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UBUBELE: Ndinobubele. Ndenza ngaphezu kokulindelekileyo. Ndinika ndabelane ngesisa kungalindelekanga.
VRYGEWIGHEID: Ek is vrygewig van gees. Ek loop die ekstra myl. Ek gee en deel vrylik wanneer ander dit die minste verwag.
GENEROSITY: I am generous in spirit. I go the extra mile. I give and share freely when others may least expect it.
Tomorrow we shall commemorate a significant day in our country's history - 9 August 1956. This was a day that women campaigned to bring an end to pass laws enforced at the time. The march included standing outside the prime minister's office in silence for about 30 minutes before they began to sing "Now you have touched the women, you have struck a rock" (translated).
Women's Day acknowledges the role that women play in all spheres of society and celebrates women (and girls) of all backgrounds, races and cultural groups. It reminds us of the courage and strength of those women 68 years ago and this is the same courage and strength we encourage in our Rustybugs today. It may not be that they will all have opportunities to do "great" things, but it is to teach them through our stories, encouragement and modelling that they can learn to make a difference doing "small" things too.
I wish all the women and girls of our Rustenburg community a wonderful Women's Day, and may everyone enjoy the long weekend!
Belinda Petersen
Principal
Student Teacher Programme - Intermediate_Senior Phase 2025
CLOSING DATE - Monday 12 August 2024
Student Teacher Programme - Foundation Phase 2025
CLOSING DATE - Monday 12 August 2024
RGJS PUBLIC LECTURE BY PROF MAUREEN ROBINSON
RGJS PUBLIC LECTURE BY PROF MAUREEN ROBINSON
On July 26, 2024, we held a public lecture by Professor Maureen Robinson entitled "The Tightrope of Teaching: Keeping One’s Balance in a Windy World." The lecture was open to all teachers in the Western Cape and was organised to commemorate the school's 130th anniversary. Representatives from over 15 schools took part in the event.
Thank you to everyone who attended. You can view the lecture on our YouTube channel.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
On Saturday 27 July, the Grade Heads and Subject Heads spent the morning in Leadership Training with Owen Henderson.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY WORKSHOP
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY WORKSHOP
Our staff ended off the week with an Employment Equity Workshop on Friday 2nd August hosted by Dylan Wray. We explored the topic of Implicit Bias and discussed the impact on our learners, community and self. Dylan shared his results on completing the Harvard Implicit Association Test and encouraged all staff to take the test as well.
RGJS IMPORTANT DATES TERM 3 2024
Fri 9 Aug: Women's Day - Public Holiday
Fri 9 Aug: RGJS Ensemble Competition
Sat 10 Aug: RGJS Ensemble Competition
Thurs 15 Aug: Prospective Parent Tour 09:00
Fri 16 Aug: Admissions Grade R/2-7 close
Fri 16 Aug: RGJS Host PGSGU IS Cross Country at RGHS
Fri 16 Aug: Barn Dance
Wed 21 Aug: Gr 6 Music workshop 18:00
Fri 23 Aug: Bishops Day/Night u12 Hockey Festival 14:00-20:00
ALL SCHOOL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE RGJS SITE
Disabled Access - Don't hesitate to contact admin@rgjs.org.za should you require wheelchair access or assisted access to our school campus.
SCHOOL NEWS
INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY AND TRANSFORMATION (IDT) SURVEY
INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY AND TRANSFORMATION (IDT) SURVEY
Thank you to all our families and learners who have already completed the IDT survey. The survey closes at midnight this evening, so there is still time if you haven't yet had a chance to complete the survey.
We look forward to sharing the results soon.
ISIXHOSA LESSONS
ISIXHOSA LESSONS
On Thursday 1st August, members of the Rustenburg Community had their first lesson in Basic Conversational isiXhosa. The course is full and we will be introducing another course at a later stage, watch this space!
LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLING - INAUGURAL LECTURE
LANGUAGE IN SCHOOLING - INAUGURAL LECTURE
Professor Carolyn McKinney from the School of Education at UCT (and bualit) will be giving her inaugural lecture next Wednesday on a very topical subject of language-in-schooling in SA that might interest you - it is open to all members of the public to attend. Please have a look here for more details. The lecture is delivered in person. A link will be shared for virtual attendance as well.
