by FRANK. Let's just say that cooking has not always been my .... Presented by Nadene Bell (Social Worker). THURSDAY 31
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK:
Burned Food: A Story of Building Confidence by FRANK
Let’s just say that cooking has not always been my thing. I burned food. I used to be the guy at the butt of all of the cooking jokes. You know the ones right? It takes you an hour to make minute rice. You are the best thing to happen to my waistline because when you cook I lose my appetite. Your family says their prayers after they eat. You can’t boil hot water.
Where there’s smoke, he’s cooking. The best thing you can make for dinner is reservations. I deserved it. I ruined a lot of meals. When we invited people over they wanted to know if I would be near the kitchen before they would accept. I overcooked noodles for spaghetti and made hamburgers that had the same texture of the charcoal I cooked them over. If cooking was a gift, I made the naughty listed and missed out on presents that year. THE PROCESS TO PROGRESSION After one brutal batch of chili, that was so disgusting I wouldn’t force a dog to eat it, I decided to invest some time in learning how to cook. I began watching the food network. It just made me hungry. I visited cooking websites but was frustrated by their lack of pictures and got bored. I borrowed a cook book from the library but didn’t have any of the ingredients to make what they were suggesting. Frustrated, I did something that most would think is common sense. I started to read and follow the directions that most foods provide on the package. Who knew that instructions would be so useful? lol! I never would have improved my cooking skills if I didn’t take the time to want to get better. Now as much as I w0uld like to say from that point on everything went perfect that would be so far from the truth. Just like learning anything it took a lot of practice. THE MEALS First I undercooked the baked chicken. Then I burned the chicken. Finally, after three attempts, it was edible but I forgot to season it appropriately. Once I made it through those culinary experiences I can now bake chicken with the best of them. My trial and error helped me start building confidence. After I mastered chicken I was on to my next dish, spaghetti. I followed the directions on the noodles and got them just right. Then I browned the meat and added the sauce. I took the meat and sauce blend and added it to the noodles and was shocked by how watery everything came out. Oops, I forgot to drain the noodles. Spaghetti only took two tries to get it right. A bowl of watery spaghetti soup helped me start building confidence. I know not to do that ever again. I could go on and tell you about my experience of trying to make hash browns but that one is just too embarrassing. Let’s just say that I had mashed potatoes with my eggs and toast one morning. What did I learn from all this? I’m glad you involuntarily asked. THE SPARK When it comes to building confidence there is a formula or better yet a recipe that one should follow. As much as I would have liked to start off preparing gourmet meals at home, it didn’t work that way. I had to eat garbage before I got a chance to taste something edible (that’s a stretch). Building confidence in life is just like cooking. You have to take the time to learn the craft before you become successful at it.
THE RECIPE FOR BUILDING CONFIDENCE Take Initiative: If there is something in your life that is holding you back don’t just complain about it. Take the initiative to challenge whatever it is head on. I know I can’t cook. For that reason, I learned to buy pre-cooked meals. � Alright, I learned how to cook.
Display Patience: Cooking up the meal of your life will not happen overnight. You are going to have some burned food before you get it right. Don’t let that discourage you from trying. The more time you are willing to invest in perfecting your craft the greater your opportunity for success. Organization: One of the worst things you can do when trying to build confidence is to not have a plan. You need to organize your actions to make sure that you are progressing. What good is burning a chicken if you are only going to do the exact same thing on your second attempt? Keep track of your shortcomings and your successes. Perseverance: Don’t you ever give up. I don’t care what obstacles stand in your way as you go forth to start building confidence in any area in your life. If it was important enough for you to start, it is just as important that you finish.
THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY
A kind request to all parents, learners and staff, to extend their kindness and thoughtfulness by taking part in Disa’s
“Thoughtful Thursday Drive”. Please donate tinned food to help families in need.
