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2020
A–Z
HISTORY
Thomas More College is an independent, co-educational Christian-based day school set on 20
hectares of conservancy, in the leafy suburb of Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal. It was founded in 1962 as
a lay Catholic school for boys, and 55 boys, mainly boarders, were enrolled. Robin Savory was
the Founder-Headmaster and assisting him were just two full-time teachers. In 1975, girls were
enrolled for the first time. In 1993, Thomas More Primary School opened its doors. At present the
school incorporates Grades 000 to 12. Thomas More College prides itself on developing the whole
child in a stress-free, nurturing environment in order that he/she may reach his/her full potential.
An Inspired Education 1CONTENTS Mini Hockey ........................................................................................... 24
Music ........................................................................................................ 25
MySchool Card .................................................................................... 25
Speaking Competition ....................................................................... 31
Spectators’ Code of Conduct ......................................................... 31
Speech & Drama................................................................................... 31
History ........................................................................................................ 1 Dance Club...............................................................................................18 Netball ..................................................................................................... 25 Speech Day/Prize Giving .................................................................. 31
Who’s Who .............................................................................................. 4 Debating ................................................................................................. 18 Non-Academic Day ............................................................................ 25 Sport ......................................................................................................... 31
• Board Members.................................................................................. 4 Detention ................................................................................................ 18 Notices .................................................................................................... 25 Sport Coaches ..................................................................................... 32
• Parents’ Council Members ............................................................ 4 Diaries ...................................................................................................... 18 One-Act Plays ...................................................................................... 25 STIC (Students Together in Christ) ............................................. 32
• Staff Members ................................................................................... 4 Disciplinary Procedures .................................................................... 18 Open Door Policy ............................................................................... 25 Subjects .................................................................................................. 32
Contact Details ...................................................................Back Cover Drama ....................................................................................................... 18 Outreach ................................................................................................ 25 Supper & Song ..................................................................................... 33
Campus Map ..................................................................................16 & 17 Eco-School ............................................................................................. 19 Parents’ Council ................................................................................... 26 Swimming .............................................................................................. 33
Absenteeism ........................................................................................... 7 Email Addresses ................................................................................... 19 Parents’ Evenings ............................................................................... 26 Teachers’ Assistants .......................................................................... 33
Acceptance Screening Process ....................................................... 7 Emergencies .......................................................................................... 19 Parking .................................................................................................... 26 Telephone Numbers .......................................................................... 33
Admissions .............................................................................................. 7 English Olympiad ................................................................................ 19 Participation Points ........................................................................... 26 Tennis ...................................................................................................... 33
A.E.U. ......................................................................................................... 7 Equestrian................................................................................................ 19 Pastoral Care .........................................................................................27 Textbooks .............................................................................................. 33
Afrikaans .................................................................................................. 8 Ethos ....................................................................... Inside Front Cover Past Pupils’ Association ................................................................... 27 Timetables ..............................................................................................34
Aftercare .................................................................................................. 9 Exams ..................................................................................................... 20 Pathfinders ............................................................................................ 27 TMC App ............................................................................................... 34
Art Club .................................................................................................... 9 Excursions ............................................................................................ 20 Photos ..................................................................................................... 27 Transport................................................................................................ 34
Assembly ................................................................................................. 9 Finishing Times (see Timetables) ................................................ 34 Physical Education ............................................................................. 27 Trust Fund ............................................................................................ 34
Association Day .................................................................................. 10 Fixture Lists .......................................................................................... 20 Plays ......................................................................................................... 28 Tuck Shop .............................................................................................. 35
Athletics ................................................................................................. 10 Functions Co-ordinator .................................................................... 20 Prayer Groups ...................................................................................... 28 Uniform (see Uniform Booklet)
Awards Criteria .................................................................................... 10 Fundraising .......................................................................................... 20 Public Speaking ................................................................................... 28 Uniform Shop ....................................................................................... 35
Bags (see Uniform Booklet) Galas (see Swimming) ...................................................................... 33 Queries .................................................................................................... 28 Waterpolo .............................................................................................. 35
Bank Details .......................................................................................... 10 Gate Passes ............................................................................................ 21 Reading Help ........................................................................................ 28 Website (see Communication) .......................................................13
Best Speaker Competition ................................................................ 11 Golf ............................................................................................................ 21 Reception ............................................................................................... 28 Weekly Achievers ............................................................................... 35
Birthdays .................................................................................................. 11 Golf Day ................................................................................................... 21 Religion ................................................................................................... 28 Withdrawals .......................................................................................... 35
Blazers (See Uniform Booklet) Haircuts & Styles .................................................................................. 21 Recorder.................................................................................................. 29 Yearbook ................................................................................................ 35
Board of Trustees ................................................................................. 11 Half Term ................................................................................................. 21 Reports ................................................................................................... 29 Zenith Course ....................................................................................... 35
Board Games .......................................................................................... 11 Hockey ..................................................................................................... 21 Reunions ................................................................................................ 29 Zulu (see isiZulu) ............................................................................... 36
Break Times (see Communicator) Houses ..................................................................................................... 21 Robotics ................................................................................................. 29
Bullying ..................................................................................................... 11 House T-shirts ....................................................................................... 21 Rock Climbing ...................................................................................... 29
Buy-a-Brick ............................................................................................. 11 Indoor Hockey ....................................................................................... 21 Rotary Exchange Programme ...................................................... 30
Café de More (Coffee Shop)...............................................................11 Indoor Multipurpose Sports Centre ............................................. 21 Rugby ..................................................................................................... 30
Calendar ................................................................................................... 11 Insurance ................................................................................................ 22 School of Music .................................................................................. 30
Cell Phones ............................................................................................. 12 Inter-House Athletics Day (see Athletics) ................................ 10 Sick Bay (Medical) ............................................................................. 30
Chapel ...................................................................................................... 13 Inter-House Gala (see Swimming) .............................................. 33 Soccer .................................................................................................... 30
Charges..................................................................................................... 13 Interns ..................................................................................................... 22 Softball ..................................................................................................... 31
Choir ......................................................................................................... 13 Interviews .............................................................................................. 22
Civvies ...................................................................................................... 13 ISASA – Independent Schools’ Association of S.A. .............. 22
Note: Information correct at time of going to print.
