BUG NEWS

18 January 2024

Welcome to all our new and returning families! The start of this year has probably been the most calm in all my years of teaching! I would like to extend my deep gratitude to our amazing RGJS staff who worked tirelessly at the end of 2023 and in the days leading up to the first day of the term. They have put an incredible amount of effort into ensuring a good, positive start to the year. As is expected, there are always hiccups and curveballs but there has been great support and creative troubleshooting!

This year is an extra special one as we celebrate 130 years of academic and holistic excellence. We are excited to enjoy the wonderful celebrations planned to mark this significant milestone and look forward to seeing our RGJS families and staff celebrating with us.

At our formal assembly yesterday, I shared three important things for us all to remember as we navigate the possibilities, opportunities and challenges that this year will bring us. Firstly, encourage and support each other. Secondly, listen to other ideas and perspectives and ask questions if you don't know or understand something. Lastly, what each person brings helps to create a great school. We are all important and bring something special and unique that should be celebrated.

May 2024 truly be a year when we celebrate memories and shape futures!

Belinda Petersen

Principal

CONDOLENCES

Condolences to Jeanne Liss on the loss of her Father-in-law and her uncle.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this very sad time.

RGJS VACANCIES

STUDENT TEACHER: FOUNDATION PHASE

Closing Date: 24th January 2024

INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR PHASE TEACHER

Closing Date: 29th January 2024 at noon.

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS: To ⭐Irene Nagel⭐ on earning your first PurpleZA badge.

CONGRATULATIONS🎉To Leah Adams and Jamie Leigh Boyd on their engagements!!! 🎉

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

The RGJS staff started off the 2024 academic year with a staff workshop on Monday morning with the theme, Connecting. We ended our first day with the first 130 Celebration of our wonderful school with all staff from Rustenburg Girls' High and Rustenburg Girls' Junior.

SCHOOL NEWS & UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

IMPORTANT DATES TERM 1 2024

● Monday 22 Jan: Gr R Grade Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Top Terrace)

● Tuesday 23 Jan: Gr 4 - 7 Meet the Teachers 18:30 (Orton Hall)

Gr 1 Grade Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Top Terrace)

● Wednesday 24 Jan: Sport Information Evening: 17:30 (Gr 4 playground)

Music Information Evening: 17:30 (Orton Hall)

New Parents’ to RGJS Evening: 18:00 (Gr 5 playground)

Gr R - 3 Meet the Teachers 2024 at 18:30 (Orton Hall)

● Thursday 25 Jan: Gr 2 Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Top Terrace)

● Friday 26 and Saturday 27 Jan: Reddam Polo Festival U13

● Monday 29 Jan: Gr 3 Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Top Terrace)

● Tuesday 30 Jan: Gr 4 Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Top Terrace)

● Wed 31 Jan: Gr 5 Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Top Terrace)

● Thurs 1 Feb: Gr 6 Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Top Terrace)

Gr 7 Picnic 17:30 - 19:30 (Gr 7 Playground)

● Fri 2 Feb: Founders Day - Happy 130th Birthday Rustenburg! (All grades will be dismissed at 12:00.)

ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE RGJS SITE

Welcome to Rustenburg!.pdf

NEW PARENTS WELCOME

New parents/guardians are invited to a welcome function on Wednesday 24 January from 18:00 - 18:30 in the Grade 5 playground. Please RSVP HERE by Monday 22 January 2024.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

As soon as all the Policy Declaration forms have been completed and collated, all the first day photos will be shared.

GRADE PICNICS

RGJS Families are invited to bring along a picnic supper and meet your Grade from 17:30 - 19:30 on the allocated grade picnic dates.

Parking will be challenging, so respect and patience are appreciated.

HAPPY WINNIE the POOH DAY!

Thank you to Mrs Wates, our librarian, for sharing the joy of reading and the sentiment of Happy National Winnie The Pooh Day with many of our Rustybugs this morning!🧸

BAXTER PARKING DISCS

Please note that the 2024 Baxter Parking Discs are only for new parents. The Baxter Parking Area is directly opposite our school in Burg Road. A gentle reminder that the disc allows you to park, walk your daughter into school, and then leave. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

STOP AND DROP!

The parking bays directly in front of our school are a demarcated "Stop, Drop and Go" zone from 06:30 - 08:00. Please ensure that our Rustybugs have all their bags ready to exit the car to keep the traffic flowing. Thank you to the parents who have already indicated they are keen to help - a roster will be shared soon.

REMOTE JAMMING

Unfortunately "remote jamming" has happened around our school in the past. Please check that your car is locked before walking away from your vehicle.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

SWAP SHOP

We are hoping to hold a SWAP SHOP on Tuesday and Wednesday in the foyer from 17:00 - 18:15. If you have any items in good condition that you would like to donate, please send them to school for the attention of Pam Heiberg.

If you have any items that are not in good condition, but would also like to donate, please mark them separately stating DONATIONS. All of these items are sent to a rural school in Barrydale, where they are repaired and given to the school children.

For any queries, please contact Pam Heiberg - pamhei@rgjs.org.za

SUN HATS

Please remind your daughter to pack in her hat for break times and outdoor activities including sports, especially during this warmer weather. Sunhats are compulsory and must be worn outdoors at all times.