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URGENT NOTICE FOR ALL PUPILS  NO pupils will be allowed to go home early on any day or after a test without a written letter from the parent requesting this. No emails!  Permission for going home early will only be allowed for emergencies.  If a pupil is too sick to stay for the full day after a test, then they must not come to school to write, but must provide the school with a medical certificate. PLEASE NOTE! All pupils are required to be at school at the regular time - 07h55 - even if they are not writing a test. This time will be used for consolidation or tasks organized by various subject departments. All parents are asked to please be aware that when your child misses a Monday or a Thursday test, a relevant chemist slip (the date on the slip must pertain to the pupil’s absenteeism and medication bought), a certificate from the clinic or a doctor’s certificate is required. A medical certificate from either the clinic or the doctor is applicable for missing any exam. A note from you excusing your child from school for the days missed is also required. Grade 9 and Matric pupils must produce a doctor’s certificate for tests and exams missed as these are the two exit phases and their marks are externally moderated by the Education Department. Learners are not allowed to go home immediately after a test if they are ill. They have to stay until first break. If they are ill, then they should not come to school. A doctor’s certificate will be required. 3) WINTER UNIFORM Please note that the official change-over to the winter uniform will take place on Tuesday, 28 April 2015. As from Monday, 13 April 2015, pupils may wear winter uniform should the weather be inclement. Pupils may wear either summer or winter uniforms from 13 April to 24 April 2015, but may not intermix summer and winter uniforms. The winter uniform requirements are as follows: Boys - Winter  Dark brown blazer with Fairmont badge (compulsory)  White long-sleeved collared shirt with tie  Tie – official school tie  Brown chino longs with embroidered badge and brown anklet socks, or shorts with embroided badge and long brown socks  Official dark brown shoes (not suede)  Official dark brown pullover or long sleeve jersey (optional)  Dark brown and white scarf – official design (optional) [available at school shop]  Dark brown gloves (optional) [available at school shop]  Dark brown blanket – official design (optional) [available at school shop]  Plain white Dri-mac (optional) [available at school shop]  A blazer must be worn to and from school  Only official school belt may be worn with brown chino / shorts Girls – Winter  Dark brown blazer with Fairmont badge (compulsory)  Brown pleated skirt with embroidered badge, or brown slacks with embroidered badge (optional)  Official white long-sleeved shirt with embroidered badge and tie  Tie – official school tie