Muizenberg Junior School - Seagull Yearbook (Cape Town, South Africa)

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Possible two highlights this year for us all were the visit of 'Grannies' MUIZENBERG JUNIOR PRE-PRIMARY ' During the year we had a major change in the Pre-primary. We said good- bye to Mrs Payne who left with her husband to manage a holiday resort in Sedgefield. It was a pleasure to welcome Mrs Karen Prins as our new teacher and it has been a joy to work with someone who has vision and enthusiasm and endless energy. During theuyear the children have been taken on outings of an educational nature which have included places like: Mineral World, Tokai Forest, Sheep Farm, Container Ship, S.P.C.S.7 Snake Park, Fire Station: World of Birds: S A Naval Band and others. HEAD GIRL Sf HEAD BOY REPORT 1987 This year has been a very busy year for everyone at M.J.S. The pupils of the school have been a part of many activities in and out of school. One of the most fun and profitable activities has been the participation of the pupils with the Fairest Cape Association. We have also been on clean ups with our non-european twin school Steven Road Primary. We are the first european and non-european schools to do so. And on account of that our name has been mentioned in many newspapers for e.g. The Argus The Cape Times, The Sunday Times and our local newspapers. 'Ihis year the Language Festival Day, Arbor Day and Founders Day fell on the same day. For Arbor Day we planted over 50 trees at Sandvlei. on Mother's Day and an activity morning lSaturdayJ for Fathers and Children for Father's Day. Needles to say, our land of 'Australia' was the gem of the International Evening Cwe're not biased are we ?J As a result of our fundraisers - ' C a rummage sale, cake sale, Easter Rafflel we were able to purchase blinds for the classroom, erect a new side gate, hang a commando net, build a drying rack, purchase blocks, tools and other equipment for the children and begin with the plans to build a platformfactivity corner., which will be handed over for completion next year. We are grateful to Mrs Dixon for her work in training the children to swim. Also to Susan Forshaw for her involvement and help during the year. I would like to corrmend the Pre-Primary Committee on their successful 'Boot Sale' which was a first for Muizenberg Junior. Their enthusiasm and hard work has helped to make the Pre-Primary department more effective in preparing the young-ones for Junior School. May I in closing wish you all a happy and safe holiday and much joy as we celebrate the birth of God's Son at Christ-mas time. ROY GLOVER PRE-PRIMARY CHAIRMAN P.T.A. PRE-PRIMARY CI1'MI'I'1'EE: Mrs D Kermey Mrs M van Schoor Mr R Glover lChairmanJ Mrs G Van del' MGIWS Mr J Donaldson fTreasurerJ Mrs B Adams Mrs J Lewis lsecretaryl MIS E COWHH After that we assembled in the hall for the Language Festival presented by the pupils and the Founders Day service, presented by Mr Raven. There has been a few athletic outings and galas throughout the year and we have had our fair share of defeats and victories. This year's General Knowledge team has participated in many quizes against Western Province Preparatory, Westcott and Kirstenhof. Unfortunately we lost the Triangular Cup to Kirstenhof but we know that next years team will win it back. We also participated in our first Music Quiz at Grove Primary against 5 other schools. All those involved with music and singing at our school can be proud of our many Eisteddfod achievements and we are lucky to have had very good teachers. Our annual International Evening passed with flying colours. We made R2 700. It was even better than last year's due to the enormous response of the teachers, the parents and especially the pupils. 'Ihere have been many rumours that die change from rugby to soccer was not a good choice. But this is not true. We have done exceptionally well. Especially our Under 13 team who only lost one match in the entire season. Our class camps this year have been the best ever. The Std 5 camp was very exciting, as we had talks and slides about the place were we stayed which was Hout Bay. The Prefects Camp was also enjoyable and will stay in our memories for a long time. g Just recently we had our Sleep Out. Although the weather wasn't on our side, it was a very successful project. We have enjoyed this year very much and we all hope the next Std 5's will enjoy it just as much l From all the Std 5's we'd like to thank the school for 7 happy years. KIM IVDNIGQWERY QJINION ATKINSON

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As 1987 draws to a close so does our three year term of office and I should like to review it briefly Firstly, school fees were increased and together with stringent control measures and a vast improvement in the payment ratio the financial position of the school improved dramatically. These stringent financial controls willunfortunatel now always be part of our day to day financial Y planning as the cutbacks in education tal e effect Secondly the bus was sold as it had become uneconcrmical to run We are at present negotiating the purchase of a minibus. A sincere thanks to all the parents and teachers who transported children to and from matches. Without their assistance our sporting activities would surely have ground to a halt. This year saw the introduction of a new look uniform and a new sport - soccer. Both have proved to be very popular and have rapidly become part of the school life at M.J.S. i Contact and oo-operation with the High School has developed into joint planning meetings and we look forward to further opportunities to serve our joint interests. I During the year we said farewell to parents and teachers alike and at the end of this year we must again bid farewell to all those leaving the school and we wish them well wherever they may go. In conclusion I should like to thank you for your support through troubled times. It has been most gratifying to know that we could always depend on full parent co-operation. It has made our task that much easier. Wishing you la blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year. JEREMYPOOLE SCHOOLC1lVlMI'I'I'EECI-IAIRMAN SCI-III. QlV1'MI'I'I'EE Mr J Poole iCnairma.n7 Mr R Pringle Mr R Crowhurst Wice-Cnairmanl Mr E Smith - Mrs M Montgomery Mr J Kipps Mrs A Myers Mr D Potgieter P T A REFLECTIONS ON 1987 As our fundraising year of 1987 draws to a close, we can, I feel, look back on a successful year of fundraising for Muizenberg Junior School. We land hopefully youl , enjoyed fundraisers such as the Barn Dance held in May, The International Evening and the 'Great' M.J.S. Sleep Out. I E r I: M J S pupils were very enthusiastic about the Craft Classes which were C ! run on two occasions during school holidays, some lovely handmade 5 Christzmas Gifts were madeQ The 2nd International Evening once again proved a great success and it , was very encouraging to see the tremendous turn-out of family and friends. I! I An enthusiastic response was received for the Friday 13 Sleep Out at . Sandvlei, with the children using great imagination in creating their 1 COStUITES ! 1 A tremendous rapport exists between the M.J.S. staff and the P.T.A. y Cormiittee and I thank the Staff sincerely for all their help and co- y operation during 1987. To you, the parent, a very sincere word of thanks. Without your backing i and support we cannot function as a fundraising body. 'Every financially J successful fundraiser helps to keep the schools budget in the Pink . L, Finally, to all those hardworking P.T.A. Ccmmittee members, many, many 5 thanks for your loyal support and back-up throughout the year. - were an excellent team. To those brave souls who have offered to yi serve a second year on the Committee - see you next year ! Year, and I am sure May you all have a very happy Christmas and New will have a tremendous fundraising year in 1988 oo SCHOOL CIMMI'I'I'EE CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ' ' ' , I I o TESS LOUW CHALRLADY 1987 P.T.A. mMVlI'I'l'EE Mrs T Louw Mrs FNJones Mr J Kipps Mrs A Venables Mrs J Jacobs Mrs F Calverey C Chairlady J K Secretary J C Treasurer I Mrs Potgieter Mrs C A Sharpe Mr C Plastow Mrs D Kenney QPre-Primary Representati Mr E Smith iSchool Committee Representative! WE g we , ' W ..,,,.., 7 I , 5 , ,, R Q - 5 gg. :V .,-g,l1'. ...,,Q1-3 .3 z ,

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