100 DAYS IN GRADE R
100 DAYS IN GRADE R
On Friday, July 12th, our Grade Rs reached a big milestone: 100 days of school! To celebrate, we all wore our favourite pyjamas and brought our cuddly toys. We watched a movie, enjoyed yummy treats, sipped on hot chocolate, and even got to see a magic show! The highlight of the day was decorating our very own "100" cookies—it was messy, delicious, and so much fun. It was truly the best day ever! 🍪✨
AMY RUSH - RECYCLING ART
AMY RUSH - RECYCLING ART
On Monday 29th July, we had the incredible pleasure of having Amy Rusch speak to our Rustybugs in assembly. Amy is a Rustenburg Alumnae and multidisciplinary artist renowned for her unique approach to art. Using stitched threads and layers of found plastic bags, she creates stunning visual and aural expressions that reflect our modern culture. Amy shared her fascinating journey with our Rustybugs, emphasizing the power of recycling and the art of transforming waste materials into something extraordinary. 🌍♻️ Her talk, "A Story of Being Generous with Time - How I Use Waste Materials for Making," was truly inspiring and offered our learners a new perspective on sustainability and creativity.
A huge thank you to Amy for coming back to inspire and enlighten us! 🙌💚
ROBYN WOOLLANDS - CELEBRATING WOMEN
ROBYN WOOLLANDS - CELEBRATING WOMEN
On Monday we had the the honour of welcoming old Rustybug Alumnae, Professor Robyn Woollands, as the guest speaker at our assembly. Robyn attended Rustenburg Junior and Rustenburg High, Cape Town before moving to New Zealand.
She shared her inspiring journey, from earning degrees in physics, astronomy, and aerospace engineering to working as a mission design engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). At JPL, Robyn contributed to the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and JAXA’s Hayabusa2 mission, led a research project on low-thrust trajectory optimization tools, and worked on the Europa Lander mission concept and Mars mission studies. The Rustybugs were thrilled to embark on a journey to space with her as she recounted her adventures and achievements.
Her key message to our Rustybugs was to know that it's okay to DREAM BIG, THE SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT; YOU CAN GO BEYOND THE STARS! All they need to do is work hard, but not to forget to have fun!
Robyn’s journey from our classrooms to the stars was truly inspirational. Thank you so much for empowering us to reach for our dreams! 🌟💪✨
BUG CLUB
BUG CLUB
On Tuesday 29th July, Chloe Ogundipe in Gr 2b became a member of the Bug Club and received her Bug Club badge from Mrs Petersen. Chloe is our first Bug Club member for 2024!
A Bug Club badge is awarded to a Rustybug who has filled her 5 Bug Charts with Bug Stickers and received 5 Goldbugs. The stickers are awarded to learners for good work, good behaviour, acts of kindness, etc.
WCED HORIZON MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
WCED HORIZON MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
The WCED Horizon Maths competition is a very challenging olympiad set at Grade 7 level. Some of our Grade 5 to 7 learners chose to enter. Congratulations to all the following learners who qualified for the 2nd Round.
Grade 5s: Tamiya Mohamed; Chloé Robertson; Tazkia Mohamed Hoosain; Imogen Hope-Bailie
Grade 6s: Julia Cox; Ella Green; Ella Coulstock-Welsh; Gia Heldsinger; Savannah Pickering; Lily van den Berg; Ruvarashe Mbumbwa; Hanaa Jamdar; Caroline Anderson; Faatimah Long; Gemma Frankish; Kylee Fillmore; Laura MacGregor; Oluwafikayo Ogundipe; Yusrah Limbada; Iman Ismail.
Grade 7s: Zoe Langtry; Olivia le Roux; Micaela Robinson; Ariana Dawood; Zwavhudi Masia; Lathi-Tha Gobe; Rebecca Meyer; Caitlyn Reddy; Imke Nannucci; Samara Mohamed Hoosain; Maddison Wallace; Daria Jakoet; Zahra Hamdulay; Nurah Hendricks; Ruby Elliott; Nuna Vella; Vidya Bhoola; Sakeenah Samsodien; Georgina Adley; Saarah Jaffer; Athila Majiet.
The following learners achieved outstanding results making it into the top 145 learners out of 39 000 entrants in the Western Cape. They were invited to an awards ceremony to recognise this wonderful achievement.
Congratulations to 145th - Ariana Dawood Gr 7a; 66th - Ruby Elliott Gr 7c; 58th - Julia Cox Gr 6a who also received a medal as our school’s top achiever in the competition this year.
Well done to all our competitors, we are so proud of you.
