We are increasingly concerned about traffic flow on our school property.
The property is the preserve of our children and the greatest of care should be taken on entering and leaving the school premises.
There are speed restrictions in place and these must be observed.
We are aware that a number of motorists are not observing the right-of-way at the traffic circle adjacent the primary school.
In addition, we remain concerned about the approach speed and the consequences for our children.
Please be particularly observant in this regard.
Please refrain from parking on the grass verges on both sides of the road adjacent the high school.
Generally, there is sufficient parking either to the left or the right of the main entrance to the high school.
In the interest of all children’s safety, we ask that all visitors refrain from driving on the school grounds at all times.

Grade 12 learners.

If your son or daughter is in possession of an unendorsed driver’s licence and if he/she would like to drive to school, written permission must be obtained from the Grade 12 form teachers.
A copy of the licence is required to be kept on file at school.
Please understand that Theodor Herzl School does not accept responsibility for damage to any vehicle on site.
In addition, we discourage in the strongest terms, recently qualified drivers from ferrying their school friends.
There are insurance and other implications in this regard.
Pupils who comply with the above are welcome to park in the area to the left of the main entrance.
Please refrain from parking in the staff parking area.

19 July 2010

Dear Parents

The euphoria of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is over. Thirty days of the best of football played in our country was a real privilege to behold and probably a once in a lifetime experience. I have written to Mr Danny Jordaan on behalf of our school and have congratulated him and his organizing committee on their wholehearted contributions to the success of the tournament. I hope that he will be our guest in the not too distant future and share with us his experiences.

Welcome back then to the third term. Our Grade 12’s begin their trial examinations in six weeks and they will in particular need to begin preparation in earnest for these all important exams. In welcoming all learners and staff, I would like to extend a special welcome to the Schemberg family from Germany. Jana has joined our Grade 10 class. We also welcome Olivia Bestic into Grade 9. 

Mrs Tracey Schoemaker will substitute for Mrs Liz Herselman in our high school English department and we are more than confident that the learners will benefit from her expertise. We would also like to welcome back Ms Ingrid van den Hoek. We trust that her leave of absence was worthwhile.

Please note that our school grounds are officially open from 7am (Monday- Friday). Generally, the high school building will be open at that time. Please exercise caution when dropping your children at school before the above time. No child must ever be left unattended.

I would like to thank Mr Stephen Walker for developing new signage for the school grounds. Please take note of the speed restrictions and the entrance/ exit signs. All of these are obviously in place with the interests of our children at heart.

THANK YOU
We would like to thank Mr Dante Cicognini for effecting much needed repairs at our Pre-Primary school.

CLOSING DATES: 2010
Please note that the last day of school for all children in the fourth term, is Friday 3 December. As per our practice, school reports may be collected from school the following week on Tuesday 7 December.

GOLF DAY
Please be advised that the Golf Day date has been provisionally booked for 17 October 2010. Details to follow.

SHABBAT NACHAMU
All parents are invited to attend the celebration of the school’s birthday on Friday 23 July at 11:00 in the Primary School quad. Entertainment will include; New AfroTeens, Steel Band, School Choir and special guests. Light refreshments will be provided.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES
Please note that forthwith we will be e-mailing all newsletters. In order to facilitate this process, please complete the reply slip provided and return to school by Friday 23 July. Very few parents responded to the last request.

We trust that the third term will be a successful and enjoyable term for you all.

Thank you.

STEPHEN FAY
HEAD OF CAMPUS: THEODOR HERZL SCHOOL

REPLY SLIP

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Name of parent: Mr/Mrs_______________________

E- mail address___________________________________________ (please print clearly)

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NEWSLETTER TERM 2: JUNE 2010

Dear Parents

THEODOR HERZL SCHOOL is proud to be associated with FIFA World Cup organizer Mr Danny Jordaan. Mr and Mrs Jordaan’s son Mikhail, matriculated from the high school in 2006. Both Danny and his wife Roxanne were most supportive parents and it goes without saying, that we wish Danny every success with the FIFA World Cup.

We would also like to wish Bafana Bafana captain, Aaron Mokoena and his team strength and a firm resolve to do their country proud.
“This World Cup is not only important for football but it will help to strengthen and consolidate our democracy.”                                                                                                                                                 
Danny Jordaan

All good things come to pass and at a time when there is a premium on space at the high school, we are pleased to report that our Board of Governors has given approval for the construction of three classrooms.

Motivation for the new classrooms has been driven by a number of interested parties and we are grateful to parents Mr Mark Hardman and his wife Theresa who have given hours of their time to Theodor Herzl, for their inspiration and effort.
 Mr Dante Cicognini together with previous Board chairman, Mr Geoff Herman, have calculated the most cost effective way of building and we trust that the foundation will be laid in the school holidays.

The Board chairman, Mr Ian Meyer and our treasurer Mr Mark Morris together with their executive, have seen the need for additional space for some time and it is as a result of their persistence that this project has become a reality.

We know that the high school staff and the learners will be delighted by this latest development. Hopefully, all will be ready for the beginning of the 2011 academic year.
Can- Do Committee

The Can- Do committee provided a delicious Fathers’ Day breakfast to the dads on Friday 4 June. I would like to thank Mrs Rika Haasbroek and her enthusiastic team for the delicious meal. Mrs Lizzie Mtyatyeni also deserves credit for her assistance.

Mr Markus Herr was our guest speaker on the day and he provided a most interesting and thought- provoking presentation on his recent expedition to base camp at Mt Everest. We would like to thank him for his time and preparation.

Rika and her team capped the weekend with a highly entertaining Music Trivia Evening on Saturday. There was much fun and laughter. Although the overall winners, Rock Dementia, wish to remain anonymous, rumour has it that the Hardman’s, Meyers’, Abrahams’ and Fays’ won the competition with relative ease.
High School Staff

The following members of staff will be on leave:
1. Mrs Esther Levitan             7 June- 15 July 2010
2. Mrs Pat Metelerkamp         7 June- 15 July 2010
3. Mrs Rita Schultz                 7 June- 14 July 2010
4. Mrs Penny Blake                7 June- 19 July 2010 
The above members of staff’s bases will be covered by replacement staff.

English Dictionaries

Public Speaking

The Nab ‘Ubomi Film Competition 2010

Mrs Herselman

Theodor Herzl Fashion Show

Judaica Report

PTPM

Yours sincerely

STEPHEN FAY
Campus Head: Theodor Herzl Schools.

“Every kid around the world who plays soccer wants to be Pele. I have a great responsibility to show them not just how to be like a soccer player, but how to be like a man.”

Pele ~ Brazilian soccer player, considered possibly the world's greatest player.

Dear Parents

Welcome to this special term in our country’s history.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup is upon us with all of the accompanying excitement.
We hope that this will be a successful event and provide the opportunity for all South Africans to be proud of their collective efforts.
If there is a concern from our side, it is with regard to teaching time.
Our Grade 12’s begin with their examinations on Tuesday 11 May and the Grades 8 - 11 on Monday 17 May.
We would like to appeal to all parents to assist us in ensuring that their children manage their study schedules as judiciously as possible.