Code of Conduct .................................................................................. 13 JAM (Jesus and Me) .......................................................................... 22
Communication .................................................................................... 13 Legal Status .......................................................................................... 22
Computers ............................................................................................. 14 Long Walk .............................................................................................. 22
Conservancy .......................................................................................... 15 Lost Property ....................................................................................... 23
Country Fair ........................................................................................... 15 Marimbas ............................................................................................... 23
Craft .......................................................................................................... 15 Mathletics .............................................................................................. 23
Crèche ...................................................................................................... 15 Matric Visual Art & Design Exhibition ........................................ 23
Cricket ...................................................................................................... 15 Matric Dance ......................................................................................... 23
Crisis Management Plan ................................................................... 15 Matric Leadership Council (MLC) ................................................. 23
Cross Country ....................................................................................... 15 Media Centre ........................................................................................ 23
Dale Carnegie Course ........................................................................ 15 Mini Cricket ........................................................................................... 24
2 Thomas More College 2020 An Inspired Education 3WHO’S WHO Mr Scott Drew
History / Mathematics /
Grade 10 Co-ordinator
2020 PRIMARY SCHOOL STAFF
Rev. Martin Easson History / RE / Life Orientation Mrs Barbara Taljard Primary School Headmistress
2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Functions Co-ordinator /
Mrs Michelle Wight
Housekeeping Mrs Berné Edwards Head of Sport / Life Orientation Deputy Headmaster:
Mr Wayne Jaggard Chairman Ms Zenzile Shange Assistant Housekeeper Miss Linda Filmer English / History / Gr 8 Drama Mr Gary Balarin Academics. Christian Portfolio;
Mr Larry Riddle Treasurer Grade 7 Maths & English
STOCK SHOP Miss Emsoné Fourie Afrikaans
Mr David Wiggett High School Headmaster Mrs Nicky Eggers Stock Shop Manager Head of Subject: Life Sciences / HOD: Sport
Mrs Donné Gerry Mr Jason Brimelow Grades 6 & 7 Maths
Mrs Colleen Woodley Business Manager Mrs Ciske Dorfling Stock Shop Staff Grade 11 Co-ordinator
& Grade 5 P.E.
Mr René Missen Human Resources ESTATE Mr Enoch Gwanzura Library Assistant
HOD: Dean of Boys 4-7 & Co-
Mrs Melanie Küster Past Pupils’ Association Mr Grant Benson Facilities Manager Mrs Janet La Grange Mathematics
Mr Mark Moolman curricular. Grades 6 & 7 Science;
Dr Justin Barnes Strategies & Benchmarking Mr Clinton Wynne Facilities Administrator Mrs Liesl Huxham Business Studies Grade 6 Maths
Christian Education / Mr Jerry Laljeeth Maintenance Manager Mrs Colleen Lanz Mathematics Mrs Gail Purdon HOD: Operations, Grades 4-7 Art
Mr David Roome
IT Specialist Head of Subject:
Mr Innocent Msomi Maintenance Supervisor Mrs Meg Logan HOD: AEU, Grade 4 Maths
Mr Gary Green Marketing Dramatic Arts / Music
IT DEPARTMENT & English Support group &
Transformation Portfolio Ms Zandile Magagula Head of Subject: isiZulu Grade 6 Maths support group;
Mrs Nelisiwe Nzama Mr Louis Thom ICT Manager Mrs Claudia Vosters
Christianity & Ethos Portfolio Mrs Thabisile Mkhize Head of Subject: History Grade 7 study skills.