Ruby Elliott Gr 7c, Ariana Dawood Gr 7a,
Julia Cox Gr 6a
MATHEMATICS MATTERS
MATHEMATICS MATTERS
Mathematics Curriculum Online
We are excited that our school is continuing to use Maths Curriculum Online (MCO) in order to support our Grade 3 to 7 learners in MASTERING MATHS. Explore Green Shoots Maths platform with your child who has been given a unique username and password. This year the WCED are highlighting the benefits of MCO anytime, anywhere and on any device for learners.
There is an addition to the platform, MCO– PARENT SPACE. Resources and guides are now available in Parent Space to help parents/guardians support their children to use MCO at home.
Access the Parent Space with resources, tips and guides in isiXhosa, Afrikaans and English, through your child's username and password. One can also see how practice at home builds on learning at school. You will be able to see your child’s real-time progress and goals in their MCO Learner Report.
We really hope that PARENT SPACE will enable you to play an even greater role in helping your child master Maths this year!
BUG BUDDY OLYMPICS
BUG BUDDY OLYMPICS
All dressed in the colours of the Olympic Rings, our Rustybugs and Staff spent Friday 26th July competing in some Rustybug Olympic Games. Innes played soccer, Michiel played netball, Wiener played "3 Sticks", Cambridge played a "reaction" game and our staff joined in playing the various games in the houses. We ended the Bug Buddy Olympics with a Torch Relay.
GRADE 4 MUSIC WORKSHOP
GRADE 4 MUSIC WORKSHOP
On Thursday 1 August, the youngest grade in the Intermediate Phase presented a concert of forty-two items to their spellbound family members and teachers. Ranging from precise pianists and wonderful woodwinds to sensational strings, each performer played with enthusiasm.
Well done to our Grade 4s. We are so proud of you!
Thank you to David Fish for capturing a few precious moments of the evening.
GRANNIES OF OUR SCHOOL - GRADE 3S
GRANNIES OF OUR SCHOOL - GRADE 3S
In our Foundation Phase assembly on Tuesday, our Grade 3s have started reading out the Star of The Week Names. As the "Grannies" of the Foundation Phase, they have been given this extra responsibility.
Thank you to the Grade 3 Team for the inspiring story and message they shared with the Foundation Phase - The Clean Up Crusaders
GR 2 - PARAMEDIC & SECURITY VISIT
GR 2 - PARAMEDIC & SECURITY VISIT
Our Grade 2 girls have been buzzing with excitement as they dive into learning about people and jobs in our community. Recently, we had special visits from a paramedic and a security officer who shared some amazing insights into their work.
They told us all about working at night and the various dangers they face. We also got to learn about the cool equipment they use and how we can help our families stay safe. But the absolute highlight? Seeing the lights and sirens on the response car! The girls were thrilled!
130 QUIZ NIGHT
130 QUIZ NIGHT
On Wednesday 31 July, 28 teams competed for the top spot in the 130 Quiz Night held at Rustenburg Girls' High School. Belinda Petersen and Michael Gates were the Quiz Masters and the first prize went to the 50 Shades of Grey Matter, a team from RGJS!
Thank you to all those who supported this fun event.
HOUSE DAY - RED CROSS
HOUSE DAY - RED CROSS
Thank you to all our families for the generous clothing donations that will be given to the Red Cross Children's Hospital. Thank you for sorting and labelling all the donations.
Once again our community has exceeded all expectations.
THANK YOU!
Thank you - 67 Minutes.mp4A MUG OF LOVE FROM A RUSTYBUG
A MUG OF LOVE FROM A RUSTYBUG
Thank you to Anastacia Delcarme our Gr 1b Teacher for delivering the Mugs of Love to the children of Ocean View.
To our Rustenburg Community, your kindness and generosity make a difference in the lives of so many, THANK YOU!
READING AND SCRIBE TRAINING
READING AND SCRIBE TRAINING
From time to time we require readers and scribes for learners during formal assessments.
The WCED is running a training session on Saturday 31st August. If you are interested in attending, please email Mrs Gildenhuys at gilgil@rgjs.org.za for further details.
SMARTPHONE FREE CHILDHOOD
SMARTPHONE FREE CHILDHOOD
Smartphone Free Childhood Movement – an invitation to get involved!
A group of local parents have started a South Africa chapter of the worldwide Smartphone Free Childhood Movement which sprung up in the UK in February 2024. Technology presents many incredible benefits and opportunities, but how best do we navigate it at this critical stage of our children’s development?
There is a huge body of research indicating that smartphone usage in youngsters is linked with poor mental health, drops in academic performance and diminished social well-being.
