PTF - Chatter

To All Parents, Teachers and Students


Despite the ice cold weather, this year’s fun day and cycle challenge was huge success and the feedback received has been very positive. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this day a truly great day.

Also a big thank you to the sponsors, both the corporate and individual whose generosity made the day so successful.

Well done to all the participants of the cycle challenge, who thoroughly enjoyed the improved route and especially to all the helpers who worked so hard to ensure that the race proceeded smoothly.

A special thanks to all those class moms, parents and the teachers who went the extra mile and provided much needed help at the fun day, without you the day would not have run so smoothly nor would it have been a such a success,.

Well done to the prizes winners of the raffles: High Tea at the Michelangelo Hotel - Linda Guise Brown, A Dinner Voucher Maximillien - Kerris Foster, Weekend B&B at Da Vinci Hotel – Ilsa Kaya, Sunset flight - Alexander Nel, A 4 night stay Mozambique - Heloise

A special thanks to the PTF members who give so much of their valuable time in supporting BPS.

It is because of all the parents, teachers and friends of the PTF whose support, hard work and dedication enabled us to raised just short of R43000 which we will put towards the PTF projects which include the purchasing of a clock for the bell tower and the possible enclosure of the amphitheatre.

Our ‘World Cup Soccer” tournament was played on Saturday and was a huge success. Thank you to Mrs Fernandes for her infectious enthusiasm in arranging this enjoyable afternoon.

Don’t forget the upcoming biathlon which also promises to be fun filled excitement for the whole family.

Also don’t forget to link your Makro Card to the BPS profile and don’t forget your My School Card. It costs nothing and the benefits will positively impact your Childs BPS experience. Send me your makro number by email and I will do the rest for you.

As we are your PTF we value your feedback and input and with this in mind we welcome your suggestions of what you would like to see in the new tuck shop facility which is being built as part of the new and excitement “upgrades” happening at BPS. Send any suggestions or input to Darran@ctlgroup.co.za.

Please feel free to communicate with me at any time with any concerns you may have.

All that is left is for me to say is bundle up for the rest of the cold winter months, roll on spring and everyone be safe.

Regard

Darran Ledden

Chair PTF

Extra Mural Time Table 9 July 2012- 3 Aug 2012

Whats up in or near Beaulieu this weekend

Check out the new gateway cross country mountain bike park - Segwagwa MTB trail soon to be launched in Kyalami.


Segwagwa MTB Trails


The idea for establishing the Segwagwa Trail system is to encourage people from the community and nearby towns to visit a safe place in the countryside where they can appreciate the fresh air, fauna and flora and benefit from the health aspects of mountain biking. Ultimately a multi-use trail system will be established to accommodate equestrian and hiking too.


The trail will be a paid for trail joint venture with the land owners to cover the costs of trail establishment, trail maintenance, trail patrols, security, and training.


The benifits to trail users is that the trails will be formalised to allow for a better riding experience and instill a Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly ethics culture.


Two trail heads will be established to allow for people to safly park their cars, obtain trail information and enjoy something to eat and drink during or after their ride.


More updates to follow on the official launch date

Isinkwa – Bread for a Buddy

Isinkwa – Bread for a Buddy Plan for 2012

“Bread for a Buddy” is an initiative aimed at uplifting orphaned and vulnerable children living within the Diepsloot community. This is achieved through the support and participation of Beaulieu Preparatory, its pupils and the wider school community.


Sandwiches are collected every Thursday and sent to two feeding schemes in Diepsloot. If you would like to support this initiative, please send the following to school with your child on a Thursday: an un-cut peanut butter or jam sandwich, securely wrapped.


Throughout the year a number of initiatives take place in support of our Bread Buddies. All support is appreciated!

January – April

(closing date 4 April 2012) Beanie for a Buddy Senior Prep and school community involved in knitting beanies and scarves, with the target of collecting 500 items.

April

(closing date 4 April 2012) Easter eggs Collection of marshmallow Easter eggs for “Africa Food For Thought” and Diepsloot.

May

(planned for first week of new term) Winter Woollies Appeal for items of warm clothing (new or second hand).


July (18th) Mandela Day Children will be involved in Mandela Day activities and there may be some items that they will be asked to bring from home.


September - October Christmas hampers for Bread Buddies The aim is to supply each Bread Buddy with a hamper filled with food, toiletries and some treats. More details closer to the time.

December

(planned for last 2 weeks of school) School shoes and stationery drive Collection of any unwanted stationery (new or used) as well as school shoes and takkies. These are distributed to Bread Buddies at the start of the following year.



All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.

- Edmund Burke

Let’s make a difference!