Strategy Portfolio Mr David Gwyther-Martin IT Senior Support Technician Individual Learner Support &
Mr Dexter Madlala Ms Nonto Mkize Academic Administrator
Transformation Portfolio Mr Lwandile Mbele Junior IT Desktop Support High School study skills coaching
Mrs Suhana Moodley Head of Subject: EGD
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS HOD: Leadership &
2020 HIGH SCHOOL STAFF Mrs Rani Mudaly Head of Subject: IT Innovation Development;
Mrs Deni Hornsey Headmistress: Foundation Phase Mr Ryan Conway
Mr David Wiggett High School Headmaster Mrs Petronella Munian English Grades 6 & 7 Maths;
Mrs Barbara Taljard Headmistress: Primary School Subject Head Maths & LO
Deputy Head: Operations Mr Alvy Murray Head of Subject: Afrikaans
Mr Stephen Ireland and Discipline / HOD: Culture (Drama and Music);
PARENTS’ COUNCIL MEMBERS Design & Technology Mrs Sandy Ndlovu High School Secretary Mrs Roberta Ramasamy Grade 6 & 7 English and Grade 7
Mrs L Kriegisch Acting Chairman Deputy Head: Academics / Mr TK Ngcobo Intern: Accounting Drama; Choir and Recorder
Mrs Debbie Kerdachi Accounting
Mrs Rae Griesel Secretary Mr Sibusiso Nhleko Mathematics Afrikaans Grade 4, 5 & 7
Mr Philip Lanz Senior HOD: CSI Programme / Mrs Chantelle Barnard (small group Grade 7);
Geography Technology / Sports Dept /
THOMAS MORE COLLEGE 2020 STAFF Mr Vincent Oberholzer
Grade 8 Co-ordinator Grade 6 Afrikaans support
Mrs Vasantha Moodley HOD: Pastoral / Head of Subject:
Mrs Deanne Clarkson School of Music Director Life Orientation / History Mr Michael Oerder Physical Science Grade 4: Grade Head. Class
Mrs Kathryn Conway Subjects, Grade 4 LO; Computer
ADMINISTRATION HOD: Ethos & Round Square / Mrs Lisa Paterson High School Headmaster’s PA
Mrs Cheryl Selley Extension-games
Mrs Colleen Woodley Bursar / Business Manager Life Sciences
Mrs Tonya Patterson English
Mrs Coral Steenkamp HOD: MLC / English Grade 4: Class subjects,
Mrs Ute Armitage Debtors’ Secretary Mr Thomas Pearse Head of Subject: Visual Art Mrs Sarah de Leeuw
Computer Extension Grade 4
Mrs Deborah Hardcastle Business Manager’s Assistant Mrs Michelle Albers Head of Subject: English
Mrs Mogana Pillay Business Studies Grade 6 Class teacher Grade
Sr Cherise Hutchinson Nursing Sister Mrs Erin Ballard Head of Subject: Physical
Science Mathematics / Head of Subject: 6 History; Grade 5 & 6 English
Past Pupils’ Association & Mrs Sandra Pooley Mathematical Literacy / Mrs Verniece Fuhri support group; Mathletics – own
Mrs Rae Griesel Mrs Vanessa Barnes English Grade 8 Co-ordinator class; Aftercare & Homework
Parents’ Council Secretary
Mrs Anke Bonsor English English / Drama / Grade 10 Supervisor
Mrs Gill Doran Accountant Mrs Tracy Richardson
Mrs Sharleen Learning Resources Co-ordinator Grade 4-7 Music & Drama; Music
Marketing Co-ordinator: Bezuidenhout Administrator
Mrs Juliet Hartley Mr Gary Robson Life Sciences Technology - Grades 5 and 7;
Communications & Admissions Mr Sherwin Ganasen
Head of Subject: Business SP junior & SP senior Marimba
Mrs Seema Kalicharan Reception Mrs Candyce Brehany Studies / Afrikaans / Mrs Genevieve Saville Head of Subject: Design
Bands; SP Choir
Grade 9 Co-ordinator Miss Sindi Sikakane Laboratory Assistant
Mrs Lisa Moffat Catering Manager Grade 7 Grade Head and Class
Mr Andrew Browne Head of Subject: Mathematics Librarian / Life Orientation /
Mrs Angela Swanson Credit Controller Mrs Penny Thompson teacher, Senior Primary Sports
Mrs Telani Budding Afrikaans EdTech Specialist Mr Craig Hartley Co-ordinator; oversees Grades
Primary School
Mrs Hajira Dladla Headmistress Secretary / Mr Gerald Camp Head of Subject: Geography / Ms Pauline Thorpe Mathematics 4-7 Mathletics; Grade 4-7
Medical Administrator History / Grade 11 Co-ordinator Technology & Grade 5 PE
Physical Science /
Mrs Tanya Conradie Head of Culture / Dramatic Arts Mrs Marika van Wyk
Board of Trustees Secretary / Grade 12 Co-ordinator Grade 4 Class teacher
Mrs Gemma Jansen
Thomas More Education Trust / Mrs Debbie Cotton Counsellor Mrs Ora van Zyl Afrikaans Grade 4 Drama
Ms Claudia Levarelli
Marketing Co-ordinator: Mrs Rozanne Cowie Afrikaans Grade 6 Class Teacher
Miss Wanri Venter Afrikaans (Term 1 only)
Digital Media Mr Rogan Lang Grade 5, 6 & 7 Maths
Mrs Margie Crutchley Mathematics (part-time) Head of Subject:
Ms Jodi Lawson Assistant Catering Manager Grade 6 LO & PE 6
Geography / Mrs Elisma Wolmarans Accounting / Afrikaans /
Mrs Trisha Govender Creditors Clerk Mr Ronald Dove Grade 9 Co-ordinator Grade 12 Co-ordinator Ms Carol Mbili Grades 5-7 Zulu
4 Thomas More College 2019 An Inspired Education 5Grade 6: Grade Head, Grades 6 Ms Silindile Zungu Crèche Teacher
Mrs Bernadette
& 7: English, Grade 6 Geography;
Mrs Shayna Turk Sports Assistant AEU (Accelerated Education Unit)
McCreedy Ms Jodi Kerdachi Crèche Teacher Mrs Leanne Grant AEU (Grade 1 - 3)
Dean of Girls: Grade 4-7 The A.E.U. (Accelerated Education Unit) serves as
Ms Jeanine Visser Crèche Teacher
Grade 5 Class Teacher; INTERNS a learning support or counselling support for any
Mr Jason McGarry Class subjects & Grade 5 GRADE 000: THOM TOTS (3 YEAR OLDS) Thomas More pupil, parent or staff members. This
Computer Extension Ms Zanele Skakane Gr 1
Ms Ché Rudolph Grade 000 Teacher includes aided-learning in the form of Remedial
Grade 5 Class teacher Mr Joshua Ross Gr 3
Mrs Tracey Meikle Mrs Tarin Hockly
Grade 000 Teacher lessons, speech and occupational therapy, language
Class subjects & Grade 5 & 6 PE Grade Head 000
AFTERCARE enrichment, study skills, homework supervision,
Grade 7 Class teacher Ms Thembi Mkhize Grade 000 Assistant extra lessons and psychological support to any of
Mr Lindo Mthalani Grade 6 English; Grade 7 Mrs Sharien Maartens Foundation Phase
GRADE 00 (4 YEAR OLDS) the members of Thomas More College. We practice
History & Geography Mrs Ros Gorven Foundation Phase
Mrs Angela Duff Green Group Teacher inclusive education while catering to each child’s
Grade 4-7 Computers; Mrs Sophia Jansen
Grade Head 00 Thom Tots unique and individual needs. To accommodate this
Mrs Kim Nicholas Grade 7 EMS & Robotics van Rensburg
Mrs Jenny Sim Purple Group Teacher we have specially dedicated rooms and offices for
Computer Club
Ms Zakhiti Majola Grade 00 Assistant ABSENTEEISM therapists and lessons to happen on the premises.
