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Newsletter 4, Term 3
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Newsletter 4, Term 3
Head’s Foreword
Dear Parents & Guardians
of a calibre that would be the envy of many and
I
would like whose sporting, dramatic, artistic and academic
to thank our achievements have, once more, been so great.
Heavenly In 2015, the school will give birth to a new name
Father for his under a new flagship RYDINGS COLLEGE
mercy and his with two separate institutions housed under one
Dear
love, for he has roof, Rydings Junior School and Rydings Senenabled us again ior School. We are all very pleased and looking
this year to grow forward to next year.
from strength to This Christmas Holiday l will share with you an
strength. I thank the Board of Governors for excerpt from John Maxwell’s’ book entitled
their leadership, the Parent Body for the contin- ‘Developing The Leader In You’ It literally
ued support, my entire staff for their positive talks about being responsible for what you can
drive, our community and the pupils of Rydings do and l hope and trust that this will also help
you.
School.
I take great pride in the school's consistent ability to attract and retain academic staff of high
calibre who support the maintenance of high academic standards and commitment to the welfare of each individual pupil. This has been another year of tireless dedication by the staff. I
know from my contact with them - which, I have
I am only one.
But still l am one
I cannot do everything,
But still l can do something;
And because I cannot do everything
I will not refuse to do the something
that I can do
Everyone to whom much is given, from him
much will be required (Luke 12:18)
to say, has always been a source of great pleas- I take this opportunity to wish you all a merry
Christmas and a Prosperous 2015.
ure - and from my periodic reviews of school
God Bless
reports, that these people have, once more,
shown that they really, really care about the individual pupils of this school and I thank them for
that.
We are continually impressed by the pupils
whose presentations at different levels have been
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J. T. Kondo
HEADMASTER
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Newsletter 4, Term 3
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Grade 7 Leaver’s Dinner
by C. Richardson
M
ary, did you know
That your baby boy will
one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy will save
our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come
to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
You've kissed the face of God
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb
by C. Richardson
O
n the evening of 29 November, a certain hotel set in the
hot and sweaty capital of Harare hosted the most beautiful young ladies and handsome gentlemen. Our grade 7s
turned the fashion catwalk
on its head. The most stunning outfits and hairstyles
were on show and thoroughly enjoyed by all fortunate beholders.
The dinner was at the elegant Emmanuel's Restaurant, at the Bronte Hotel,
known for its fine dining . The décor was simple and chic. Our
guest speaker, Richard Whitaker from St Johns College, gave
a wonderful speech full of elaborate demonstrations. In a nut
shell he advised the Grade 7s to
1.
Always remain humble
2.
don't believe everything you are told (research
the truth)
3.
Time is a precious gift and must be given to our
families.
We are a generation that spends much of our time behind a
“screen”, interacting with
the screen and not with our
loved ones face to face.
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am
E s t a t e by R. Chatikobo
San
I
W
t looks like its going to be a
good ending to 2014. During
the third week of November we
recorded two additional births
from our cattle, bringing the year
end total of 14 cattle with more
births expected in the coming year.
We wish the Grade 7s a
fond farewell as they move
onto another block in their
lives. We love you and will
miss you tremendously. Go
well and keep the sun shining. God bless you and please always remember the creator in all you do. May each of your
lives lift his name high.
by A. Adams
e have reached the end of the school
year with God’s guidance and protection. I ask all parents to please help by cutting
all their children’s nails. Both hands and feet.
Long finger nails are a serious health hazard.
The Term ends with a lot of activities both in
and out of the classroom. I can thankfully say,
In the San Department we experienced no
serious illness or limbs being broken.
We have since planted 7 hectares
of maize in the farm, a reduced Vitamin C tablets or syrup can help build up
hectarage from the 10ha we had the immune system as well as lots of oranges
and citrus fruits. Hats are a must in this
planned to do.
Renovations for the Gardner Hostel have been completed and we
are winding up with a few new
touch ups for the classrooms.
scorching heat, lots of noise bleeds if in the
sun too long. Drink too much water.
I would like to take this opportunity in wishing you all a very merry and safe Christmas.
Enjoy your children they are a blessing.