Join us in exploring ways to delay giving smartphones to kids, put off social media access until age-appropriate, get phones out of schools, and encourage independent, unstructured play in the real world.
Childhood is too short to spend it behind a screen! We need collective action to change the social norm and invite you on this pioneering journey. More than 800 SA parents and 40 local schools have joined the initiative since its launch on Friday 19 July!
Join the Rusty Bug WhatsApp group of concerned, supportive and like-minded parents via THIS LINK to be part of this movement.
For more information, contact one of the RGJS group administrators:
Sam Pretorius
(082 941 6380).
RGJS will be hosting a parent talk on Wednesday 16th October. The sign-up form will be available soon.
DID YOU ATTEND RGJS AND/OR RGHS?
DID YOU ATTEND RGJS AND/OR RGHS?
Rustenburg Alumnae are updating their database and would like to keep ALL Rustenburg Alumnae informed of upcoming events, and reunions and share alumnae news. Please fill in this form if you attended RGJS and/or RGHS; we'd love to keep you informed.
130 COOKBOOK
130 COOKBOOK
Rustenburg Alumnae have created a special cookbook to celebrate 130 years of memories and shaping lives. What better way to complement any celebration than with food? Food connects us and brings us together no matter what the occasion may be.
Thank you to all alumnae, past and present staff members, and learners who contributed to this exciting cookbook. We are accepting orders for only R300 per book. Don’t miss out on this unique keepsake!
MUSIC
NEC poster final.pdfNational Ensemble Competition hosted by RGJS
National Ensemble Competition hosted by RGJS
Today is the opening day of the National Ensemble Competition.
Good luck to the RGJS string ensemble, orchestra and cello ensemble who will all be competing in this inaugural National Ensemble Competition, in partnership with Trinity College London.
The competition starts today, 8th August until Saturday 10th August.
We look forward to hosting ensembles from Pretoria, Bloemfontein, George, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Cape Town.
Thank you, Rustybugs and staff, for all the work going on behind the scenes!
Click here to listen to Mr Marais being interviewed on Fine Music Radio: FMR Interview with Mr Marais
SPORT
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY
Last Friday, our Rustybugs attended a Triangular Cross Country Race (Rustenburg, Herschel, Oakhurst) which took place in and around Rondebosch Boys' High School fields.
The race included laps of 800m which tested the girls' concentration when the going got tough.
Race 1 - U9 and U10 girls raced together which included 3 laps/2.4km.
Race 2 - U11/U12/U13 girls raced together which included 4 laps/3.2km.
Here are the top 3 Rustenburg Runners within each race.
U9/U10 Race
Tied 1st - Imogen Fairweather Gr 4b (RGJS) & Milly Popham-Holloway (Herschel)
3rd - Holly Haldane Gr 3c - U9
4th - Ava Rood Gr 4c - U10
U11/U12/13 Race
3rd - Steffanie White Gr 6a - U12
4th - Eva van der Westhuizen Gr 7b- U13
5th - Kayla Mc Martin Gr 6a - U12
Well done to all our girls who raced.
NETBALL
NETBALL
Our U9 to U13 teams played matches against Sun Valley last week. It was a tough afternoon of fixtures with the girls having to dig deep for their wins.
Congratulations to the U12 A, B, C and D teams, and the U10C and D teams who won their matches.
INTERHOUSE NETBALL
INTERHOUSE NETBALL
On Wednesday afternoon we held our Interhouse Netball matches.
The U9 to U13 netball teams participated in a fun afternoon of Interhouse netball. The girls definitely bought the ‘gees’ and the competition between the houses was tough.
Well done to all the girls who played. The results will be shared with the girls in assembly on Monday.
BUGS IN ACTION
We love sharing good news and achievements in our newsletter especially our Rustybugs "in action" outside of the school day. Please send your news and pics to Pam Heiberg - pamhei@rgjs.org.za
GYMNASTIC STAR
GYMNASTIC STAR
Hanaa Carelse Gr 5a, competed in the Cape Town District Trials on the weekend for Rhythmic Gymnastics. Hanaa won 2 silver and 2 gold medals, and placed 1st overall for Level 8 U11. Hanaa will be competing in the Western Cape Championship on 9th - 11th August.
GYMNASTICS STAR
GYMNASTICS STAR
Congratulations to Laura MacGregor Gr 6c who competed at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Cape Town District Trials on Saturday 27th July.
In the level 6 u12 category Laura received a silver medal for her freehand routine and ball routine, a bronze medal for her club's routine and a silver medal overall. Laura is through to the next round and will be competing at the Western Cape Championships on Saturday 10th August.
