Senior Preparatory Phase A to Z 2018 - Tyger Valley College
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Senior Preparatory
Phase A to Z
2018SENIOR PREPARATORY PHASE A TO Z
A Absenteeism
A medical certificate is required if a pupil is away for more than 2 days. Children are
responsible for updating work missed.
However, if a pupil misses a test a medical certificate must be presented in order for them to
write the test. If absent for any other reason permission must be sought from the principal in
advance. Those pupils with neither a medical certificate nor permission will be given nought
for the test.
Academic Day starts at 7:40 and ends at 13:30.
AEC
Educational psychologists, remedial and occupational therapists are available on site.
After Care
Begins at 15h30 – 17h30 @ a fee of R24 p/hour or part thereof. A fine will be charge for
children collected later than 17h30.
Assemblies
A Senior Preparatory assembly takes place every Monday morning.
Assessment
Continuous assessments and formal tests occur throughout the year. No assessments may
be completed at home. Also see Test Week.
Athletics
All children are encouraged to participate.
This extra-curricular takes place at the end of Term 2 and the beginning of Term 3
Attitude
A positive attitude is encouraged in all spheres of school life.
Bags
B
Uniform tog and lunch bags are compulsory for all pupils.
Ballet A fee is payable by the parents. Please note that if you select ballet, hip-hop or
modern as an extra-curricular activity, the commitment is for the entire year as it is an
examinable activity.
Behaviour
A merit and demerit system is implemented to monitor behaviour. An explanation document
is available from the class teacher, should you require further information.
Birthdays are special days and pupils may wear civvies on their birthday. If their birthday
falls on a week-end, they may wear civvies on either the Monday or Friday. Sufficient
(enough for each child in the class) party packs or cupcakes may be provided for the pupils
in the class. Feel free to donate a new, appropriate book to our school or your child’s class
library.
Books
All text books and exercise books are provided by the school.
Each child is responsible for the care and maintenance of text books that they are issued
with at the beginning of the year. (They are each given a dedicated number that will be on
each textbook) Should a book be damaged or defaced in any way, he/she is responsible for
replacing a new book at the end of the year.Breakfast
Please ensure that you child has a decent breakfast before school. Optimal learning needs
to take place before break (10h30) and this will be a challenge for a hungry child.
C Calendar
This may be downloaded off the website & is available on the D6 Communicator.
The annual Camp is for all pupils in the Senior Preparatory phase. The Grade 4 and 5
children spend two nights away and the Grade 6 children are away for three nights, at an
additional cost. Please prepare in advance for this. Any pupils not going on camp (who have
already provided reasons in writing to the Principal) will stay at home during this time and will
be marked absent on the class register.
Car Stickers
Each year TVC will distribute a vehicle security sticker, 2 per family, to display on your
vehicle windscreen. This sticker will grant you permission onto the school property. NO
STICKER – NO ENTRY! Additional stickers may be purchased, by TVC parents only, at the
front office at R10 a sticker. This is for your protection and that of our TVC children, your co-
operation will be greatly appreciated.
Channels of communication
Please follow the following procedure if you have any concerns:-
Teacher / Coach Head of Dept Deputy Principal Principal
Choir
A Preparatory choir runs as part of the extra-curricular programme. Responsible
commitment is important throughout the year. Choir Practice takes place on Thursdays and
Fridays at 07:00 – 07:40.
Please see Music A to Z document for further details.
Class Moms
These are volunteer parents for each class. Please refer to the relevant policy for guidelines,
available from the class teacher.
Clubs
Various clubs are offered at TVC as part of the extra-curricular programme.
Computers
A computer centre is accessible to all pupils at TVC.
Commitment
This is a vital component of the TVC ethos.
It applies to all extra-curricular activities as well as the academic programme.
Computer lessons are offered during the Academic day for each class.
D D6 Communicator
Please download and consult the D6 communicator and check every day. To download the
D6 please use the following link:
http://www.school-communicator.com/download.php
Discipline
Please refer to BehaviourDrama
Private Drama is available at the school.
E ECO CLUB
This is an interactive club which forms part of the extra-curricular programme.
Early leavers
Children will have to get an ‘early leaving’ form from the Explorer Office and this will be
signed by the relevant teacher and Head of Department before any child is permitted to
leave school early. This pertains to the school day which is 07:40 to 15:00.