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2015
First
Term
SCHOOL
STARTS
Monday 12 January @ 9.00a.m
2015, Boarders in
on Sunday 11 January 2015 before
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Newsletter 4, Term 3
Grade 7
Grade 3
by B. Riside
T
his is the most painful time of the year where we are now bidding farewell
to our grade seven boys and girls. Although we can’t rule out that it’s painful to adjust life without them we feel quite pleased that they have finished the
most important foundational part of their lives.
I will definitely miss them a lot. Leavers’ party was a success and we hope that
they will settle well in their new schools. We have had some sessions counselling them on what to expect at secondary schools and what not to expect. The
main emphasis was on behavior and attitude that have contributed to the demises of many. Wherever the children will go they will be ambassadors of the
school hence Rydings school tag will also be there.
The children were at Lasting Impressions in Kadoma where they enjoyed themselves after a tiresome term. We want to appreciate all those who made it possible especially the parents who paid for this trip.
The grade sevens’ results were not yet out by the time we were compiling these
reports. It is my hope that the children have performed to their best.
I wish you a happy Christmas and a prosperous 2015.
Grade 0 by C. Richardson
Goodbye to Maka, Coleen, Collins, Savannah, Elian,
Alpha and Wilmer. It has been a wonderful year.
Enjoy Grade 1 and give life all your best. May the
Lord keep each of your safe in his tender care.
Reese, Tanaka, Dustin and Rick– see you next year.
Have a blessed Holiday!
Grade 5 A
by K. Kondo
C
an
you
believe that
here we are at
the end of another school year?
This year has
been action
packed with
different activities which cover academics cultural, and sporting activities.
The pupils have tried their best to balance the three. It has
been lovely for the children to share what they have been
learning throughout the year.
Grade three is a transitional grade which is very crucial
and a lot of new subjects are introduced in their curricula.
At first it was difficult for the children to adjust but with
more practice they managed to cope with the pressures.
Well done to all the children who represented the school
for different competitions.
Thank you children for being great ambassadors for our
school. Most of the children have progressed well this
year. Holiday time is for the pupils to rest, relax and also
study. Every child is encouraged to visit the nearest library
and get reading books so to enrich their reading culture.
Thank you parents for responding to all our Christmas
party requests and for supporting us throughout the year.
I wish all of you a happy, safe and healthy summer holiday.
by A. Mupfurutsa
T
An investment in
knowledge always pays
the best interest.
—Benjamin Franklin
his quarter of the term has been so busy that time just flew by so fast.
The children have worked so hard this term and I am contented with
all the results achieved. Our school has always set very high standards for
the children and I would like all the parents to look at the effort put in to
all the subject areas. It is important to prepare the child for the next grade
and I strongly believe that they are ready for grade six. The children deserve a good rest and all the love
and support they can get. Enjoy your holiday and I WISH YOU WELL IN 2015.
Grade 5t
by P. Tshuma
2014 has come and gone and we thank God for keeping us
in good health even though I was not well. We hope we will
start 2015 on a good note. On a more cheerful side here is
something to put smiles on your faces:
Grade 6
by M. Matarise
I
thank the lord for a blessed year .It was a blessing and a privilege to teach the grade 6s for the whole year. The following
are some interesting events that the children will always cherish
 Far and wide class trip to Nyanga
 First grade in choral speaking
Teaching should be
Class: no
 Performing short plays during our school assemblies
full of ideas instead
Teacher: can you touch God?
 Art presentation at district level ,visual arts, and our own
of stuffed with facts.
Class: no
Rydings art exhibition
~Author Unknown  Involvement in the school play Ugugu no Andile
Teacher: then there is no God.
 All the children have been trying their best in their mock
“Student raises his hand”
tests, End of term and End of year exams
Student: Sir can you see your brain?
 Congratulations to Sifiso Ukaka and Tendai Chinyama for
Teacher: no
making it into the Mashonaland hockey and rugby respecStudent: can you touch your brain?
tively

Congratulations to all those who were selected to be 2015
Teacher: no
prefects
Student: oh okay……so you don’t have a brain.
I hope and trust that the children will do well next year in grade 7
Teacher: can you see God?
Have a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year!!!
