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Nuusbrief/ Newsletter 33 van/ of 2013 09 Oktober/ October 2013

The Bully, The Bullied and The Bystander www.parenting.org

Wherever there are children, there are bullies. In your neighborhood. In your school. Maybe in your own home. Bullies use fear to get what they want and to get away with unacceptable behavior. Their victims (the bullied) fear continued or worse abuse if they tell. Bystanders fear becoming the next victim. The bullied suffer in silence while repeatedly getting harassed. Bystanders stay silent to avoid the unwanted attention of the bully. Its a vicious, unending cycle. Studies on bullying show that younger and weaker youth are victimized most often. In addition, the bullyvictim relationship tends to continue unless parents or other adults intervene. The Bully Bullies come in all sizes, ages and genders. The tactics they use vary widely. Some get physical. Others play on emotions. Boys often use force (punching, kicking, tripping, etc.), while girls usually rely on more subtle actions (gossip, manipulation, exclusion, etc.). Other characteristics include: Bullies are impulsive. Bullies have little, if any, empathy for others. Bullies do not suffer from low self-esteem. Bullies need to control and dominate others. Bullies have a positive attitude toward aggression. Bullies have more physical or emotional power than their victims. Bullies have a strong desire to get or achieve something they feel they need. The Victim Bullies like to pick on kids who cant or wont stick up for themselves. Unfortunately, many victims lack the social skills and social networks that can keep them from being victimized. As a parent, you can help your child become more bully-proof by doing the following: Teach Your Child to Be a Friend There is strength in numbers. Encourage your child to develop lots of friendships. If he or she has a special interest sports or music find programs that your child can participate in. The more social interactions your child has, the more friendships can be developed. The bottom line for your child is that he or she has to know how to act like a friend to have a friend. By building appropriate relationships with others, your child will become better skilled at dealing with a variety of personalities and handling different social interactions. Build Your Childs Social Skills Teach your child social skills, including getting along with others and showing appreciation. Its also helpful to teach your child how to use humor to disarm a bully. Being able to laugh at oneself is a skill everyone needs, and using this strategy can often deflect a bullys aggression or teasing. Teach Your Child Self-Respect Kids who can hold their heads high and walk with confidence are less likely to be singled out by bullies. Some victims actually believe they deserve to be attacked because of how they look, talk or dress, or because of some other self-perceived physical or character flaw. They become withdrawn, they slouch and they avoid eye contact. When kids start acting like a victim, it opens the door to a bullys aggression. Talk to your child about his or her strengths and how they can be used as a shield against bullying behaviors. Encourage your child to use positive self-talk during difficult moments, and help him or her see challenges as opportunities. Above all, provide ongoing support and encouragement. The Bystander It can be very difficult for a child to take a stand and defend someone who is being bullied, especially if the victim is considered to be a loser or weird. Has your child ever described a bullying situation, and have you ever asked what he or she did to stop it? Some bystanders are too afraid to get involved. They dont want to be the next target. Some experience feelings of guilt because they dont act. If a victim is a friend or classmate, some bystanders choose to disassociate themselves from the victim. Others blame the victim. As a parent, its important to teach and reinforce virtues such as caring and respect. Here are things you can do to instill these values in your child: Model respect and kindness at home. If you and your spouse are considerate and compassionate to each other and other family members, your child will likely treat others the same way. Show respect for those in authority, including teachers and police officers. Have positive expectations for your childs behavior. Praise your childs acts of kindness and use appropriate discipline to correct bad behavior. Encourage your child to volunteer in the community. This will give him or her a sense of obligation to others. Bullying is a difficult problem that only gets worse when its ignored. Victims and bystanders cant be expected to resolve the issue all on their own. Talk to school administrators to find out how they are dealing with the problem in your childs school. If necessary, you or a representative from the school should contact the parents of a bully and make them aware of their childs behavior. Pretending the problem doesnt exist wont make it go away. Everyone must play a role in correcting bullying behavior when it happens and be proactive in trying to prevent it.

Special points of interest:

IMPORTANT DATES SPORT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

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ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING PRYSUITDELING

LOOTJIELYSTE/ RAFFLE LISTS

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October
DAY Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday DATE 9/10 ACTIVITY

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Belangrike datums/ Important dates

Gr.7 Camp / Tennis vs Witzenberg (Noord-Boland @ WPS) Krieket: WPS vs WPS O/13B vs O/13C + O/11A vs O/11B

10/10 Gr.7 Camp 11/10 Gr.7 Camp / Bredasdorp Top 10 Athletics / Home-weekend 12/10 Breedekloof Outdoor Festival 14/10 Tennis vs Laerskool Robertson / Cricket vs Hex Valley U/11C + U/13C (home) 15/10 Krieket vs WNPS U/11C (away) 16/10 Cricket vs WNPS U/13A + U/11B (away) & U/13B + U/11A (home) 17/10 Tennis vs WNPS (away) / Civvies R3

