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ASGAAI AVENUE
RANDPARK RIDGE
EXTENSION 1
RANDBURG 2194
P O Box 77245
FONTAINEBLEAU
2032
TEL: (011) 793-1246
FAX: (011) 792-6581
WEBSITE:
www.randparkhigh.co.za
EMAIL:
rphs@randparkhigh.co.za
PRINCIPAL
A WILKE
Rand Park High School
(GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)
Newsletter No. 30/2014
13 November 2014
Dear Parents, Guardians & Learners
As I put pen to paper to prepare this message, our Grade 12 learners have immersed themselves into their studies
and are writing their National Senior Certificate examinations. The rest of the school has also commenced year-end
exams after months of preparation. It is hard to believe that the end of yet another academic school year is almost
upon us.
I have reflected on our learners’ development, our parent body’s involvement during the year, and the willing
contribution of the teaching and support staff, and can confidently say that Rand Park High is providing a high school
environment that is shaping young talent, building character, improving potential employability and developing future
leaders.
We are exceptionally proud of Rand Park High’s ability to offer all our learners an opportunity to do more than just
acquire knowledge. But, of course, the impact these opportunities have on our learners is entirely dependent on their
willingness to participate enthusiastically in the many activities offered annually through our academic and tailored
extra-curricular programmes.
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Based on the Class of 2013’s Matric results, Rand Park High School currently ranks 12 amongst 806 schools in the
Gauteng Province – this is an outstanding achievement and we have worked hard to achieve this success and
establish our reputation as one of the top co-educational schools in Gauteng. I will continue to encourage our
educators to raise the bar, increase our averages, utilise technology to improve the learning process, and stretch our
learners to achieve their potential.
2015 promises to be an exciting year for our school and we look forward to partnering with our Governing Body,
parents, learners and supporters to ensure that we achieve our expected results and remain a school of choice
where our learners grow intellectually, emotionally and socially.
Best wishes for a successful and blessed New Year.
Yours sincerely
A WILKE
PRINCIPAL
TOP 10 ACADEMIC LEARNERS - TERM 3 2014
GRADE 8
1 Robyn Erwee
2 Megan Rosslee
3 Tamryn Visagie
4 Kholofelo Zondi
5 Veronica Shanoudy
6 Bradley Green
7 Serusha Naidoo
8 Seshnie Naidoo
9 Ofure Ayere
10 Cailla Bester
GRADE 9
1 Jordan Macfie
2 Nicole Riley
3 Vanshikha Taparia
4 Kira Courtaillac
5 Roxanne Kampers
6 Refilwe Tswai
7 Storme Johnson
8 Shannon Lesser
9 Kiara Sewsunker
10 Osasere Ayere
GRADE 10
1 Nthabiseng Pule
2 Keabetswe Zondi
3 Saigan Mc Neill
4 Kyra Palmer-Jones
5 Kaylagh Quinn
6 Tayla Degger
7 Kirstyn Zoutendyk
8 Michelle Schenckenberg
9 Kelda Perumal
10 Angelique Meyer
GRADE 11
1 Shannon Meinel
2 Warrick Bredenkamp
3 Alexis Oosthuizen
4 Aimee Potter
5 Dominique Pereira
6 Emily Bernhardt
7 Brandon Lang
8 Louis Korkie
9 Andrew Mallinson
10 Emma Parker
GRADE 10
1 Danae Van Jaarsveld
2 Tayla Degger
3 Darren Sidwell
4 Chad Sidwell
5 Kyra Palmer-Jones
6 Meghan Sinclair-Black
7 Kaylagh Quinn
8 Kirstyn Zoutendyk
9 Samantha Smith
10 Caitlin Scholl
GRADE 11
1 Tiffany Johnson
2 Caylin Walker
3 Justin Philp
4 Darragh Radmall
5 Caitlin Bika
6 Natalie Arnall
7 Roxanne Gieske
8 Joshua Ashwood
9 Andrew Mallinson
10 Bryce Buitendag
TOP 10 MERIT LEARNERS - TERM 3 2014
GRADE 8
1 James Flottow
2 Tasneem Fredericks
3 Teaghan Stoop
4 Robyn Erwee
5 Rachel Els
6 Matthew Richardson
7 Megan Rosslee
8 Jamie Duval
9* Codi Bennett
9* Denver Lawson
GRADE 9
1 Amy Tebbit
2 Kirsty-Lee Walker
3 Jenna Harpham
4* Bradley Mitchell
4* Tshiamo Loate
6 Cameron Drotsky
7 Morgan Kearsey
8 Megan Cartwright
9* Jamie Hauenschild
9* Richard Kaldenberg
*duplicate numbers indicate a tie in ranking.
RAND PARK HIGH’S FOOD DRIVE
The RCL Food Drive continues during the examinations. Thank you to those learners and their families who have
already contributed by donating non-perishable food items to this worthy cause. The response has been outstanding.
Please continue to deliver your donations to Ms Jones’ classroom (P2) during school hours.
2015 SCHOOL FEES
It has been agreed by the parents of Rand Park High School at the Annual General Meeting of the School Governing
Body (SGB), held on 27 October 2014, that:
Rand Park High School will be a fee paying public school. The school fees for Rand Park High School for the year
2015 shall be:
Grade 8 and new learners: R30 600.00 per learner (this includes the new learner levy)
Grade 9 – 12
: R29 600.00 per learner
10% early settlement discount will be granted to those accounts settled by 31 January 2015.