Mrs Winnie Nzama Grade 4 Zulu
GRADE 0 (5 YEAR OLDS) Except in the case of illness, pupils may not be SCREENING:
Grade 7 Class teacher, In the year prior to entry, we screen all prospective
Geography Grade 7; English
Yellow Group Teacher absent from school without prior permission from
Mrs Kelly Gillingwater
Mrs Claire Pattle Grade Head 0 the Headmaster / Headmistress. If pupils have been candidates. The aim of the screening is to assess more
and LO Grade 7; Grade 6 & 7
Computer extension Ms Hazel Dlamini Yellow Group Assistant absent from school, they are required to hand in an or less the candidate’s level of performance, and to
Mrs Heidi Lloyd Red Group Teacher explanatory note from their parents or a doctor’s gain prior knowledge of his/her areas of strength and
Grades 1-7 Media Education,
Mrs Annette Sewchuran certificate to their class teacher, or to the sports weakness before acceptance.
Grade 7 Study Skills Ms Carol Mqadi Red Group Assistant
Mrs Michelle de Croes Blue Group Teacher teacher, if a sports practice has been missed. This may Every applicant for the Primary School (from Grade
Grades 6 & 7 Afrikaans and
Mrs Marie Steyn also be communicated via email. Daily registers are
Grade 5 Afrikaans support Ms Teneille Jonsson Blue Group Assistant 00) under-goes a screening by means of an age-
kept by every class teacher and sports teacher, and all appropriate assessment, as well as an interview, prior
Grade 5 Grade Head; GRADE 1
Mrs Leanne van Laren absentee notes / doctor’s certificates are kept on file. to acceptance. There is a scheduled group screening
Class Subjects: LO
Mrs Lorna Sachs Grade 1 Teacher / Grade Head 1
ACCEPTANCE once a year, but individual screenings can take place
INTERNS Mrs Tina Rencken Grade 1 Teacher
throughout the year, by appointment only.
Ms Abongile Kunene Senior Primary Grade 7 Ms Nicky Mazoue Grade 1 Teacher PRE-PRIMARY / JUNIOR PRIMARY / SENIOR PRIMARY:
In the High School, the assessment takes the form of
Mr Andile Madonsela Senior Primary Grade 6 Ms Primrose Nhlangulela Grade 1 Assistant All applicants attend a screening process of about
an interview with the applicant and his/her parents
GRADE 2 1 hour. This usually takes place mid-year, and is
Mr Ayanda Shazi Senior Primary Grade 5 together with the Headmaster of the High School.
Mrs Annette de Klerk Grade 2 / Grade Head designed to ascertain the applicant’s academic levels,
Mr Josh Wiborg Senior Primary Grade 4 allowing TMC teachers to have prior knowledge of LEARNING SUPPORT:
Mrs Janet Robson Grade 2 Teacher
areas of strength and weakness before acceptance. As mentioned above, the AEU stands for Accelerated
AFTERCARE Mrs Taryn King Grade 2 Teacher Education Unit, indicating that the Unit serves as a
Following acceptance, a routine interview with the
Mrs Tanya Stacey Senior Primary Mrs Jenna Hollamby Grade 2 Assistant Head of the relevant phase takes place. support system for pupils, parents and teachers of
GRADE 3 Thomas More College. It operates as a private entity
Mrs Kathy van Rensburg Senior Primary HIGH SCHOOL: Applicants will be invited for an
Mrs Jill Balarin Grade 3 / Grade Head whereby students are charged for their therapy over
interview with the Headmaster.
2020 FOUNDATION PHASE STAFF Ms Karabo Potsanyane Grade 3 Teacher and above their school fees.
Mrs Deni Hornsey Foundation Phase Headmistress Mrs Nicole van der Ruit Grade 3 Teacher
ADMISSIONS The AEU acquires the services of the best available
HOD Curriculum & Innovation, Ms Promise Cele Grade 3 Assistant Application to attend Thomas More College is made professionals to serve the needs of our pupils.
