Term 3 Issue 6 ARBOR PRIMARY BLOOD DRIVE – WEDNESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 5 September 2014 From the Principal’s Desk. Dear Parents The weather has warmed up and pupils are to go into their Summer uniforms from Monday. Our Swop Shop is available should you wish to make use of it. Our Girls’ Cricket Teams have done wonderfully well recently. They played against: Willowmoore on 11 August, won by 6 wickets Brandwag on 18 August, won by 10 wickets Birchleigh on 25 August, won by 10 wickets Buhlebemfundo on 1 September, won by 6 runs. They are still unbeaten and we wish them well for Monday’s game – John Vorster and Wordsworth on Wednesday. The boys rugby teams are playing in a 7’s Tournament in Krugersdorp; on Friday and Saturday and we wish them well. A reminder to all our athletes and swimmers that training has started. They must please consult the training schedule. Thank you for your continued support. J V CERONIO PLEASE NOTE that SUMMER UNIFORMS to be worn from MONDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2014. GRADE 9 HISTORY TEST Pages 169 – 185 on Monday 8 September FOR SALE: Brand new Yamaha Compass Series CPX500 II, Built-in tuner, stand, soft bag, extra strings and Beginners Lesson Book. R7 000 o.n.o. (negotiable). Contact  082 745 0719 TIME: 13h00 – 18h00 VENUE: STAFF ROOM Newsletter Benoni High School Daniella Viljoen has recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and urgently needs blood 3 x 3 week sessions whilst undergoing chemotherapy. Her mother, Mrs Dawn Viljoen, a teacher at Arbor Primary is appealing for your help. Their target is 200 Units! Please help Daniella by supporting this blood drive. ST DUNSTAN’S COLLEGE Mountain Bike Challenge Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and can be enjoyed by everyone, irrespective of age. Give your children the opportunity to enjoy this fun sport with their peers! Any pupil who is able to ride unassisted is welcome to join in the fun ride. Those who wish to race for the title of St Dunstan’s College MTB Challenge Champion must be able to complete 15km. DATE: Friday 3 October Fun Ride: 14h30 – 15h30 (1 x 5km loop) Race: 15h30 – 16h30 (3x5 km cross country track) Where: Benoni Country Club Mountain Bike Trail, Morris Ave, Benoni. RSVP with school name, pupil names and grades and indicate whether they will join the fun ride or compete in the Race to: [email protected] by 26 September NO HELMET, NO RIDE! BARC (Benoni Animal Rescue Centre) GOLF DAY WHEN: 22 October 2014 WHERE: Benoni Lake Club Contact Yda Gerber for further details:  082 900 3056 Please support this worthy cause. Remember to visit our Thrift Shop Any donations of kitchen ware, pots/pans, crockery, etc, magazines, books, clothing, ornaments, furniture etc. to this very worthy cause - would be greatly appreciated. OPEN : Monday – Friday 09h00 – 16h00 and Saturday 09h00 – 12h00. Contact  076 161 0667 JMC TRANSPORT We offer transport for your kids from your home to their school at an affordable price. We also offer our transport services to night shift staff, weddings/company/functions etc. Contact Quentin 084 782 2224 or Jacque on  082 576 8347