THE HISTORY OF KENRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL

In 1954, around July/August, a resident of the estate known as Kenridge, Mr John Mashford, approached the Parow School Board with regard to building a primary school at Kenridge.

The Ruyteplaats Estates, the owners of Kenridge, had made a site available. There was no positive reaction from the P.S.B. However, after several more approaches had been made, the secretary, Mr Smalberger, got in touch with Mr Mashford. He asked if it were possible that about twenty children could be counted on to start such a school.

Mr Smalberger suggested that people in the area should be asked whether their children would attend such a school. At the time, these children were attending the Durbanville Primary School. A full day was spent walking to various farms and houses, in pouring rain and shocking conditions of mud and slush! Eventually, a list of thirty-seven prospective pupils was sent to P.S.B.

It was then arranged that Mr Mashford would attend a full committee meeting of the P.S.B. It was suggested that two representatives of Kenridge Estate should accompany Mr Mashford. They were Mrs Joan Rivette (for the English speaking residents) and Mrs Ellen de Villiers-Louw (for the Afrikaans speaking residents). This was fortunate as the meeting was conducted entirely in Afrikaans and Mrs Louw was able to act as interpreter! Dominee Klopper, chairman of the meeting, was not at all keen in the idea, due to the economic recession.

At this time, Mr Mashford was an executive member of the Kenridge Civic Association, as were Messrs Tom Rivette, Roger Nottcutt, Vic Cradock, Diddy Armstrong and Wally Schaarges. The gentlemen decided that the Olde Barn in De Villiers Avenue should be offered to the P.S.B. free of charge, until such time as a proper school could be built. The Barn was exactly what its name implied. In the Estate's old days, as Witteboom Farm, it housed the farmer's livestock.

With a floor and a bit of plumbing, it had been used for civic events. A very active P.T.A. was formed to raise funds for the school. Mrs Con Creel and Mrs Mashford designed a school uniform. The P.S.B. informed Mrs Mashford that the status of the school was to be preparatory, which at this time was a shock for parents of the learners. During September 1956, the first of several morning markets was held to raise funds. Mr F. Swiegelaar, from Philadelphia, was appointed as principal for 1957.

Gedurende 1960 is toestemming verkry om die skool status te verhoog deur standerd 2 leerders te behou. Dus, het die skool `n nuwe vlak bereik, die van Primere status. Terselfdertyd is `n vierde onderwyser en `n standerd 3 klas, wat in beide tale sou aangebied word, goedgekeur vir 1961. Gedurende 1961 is die voorgestelde kurrikulum vir `n standerd vier klas goedgekeur, met aanvang Januarie 1962.

In Augustus 1961 is die aansoek om die naam te verander van Voorbereidingskool Kenridge na Laerskool Kenridge ingedien. Gedurende Junie 1962 is goedkeuring verleen om die eerste standerd 5 klas vanaf Januarie 1962 by die Laerskool Kenridge te huisves. Op Vrydag 17 Mei 1963 is die amptelike "Ope Aand" aangebied waar ouers die werk van leerders kon besigtig en die onderwysers kon ontmoet. Tydens die volgende paar jaar toon Laerskool Kenridge konstante groei en ontwikkeling op alle gebiede. Die getal leerlinge het mooi gegroei na mate die voorstad ontwikkel het.

Die onderwyskorps het ook geleidelik toegeneem. Kenridge het `n volwaardige skool van uitnemendheid geword. 1971 Brought with it major changes and reconstruction. Most of the original building was demolished and a double-storey building was erected. Mr G.F. van Wyk was appointed principal in 1972. Under his competent guidance, enrolment figures doubled by 1974. This meant that more classrooms were required and pre-fabricated classrooms had to be constructed to accommodate the growing numbers. Since 1982, when records were first kept, Kenridge Primary School pupils had represented Western Province in Chess, Rugby, Cricket, Gymnastics, Softball and Tennis.

In 1987 Kenridge Primary boasted 16 Western Province representatives. In 1989 Mr Van Wyk retired after 17 years as headmaster of Kenridge Primary School. Mr Mickey Lötter was appointed to this post. During Mr Lötter's term of office, the school became a Model C school. Additional teachers were appointed by the Governing Body to accommodate the ever increasing numbers. Xhosa and Computer instruction were introduced to all pupils. A new playing field was established, a reception area was created in the foyer and the pre-fabricated classes were given a face-lift.