Mrs Barbara Robb
Small Group Teaching via the Admissions Department in the Great House Currently the AEU offers the following specialists:
HOD Pre-Primary & FOUNDATION PHASE (admissions@thomasmore.co.za). To complete the Permanent consultants at Thomas More College in
Mrs Jenny Sim
Grade 00 teacher SUBJECT SPECIALISTS application procedure, we require a completed their private capacity are as follows:
HOD Culture, Christian Portfolio Mrs Elsie Roux Afrikaans (Grade 1 - 3) application form, application charge and copies of
Mrs Colette Jagles • Counselling Psychologist
& Class Music Teacher (00-3)
Mrs Winnie Nzama isiZulu (Grade 0 - 3) birth certificate and recent past reports (if relevant)
Mrs Keryn Brophy Secretary (six sessions covered by the school)
HOD Sports as well as any outside assessments which may have
CRÈCHE: THOM TEENIES (4 MONTHS TO 2 YEARS) Mrs Lana van der Zee • Educational Psychologist
(Grade 00 - 3) been carried out. This may also be submitted online
Ms Tina Zungu Crèche Teacher – Babies although there is some documentation which requires • Occupational Therapists
Mrs Ninette Alberts Computers (Grade 0 - 3)
Miss Vedika Naidoo Crèche Teacher being hand delivered. • Speech & Language Therapists
Mrs Colette Jagles Music & Drama (Grade 00 - 3)
6 Thomas More College 2020 An Inspired Education 7• Remedial Therapists is covered in the Small Group as in the mainstream we cover reading, understanding, creative writing AFTERCARE
• Private Reading Specialists class. The work is presented in a way that makes sense and spelling skills, we also introduce the necessary
to the student’s individual needs. There are Small language concepts. A lot of emphasis is placed on This is available as an extra paid facility for use by
• Specialist teaching for Dyslexia & Dyscalculia the parents and pupils, and is in no way part of the
Groups/support classes from Grade 4-7. reading, especially class readers, fun readers, library
• Afrikaans assistance School’s formal education programme. There are 4
HIGH SCHOOL books and the National Geographic Afrikaans kids
• Maths assistance magazine. This enhances the extension of vocabulary separate facilities serving the needs of the different
• Small groups during the following subjects: Extra small class English lessons are offered in Grades ages. The Aftercare facility runs strictly until 17:00
and opens up a whole new world of ideas and topics
English/Maths/Afrikaans – Grade 6 & 7 8 and 9. and a penalty is levied if a pupil is collected late,
for class discussions. During Afrikaans lessons we do
(charged privately) a variety of activities to create a multi-lingual attitude which is after 5pm. A charge structure is available
CONCESSIONS / ACCOMMODATIONS
amongst our children to see the value of learning from the Admission Secretary’s office. These charges
In addition we offer annual visits from the following Concessions are also available in order to enable are allocated to the parent’s school account. One full
(at a reduced cost): a learner with intrinsic learning difficulties and/or an additional language by incorporating modern
technology, karaoke singing of modern as well as calendar month’s notice of withdrawal is required.
physical disabilities to show their knowledge and
• Audiologist for hearing screenings traditional Afrikaans songs. This is not only fun but
ability in their final Senior Certificate examination. It is CRÈCHE – GRADE 3: Pupils are charged an hourly
• Optician for eyesight screenings the school’s responsibility to recommend and provide also assists with word recognition and pronunciation. rate for Aftercare.
• Clinical Psychologist for career/subject testing motivation for the candidates for concessions/ We make use of a variety of teaching methods. This
GRADES 1 & 2: Written homework is done from 14:30
• Dyslexia screening testing accommodations. The eligible candidates must be in includes interactive learning activities like group
– 15:00.
High School. Concession requests must be initiated by work as well as working in pairs. This gives each
• Wise Eye Reading screening, testing and GRADE 3: Written homework is done between 15:00
the High School teachers and heads of department. child the opportunity to have added opportunities
follow up lessons and 15:30.
This request is then followed by a referral to an to communicate verbally with their peers. Various
The AEU has become the centre for psychological tests, Educational Psychologist and appropriate scholastic themes e.g. Sport, Transport, Food, School, Media, Parents are required to do Reading homework with
accommodation / concession motivations, remedial Assessment stipulated by the school. Countries, etc., are introduced and pupils are assisted children in Grades 1, 2 & 3.
assessments, and interviews pertaining to subject / in theme related projects depending on the teacher’s
For more information, please contact Claudia Vosters TIMES: Foundation Phase (Crèche to Grade 3): 12:10
career choices. Pupils who are exempted from Zulu / choice during different stages of the year. In Grade
on cvosters@thomasmore.co.za – 17:00. All pupils are to bring a change of clothing,
Afrikaans classes (according to a specific policy) are 4, 5, 6 & 7 formal assessments at different levels are clearly marked. Please provide an extra lunchtime
also assisted in the AEU with additional Afrikaans or AFRIKAANS introduced to assess the pupil’s competency. We also snack. A certain amount of supervised homework
other therapies. make use of continuous assessments to keep track is provided. However, the onus lies with parents to
FOUNDATION PHASE: We are a rainbow nation and of each learners’ progress. Grade 7 pupils write two
SMALL SUPPORT CLASS / GROUP we live in a rainbow country. It is vitally important that ensure that all homework is correctly executed.
exams during the year one being the end of the year Supervisors take care of the pupils in the Foundation
Small Group is, as it suggests, a small group of pupils we prepare our pupils to cope in this country. Knowing
which is an external examination. Poetry is introduced Phase and offer indoor activities, outdoor play,
another language helps communication and opens
who have or are experiencing some difficulty with in Grade 7 and will be done during the year. A constructive work and art to stimulate the children.
doors to a better understanding of each other. The
the curriculum in the core subjects of Mathematics prescribed reader and a few poems will be assessed
older you get, the harder it is to learn a language. Pre- SENIOR PRIMARY: There are separate Supervisors for
and English. The small groups are decided on by the during the year.
teens and teenagers are often shy and embarrassed the Senior Primary pupils as well. The Senior Primary
grade teachers with guidance from the Accelerated
when attempting to speak a new language. On the We strive to ensure a lifelong learning experience by programme includes the supervised homework
Education Unit (AEU). other hand, young children are keen and are not shy to encouraging each pupil to have an appreciation for session, as well as craft/constructive work/indoor
JUNIOR PRIMARY GRADES 2-3 try to pronounce foreign words. This is why Afrikaans languages with a strong emphasis on the advantages activities and outdoor play.
