• Regional Expo

The regional Expo took place on the 12th of August 2023 on the campus of CUT and again St Andrew’s was recognised as the school who is setting the pace in organisation, attendance and participation. We acknowledge and commend all our staff members who commit themselves on a daily basis towards the

promotion, maintenance and growth of Expo at our school. We believe that the skills our learners acquire through their participation will benefit them for many years to come.

The school won the prize for the most entries as well as the most medals received. We include a summary of our most recent results later in this letter.

• School Council Elections

We want to thank the outgoing Council members for their loyal service, commitment and hard work during the term 2022/2023. Being on Council is a huge privilege, but coincides with a huge responsibility, and we want to thank them for answering the call of duty and for being faithful in the execution thereof. We also want to congratulate the new Council members who were inducted on the 18th of August 2023. We wish them all of the best as they embark on this challenging, but also rewarding journey.

Rihana Cossa Alexis Hefer

Bino Lekama Boipelo Mabaso

Refilwe Mokoena Naledi Moleli

Lerato Molepo Omolemo Mopeli

Tshepi Thabana Salvo Vilanculos

Bontle Mabaso – Vice president Nkateko Mgojo – President

• Most recent achievements Expo

Olevia Cossa Gr 8 Gold Award Catrice Ravhura Gr 8 Gold Award

Micaela Sardinha Gr 8 Gold Award, she has been selected to attend International Science Fair Seabi Moroe Gr 7 Gold Award & Category Winner

Atlehang Zungu Gr 11 Gold Award

Lisa Jonas Gr 5 Silver Award

Bontle Kodisang Gr 9 Silver Award

Bohlokoa Mpe Gr 5 Silver Award

Khanyisile Ndlovu Gr 4 Silver Award

Tumelo Nhlapo Gr 4 Silver Award

Boleng Nkhobo Gr 6 Silver Award

Neo Nthejane Gr 8 Silver Award

Joshua Smit Gr 9 Silver Award

William van der Poll Gr 8 Silver Award

Jason Hefer Gr 8 Bronze Award

Lwandle Madeba Gr 5 Bronze Award

Ayanda Mafelo Gr 6 Bronze Award

Kamo Mokotedi Gr 5 Bronze Award

Mphe Moloto GR 5 Bronze Award

Euan Nyakabau Gr 8 Bronze Award

Omolemo Seane Gr 7 Bronze Award

Tshego Seane Gr 5 Bronze Award

Asiphe Sisilana Gr 7 Bronze Award

Phemelo Thagane Gr 6 Bronze Award

Atlegang Tlale Gr 7 Bronze Award

Tebogo Tladi Gr 8 Bronze Award

Omphile Tlhaole Gr 6 Bronze Award

Aizenosa Zabayo Gr 7 Bronze Award

Osaruese Zabayo Gr 4 Bronze Award

Science Olympiad

Lesego Mosiane Gr 10 (top 50 in Free State) Nkateko Mgojo Gr 11 (top 30 in Free State) Alexis Hefer Gr 11 (top 30 in Free State)

Abovementioned learners attended the Free State Science Convention in Potchefstroom during which it was announced that Alexis Hefer obtained position 8 in the Free State.

Karate

Mphe Moloto gr 5 obtained Free State colours in karate and won a bronze medal on National level.

Cross country

Ashlynne Janke qualified for the Free State trials.

Chess

Primary School chess team ended 3rd in the chess league.

Eisteddfod: Dance Results – Elizora’s Arts Academy Champions Acro Group A+

Likhabiso Mapesela Gr RR Orefile Mokhachane Gr R Kano Monyane Gr R

Kitso Tlale Gr R

Eisteddfod: Choir Results

Junior Primary Choir A++ and category winner Senior Primary Choir A +

• Academics

The official test week starts on the 28th of August and we are calling upon our parents to support and encourage our learners, especially during this period of formal assessments. While our learners are not writing a formal examination during the 3rd term, it is important that all tests and other assessments are approached with the necessary commitment, as all of these

marks will contribute towards the mark for the 3rd term.

We wish our Grade 12s all of the best as they prepare for their preliminary examinations which will take place during September. They are now in the final stages of their school career and will also need the constant support and encouragement of our school community.

• Finances

We have now reached the point that the school has to be bold and decisive in dealing with outstanding school fees. We cannot afford a situation whereby some parents exploit the school and jeopardise our sustainability.

This is an urgent appeal then to all our parents who have committed themselves by signing a legal document, to actually honour that particular financial obligation in the same way as the school is honouring their obligation of providing quality education.