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BAOBAB COLLEGE – News and Information Issue 9 2006/7 January 12th

 

SECONDARY NEWS 

 I would like to begin by wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. It is great to see all our students return safely and refreshed at the start of a new term. As always this term promises to be just as busy and hectic as ever. This is particularly true for all of our examination students who are currently writing their “mock” examinations. I wish them all the best in this period and look forward to seeing the results over the coming weeks. I would also like to extend a very warm welcome to the numerous new students who have joined us. I am sure that your time with us will be exciting and enjoyable. Jon Turner

 

PRIMARY NEWS

Welcome back after the long break and a very Happy New Year to all our students, parents and staff. It has been a good first week back at school and already the children are settled into the new term. I would like to thank parents for bringing their children back to school on time and for keeping to the school calendar. I would like to welcome all our new children to Baobab. There have been a number of new children starting at Baobab particularly in our Early Learning Centre. We hope you will all attend the new parents’ Get Together hosted by the P.T.A. This term we will be having a dedicated Science week in addition to the Science taught in class. Children in Key Stage Two should have received project guidelines. If you do not have one of these please contact Mrs.Sportel. There is an error on the blue calendar. The Annual Book Week is taking place next term due to there being too many ISAZ events taking place this term. This term we will be hosting the Annual Primary Arts Festival on Saturday 17th March where we anticipate that twenty five ISAZ school will participate in Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Please keep this date free. Thank you!! Thank you very much to Mr. and Mrs. Gunter who have kindly donated a fan to Year Five Hibiscus. The children and Mrs. Lwenje are extremely grateful. There is a car boot sale this term and no doubt some of you will be having a good spring clean. If you have anything you feel could be donated to the school that is in good condition then we would be delighted to receive donations of toys, books etc. that your child may have grown out of.

 

Dates to remember: By now you should have received this term’s calendar but listed below are up and coming dates. Please call into the office if you have not received yours. • January 26th - 1 Mopane assembly • February 2nd – 1 Jasmine assembly • February 9th - Reception assembly • February 12th – Science days We mentioned in the last Bark that we would publish the name of the first person to submit a correct answer to any Maths problems in the Bark. The winner of the last edition’s Sudoku was; Philip Kalinda

 

IGCSE MATHEMATICS

All students sitting IGCSE exams this year are welcome to come to the revision classes this term. Core Mathematics Mondays 2- 3pm Extended Mathematics Wednesdays 2 - 3pm The department would also like to remind all students that they are expected to have their own calculator and equipment for all examinations.

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

 Afternoon activities will start next week on Monday 15th January 2007. However, Ballet will only start on Wednesday 25th January. This will take place in the Primary Music Room. Parents will be notified of times nearer the date. If your child is attending ballet lessons, please note that this is a private lesson and parents must collect their children from the music room when the session is finished. Children may wait in aftercare until their lesson begins if required.

 

JUNIOR MATHEMATICS CLUB

Due to clashes, Junior Maths Club for Years 7-9 has been moved to Thursdays 2-3pm. Please see Mrs Dale if you wish to attend.

 

N EWS FROM THE POOL

As mentioned in the previous Bark, The Zambia National Swimming Team went to Zimbabwe for 7 days to participate in a training camp and Sub- Saharan Swimming Championship. Out of 9 countries, Zambia managed to come second. Although the competition was very stiff, with many swimmers who had previously been to World Cup events, Commonwealth Games, Olympics and other high profile competitions, the Zambian swimmers performed extremely well. Times were improved immensely and medals were won. The Baobab Barracuda swimmers were amongst the medalists and finalists. We should be very proud of them. If you happen to come across Lesley, Carla, Fraukje, Mark, Alan, Ayla, Chola, Mizi, Tanni, Tilka and Jasmine make sure to congratulate them. I will keep you all posted with more detailed information as soon as possible. Hope to see many of you at the pool next week. Tonia Weltin National Coach, Sub-Saharan

 

HEAD LICE CHECKS

Mrs Bowden will be carrying out routine head lice checks, next week, beginning Monday 15th. To avoid any embarrassment to your child please check his/her hair thoroughly to ensure that he/she is free of these unwelcome guests. You will be advised of any infestation.

 

 P.T.A. NEWS

There will be an informal meet-and-greet evening for all new and existing parents at the New Hall on Friday January 19. This is a great opportunity for all new parents to get to know other parents, as well as Class Mums, and for our “old” parents to catch up with each other and maybe make some new friends. The function starts at 17h30, and cheese, wine and a cash bar will be available. We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.