Children in the grade are grouped according to is introduced in the Foundation Phase Department it has on whole brain development.
with mother tongue specialists. To have a basic, very Grades 4 – 7 written homework is supervised by class
ability. English Small Group teaching is timetabled HIGH SCHOOL: Afrikaans in the Senior Phase
limited conversation in a language, you need to know teachers from 14:30 – 16:00 Mon, Tues & Thurs and
daily. Children grouped for Mrs Grant and Mrs Robb becomes more challenging as the years pass. Pupils
at least 500 words. We teach the pupils as many words from 14:00 – 15:30 on Wednesdays.
are determined by the class teacher according to are expected to converse in Afrikaans as well as show
as possible, as well as the correct pronunciation. This Senior Primary contact number is: 031 764 8681.
individual learning needs. Curriculum content may understanding of more complex grammar structures
enables them to prepare their own orals in Grade 4 (After the school day has ended only).
be re-taught or refreshed, or more capable children and literature. From Grade 8 pupils should be able to
and higher. Through songs, poems and rhymes they
may be extended. These groups are not static, and read with understanding.
hear the sound of the foreign language. Afrikaans is ART CLUB
grouping is revised termly. Maths is taught in small
a phonetic language with easy sounds to learn and During the Grade 9 year the building of vocabulary
groups in the classroom with assistance from teacher SENIOR PRIMARY: This is an extramural activity with
therefore we start reading in Grade 2. In Grades 1-3 becomes very important and comprehension skills are
assistants and interns. two sessions per week and pupils attend one of the
no marks are involved, there is just a comment on the developed. Basic literature is taught.
sessions. Times change on a termly basis, depending
SENIOR PRIMARY report. Through the teacher’s enthusiasm the children
During the Grade 10 – 12 years we add grammar and on the afternoon programme.
A Small Group of approximately 12 pupils attend learn to love, appreciate and respect other languages
literature in degrees to finally reach competency
their Mathematics and English lessons each day and cultures. ASSEMBLY
for the Matric finals. Many hours are spent on extra
with a remedial teacher or teacher with an interest SENIOR PRIMARY: Afrikaans becomes more struc- lessons and teachers are very accommodating in Foundation Phase: Assemblies lend weight to our
in this area. The same English and Mathematics work tured in the Senior Primary Phase. Not only do terms of learners who struggle with the language. Christian ethos, and serve to enable children to
8 Thomas More College 2020 An Inspired Education 9extend their life views and opinions, as well as to bring 1 - 3s have the opportunity to experiment with their BEST SPEAKER COMPETITION BOARD GAMES
children together in a sense of community. During this speed and distance capabilities. Sports Day is held
time, we also celebrate children’s achievements both and the three houses compete against each other SENIOR PRIMARY: A public speaking competition is JUNIOR PRIMARY: Board Games is offered as an extra
in and outside of school. in fun and flat races. The Grade 0 pupils also have a held in each grade, with about 5 children per grade mural in different terms for Grade 1-3 pupils. Pupils
sports day where they wear their class colours and being selected for the final round in the competition. learn to play different types of board games which
PRE-PRIMARY: Grade 0 pupils attend an assembly
show off their talent in flat races, relays and fun races. Winners are awarded house points in each grade and fosters cooperation and communication.
with the Junior Primary pupils, once a week. The
Grade 00 & 0 children also attend a mini assembly of SENIOR PRIMARY: It is a Primary School policy that perform in the hall for other pupils in their grades,
BULLYING
their own once a week. every child is offered the opportunity to participate in usually in the fourth term of the academic year.
the Interhouse Athletics meeting. This is traditionally HIGH SCHOOL: There are two sections, one involving WHOLE SCHOOL: Bullying is regarded as an extremely
PRIMARY SCHOOL: Assemblies are valued at Thomas held at the start of Term 3 over a Friday and Saturday. serious offence and will not be tolerated. Bullying
More as an opportunity for the Primary School to Grades 11 and 12, and the second involving Grade 10. The
It is a compulsory school day. From these results a includes verbal bullying, physical bullying and cyber
nurture a sense of togetherness, for staff to make competition takes place in the first and second terms.
