Friday Football

In celebration of the upcoming World Cup Soccer in South Africa, the teachers at Alpha Primary put together "Football Friday". They arranged the following,

• A march past lead by drum majorettes started the day’s festivities at 9:30.
• Divided the school up into 4 countries, namely England, Brazil, Italy & South Africa - Bafana Bafana.
• Divided them up into teams – about 8 teams (2 per country).
• Depending upon age of the learners games ranged between 30 mins, 15 mins & 7 mins per side;
• Had T-shirts printed for the teams.
• Two ladies teams (comprising of educators) participated in a kick off game @ 10:00. Mr Arendse spent some game time on each of these teams.
• A number of food stalls.

The day was a fantastic success and really enjoyed by the students.

To see the pictures click here

The New Caretakers Cottage is on the move

As some of you maybe aware, Michelle Brussow has been driving this project and it is great to see the cottage at this stage.  The result of having this project will mean less risk of vandalism to the upgraded school.

Thanks must go to Everite, Concrete 4 U and African Timbers.  Also, to Peter Long for project managing this build.

Remedial teachers lend a hand

We have been very lucky to find Dr. Danny Ah Hing and Mrs. Wendy Nel, both qualified remedial teachers.  They are doing part time work at Alpha to assist the teachers and kids.

So far the response has been amazing and we look forward to watching the results of this work unfolding.

Alpha Primary School Cricket Clinic

On the 15th Dec 2009, Alpha Primary School held a Cricket Clinic led by Warren Bell and Chad Baxter, both EP cricketers.

The day was a massive success and fun was had by all.  Thanks to Michell Brussow and Heather Moulton for arranging gear from MTN, tickets to the Warriors game from GM and KFC for lunch.

Also a big thanks to Jerome and Veronica for coaching the boys through the term.

Kelli-Anne picked for Oprah Academy

DREAM COME TRUE ... Kelly-Anne Rossouw, 12, of Alpha Primary School in Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, is excited about being selected for admission to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Gauteng next year.
 
To read the full article and hear an interview with Kelly-Anne click here

Bay schools excel against the odds

WOW, it was fantastic to see the following stories in the EP Herald this morning.  Amazing how much is being done.  Thanks to the journalists for raising the profile on these successes.

http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=491335
http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=491336
http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=491337
http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=491338
http://www.theherald.co.za/default.aspx
http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=491332
http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=491334
http://www.theherald.co.za/article.aspx?id=491333
 
Also take a look at the video of Normoyle Primary School
 
John

Schools of Shame

This article was recently published in the EP Herald - Schools of Shame.  It is good to see this critical issue getting air space, but it needs the addition of the positive stories out there.  Success breeds Success.

http://blogs.theherald.co.za/schoolsofshame/

More good news as NIIAS support the Alpha Project

Grinaker-LTA Computer Lab Opening

Its all HAPPENING at ALPHA....

52 pupils where presented with brand new school shoes thanks to generous donations by ex-pupils and Michelle and Bernard Brussouw.

The toilets have now been completed and are a massive improvement on what was there before!!!

The jungle gym has arrived and has been such a hit with the younger kids.

Thank -you to all who have made so many things possible at Alpha Primary and to those who continue to support this project.

May God Bless you all.