Educational Outings and Activities in the Pretoria area are included in the school fees.
Outings are educational and relevant to your child’s development. These Educational
opportunities may be in the form of an outing, or may be a visit to our school.
Emergency Prep School Cell Phone Number: 079 459 0616
Entrepreneurs Day
All Grade 5 pupils are involved in this activity. This is usually held in the 3rd term.
Excursions
One trip within the Pretoria area is covered by TVC.
Overnight excursion in the 1st term: payment in full by parents.
Extra-curricular
An extra-curricular programme is part of the school day and participation is voluntary for all
children. A comprehensive timetable is issued at the beginning of each term. Your child may
therefore be fetched at the end of their activity at 15:00. There are no extra-curricular
activities on a Friday. Extra-curricular choices vary each term, but once a choice is made for
the term your child is expected to stick to their choices. Choices include both sport and
cultural activities. All children are required to select and participate in one (or more) of the
seasonal sports.
F Facebook is a fun way TVC likes to promote our school. Please find us on Facebook and
like our page https://www.facebook.com/tygervalleycollege
First Aid
Many of our teachers are qualified as part of the requirement of TVC staff.
Fitness
Children are educated on the skill of each sport as well as creating a good base of fitness.
Fun is part of the learning process. Special fun days are organized during the year.
Friends are for most children the most important part of school. These are the people they
will have a 20 year reunion with one day, so to build valuable connections is essential. Allow
your children to deal with their own friend issues, as this is how they learn to be good friends
and make good friends.
Fun is imperative in our planning and preparation and special fun days are organized during
the year. These include theme weeks, special celebrations, market days, Heritage Day and
a pool picnic party at the end of the year.
Galas
GThe TVC swimming teams participate in league galas, usually on Friday afternoons in the 1st
and 3rd terms.
TVC costumes and caps, available at the Uniform Shop, are required for these events.
H Hair
Girls: Neatly tied back; no hair dye or artificial colorants allowed. Hair accessories may be
worn (white, navy blue, green or beige)
Boys: Short back and sides; no gel, hair dye or artificial colorants allowed.
Please see TVC policy for further details.
Hats
We have a policy of “NO HAT, NO PLAY” during our breaks. Children without a TVC hat,
must sit in the shade during breaks. This applies to sport in the afternoon as well.
Holidays
Please adhere to the TVC calendar when planning holidays.
Homework
Comprises of reading, studying and completion of classwork.
Voluntary homework sessions are offered from Mon to Thurs from 14h00 to 15h00. Children
may be collected any time during homework class. Teachers will be on duty to supervise.
I Illness and injuries
These are part of being children, and every effort is made to treat your child accordingly.
Please read the Tyger Valley College policy on medicine and medication and ensure that
any medication is handed in to reception for distribution by the secretary and that a letter
and/ Dr’s prescription accompanies any medication sent to school. If your child is ill at school
or sustains a serious injury, parents will be contacted immediately.
Information Evening
This is held for parents at the beginning of the school year, usually in the first week.
Joy
J Join us for the Joy of Learning!
K Kids are our business. We as teachers are professional people who have studied the
development and learning intricacies of children. Please trust our judgment when dealing
with your children as, together with a professional qualification, we have years of experience
in dealing with children, their parents, and the common ‘occurrences’ of school life.
Therefore please make use of the correct channels of communication when dealing with an
issue or problem. First consult your child’s teacher on the matter at hand. If you feel that you
have not received the desired response, please make an appointment with either the Head
of Phase, the Deputy Principal, or the Principal.
Kindness
Kindness costs nothing and all pupils are encouraged to treat others as they would like to be
treated!
L Library
Pupils visit the library once a week.
Our library is growing and a weekly library visit, as part of their timetabled lessons, takes
place in the Senior Preparatory Phase. Your child will choose a library book to take home
for the week and will enjoy a story in this time. Library bags are available from the Uniform
shop to ensure that library books are protected while in your care.Lost Property
This continues to be an issue as the majority of items in the box are NOT MARKED.
Children must be encouraged to take responsibility for their belongings, as it is impossible
for a teacher to find items that are lost, especially when they aren’t marked and when they
invariably end up at someone else’s home. Please assist us in this regard. Should your
child lose any of their belongings these items, if marked, can be recovered from the second
hand uniform shop. Trading hours may be found in the term calendar. Contact Mrs Christine
Hall on 082 930 5370 or email her on: christineahall@icloud.com.