SPORTUITSLAE/ SPORTS RESULTS

Riversdal 6-a-side Kriekettoernooi 4-5 Okt. 2013: O/13A het 3 wedstryde gespeel: vs Swartland wen met 35 lopies WPS 98 / Swartland 63 vs Panorama wen met 62 lopies WPS 89 / Panorama 27 vs Overberg verloor met 1 paaltjie WPS 68 / Overberg 69 Vanessa Kleinbooi - Dames BolandBolandKrieketspeelster, Krieketspeelster lewer tans voltydse insette en gee elke dag hulpafrigting in krieket by WPS. Sy bied ook privaat lesse aan. Belangstellendes kan haar kontak by 082 973 3454 of e-pos: vmkleinbooi@gmail.com n Krieketkliniek sal volgende jaar op 18/01/2014 aangebied word vir alle krieketspelers vanaf Gr.1 tot 7.

Skaak/ Chess Skaaktoernooi 2013/ Chess Tournament 2013

Datum/ Date: 12 Oktober/ October 2013 Tyd/ Time: 07:30 - 16:00 Plek/ Venue: Laerskool Worcester-Oos/ Worcester-East Primary School Grondslagfase mag ook deelneem. / Foundation phase may also participate.

Tennisrooster/ Tennis schedule

Vind asseblief hieronder die tennisdatums vir Noord-Boland en Boland. Below is the tennis schedule for the season. DATUMS/ DATES: 11 Okt 2013 Suid-Boland teen Noord-Boland te Hermanus (WEG) 16 Okt. 2013 Noord-Boland teen Witzenberg wag vir bevestiging, te Robertson. (WEG) 18 Okt 2013 Wes-Boland teen Noord-Boland te Piketberg en Moorreesburg (WEG) 26 en 27 Okt 2013 WP, SWD en Boland te George (WEG) 2 Nov 2013 Boland Platteland teen SWD te Robertson (WEG) 9 Nov 2013 Boland Platteland teen Boland Sentraal te Stellenbosch en Paarl (WEG) 29 en 30 Nov 2013 Boland Proewe te Stellenbosch en Paarl (WEG)

Someruniform/ Summer uniform

School uniform: The school uniform may not be mixed. Children may only wear the full winter uniform or the full summer uniform. The summer uniform must officially be worn from 14 October 2013.
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Nuusbrief/ Newsletter 33 van/ of 2013

Algemene Jaarvergadering/ Annual General Meeting
Begrotingsvergadering: Dinsdag, 5 Nov. 2013 om 18:00 WPS wens u in kennis te stel van die jaarlikse algemene begrotingsvergadering deur die beheerliggaam op Dinsdag, 5 Nov. 2013 om 18:00 in die skoolsaal. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Skolewet (afdeling 38[1] en [2]) vereis dat die skool se beheerliggaam n jaarlikse begroting moet voorberei en aan die ouers van die skool moet voorl vir oorweging en goedkeuring. Alle ouers word dus na die voorlegging uitgenooi. Alle besluite wat by hierdie vergadering geneem word, is bindend en van toepassing op alle ouers/ voogde wat kinders in die skool het. Neem asb. kennis van die volgende: Dit is onvermydelik dat daar n styging in skoolfooie sal wees, maar die BHL doen alles in hul vermo om die styging so laag as moontlik te hou. Die prosedure en kriteria vir skoolfondsvrystelling en vermindering is by die skool beskikbaar. Die voorgestelde begroting sal vanaf Dinsdag, 22 Okt. 2013 by die skool vir besigtiging beskikbaar wees. U moet n afspraak met die skoolhoof maak indien u insae hierin wil h. Budget meeting: Tuesday, 5 Nov. 2013 at 18:00 WPS would hereby wish to inform you of the annual general budget meeting of the school governing body. It will be held in the school hall on Tuesday, 5 Nov. 2013 at 18:00. The South African schools act (section 38[1] and [2] requires that the governing body must prepare and present an annual budget to the parents for consideration and approval. All parents and legal guardians are invited to attend the presentation. All decisions taken at the meeting are binding and applicable to all parents/ guardians of learners at the school. Please take note of the following: It is unavoidable that the school fees will increase, but the SGB is doing all they can to keep the increase as low as possible. The procedures and criteria for full, partial or conditional exemption of school fees are available at the school. The proposed budget will be available at the school from Tuesday, 22 Oct. 2013. (You must make an appointment with the principal.)

