College on 17 May 2025
- Closes
- 17 May 2025
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17 May – WFC Winter Sports Festival
Facts
Places
KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.waterfallcollege.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Waterfall-College-Newsletter_Term-1-2025.pdf
Amounts
R 60 000
Key Takeaways
- Document: Waterfall College Newsletter - Term 1 2025
- Principal letter: Mrs Green; mentions presenting a 2035 Plan to the Board
- Smartphone awareness section: 8 April school starts; urges parents to monitor smartphone use
- Term 1 dates to diarise include: 10 April Grade 12 parent meeting; 15 April Grade 8; 17 April Grade 11; 23 April Grade 9; 24 April Grade 10
- Term 1 dates include: 7-9 May Grade 9 Outdoor; 17 May Winter Sports Festival; 21 May College Play; 26-29 May inter-house sports; 30 May Slipper Day; 20 June Walkathon; school closes for Term 2
- Sliding Into Happiness event: Saturday 1 March; raised over R60 000 for building sports courts on campus
- Matric dance invitations: 13 February; theme 'A Night in Morocco'
- Waterfall College
- Waterfall Prep
- KZN Southern African Heads of Independent Schools Association (SAHISA)
- Board
- Mrs Green (Principal)
- Mr Kyle (Head of Student Affairs)
- Highway Ford Waterfall
- Watercress Mall
- Cotswold Energy Centre
- Non-Stop Adventures (Baynesfield)
- Ms Lever (Head of Grade)
- Mrs Koekemoer
- Mrs Bird
- Phume (class prefect)
- Trinity (class prefect)
- Mrs Goodrick
- Mrs Gilmour
- Mrs Patterson
- Hannes Barnard
- Mrs Vinnicombe
- Ms Koekemoer
- Mr Shange