BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
To celebrate your child’s birthday, he/she will be allowed to attend school wearing civvies on their
birthday, or the day closest to that day should their birthday be a holiday or weekend. If pupils celebrate
birthdays during the holidays, they can choose to wear civvies during the week before or after the
holidays, but not on the first day of term or final day.
Please ensure that when your children wear civvies to school, you are happy with the clothing they
wear. Please don’t allow skimpy or see-through clothing to be worn; it’s not appropriate at school.
If you want to send birthday treats to school, these are always welcome. If you send cake, please cut it
first! Cupcakes are the easiest, but remember the school’s healthy eating policy.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our Early Act group, made up of pupils and teachers, makes
sure that PNPS reaches out to the wider community. The
group mobilizes support for various charities and raises
awareness of people in need around the world and closer to
home. Our outreach programme includes a charity tuck
shop, collecting Christmas presents for underprivileged
children and participating in national campaigns such as
‘Reach for a Dream’.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
Environmental awareness is high on our school agenda. In all grades, environmental issues are
integrated into our lesson plans. Our Environment club has already ensured that we are part of the Eco
Schools Programme and is developing new plans to raise environmental awareness and promote
ecologically sustainable practices.
ECO ACTIVISTS
The club makes sure that our voices are heard by taking an
activist approach. Its members manage the school’s weekly
recycling with the help of faithful parent volunteers. They
also write letters to decision makers and have even picketed
at parliament.
GREEN FINGERS
Our school grounds are being transformed. We are planting
more indigenous trees and have implemented various water
saving measures. We grow vegetables and herbs in our
school garden and have started a succulent garden with the
assistance of Kirstenbosch Gardens.
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Pinelands North Primary School