On the sporting front, Hockey for boys was introduced and the Green Team came into being. Mr Lötter was compelled to hand over the reigns temporarily to Mr Keith O`Kennedy, during a spell of ill health. Mr O` Kennedy, in the capacity of acting headmaster, did a splendid job of keeping the school on track. Mr Lötter returned to his post, but continued ill health led to his early retirement. On the academic front, the Department of Education had set new trends.

1994 Brought about even more changes. A new principal Mr. Greg Albrecht ushered in a new era at Kenridge Primary School. During the latter part of 1994, plans were put into operation for the construction of a swimming pool. On 27 March 1995, the Keith O`Kennedy Pool was officially opened, bringing a new dimension to our sports programme.

Over the years a number of new venues have been built to accommodate our growing number of learners.

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STAFF

Welkom aan nuwe Personeel / Welcome to new Staff:

Grade 1 Fledglings Graad 3 Graad 6 Psychologist Physical Education

Mrs H. Hulley Mev. Lizelle Truter Mev. Hanneke Engelbrecht Mev. Ina Bornman Miss Carey-Lee Vermoter Lisa du Plessis

Mag julle almal 'n lang en vreugdevolle verbintenis met Laerskool Kenridge geniet

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SCHOOL FEE STRUCTURE

Click Here to download the School Fee Structure for 2009.

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2008 & 2009 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FOR WESTERN CAPE

2008 School Holidays for Western Cape

Term	Opens	Closes
FIRST	14 January (Educators) 16 January (Learners)	20 March
SECOND	14 April	27 June
THIRD	14 July	26 September
FOURTH	06 October	05 December (Learners) 09 December (Educators)

2008 Public Holidays

Date	Holiday
1 January 2008	New Year's Day
21 March 2008	Human Rights Day
21 March 2008	Good Friday
24 March 2008	Family Day
27 April 2008	Freedom Day
28 April 2008	School Holiday
1 May 2008	Workers' Day
2 May 2008	School Holiday
16 June 2008	Youth Day
9 August 2008	National Women's Day
24 September 2008	Heritage Day
16 December 2008	Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2008	Christmas Day
26 December 2008	Day of Goodwill

2009 School Holidays for Western Cape

Term	Opens	Closes
FIRST	21 January	03 April
SECOND	15 April	26 June
THIRD	20 July	23 September
FOURTH	05 October	11 December

2009 Public Holidays

Date	Holiday
1 January 2009	New Year's Day
21 March 2009	Human Rights Day
10 April 2009	Good Friday
13 April 2009	Family Day
27 April 2009	Freedom Day
1 May 2009	Workers' Day
15 June 2009	School Holiday
16 June 2009	Youth Day
9 August 2009	National Women's Day
10 August 2009	Public Holiday
24 September 2009	Heritage Day
16 December 2009	Day of Reconciliation
25 December 2009	Christmas Day
26 December 2009	Day of Goodwill

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SCHOOL SHOP

Trading Hours:

Mon - Thurs	08:00 - 14:20
Friday	08:00 - 14:00

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GOVERNING BODY

The Governing body performs and assists in many functions at the school. / Die Beheerliggaam vervul verskeie funksies in die skool.

The following is a list of members and seconded members and some of their responsibilities / projects. / Hieronder volg 'n lys van die verskillende verkose persone en medelede en hul funksies en verantwoordelikhede waarby hulle betrokke is.

Please feel free to speak to any of us if you have any ideas/ complaints or would like to assist by helping on a committee. / Indien u enige voorstelle het of die Beheerliggaam dalk wil bystaan met 'n spesifieke taak, is u meer as welkom.

Barry Odendaal	Chairperson / School matters Contracts, Human resources, Ad hoc committees	Voorsitter / Skoolaangeleenthede Kontrakte, Menslikehulpbronne, Ad hoc kommittee
Rudi Craeye	Vice-Chairperson / Finance Budget, Electrical upgrade, Security, Irrigation	Onder voorsitter / Finansies Begroting, Elektriesetoevoer-opgradering, Sekuriteit, Besproeing
Alan Winde	Grounds & buildings Pre-Primary building, Traffic calming, Hockey fields	Grond & geboue Pre-Primêre geboue, Verkeersbeheer, Hokkievelde
Danie Theron	Grounds & buildings Pre-Primary building, Hockey fields, Parking, Fencing	Grond & geboue Pre-Primêre geboue, Hokkievelde, Parkering, Omheining
Colleen Wrensch	Communications / School matters Safe schools project, Tuckshop	Kommunikasie/ Skoolaangeleenthede Veiligeskoleprojek, Snoepie
Garth Truter	IT, Technical assistance Whiteboards, Laptops, UPS	Inligtingstegnologie Tegniesebystand - Elektroniese witborde, Skootrekenaars, OET
Andries Cronje	Legal / School matters	Regsadvies / Skoolaangeleenthede
Astrid Raath	Minuting secretary	Regsadvies / Skoolaangeleenthede