Lunch
A healthy, well-balanced lunch is necessary to give pupils the required concentration and
energy for a busy day here at TVC.
Market Day
M
Please see Entrepreneurs Day.
This is a most enjoyable learning experience and to ensure that it is pleasant for all, a strict
Market Day policy is in place. Detailed information is sent home regarding Market Day closer
to the date.
Medicine
Dispensing of prescription medicine takes place only through the office with a signed parent
consent form. Also see ‘Illness & Injury’
Monitors
Grade 6 pupils are chosen on a rotation basis to assist with the duties in the Preparatory
School.
Morning line up
All SP pupils are required to assemble in the grassed area outside the entrance to the
Explorer Campus before school, where they will congregate for line-up at 7.40 am.
Motivate your child by praising him/her, being involved and up to date with what is going on
at school and always keeping a positive attitude around your children.
Music lessons take place as part of the Academic day. Private music lessons are available
at the school. For more information, contact the music department.
Newsletters and notices
N
These are sent home on a regular basis. Please make the effort to read all notification as
this is the only way you will know what is going on at school for the sake of your child. Often
children miss out on fun activities, outings, prepared work for assessment etc, because
parents haven’t READ the notices or newsletters. Please place important dates, reminders,
calendars etc, in an ‘eye-catching’ position somewhere in your home. In addition, please
remember to check the D6 Communicator on a daily basis.
Notice Board
All sports teams are displayed on the notice board outside the western restrooms on the
ground floor. It is the pupils’ responsibility to check these on a regular basis to ensure that
they are aware of the requirements for all fixtures.
O Office hours
The Explorer Office is open from Monday to Thursday between 07h30 and 15h30 and until
14h00 on Friday.Outings
Please see Excursions
Outreach
This is part of the ‘Eco’ pillar of Tyger Valley College, and our children are often integrated
into outreach programmes, activities and visits. Our Outreach pillar is a strong reflection of
who we are as a school.
PTA (Parents & Teachers Association)
P This is a group of dynamic, involved parents at Tyger Valley College who organise and run
special events and functions during the course of the year. We encourage you to get
involved.
Parents
You are the heart and soul of any school. We completely understand the love a parent has
for his/her child/ren. We encourage parents to see their children as unique, awesome
individuals who are capable of making mistakes. We know how to deal with these, and they
are most often, not a reflection of your parenting, but perfectly normal. To use these
‘behavioural’ issues to teach, we have to acknowledge the fact that our children aren’t
perfect. Please accept our authority to discipline your children fairly and in accordance with
our policy
Parent Interviews
These are held at the end of the 1st and 2nd terms.
Parents may book 10 minute slots with teachers to discuss the academic progress of their
child/ren.
Parking
Please do not use the parking lot as a meeting place to discuss teachers, other children or
issues you may have. Rather make use of the correct channels of communication as
explained above. Issues can be easily resolved if dealt with responsibly and appropriately
whereas idle car park chatter over these issues often causes more harm than good.
POPI Form
In accordance with the Popi Act, you will be required to complete the POPI FORM each year
for each child in your family at TVC. The form grants or denies TVC the right to publish
photos of your child on the TVC’s official Social Media sites (website, Facebook and
Instagram); school magazine and other TVC marketing related items.
Punctuality
Please be punctual. A demerit will be issued to continual latecomers.
Prize Giving
This annual event is one of the highlights of our year. It takes place in the evening during
the last week of the 3rd term. All pupils are required to attend and they are to wear their
formal uniform.
Psychologist is available at school for consultation with parents and teachers regarding
various social, emotional and behavioral issues that may occur. Referral is made by the
teacher concerned in consultation with the parents.
Quality of work
QEducators continually emphasise neatness and organisation in the presentation of pupils’
work.
Queries
All queries must be directed to the office during office hours.
Reading is fun and even if your child does homework at school in the optional homework
R
session, please still endeavor to listen to your child read. Not only does it provide time to
connect with your child and keep up to date with his/her progress, it also promotes reading
as a shared, fun activity that can benefit your child in so many different ways. Afrikaans
books must be read daily as well.
Religion
TVC is a school with a Christian ethos. Assemblies are conducted accordingly.
Remedial classes are available at school through the Academic Enrichment Centre upon
referral by the teacher. This is charged at a minimal termly rate.