 School fees are due and payable annually in advance at the beginning of each school year and such payment is
compulsory unless an exemption has been granted.
 However, purely in order to reduce the financial burden on parents, TEN EQUAL instalments commencing
January and ending October will be acceptable.
 Failure to pay any single instalment by the due date, will mean that the full amount outstanding becomes due
and payable immediately.
Exemption from School Fees is available to qualifying parents in terms of The South African Schools Act #84 of
1996, section 39. Exemptions are granted as stipulated in the Exemption Regulation Gazette no. 29311 dated 13
October 2006.
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Parents who wish to be exempted from the payment of school fees must apply annually to the SGB.
The income of both parents, irrespective of their marital situation, is used in the calculation of exemption.
A maintenance agreement or divorce order cannot be enforced on a third party being the school.
The Exemption application form can be collected from Mrs Justine De La Rey from 15 January 2015 at the
school office between 07h00 and 13h00.
For any school fee queries, please contact Mrs Avril Stevenson.
For any exemption queries, please contact Mrs Justine De La Rey.
SCHOOL STATIONERY AND TEXTBOOK LISTS 2015
The 2015 stationery and textbook lists for Grades 9 to 12 have been emailed to parents and guardians. The
information is also available on our website: http://www.randparkhigh.co.za/learners/books.html.
Hard copies are available from the front office and the Grade Tutors.
SQUIRES’ EVENTS
The Squires have commenced their fundraising in earnest. Please support them at the following event:
As we head into the festive season and year-end celebrations,
please remember to swipe your MySchool Card when shopping at
any of the MySchool retail partners, and help us to raise much
needed funds for our school.
To our many Rand Park High MySchool Card supporters,
thank you for swiping your cards during the year.
CLASSIFIEDS
 HONEYDEW DRAPERS SCHOOLWEAR: Honeydew Shopping Centre, cnr Naude & Blueberry Streets. Contact:
(011) 795-1617. Miss the back-to-school rush and buy your summer uniform now!
 STUDENT’S SCHOOLWEAR & SPORT: Trinity Village Shopping Centre (opp. Trinity School), Beyers Naude
Drive, Cnr Eastwood & Knoppiesdoring Street, Randpark Ridge. For the best prices on quality Schoolwear, Skate
and Surfwear & Stationery. Efficient and friendly service. All uniform in stock. Open 7 days a week. Contact us
on: (011) 795-4305 / www.studentsschoolwear.co.za.
 BANTING SUPPORT: Courses for beginners or ad-hoc sessions for those need help, created by Sally-Ann
Creed, co-author of the ‘Real Meal Revolution’ – book of the year. For weight-loss and health, call Elise on 083455-7500 or email elise@bantingbuddies.com.
 SAMANTHA FURNISS: Clinical Psychologist, Randpark Ridge. Psycho-Educational Assessments for
general academic/learning difficulties, subject choice and career assessments. Psychotherapy for children and
adolescents. Contracted to most medical schemes. Contact Sam for further information on 072-597-7125 or
email: sam@furniss.co.za.
 WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR MARKS? Limitless Tutoring Services. Afrikaans, English & Kumon. Private and
group lessons. Competitive rates. Contact: 071-345-3454 / email: nola_naude@yahoo.com.
 STEVE’S PLUMBING WORX: Steven Farquhar is a plumber in your area! Contact him on 072-141-1478 for all
your plumbing needs, i.e. GEYSERS, BLOCKED DRAINS, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION PLUMBING.
10% discount on labour on presentation of this advert.
 PHOTO BOOTH FOR HIRE: Great fun and perfect for year-end Christmas Parties, Birthdays, Weddings,
Corporate Events and much more! Includes fun props and a photo booth attendant. Immediate prints and a free
CD of your booth event. From R2850.00 for 3 hours. To make a booking, contact Ashlee on 082-464-5451.
 PROFESSIONAL MINUTE TAKER: A boutique corporate governance firm is seeking a part-time minute taker in
its board administration division. Extensive minute-taking experience in a professional business environment,
own laptop, stable internet access, own voice recorder, own transport, ability to work independently and meet
deadlines required. Legal and finance background an advantage. 70% work-from-home and 30% meeting
attendance. Please email a brief CV to Eugene@fluidrockgovernance.com.
 FAIRHILLS CARAVAN PARK: A quiet family-run caravan park close to Ramsgate, KZN. 1.3km from Ramsgate
Blue Flag beach. Vacancies for December/January. Contact: Rick on 082-210-8853 or Samantha on
072-139-7608 or email ric@fairhillspark.co.za or info@fairhillspark.co.za.
 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Capture beautiful moments with Chris Litschka. Studio in Boskruin.
Contact: chrislitschka@gmail.com.
 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR TRAINING: Interested in a career in Companion Animal Behaviour and Training? With
COAPE SA’s accredited courses, you can. Starting with an introductory course and then completing the
Advanced Diploma, you will be qualified to start your own consultancy. For further information, contact us on
info@coapesa.com / 083-336-1761.
Randridge Residents’ Association & Rawson Properties
present
Carols by Candlelight
Friday 21 November 2014
18h30 for 19h00
Kiewet Park, Wayne Avenue, Randpark Ridge, Ext 13
Please bring a picnic supper, chairs & blankets.
Candles, boerewors rolls & cool drinks will be on sale.