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AFTERCARE / NASORG

We at Kenridge Aftercare, pride ourselves in the care we give our children.

The Aftercare started out as two classes (shared with Pre-Primary) in 1993. It has grown so much over the years that we now have 22 individual classes spread over the Kenridge campus.

Ons personeel het gegroei tot 24 personeel wat na die kinders omsien; 2 dames wat kos maak (huidiglik kook ons vir ±490 kinders elke dag),2 skoonmaker, 1 Nutsman , n sekretaresse - Sharon DeVries en die bestuurder - Lorna Rutter.

We accommodate children from Fledglings, Kenridge Pre-primary and Kenridge Primary.

Office hours:	08:00 – 18:00
Hours we care for children:	06:30 (Early Morning Care) 12:00 – 18:00 (Normal Aftercare)
School Holidays:	07:00 – 18:00

Closed for three weeks over Christmas and New Year AND Closed on Public holidays.

Kinders ontvang 'n gesonde middagete, bodemlose koeldrank, toebroodjies, groenteborde, vrugte en ‘n snoephappie.

Study time is held between 14:45 – 16:00. Children have the opportunity of doing their homework under supervision.

Kinders word na buitemuurse aktiwiteite gestuur soos deur die ouers aangedui op hul aktiwiteitstrokies. (Gr Fledglings, R, 1 & 2 word begelei na en van aktiwiteite op die skool terrein.)

YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY LIES IN YOUR COMMUNICATION WITH US

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COMPUTER CENTRES

Information Technology at Kenridge Primary School

We are quite aware of the need for trained IT personnel in the world out there. We start early at Kenridge Primary. From Grade R right through to Grade 7 we build on the skills of our learners.

The Grade R classes spend 25 min in the computer room every second week. Here they use educational software such as Little Brown Bear and Charlie Chimp, and in the process develop their "click and drag" skills. It is delightful to hear their shrieks of excitement as they work on these programmes.

Our Foundation Phase classes are divided in half and the learners spend 25 min at a time working at typing skills and basic computer skills. The Intermediate and Senior Phase have access to a bigger facility of 40 computers. Each class has computer lessons for 75 min every second week. Here we focus on the Microsoft Office Suite, starting the Grade 4's off in Word and Publisher. Excel is introduced in Grade 5 and Power Point in Grade 7. We follow an integrated approach where various projects and activities are planned around specific skills we would like the learners to master. The internet enables the learners to research information for tasks set by their teachers.

We also make use of Evalunet's e-SCHOOL to help the teachers in assessing Learning Programmes with custom made assessments. Evalunet allows complete control in content and question setting. Indeed a very handy educational tool. READERS ARE LEADERS, a reading programme has also been a very useful tool for both language groups. Software such as 2Type (Typing Tutorial), Bodywise, Captain Co-ordinate, The Map Detectives and Faiths & Celebrations are also used in the computer room.

It is indeed a privilege to be able to empower our learners for the future with the technology we have available.

Watch this space for lessons on how to create tables in Word, graphs in Excel, and much more! Worksheets that are given to the learners will be placed on this page.

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LIBRARY / BIBILIOTEEK

"To read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one." Anonymous, Chinese saying.

Our school library forms an integral part of the school and offers a service to both learners and educators. Nieteenstaande die belangrikheid van rekenaartegnologie, vorm boeke steeds 'n integrale deel van enige kind se lewe. We continually encourage and support a lifelong love of reading, as this develops the learners’ imagination and many other skills. It is important that children realise the great enjoyment and knowledge that lie between the covers of a book.

