CURRO BLOEMFONTEIN FOUNDATION PHASE

PARENT INFORMATION BOOKLET

Parent information booklet for Foundation phase.

INDEX:
1. History of the school
2. Code of honour.
3. MyHub.
4. Ordering of uniforms (Grit)
5. School hours.
6. Contact details.
6.1 Method of communication.
7. Foundation phase:
7.1 School terms.
7.2 Teachers.
7.3 Register teachers for 2024.
7.4 School times.
7.5 Uniform.
7.6 Parental and guardian details.
7.7 Stationary.
7.8 Lockers.
7.9 Sport.
7.10 Important dates

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1. History of the school.
Curro Bloemfontein was created by transforming the then St. Martin’s, a school for learners
with learning barriers, into the school we know today. The first year was spent amalgamating
the different sets of learners, but this did not stop us from being fully operational from day
one in January 2013, hosting an open day on our second day of school and obtaining a 100%
matric pass rate the following year. Since then, we have come a long way so far by renovating
the entire school in 2021 and resurfacing our netball and tennis courts and so much more.

2. Code of Honour.

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3. MyHub.

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4. Ordering of uniforms (GRIT).

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 5. School hours

School starts: 07:20

School end for foundation phase: 13:00
School end for intermediate phase: 14:00
School end for high school: 14:15

6. Contact details
Reception – 087 284 7303
Bursar Karen van Jaarsveld – karen.v2@curro.co.za 087 284 7308
Debtors Clerk Lucinda Prinsloo- lucinda.p@curro.co.za 087 284 7309
Marketing and Admissions Annieka van Blerk- annieka.v@curro.co.za – 087 284 7319

6.1 Method of communication

• Register teacher
• Phase Head: Mrs. Nicolette van Wyk
• Head of Primary School: Mrs. Claire Slabbert
• Executive Head: Dr. M J du Plooy

However, if the matter is of such a nature that it requires immediate attention, you are more than
welcome to contact either, Mrs. Nicolette van Wyk or Mrs Slabbert directly. Parents will only be
contacted by the class teacher and an appointment made, if there is reason for concern, as in the
case of a learner failing a subject or the term.

If parents would like to see a teacher, they are most welcome to make an appointment.
Appointments can be made by calling the office or contacting the teacher directly, via WhatsApp or
email. If you need to get a hold of a teacher urgently, please call the school office and leave a
message, they will be informed of the urgency and contact you as soon as possible. Please ensure
that the school office has your correct contact details, all correspondence, concerning anything to
do with the school, is made available via WhatsApp, SMS, or email.

7. Foundation Phase
7.1 School terms
Term Opens Closes
First 17 January 2024 20 March 2024
Second 3 April 2024 14 June 2024
Third 9 July 2024 20 September 2024
Fourth 8 October 2024 11 December 2024

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7.2 Teachers.

A parent’s first line of communication, concerning their child’s academic performance and emotional
well-being, is your child’s register teacher. Please ensure that the register teacher has all your
correct contact details. If your child is not living with you, please ensure that the register teacher is
aware of this fact, as this enables them to keep you as well as the caregiver fully informed.

7.3 Register teachers for 2024:

Grade Teacher Cell Number Email address
Group 4 - RRR Lee-Ann Swart 083 449 0284 Lee-ann.s@curro.co.za
Group 5 - RR Franca Pinto 083 589 3775 Franca.p1@curro.co.za
Grade R e1 Nicolette van Wyk 082 575 0329 Nicolette.v@curro.co.za
Grade R e2 Prudence Shuping 069 926 8355 Madipudi.t@curro.co.za
Grade 1 e1 Kate Rudolph 083 327 4874
Grade 1 e2 Khadija Gaffoor 082 316 3329 Khadija.g@curro.co.za
Grade 1 e3 Natalie Mitchell 079 858 6198 Natalie.m4@curro.co.za
Grade 2 e1 Johanette Debbo 072 331 0002 Johanette.d@curro.co.za
Grade 2 e2 Connie Letsoela 081 011 6082 Keitumetse.l@curro.co.za
Grade 2 e3 Christinne Beyers 076 860 6931 Christine.b3@curro.co.za
Grade 3 e1 Carmen Ackerman 076 078 6597 Carmen.a@curro.co.za
Grade 3 e2 Philani Dubazana 073 322 1732
Grade 3 e3 Deniella Jantjies 066 251 3483 Daniella.j@curro.co.za

7.4 School times.

School starts at 07:30. Please ensure that your child is on time in the mornings, late-comers disrupt
the lesson and distract the teacher and their classmates. Parents, I request that you please take
this matter seriously, as it is your responsibility to ensure that your child is at school at 07:20 each
morning.