Victor and Victrix Ludorum is selected. Athletes are bullying. Behaviour such as incessant teasing and
announcements and report on results of sporting selected to participate in the KZN Christian Schools “ganging up” on fellow pupils will also be regarded as
BIRTHDAYS
fixtures, as well as for the school as a whole to trials during term three. bullying. There is a comprehensive bullying policy.
recognise numerous pupil achievements and awards. PRE-PRIMARY & JUNIOR PRIMARY: We enjoy high-
As in the Foundation Phase, it is furthermore an HIGH SCHOOL: In the third term there is Inter-House BUY-A-BRICK
lighting our pupils’ birthdays. Pre-Primary children
opportunity to build on our Christian values and Athletics where as many pupils as possible participate
have Birthday Rings with their parents in attendance.
support and uphold our ethos, vital for the well-being in the following events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, This is an ongoing fundraising initiative allowing any
Grade 0 to 3 children are sung to by the pupils and family, business or school individual to have their
of our pupils and to develop EQ and character. 1500m, 3000m, Long Jump, Javelin, Discus and Shot-
put, in U14, U15, U16 and Open Boys and Girls events. staff in Assembly. All children are allowed to wear name embossed on a wooden plaque and mounted
In the Junior Primary, Assemblies are held on Monday, There is a Victor and Victrix Ludorum. Many of our Civvies, and are given a special “Birthday Sticker” to in the Habberton Hall. Order forms can be requested
Wednesday and Friday. Monday and Wednesday athletes take part in the Christian Schools Athletics wear. Parents are most welcome to send in sweets or from rgriesel@thomasmore.co.za.
assemblies are taken by staff members and leaders event during the third term. cakes to be shared in class. We request that cakes sent
from visiting churches. Friday assemblies are run by in are already cut up, or alternatively that cupcakes CAFÉ DE MORE (COFFEE SHOP)
the Headmistress of the Foundation Phase. AWARDS CRITERIA are supplied. This avoids the use of knives in the Café de More operates in the Robin Savory Pavilion
The SP Headmistress’s Assembly is on a Thursday SENIOR PRIMARY: There is a detailed set of criteria classroom. from 07:00 to 16:00 Mondays to Fridays during school
from 07:25 to 08:00 for Grades 4 – 7. R.E. assemblies for sporting, cultural and academic awards. A formal BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS: To avoid any ill feeling, we term time only. It is also open on Saturdays during
are held on Tuesdays from 07:25- 08:00 in the Senior nomination and selection process is followed and a request that birthday invitations are either sent to some of the sporting or special events at school.
Primary and are run by the Deputy Head together record kept of how the results are derived so there is the whole class, or alternatively all boys or all girls. Parents are most welcome, but it is unfortunately not
with other staff members at times. Wednesday no partiality. If only a few children are invited, then we ask that open to pupils, except when in the company of their
assemblies’ devotions are taken by the children nuder invitations are handed out privately. parents. Grade 12 pupils may visit the Coffee Shop
HIGH SCHOOL: There is a detailed set of criteria.
the guidance of the Deputy Head and also form a after school. Café de More also sell a variety of frozen
There are 4 areas in which pupils can work towards SENIOR PRIMARY: As a family-oriented school, we
way of bonding with and communicating with the homemade meals. Please contact Moses on 031 764
an award, namely: sport, cultural activities, academics feel it is important to acknowledge every pupil’s
pupils with regard to the week’s matches and events. 8705 or email lmoffat@thomasmore.co.za for any
and service. special day. We therefore call up girls and boys who
Should time prevail, there is also a short opportunity queries.
to reconnect with the class teacher. An Awards Committee is responsible for the pro- have had a birthday in the past week at our Tuesday or
cessing of the nominations of pupils. The awards are Thursday assemblies and sing to them. They are also CALENDAR
HIGH SCHOOL: structured in such a way as to encourage and reward
Mon - Headmaster allowed to wear Civvies on the day of their birthday
those who have made an exceptional contribution to JUNIOR & SENIOR PRIMARY: An Annual calendar is
Tues - Guest / Cultural / MLC / Grade / House or, in the case of a birthday being at the weekend or available on the TMC App, as well as a link in the More
a school activity at the discretion of the Headmaster. during the holidays, on the Monday or Friday closest
Fri - Deputy Head The awards criteria are published on the school Talk weekly Newsletter and on the school website.
to the child’s birthday. We are also happy for the Please also check the google calendars as there are
ASSOCIATION DAY website and Communicator. pupils to celebrate with their friends by bringing a sometimes changes to academic fixtures which are
This annual event is intended to increase the BANK DETAILS square cake pre-cut into squares or cupcakes for the beyond our control. Sporting/cultural fixtures appear
interaction between Past Pupils and Current Pupils, class, which will be eaten at break. on SOCS. All these platforms are accessible through
The School’s banking details are as follows: the TMC App.