Die skoolbiblioteek beskik oor 'n voorraad van ongeveer 25 000 items, wat boeke en ander mediahulpbronne insluit. Die aanleer van navorsingsvaardighede vorm ’n belangrike deel van inligtingsvaardighede. At present there are 1 846 borrowers who make use of the facilities on offer. Computers with CD-ROM and internet facilities offer the opportunity for online research in the library, in addition to the numerous books available.

Afrikaanse Reeksboeke

Hier in die jare 2000, ontmoet ons weer ou vriende – Saartjie, Trompie, Maasdorp en Fritz Deelman. Baie ouers sal glimlag as hulle terugdink aan hulle kinderjare en watter genot hulle uit hierdie reekse geput het. Die nuwe geslag jong lesers is nou net so versot op hierdie boeke soos hulle ouers jare terug was. Leon Rousseau, medestigter van Human & Rousseau Uitgewers in 1959, was maar 20 jaar oud toe hy in 1956 die eerste Fritz Deelman-boek geskryf het. Nou, 50 jaar sedert die eerste uitgawe van die reeks, word dit weer uitgegee, gemoderniseer en met 'n baie aantreklike nuwe voorblad.

Daar is nou ook 'n paar nuwe reekse boeke wat ons kinders kan verslind. Die Thomas@-reeks geskryf deur Carina Diedericks-Hugo is baie gewild, veral ook onder die seuns. Die titels wil 'n mens sommer laat lees – "Thomas@nagmerrie.net", "Thomas@moord.net" en vele ander. Hierdie spanningsverhale wil jou laat lees tot by die laaste bladsy. Die Reënboogrant Maats en Reënboogrant Tieners reeks is baie gewild onder die meisies. Dan is daar nou ook vir ons perde maats, 'n pragtige nuwe reeks boeke, Stalmaats. Hierdie reekse is almal in die skoolbiblioteek beskikbaar. Lekker lees.

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RECYCLING / HERNUWING

At our school, recycling is not just a side-line event, IT IS AN OCCASION! Every Monday morning, from 06:15 to 08:00, parents, teachers and learners recycle with vigour, passion and sweat! Recycling initially started at Kenridge Primary in 2000, with paper only.

At present we recycle paper, glass and cans. Kenridge is onder die top skole in ons streek sover dit hernuwing aangaan. Dit is met groot begeerstering dat die leerders Maandagoggende hul herwinning skool toe bring. We have purchased a number of items for the school with money that has been brought in through recycling, e.g. outdoor furniture, shelving, an athletics podium and trees.

Ons skool besef dat alhoewel herwinning 'n redelike maklike manier is om geld in te samel, is die belangrikste feit tog die beskerming en behoud van ons ekologie.

The gate at the Tygerbergvalley Road is open daily, so you are welcome to deposit your recycling at any time during the week. PLEASE ensure that you put your recycling INTO the specific igloo and not next to it! This gate opens from Tuesday - Friday at 07:15 and closes on theses days at 15:45.

Refer to the Bulletin for news on "Recycling at our School".

Verwys na die Bulletien vir nuus oor "Herwinning by ons Skool".

Any queries re Recycling, please contact Sandy Fourie at fourie_s@kenridge.org.za

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FORMAL ASSESSMENTS - 2008

November Examinations / November Eksamens
17 November	Mathematics / Wiskunde
17 November	Technology / Tegnologie
17 November	LO1 & LO2
18 November	Science / Wetenskap
18 November	Xhosa
19 November	Afrikaans Eerste en Tweede Taal
19 November	EMS / EBW
20 November	History / Geskiedenis
21 November	English First and Second Language
24 November	Geography / Aardrykskunde
25 November	Mathematics / Wiskunde
25 November	LO3, LO4 & LO5

The above is subject to change / Die bogendoemde is onderhewig aan verandering.

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GRADE 7 EXAM TIMETABLE / GRAAD 7 EKSAMENROOSTER

Click here to download the Grade 7 Exam Timetable.
Kliek hier om die Graad 7 Eksamenrooster af te laai.

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GRADE 6 EXAM TIMETABLE / GRAAD 6 EKSAMENROOSTER

Click here to download the Grade 6 Exam Timetable.
Kliek hier om die Graad 6 Eksamenrooster af te laai.

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GRADE 5 EXAM TIMETABLE / GRAAD 5 EKSAMENROOSTER

Click here to download the Grade 5 Exam Timetable.
Kliek hier om die Graad 5 Eksamenrooster af te laai.

