PRINCIPAL’s NEWSLETTER
26th March, 2018
Dear Parents and Friends,
This has been a productive term with a variety of activities in both academic and non-academic. I extend gratitude to our parents who supported us, the staff who laboured intensively and our students who are attempting to do their best. JHC is a small college, but the work involved in taking care of our students, in curricular and co-curricular matters, and ensuring optimal operational efficiency takes the same amount of effort as running a larger school. So, all the support is always welcomed and valued.
We are a young school, only five years in the making and we need as parents to temper our expectations with regards to certain matters. However, I can assure you that we will always do our best to ensure that each child’s needs are catered for and met.
Our school will be on Easter break from Wednesday, 28th March onwards, and the Year 9’s will return on 15th April and all other students on 22nd April. During the break, I ask parents to check that the school uniform items are checked and cleaned, blazers to be dry cleaned, proper socks are bought, etc. But more importantly, take time to read through the academic report of your child, discuss areas of concern and encourage them to always give their best; furthermore, contact the school if you have any concerns and we will assist readily.
This edition of the newsletter features the Sports Day, held on the 17th March 2018 as contributed by Mr Gbenga Akindele.
In conclusion, a few thoughts as we are about to celebrate Easter with family and friends, ‘Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone’s face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come.’ ; and, ‘Peace is the beauty of life. It is sunshine. It is the smil e of a child, the love of a mother, the joy of a father, the togetherness of a family. It is the advancement of man, the victory of a just cause, the triumph of truth.’
Enjoy the holidays with your loved ones and friends.
Yours faithfully
Abraham P. Swart Principal