First break: 09:30 – 09:50

Second break: 11:40 – 12:00
Academic school day: 07:30 – 13:00 (Monday to Friday).

Late picking up of your child: Please inform your child’s class teacher should you be late
collecting your child from school. No learner may be left at school unsupervised. Primary school
learners may no longer be left at school without prior arrangements having been made with their
register teacher. If you can only collect your child late in the afternoon, you will have to enrol them
in the aftercare program.

This arrangement has only been made in your child’s best interest and safety. When teachers leave
school in the afternoons (Mondays to Thursdays at 15:30 and Fridays at 13:00), your child will have

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to wait for you, in the front of the building, on the paved area, behind the security building. The
primary school buildings will be locked.

7.5. Uniform.
The full Curro uniform is to be worn daily. Please refer to the Curro website or MyHub to view the
uniform specifications. Learners will only be allowed to wear the Curro Physical Education clothes
on the days that they have PE. If they do not have the correct Curro PE clothes they must come to
school in their uniform, change for PE and then change back into their uniform. We need to instill a
sense of pride in our school and our uniform, and this can only be done if parents assist us.

All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the learners’ names and surnames. Only if items
are marked, are we able to return them to their rightful owners, otherwise they are taken to the lost-
and-found and added to the ever-growing mountain of lost items.

There is a clothing store on campus, Rewind Clothing Store, located in the primary school building,
where you are able to purchase both new and second-hand clothing. Please contact Ms Retha
Notely, via email on retha@retmil.co.za or 082 495 9414 / 082 227 9897, should you require further
assistance.

Times for January 2024:

4, 5, 9, 15 & 16 January from 10:00 to 14:00.
On 4th and 5th January 2024, there will be a 10% discount on new clothes.

7.6 Parental and Guardian details

Parents and guardians must ensure they update their contact details if changed.

7.7 Stationary
Stationery can be ordered online, per grade, through Waltons. Please find the process letter on the
next page. The stationery list only includes the basic stationery required, as stationery/resources
become depleted through the year, your child’s register teacher will inform you of the required items
needed. Contact your class teacher for any other stationery enquiries.

Textbooks and workbooks are ordered by the school and will be issued to learners during the first
week of school. Please note that the cost thereof will be billed to the parents’ school account.

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7.8 Lockers
Lockers are available to grade 3 learners at a cost of R45,00 per month for twelve months payable
in advance. Please inform the register teacher should you be interested in renting one.

7.9 Sport
All sport is arranged and coordinated by our sports coordinator Mr. Sabata Masehle. All sporting
codes and details are sent to parents via email. All sports queries can be forwarded to
sabata.m@curro.co.za, or by calling the school office.

7.10 Important dates for January 2024

Date Event Details
Tuesday, 16 January All grade 1 learners and General meeting in the school
parents and grade RRR – 3 hall at 11:00.
new parents and learners Parents and learners will meet
their teachers and be shown
their register class.
Wednesday, 17 January School starts – Full school School starts at 7:20
assembly Assembly – grade 2-7 at 08:00
Monday, 22 January Books2You Book Fair Will take place in the school
Tuesday, 23 January Books2You Book Fair hall.
Friday, 26 January Grade 1 Photo Day Details to follow.

Foundation phase – Meet and Foundation phase parents will

greet at 17:30 have the opportunity to meet
their child’s register teacher
and parents can acquaint
themselves.

May our school always be a place where we as teachers, parents and children love to learn and
learn to love. I wish you all a wonderful holiday and happy festive season, filled with blessings and
God’s amazing grace. Be safe and enjoy the well-deserved rest.

Kind regards,

Mrs. C Slabbert
Head of Primary School

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