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Newsletter 4, Term 3
I.T. DEPARTMENT
T
by L. Makanya
he year has come to an end, and what an
exciting year it has been for the I. T De-
partment. Many targets were set and had to be
achieved. We strived throughout the year to
achieve all the set goals and
its my pleasure to inform
you that we have been
successful on a number
of fronts. The Grade 7
Christmas Dragon. The children's acting was of a high
standard and everyone enjoyed the play. The congregation then sang carols. It was wonderful to hear those
deep booming voices singing the carols. This year
~Robert Gallagher
CHISZ computer exams and
managed to achieve a 100% pass rate. The school
website has been redesigned, allowing for a more
disseminating information.
Our objective of obtaining a more environmental
friendly paperless office has gone through great
strides by the advent of the digital newsletter as
by S.Gwanzura
Friday the 28th of November was our combined carols
and infants play. The infants play was entitled the
Anyone who thinks
the art of conversation
is dead ought to tell a
child to go to bed.
managed to sit for their
manageable way of
Music
we had the Salvation Army Brass Band joining
us for the concert. The children and parents
enjoyed the sound of the wind instruments as
they played carols. The choir also sang a song
entitled “See the baby.”
The icing on the cake was when the Grade 0s sang their
carols. They sang “I can see clearly now the rain is
gone.” It was such an amazing experience listening to
those tiny voices singing so well. It was such a wonderful way to be ushered into the Christmas season. The
invited guest speaker this year was Pastor Kalilombe,
well as a digital magazine for 2014.
formerly of CCAP but now retired. He is running a project called Philadelphia which is also spreading the
I do hope 2015 will be even more prosperous for
word through various projects and charities. Pastor
Kalilombe spoke about the importance of Christmas in
the I.T department as we try to modernize our
information and communication systems within
the school. Have a lovely festive season with the
children and help them get prepared for the next
level in 2015.
Soccer club
our lives and its significance. He explained that at the
fullness of time Jesus came. Jesus will never be late in
our lives and situations. We are to respond to the birth
of Jesus by giving to the less privileged. Worship is
seen as an act of giving. This Christmas let's worship
God by giving him our best in everything we do. We
by C. Kondongo and J. Sakala
The David Nyerere captained side worked
hard throughout the season. All the members
have developed good skills in ball control, passing,
heading,
shooting,
posi- “ Sport teaches you character, it teaches you to play by
tioning and goal- the rules, it teaches you to
what it feels like to win
keeping.
They know
and lose, it teaches you
have won most of about life.”
-Billie Jean King
the
friendly
matches that they
played against their fellow schoolmates during
weekends. The club was not able to play other
schools due to other sports commitments by
club members. In the coming season the club
intends to recruit more players and play more
games with other schools around us.
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hope the word from the pastor will also help you this
Christmas.
Shona
by S. Gwanzura
Gore ravakupera zvino toenda kumba. Patinodzoka
tinenge tava mumagwaro akasiyana. Kotoro ino vana
vakaedza chose pabvunzo dzavo dzekupera kwegore.
Vana vazhinji vakaratidza kuti vakayeuka zvose
zvava kadzidza gore rino nekuti mwana wese
akashanda nesimba gore rino. Tinotarisira gore
rinofadza rinotevera.Tinoramba tichikurudzira vana
kuti vaverenge nyaya dzakasiyana siyana dzechishona kuitira kuti mutauro wavo unake. Kana zvichibvira vana ngavamboendawo kumusha kwavanoona nzizi,
matsime ,matanga uye mararamiro anoitwa kumusha.
Izvi zvinozovabatsira pakunyora rondedzero dzavo.
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Newsletter 4, Term 3
Sports
update
b y
S .
B u r e
The season has seen a lot of ups and
downs but with the grace of God I am
happy to report that we have moved from
strength to strength.
Results of Districts gala held @ LCPS
1st – Lilfordia
2nd - LCPS
3rd – Bryden
4th – Barwick
5th – Rydings
Results of Division 3 Gala
1st – Heritage
2nd – Alex Park
3rd – Beatrice
4th – Lusitania
5th – Rydings
6th – Greystone Park
Merry
Christmas
and a happy
new year
from the
Sports
Department!
Mid West Rhinos U13 Cricket
Congratulations to Munashe Maisera
for being selected into the Mid-West
Rhinos U13 Cricket team. He will compete in the Inter Provincial Cricket tournament to be held at Prince Edward on
the 6th to the 10th of December.
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