BUDDY & BUDSY BULLETIN NO 7 OF TERM 2 2018 Dear Disa boys and girls It’s very important that we treat our friends the way we want to be treated. Sometimes we forget how to be a good friend and treat our friends badly. Complete the activity to see if you are a good friend and if you are being a bad friend, think about how you could change.
VALUES & LIFE SKILLS: WEEK 7 OF TERM 2
Life Skills
Values
BIRTHDAYS: 21 - 27 MAY 2018 LEARNERS: 18 May – Sizipiwe Mpulula – 4F 20 May – Khanya Qotyiwe – 4F 21 May – Anita Mlakaza – 3L 22 May – Kyla Kensley – 1M 22 May – Waylen Jones – 7Cr 22 May – Vimbanaishe Jeke – 4M 24 May – Martha Qunta – 3L 25 May – Liam Afrikaner – 1M 25 May – Indiphile Nyanga – 7O 26 May – Inge Claasen – 3L 26 May – Lelethu Xaso – LS1 26 May – Olona Mangisa – 7O 27 May – Keenan Wagner
GRADE 6 CAMP
Dear Parent / Guardian and Grade 6 Learner After a very successful camp last year it is time now for your child to be involved in a very worthy and valuable activity! The Grade 6 Camp is around the corner, 21 to 23 September, 2018. The goal is to develop your child with regards to their personal and interpersonal leadership skills. They will experience team building activities, receive leadership training and be challenged to grow in their ability to persevere and to work in a team. The Principal, Deputy Principals and a whole team of Disa Staff members will accompany your child. The camp will be held at a venue close to Grabouw, 75KM outside of Cape Town called Mizpah Camp. To ensure that your child gets the best leadership development and personal development (whilst having loads of fun and meaningful experiences) you will be responsible to contribute R350. The total cost of the camp, (including meals, accommodation, transport costs, team build, bedding etc.) is close to R 1500. The Andreas and Susan Struengmann Foundation has indicated their willingness to support your child by subsidizing the rest of the cost. You can make payments with regards to the R350: End February – R50; end March – R50; end April – R50; end May – R50; end June – R50; July – R50; end August – R50. Payments can be made at Reception, or sent to school with your child for payment in class via the Money Book. Please do not delay this process as we would like to see that EVERY child gets this opportunity and that no one is left behind.
TERM 2 PARENT / GUARDIAN WORKSHOPS
WEDNESDAY 23 MAY @ 12:30 Presented by Nadene Bell (Social Worker) THURSDAY 31 MAY @ 17:30 Presented by Steffi Stockton (Psychologist) All Parents / Guardians are very welcome to attend any / all of the Term 2 Parent / Guardian Workshops. All of the above mentioned Workshops will help parents / guardians to improve their relationships with their children. Don’t miss out on an exciting afternoon of Learning & Sharing!!! ALL WELCOME!!
FUNNY SOCKS DAY FUNDRAISER All staff and learners are invited to wear a pair of FUNNY SOCKS with their school uniform on Friday 15 June. The cost of wearing a pair of FUNNY SOCKS will be R5,00 per learner. All funds raised will be donated to an organization called COMPASSION. This organization helps to stop child labour in Africa. Your participation and donations will be greatly appreciated.
TERM 2 OF 2018 IMPORTANT DATES
MAY
2018
WEEK 7 Monday 21 May
Tuesday 22 May Wednesday 23 May Thursday 24 May Friday 25 May Saturday 26 May
Assembly Life Skill 13: Accepting compliments Disa Values: Responsibility COMMENCEMENT OF EXTRA MURAL TIMETABLE B GRADE 4 – 7 ORAL EXAM: ENGLISH GRADE 7 EXAM: MATHS 1
GRADE 4 -7 EXAM: CREATIVE ARTS Parent Workshop by Nadene Bell THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: TECHNOLOGY FEEL GOOD FRIDAY GRADE 4 – 7 EXAM: ENGLISH WRITING 09:00 – 13:00 Disa High School Scholarship Prep Programme 3: Leadership 1
2018 SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY ELECTIONS
SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY ELECTIONS - SEE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO THE NEWSLETTER: Thursday 21 June 17:30 Disa Primary School Hall Please collect your child’s term 2 academic progress report and then kindly make your way to the school hall for the SGB Elections. Please remember to bring your ID with.
