This term is racing along just as anticipated. I hope you all had an enjoyable long weekend.
I look forward to meeting some of you this weekend at our working bee and BBQ. Mr Justin Fowler our new Director of Boarding/Hostel Manager will be coming.
Our new Boys Common Room is now completed. It looks wonderful and once again many thanks to Ron Landaus for all the hard work. The only thing missing is a large screen TV for the wall (this comment was made by the boys). I have put out the challenge, if they fundraise, the Hostel Trust will match what they raise.
Our Christmas Banquet planning is well under way and Monday the 8th November has been booked for the occasion. Traditionally, as a hostel we take this opportunity to celebrate a year together and to farewell our Senior Students.
Orientation for our new Year 9’s is on the 28th and 29th November. Currently we have 22 new boarders for Year 9 next year. We look forward to welcoming them and giving them a taste of boarding life.
REMINDERS:
Our planning for next year is well under way. Could you please let us know as soon as possible if your son or daughter will not be coming back next year.
As Senior Students rapidly near their exams we recommend you discourage weekend leave for social occasions only. Their focus should be on study for the next few weeks.
A lot of work is put in by Mr Pink to arrange travel home for the students at holiday times. If your travel arrangements change, please could you leave a message on the Hostel phone. A seat can be given to someone else. It will also save the Hostel staff worrying where your child is.
In the last newsletter I spoke about our Vehicle Policy. I need to clarify this. It clearly states no vehicles unless written permission is granted by the Hostel Manager. Irrespective of written permission being given by parents, a request needs to be received by the Hostel Manager. The Hostel has the discretion to grant this privilege or not. There is a serious problem with congestion at the hostel so please contact the Hostel Manager for an application form if you wish to apply. Thank you to those who have followed the correct procedure.
Many thanks for your co operation.
Jo Ann van der Salm - Hostel Manager
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