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GRADE 4 EXAM TIMETABLE / GRAAD 4 EKSAMENROOSTER

Click here to download the Grade 4 Exam Timetable.
Kliek hier om die Graad 4 Eksamenrooster af te laai.

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ENROLMENTS

FLEDGLINGS & GRADE R

• Fledglings & Gr R Enrolment Package / Inskrywingspakket:
  • Covering Letter / Verduidelikingsbrief
  • Application Form / Aansoekvorm (Print / Druk)
  • Debit Order / Debietorder (Print / Druk)
  • Financial Undertaking / Finansiële-onderneming (Print / Druk)
  • Confidential Information: Child / Vertroulike Inligting: Kind (Print / Druk)
• Fledglings Prospectus / Prospektus (Print / Druk)
• Gr R Prospectus / Prospektus (Print / Druk)

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GRADE 1 -7

• Gr 1- 7 Enrolment Package / Inskrywingspakket:
  • Covering Letter / Verduidelikingsbrief
  • Gr 1 - 7 Application Form / Aansoekvorm (Print / Druk)
  • Debit Order / Debietorder (Print / Druk)
  • Financial Undertaking / Finansiële-onderneming (Print / Druk)
  • Confidential Information: Child / Vertroulike Inligting: Kind (Print / Druk)
  • Screening Tests (Gr1 only) / Siftingstoetse (Gr 1 alleenlik) (Print / Druk)
  • Tuckshop / Snoepwinkel (Print / Druk)
• Gr 1 - 7 Prospectus / Prospektus (Print / Druk)
• Gr 1 - 7 Code of Conduct / Gedragskode (Print / Druk)
• Gr 1 - Uniform (Eng) (Afr) (Print / Druk)

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AFTERCARE / NASORG

• Aftercare Enrolment Package / Nasorg Inskrywingspaket (Print / Druk)

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TUCKSHOP

If you are able to help serve in the tuckshop, please click here to download the form that needs to be completed and handed in at the secretary's office or to Dorette Pienaar in the tuckshop.

Indien u in die snoepwinkel kan help, kliek hier om die form af te laai wat ingevul en by die sekretaresse se kantoor of by Dorette Pienaar in die snoepwinkel ingehandig moet word.

Naked Fruit:

WRAPS	R8.00
Monday	Barbeque chicken - grilled chicken strips, lettuce, tomato, beans with a light balsamic sauce
Tuesday	Mediterranean - roasted vegetables, low fat yoghurt infused with a basil sauce
Wednesday	Chicken - chicken strips, avocado, tomato rocket, with low fat yogurt based sauce
Thursday	Mexican - pure beef, lettuce, carrot and cheese with tomato based salsa
Friday	Chicken - strips, avocado, tomato, rocket, with low fat yogurt based sauce
YOGURT SMOOTHIES	R6.50
Monday	Moody mango - mango, banana, apple, added fibre and low fat yoghurt with pre and probiotics
Tuesday	Jungle juice - mango, papaya, passion fruit, low fat yoghurt, with pre and probiotics
Wednesday	Creamy berry - mixed berries, apple, banana and low fat yoghurt packed with pre and probiotics
Thursday	Sweet carrot - carrot, banana, honey, added fibre and low fat yoghurt with pre and probiotics
Friday	Moody mango - mango, banana, apple, added fibre and low fat yoghurt with pre and probiotics
JUICE CRUSHES	R6.50
Monday	Berry blast - mixed berries, banana, apple and crushed ice
Tuesday	Tropical twist - mango, pineapple, banana, fruit cocktail, coconut milk, lemon grass and crushed ice
Wednesday	Crunchy carrot - carrots, apple, pineapple, orange and crushed ice
Thursday	Refreshing papaya - papaya, pineapple, banana, apple juice and crushed ice
Friday	Crunchy carrot - carrots, apple, pineapple, orange and crushed ice
YOGURT TUBS	R6.50
Monday	Muesli delight - low fat yoghurt, muesli and honey
Tuesday	Fruit delight - low fat yoghurt and mixed fruit
Wednesday	Nutty delight - low fat yoghurt, mixed nuts and honey
Thursday	Muesli delight - low fat yoghurt, muesli and honey
Friday	Fruit delight - low fat yoghurt and mixed fruit
FRESH FRUIT JUICE	R6.00
Monday - Friday	Apple, orange and fruit cocktail

All products are certified Halaal by SANHA

Click Here to download the order form for the tuck shop.

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