LEARNER NAILS: It is most unfortunate that we have to report to parents / guardians about the atrocious state of the nails of the majority of learners in the school:
Nails that are too long Dirty nails Nails that are being chewed Nails with nail polish
Please take note that all of the above is NOT allowed at school and learners will receive a discipline note (white, yellow, red / black) learners nails are not being attended to. We want our learners to be proud of themselves, and dressing correctly and being healthy and clean is part of being proud of yourself.
WORK ETHIC : HOMEWORK, CLASS WORK, STUDYING: It is with great concern that we have noticed that far too many Disa learners are displaying a lack of work ethic towards homework, class work and studying for tests and examinations. EDUCATION is the pathway to a bright future and to fulfilling your dreams!! Hard work is therefore required. We kindly ask all parents / guardians to:
motivate our children to always try their very best when doing their homework, class work and studying for tests and examinations. help our children with their homework and studying for tests and examinations. support our children with their homework and studying for tests and examinations push our children to do their best with homework and studying for tests and examinations check on our children that all homework is done correctly and properly and that serious studying is taking place discuss homework and study work with our children test our children to see if they have understood what has been studied
FOR PARENTS: ALTERNATIVES TO THE PHRASE: CALM DOWN:
MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION:
BRILLIANT BEHAVIOUR
Skyler Bailey – RMi Likhona Dabula – RMi Cayla Stanbull – RL Jaymelicia James – RL Chantell Chogugudza – RL Akeelah Buchener – 1C Onamandla Bakubaku – 1C Raniero Abrahams – 1C Elijah Yagontha – 1M Ongezwa Vunda – 2A Triston van Wyk – 2A Jane Ralana – 2D Tendai Ngadya – 2D Anrico Blaauw – 2D Mayamiko Longwe – 2D Nyasha Nyatsanza – 2S Esethu Gobelani – 2S Lavela Deleki – 3Me Anam Sibara – 3Me Imange Mantambo – 3Mo Trevor Rashid – 3Mo Chumani Sikhonkwane – 3Mo Lisa Ndlazi – 3Mo Oyama Blekiwe – LS1 Wange Nyengane – 4M Zervario Carolissen – 4M Nolanga Sabawa – 4M Sanelisiwe Mgwaba – 4M Achumile Mondi – 4J Bulela Mlotywa – 4J Siphesihle Buqa – 4J Aviwe Dlakavu – 4J Alakhe Bobotywana – 4J Songesiwe Nogqala – 4J Tashny Ncapayi – 6P Anelisiwe Kalipa – 6P Sinalo Bence – 6J Nasief Boonzaaier – 6J Esihle Nohuza – 6J Siyabonga Matinise – 6S Tavonga Manyeruke – 6S Troy Carolus – 6S Likhange Mcinziba – 7O Olona Mangisa – 7O
Calvin Kaunda – RMi Elam Macala – RMi Slade Sampson – 1C Irene Chirwa – 1C Ubanicia Minnaar – 2A Onwabo Gqoboka – 2A Xhanti Nodilinga – 2A Vuyolwethu Ncube – 3Me Ethen Warner – 3Me Lelethu Xaso – LS1 Nasr-Ali Froude – 4M Nicole Lewis – 4M Nokuthenda Masango – 4M Tamlyn Isaacs – 4M Ongezwa Mlata – 5S Afikile Nombewu – 5S Tyra Gilfellow – 5S Leqicia Fry – 5S Thokozani Phiri – 6P Diyeketseng Nguta – 6P Joshua Leggett – 6J Unam Soul – 6J Chulumanco Noqha – 7O Dineo Hanisi – 7O
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