Blairgowrie Primary School

About Blairgowrie Primary School

<p>Our School</p>
<p>Established in 1959, Blairgowrie Primary School in Gavin Avenue, is ideally situated in the pleasant residential area in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Conveniently close to the Central Business District of Randburg, it enjoys easy access to the natural beauty of the bordering Delta Park Environmental Centre. The Scottish background of both suburb and school are represented in the three school houses: <em>Atholl, Murray </em>and<em> Dundee.</em></p>
<p>Additionally, the winter uniform for both girls and boys incorporates the tartan of the <em>Murray of Atholl.&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.lochcarron.com/history/murray_of_atholl.html\"><br /></a></em></p>
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<p><strong>Academic </strong></p>
<p>The high standard of education for which Blairgowrie has won recognition is perpetuated by its present team of dedicated, caring and highly qualified teachers</p>
<p>Scholastic achievement is rewarded through presentation of Academic Colours and Subject Awards at the annual Prize giving Ceremony.</p>
<p>Specific awards are made in Grade 7 for:</p>
<p>Character and Leadership</p>
<p>Top Academic Scholar</p>
<p><br />Values</p>
<p>The prevailing educational ethos of the School has as its foundation the recognition of the uniqueness and individuality of each child. Our Teaching practices strive to develop the <em>Whole Person</em> as the educational goal at Blairgowrie. Similarly, the vital role of the discipline is demonstrated in the simple approach to the School Rules which aim to cultivate respect for others and to foster an awareness of the implications of one\'s actions. All of this is reflected in the School\'s own <em> Bill of Rights.</em></p>
<p>English is the medium of instruction. Two languages - Afrikaans and Zulu - share equal second language status. Religious Education is presented in such a way that respect is engendered for all faiths and those children outside the Christian faith are free to express themselves without fear of reprisal.&nbsp; <br /> &nbsp; <br /> <strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Innovative Management</strong></p>
<p>The Management Team - which incorporates Principal, Teachers and Governing Body - strives not only to keep abreast of, but to be instrumental in the formulation of new educational policies. Feedback sessions regarding educational policy, finances and capital expenditure, among others, are held to keep parents informed.</p>
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<p>School Calendar : 2009<strong></strong></p>
<p>14 January &ndash; 27 March</p>
<p>15 April &ndash; 26 June</p>
<p>20 July &ndash; 23 September</p>
<p>5 October &ndash; 11 December</p>
<p>School Fees</p>
<p>Our parents have voted for Blairgowrie to be a compulsory fee-paying school.&nbsp; A special meeting of parents is held in October or November each year, at which the fees for the following year are agreed upon.</p>
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<p>For enrolment in&nbsp; 2009 a first fee payment of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">R600 per child</span> is required&nbsp; upon acceptance of your child at Blairgowrie Primary School. &nbsp;This amount will be deducted from the compulsory annual fees.</p>
<p>The school fees for 2009 are</p>
<p>R10 500 Grade 1 -7</p>
<p>R11 000 Grade 0</p>
<p>After Care</p>
<p>Our popular After Care is run privately by the school.&nbsp; Your children are fully supervised from the end of school until 17:30 on the school premises. Lunch, afternoon snack and homework supervision are provided, and plenty of love, care and discipline in a friendly, happy atmosphere is given. Children are fully supervised by adults.</p>
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After-Care fees for 2009 are set at R30.00 per day. The total fees per month change depending on the number of school days in the month.