Well done Laura, we are so proud of you. Best of luck for the Championships.
UPCOMING EVENTS
LONG TABLE HERITAGE DINNER
LONG TABLE HERITAGE DINNER
In celebration of our 130th Birthday year, we invite all Rustenburg Families to a Long Table Heritage Evening, where we celebrate the diversity and richness of our school community by sharing food from our own cultures. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together, connect, and enjoy a delightful array of dishes from around the world.
Please bring a dish that represents your culture or heritage. Whether it's a family recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist on a traditional favorite, we can't wait to taste the flavours that make your culture unique.
Bring food to share if you feel comfortable doing so. Bring along a dessert or sweet treat to share for the Communal Dessert Table.
Tables and chairs will be provided, but please bring along your own plates, utensils, glasses, cups, table decor, etc.
We look forward to sharing a meal and celebrating our diverse community with you. Let's make this Long Table Event a memorable occasion filled with delicious food, great conversations, and new friendships.
Please complete THIS FORM if you will be attending the evening.
BARN DANCE
BARN DANCE
Yeee Haaa! Grab your pardner, it's Barn Dance time!
On Friday 16th August we will be having a Barn Dance in the Orton Hall. This event is for Rustybugs and their "pardners" (An adult: mum/dad/guardian, brother, aunt, or uncle). The dancing is in pairs & one adult per girl is required.
You are most welcome to wear your favourite jeans, even put on a checked shirt, some cowboy boots and a cowboy hat if you have one!
Tickets are R160.00 per couple (1 adult & 1 Rustybug)
The collection will open on KARRI tomorrow.
Each session is divided into 2 x 30-minute dance sessions with a 15-minute "rest" in between. Water & a sweet treat will be served during the 15-minute break.
Regretfully no siblings are allowed, this event is only for Rustybugs and their "pardners".
Please choose your session as indicated.
RGJS 130 BIRTHDAY GOLF DAY
RGJS 130 BIRTHDAY GOLF DAY
CALLING ALL GOLFERS!
Save the date: RUSTENBURG 130 BIRTHDAY GOLF DAY
Thursday 31 October 2024.
IF YOU CAN DONATE ANY PRIZES FOR OUR 4 BALLS, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH PAM.
Please contact Pam Heiberg for more info: pamhei@rgjs.org.za
SCHOOL UNIFORM
BUGS BOUTIQUE
BUGS BOUTIQUE
Please access Bugs Boutique through Grosvenor Road, the road adjacent to RGHS. Please use the small pedestrian gate on Grosvenor Road.
Bugs Boutique Trading Hours 2024 - During the school term
Monday 12:45 - 15:30
Wednesday 12:45 - 15:30
Friday 12:15 - 14:30
All orders placed through the online store will be delivered to RGJS.
LOST PROPERTY
LOST PROPERTY
Please ensure that ALL your items are marked with an initial AND surname. A reminder for all Rustybugs to please check the Lost Property Boxes if they have lost an item at school. Our Lost Property Parent Team check the boxes weekly and all labelled items are returned to the classrooms. Unlabelled items are marked with a date and returned to the Lost Property Boxes.
Please check that your daughter has all her items, especially after a day of sports or PE.
Please complete this FORM if you are missing an item, but remember to remind your daughter to check the boxes as well.
Thank you for your cooperation.
MYSCHOOLCARD
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Raised in June
Thank you to all our SWIPERS!
THANK YOU FOR SWIPING YOUR
THANK YOU FOR SWIPING YOUR
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All funds raised go towards our school bursary programme!
MYSCHOOLCARD
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LIZA CLIFFORD PROFESSIONAL BRA FITTING
LIZA CLIFFORD PROFESSIONAL BRA FITTING
Liza Clifford Professional Bra Fitting Studio specialises in the fitting process so that purchasing bras is easier. We know that when a teen is fitted properly the way she sees her body is so different. The wrong bra affects the way she dresses and the way she views her body versus her peers. Wearing the wrong sports bra directly impacts her confidence when choosing a sport and that is if she chooses to be active or not. Some girls aren’t even aware that they don’t play sport because of their lack of support.
Liza Clifford sees the benefit of the correct bra and wants to make it easier for parents to support their teens at this very important developmental stage. We offer all teens under 20 20% off their purchases with a free fitting.
Invest in your teen’s confidence by booking a fitting at our Tokai or Tygervalley studios by clicking on this link
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