Reply slips
These must be filled in, signed and sent back to school by the requested date. These will be
for sport fixtures, outings and bus trips, extra-curricular choices for each term and general
information regarding events and functions at the school. Please always reply, it helps with
organisation and efficient management of the school.
Reports
Pupils’ reports are issued 3 times a year. These are made available for collection at the
Explorer office BY PARENTS ONLY.
Routines must be established. Encourage your child to put out his/her clothes and to pack
his/her bag in the evenings.
Teach your child to be responsible and to take care of his/her own things. Make sure your
child knows what activities they have chosen for extra-curricular and whether or not they are
participating in week-end fixtures.
School hours
S
School hours are from 7:40 to 15:00, Monday to Thursday and 7:40 to 13h30 on Fridays.
Voluntary homework sessions are offered to the pupils from 14h00 to 15h00. If pupils are still
at school hereafter, they are required to report to aftercare until their parents can collect
them.
Sport
Please refer to the extra-curricular timetable, prepared and issued on a termly basis.
Stationery
Please ensure that your child has the required stationary, as per the lists that are distributed.
Stationary may need to be replenished during the year.
Swimming Club
There is an in-house swimming coach who runs the TUKS Swimming Club from the TVC
swimming pool during the summer months. It is recommended that, in order for TVC to
strengthen its efforts in climbing the “league ladder”, as many swimmers join this fantastic
opportunity right on our doorstep! If you are interested, please contact Alex Haberstroh on
082 447 1789.Teachers
T
Teachers’ phone numbers are their private property and will only be given out in special
circumstances, at their discretion. If you do happen to have a teacher’s number, please use
it respectfully.
Should you need to communicate with your child’s teacher, or any other teacher in the
Senior Preparatory phase, you are kindly requested to make an appointment to discuss any
matters pertaining to your child with the school secretary. Alternatively, you can e-mail
him/her, using the following addresses:-
Mr. Buck jbuck@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs. Marshall hmarshall@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Miss. Kirstein skirstein@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs. Kruger tkruger@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs. Kriel mkriel@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs. Grobbelaar ngrobbelaar@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs. Prost cprost@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs. Pais Mamede mpmamede@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs Schuldt mschuldt@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs Rautenbach rrautenbach@tygervallycollege.co.za
Mrs Ashton-Roos lashton-roos@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Mrs Smit zsmit@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Ms Van Wyk mvanwyk@tygervalleycollege.co.za
Test Weeks
There are 2 test weeks per year (end of June and the beginning of November). These form
part of the formal assessment for each learning subject.
Tuckshop
This facility is available to pupils daily. The emphasis is on providing healthy lunches and
educators will keep a keen check to ensure that pupils do not buy inappropriate snacks!
U Uniform
The TVC uniform must be worn with pride and children are expected to look neat and
presentable at all times. This includes at school, on the sports field and anywhere outside of
school. We would like all our children to be aware of the uniform policy and regulations so
that uniformity prevails.
The Uniform Shop is run by Mrs ZinnsmeisterTel: (012) 940 4277 (during business hours)
Email: uniformshop@blinkmail.co.za
Hours: May be found in the term calendar.
Please mark every item clearly!
Consult the website for further information regarding price lists and starter kits
V Values are an essential part of everyday life at Tyger Valley College and are expressed
through our Christian value system.
Water Safety
W
It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that their child/ren is/are water safe.
The TVC website is available for perusal of calendars, events and photographs:
www.tygervalleycollege.co.za
Winning takes hard work, patience, commitment and dedication, and in all areas it is a team
effort; whether between the individual player and his/her coach or the team and their coach.
At all times consider the team, the school and your friends when participating and
representing Tyger Valley College. Remember “Win humbly and lose graciously”.
X X marks the spot where your child’s classroom is at school. Please respect the fact that the
classroom is the ‘office’ of each teacher and therefore standard etiquette and respect is
required. Don’t be a stranger to your child’s teacher. Communicate via email or make an
appointment at any time convenient to the teacher, in the mornings or afternoons, (NOT
during school hours) to discuss your child’s progress. Inform the teacher of any incidents
that may have happened that might affect your child, e.g. a death in the family, a new baby,
a parent being away on business etc.
You and your child are important to us and in all our decisions we have your children’s best
Y
interest at heart.
Z Zzzzzz…….
Your child needs plenty of sleep and it is essential for a productive day at school that bed
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