<p>Our After Care staff are:</p>
<p>Madelaine Rogers (Supervisor)</p>
<p>Rosemary Webster Grade 0</p>
<p>Celia Rudolph Grade 1</p>
<p>Kirsty Webster Grade 2</p>
<p>Josephine Keekan Grade 3</p>
<p>Lauren Walter Grade 4</p>
<p>Divia Vartharajaloo Grade 5</p>
<p>Melody Cook Grade 6&amp;7</p>
<p>Chef and assistant:&nbsp; Sweetness Moloko and Gladness Moloko.</p>
For more information contact:&nbsp; Madeleine on 083-550-8544</td>
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<p>Uniforms</p>
We are very proud of our uniform with its Scottish background, and all learners are required to adhere to this code of dress. The dress code is determined by a committee of parents and teachers.<br /><br />
<p align=\"left\">Summer</p>
<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Boys:</span><br />Shirts: White, short sleeved and open&nbsp;necked<br /><br />NO patterned or striped vests or T-shirts to be worn <br /><br />underneath the shirts<br /><br />
<p>Shorts:&nbsp; Grey - NO fancy belts</p>
<p>ONLY Gr 7 boys are allowed to wear grey long pants in thesummer.</p>
<p>Socks:&nbsp;&nbsp; Long, grey with school colours in the rib</p>
<p>Shoes:&nbsp; Black lace up &ndash; simple type (Bata Toughees, Clarks, Harley Street, etc)</p>
<p>Caps/Floppy Hats:&nbsp; Bottle green, with school badge</p>
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<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Girls:</span></p>
<p>Dress:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; School dress, red and white checks</p>
<p>Socks:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; White, ankle length &ndash; turned over ONCE</p>
<p>No &ldquo;shuffle&rdquo; type socks</p>
<p>Shoes:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black &ndash; single bar or T-bar shoe</p>
<p>Caps/Floppy Hats:&nbsp; Bottle green, with school badge</p>
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<p>Winter</p>
<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Boys:</span></p>
<p>Shirts:&nbsp; White, long sleeved &ndash; top button to be fastened</p>
<p>Tie:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; School Tie &ndash; Murray of Atholl &nbsp;&nbsp;tartan</p>
<p>Trousers:&nbsp; Grey &ndash; long</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NO tracksuit pants may be worn</p>
<p>Socks:&nbsp; Short, grey, ankle length socks are to be worn</p>
<p>For warmth:&nbsp;&nbsp; Green &ldquo;V&rdquo; necked pullover</p>
<p>Green windbreaker with school badge</p>
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<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Girls:</span></p>
<p>Shirts:&nbsp; White, long sleeved &ndash; top button to be fastened</p>
<p>Tie:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; School Tie &ndash; Murray of Atholl tartan</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (elasticised tie to be worn)</p>
<p>Kilt:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Murray of Atholl tartan kilt with pin</p>
<p>Socks:&nbsp; Long grey socks (plain <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">without </span>stripes)</p>
<p>On very cold days, &ldquo;School Grey&rdquo;&nbsp; rib tights may be worn in place of socks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>NO tracksuit pants may be worn</p>
<p>For warmth:&nbsp; Green pullover with &ldquo;V&rdquo; neck or green</p>
<p>cardigan with buttons</p>
<p>Green windbreaker with school badge</p>
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<p>PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp;&nbsp; The school tracksuit is part of the official sports uniform. It is NOT part of the school uniform and may not be worn to school</p>
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<p>Uniform Stockists</p>
<p>School and sports uniforms are available from our</p>
<p>stockists:</p>
<p>1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Constantia Outfitters</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; High School Shopping Centre</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Opp Randburg Hoerskool)</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; cnr Hans Strijdom and Rabie Streets,</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fontainebleau</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 011-791&ndash;1300</p>
<p>2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Attache Schoolwear</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sanlam Centre</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Randburg</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel:&nbsp; 011-787-8324</p>
<p>3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sportsman&rsquo;s Warehouse</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pendoring Road<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>Cresta/Blackheath</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tel: 011-476-688</p>
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<p><strong>Blairgowrie Thrift Shop</strong></p>
<p>Good second hand items of uniform are sold from our THRIFT SHOP which you will find in Room 26 upstairs <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Blairgowrie &nbsp;Thrift Shop Hours:</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesdays:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13:00 &ndash; 14:00</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fridays: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13:00 &ndash; 14:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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