Prysuitdeling/ Prize-giving Ceremony

Ons erken graag die prestasies van leerders wat Boland-kleure of beter in aktiwiteite buite skoolverband behaal het. Sodanige leerders kan hul name en aktiwiteite (saam met bewyse daarvan) by die volgende persone inhandig voor Vrydag, 11 Oktober 2013: Mev. Stienie Marais of Mnr. Dirkie Adams. GEEN laat inskrywings, jammer! We gladly acknowledge the achievements of learners who received Boland Colours or higher in activities outside of school. Such learners may submit their names and activities (with proof) at Mrs Stienie Marais or Mr Dirkie Adams before Friday, 11 October 2013. Unfortunately NO late entries will be acccepted.

MILLENNIUM ETE/ DINNER

(Gr. 7s + parents) Datum/ Date: 24 Oktober/ October 2013 Koste/ Cost: Adult: R80 / Child: R50 Kaartjies beskikbaar vanaf 4 Oktober 2013 by mev. Suzanne le Roux (Sport & kultuur) Tickets available from 4 October 2013 @ Mrs Suzanne le Roux (Sports & Culture)

Please pay with cash or credit card.

Adults - R80 pp includes: Steak with mushroom sauce, potato dish, green salad, bread with jam & cheese Children - R50pp includes: Cone with chips, mini burger & hot dog, pig in a blanket, devils on horseback, milky mouse, sweets & cooldrink. CASH BAR: No alcohol will be sold. Grape juice @R25 p/bottle available.
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Klop op die skouer/ Pat on the back

MEDIA NUUS: Baie geluk aan die 10 leerders wie se gedigte opgeneem is in die Chipros Digbundel 2013. Die bundel sal in Oktober gedurende n gala-aand bekendgestel en oorhandig word aan die leerders. Ons skool is trots op julle! Gr.7s: Gr.6e: Jean Esterhuyse Siphe Giba Gabi Christiaans Emily Voigt Aldo Marais Mikyall Harris Edna Rossouw Carla Roberts Magriet Heyns Shelomi Truter TUIMEL: Madr Jacobs het 'n silwer medalje in tuimel verower in die Vlak 6-afdeling vir dogters 13 tot 14 jaar, by die SA Spele te Centurion! Baie geluk!

Dankie/ Thank you

Graad 1.1 en Juffrou Margo gee stywe drukkies vir Ruan en mamma Elizca vir die mooi plakkers en belonings wat hulle vir ons klas gestuur het! Sjoe, ons het lanklaas sulke mooi plakkers gehad! Aan elke mamma en pappa wat my verjaarsdag so spesiaal gemaak het baie, baie dankie! Julle het my so spesiaal laat voel!!! Julle almal is diep in my hart. Baie liefde, Juf. Margo Ons Grondslagfase het ongelooflike ouers met omgee harte! Baie dankie, Pappa Raynard en Mamma Ren de Villiers vir die twee wit blaaiborde wat julle vir Gr.2.4 en Gr.1.2 geskenk het. Juffrou Chelley en Juffrou Lrika skryf heerlik!

OOV Lootjieprojek/ PTA Raffle project 2013

Onthou asb. die uitstaande lootjielyste. Die volgende moet asb. op die lootjielys verskyn wanneer u kind dit inhandig: Leerder se naam en van & totale bedrag ingesamel. Alle lootjielyste moet ingelewer word by u kind se klas-onderwyser(es) teen DONDERDAG, 10 OKTOBER 2013. Please remember the outstanding raffle sheets. The following information must appear on the forms when handed in: Learners name & surname; total amount collected. All raffles sheets must be handed in (with money) by THURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2013. TREKKING VIND PLAAS OP 14 OKTOBER 2013 @ 13:00. IF FORMS ARE LOST, PARENTS WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF R200.00./ INDIEN VORMS VERLORE SOU RAAK, SAL U AS OUER AANSPREEKLIK GEHOU WORD VIR DIE VOLLE BEDRAG VAN R200.00.

ONTHOU ASB./ PLEASE REMEMBER:

Stuur asb. die Interskole opgawebriefies EN die MAKRO vorms terug skool toe. Please return the Interschools questionnaire AND the MAKRO forms to school. Compu-IQ (Pty)Ltd: Please see attached forms. Ensure that you complete the form (whether you are interested or not) and return to your childs class teacher no later than Monday, 14/10.

Verjaardae/ Birthdays
Baie geluk aan die volgende personeel wat verjaar het en verder in Oktober verjaar: 22/9 Mev. Petro le Roux (5.1) 1/10 Mev. Margo le Roux (1.1) 11/10 Mev. Julene vd Colff (6.4) 13/10 Mev. Karin Stewart (6.5) 31/10 Mev. Stienie Marais (4.1) Mag die nuwe lewensjaar baie gesend en voorspoedig wees!

GR.5-KOEKVERKOPING VRYDAG, 18/10/2013

WPS Greetings A.M. Peens (PRINCIPAL)

Bank details: NEDBANK 147 005; ACC NO: 147 000 3910 (Cheque acc.)
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