as well as between the Past Pupils themselves. The
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
day is run along social and sporting lines, and consists Thomas More Trust t/a HIGH SCHOOL: An annual calendar is issued with
of various sporting friendlies between the School 1st Account Holder: The role of the Board is to appoint the Headmaster/ all major dates for the College, i.e. list of term
Thomas More College
Teams and Past Pupil Teams, family-orientated fun, Headmistress of the High School, Primary School dates, compulsory days and school holidays. This is
and social opportunities such as the “Catch Up with Branch: FNB (Kloof) and Foundation Phase, and to establish and maintain distributed in advance and hence we request that
Your Teachers” session. Account No: a relationship of wise counsel, mutual respect, parents do not book weekends away or arrange
62258238445 accountability and support. An important role they alternative functions on compulsory days. The list of
ATHLETICS (Current/Cheque Account)
also fulfil is to ratify the policies and budget of the events is also available on the TMC App. Please also
JUNIOR PRIMARY: During the 3rd term the Grade Branch Code: 221526 school (See ‘Who’s Who’ for members). check the google calendars within each grade for
10 Thomas More College 2020 An Inspired Education 11academic happenings, and SOCS for sporting/cultural also legally only allowed to be used by a thirteen the phone or device goes missing or is stolen. CIVVIES
fixtures. All these platforms are accessible through the year old. WE ALSO STRONGLY RECOMMEND
Pupils may not use any type of headpiece/earphones PRIMARY SCHOOL: Civvies Days are held as a means
TMC App. THAT YOU AS PARENTS KEEP A STRICT CONTROL
to listen to music at any time, unless under the direct to support various charities, or in support of Country
OVER YOUR CHILD’S CELL PHONE ACTIVITIES
CELL PHONES permission of a member of staff. By bringing a cell Fair donations. Sometimes, the pupils are encouraged
WHILE AT HOME PERTAINING TO THESE SOCIAL
MEDIA APPS. phone / tablet on to the TMC Campus, you must to bring a requested item which is then distributed to a
FOUNDATION PHASE: While it is widely accepted adhere to the TMC Social Media Policy as set out in needy organisation. A small cash donation per Civvies
that cell phones have become an integral part of our • Children are not permitted to carry phones during the IT Acceptable use agreement. Day may also be levied, and debited to the parents’
everyday lives, it is extremely important to remember tests and exams and children found with phones accounts. Parents are asked to ensure their children
the following: during this time will be considered to be cheating. At no time may any photograph be taken of any TMC
staff member without the written permission of the are suitably attired. No avant-garde or revealing
They may not use the calculator facility of the clothing should be worn on civvies days. Girls’ hair, if
Cell phones are NOT ALLOWED in the Foundation staff member. No videos may be made of any activity
phone for Maths tests and exams but this may be long, should be neat and away from the face.
Phase as the Secretary will phone for children if /
used, with teacher permission, in class situations on the College campus without the knowledge of the
when needed. No make-up is permitted. Jewellery should be simple
where the device has been requested. No pupil may Head. Uploading of images, videos and other content
SENIOR PRIMARY: While it is widely accepted that receive calls or sms during the school day. that include pupils and the TMC campus must at all and in keeping with the uniform policy.
cell phones have become an integral part of our times comply with the Social Media Policy. HIGH SCHOOL: Civvies Days are held annually as a
• There are occasions where a teacher may require
everyday lives, Cell phones are NOT ALLOWED in fund-raising mechanism. Parents are asked to make
the children to use a phone as a part of an CHAPEL
the Senior Primary Phase. If a phone is required for sure that their children are suitably attired with no
academic programme. Cell phones are often
a specific reason, e.g. a child diving time between the
allowed as part of an IT lesson but this is strictly The Chapel is situated underneath the Great House avant-garde or revealing clothing being worn.
parents in the case of a divorce, special permission has
controlled. Cell phone etiquette and correct usage and is open from 7am to 3pm for prayer and medi-
to be requested for this and then the phone may be CODE OF CONDUCT
forms part of the IT programme, and if a pupil tation of God’s word. Mass is held once a month on
at school but may not be used in school hours. It is
contravenes the basic cell phone/tablet/notebook a Wednesday at 10am and is conducted by our local FOUNDATION PHASE: Children are involved in the
extremely important to remember the School Policy
rules, the cell phone may be confiscated for a Catholic Priest. process of drawing up their own classroom code of
on cell phones, tablets / notebooks is as follows:
period of time. Repeat offenders will have their conduct, as well as being required to abide by the
• Phones / tablets / notebooks brought to school phones banned from school entirely. See Mr Stephen Ireland for more information about
Primary School code.
are the property and responsibility of the Senior Mass and Catholic chapel services on 031 764 8655.
• All pupils are required to sign the Internet User PRIMARY SCHOOL: At the beginning of each year, or
Primary carrier. The school is in no way responsible
policy which applies not only to the use of the CHARGES when a new pupil enrols at the school, a Code of Conduct
and cannot be expected to look for lost or stolen
computer but also to lap-tops, cellphones, tablets is given to pupils and parents to read through and then
phones / tablets / notebooks. DUE DATE FOR PAYMENT:
and i-pads etc. commit to in terms of each signing the document, and
• Communication between the Primary School and Charges are due and payable on the first day of each
HIGH SCHOOL: All cellular telephones and electronic term. Early payment discount, monthly payment returning that slip to the school. The Code of Conduct
parents is of such a high standard that cell phones covers general principles governing behaviour; it lists
devices are to be switched off during lessons. They options, debit order, direct deposits and cash
are not necessary for that purpose. repercussions for anti-social behaviour, as well as
must either be locked away in the locker provided or options are all available. Please contact the Bursar’s
• If a child’s parents have requested specific handed in at the start of each lesson. where the school stands on a variety of issues ranging
Department for further information.
permission in writing for the child to have a phone from romantic affection, cell phones, to dress and
No pupil may receive calls, messages OR go onto any appearance, and disciplinary matters.
at school, the he use of cell phones in the school is CHOIR
social media site during lesson time.
with permission from a teacher in a designated area A Code of Conduct is displayed in every classroom,
only (the quad outside the Savory Media Centre) Smart phones, electronic tablets and devices must not JUNIOR PRIMARY: This is open to Grade 2 and 3 pupils
along with a ‘Disciplinary Code’. Guidelines to the
or for use under supervision in class when it has be visible or used between and during lessons. The Pupils are taught various songs to develop singing in
actual detail are sent to each parent in a separate
been requested for a research/creative task. No teacher reserves the right to determine whether the unison as well as singing with basic harmonies. We
document, at the beginning of each year. Parents
pupil may receive sms’s or calls during the school smart phone is brought into and used for teaching participate in, as well as host, choir festivals. also agree to their child/children abiding by the
day. Even if the teacher requested that a device and learning purposes in his/her particular classroom. SENIOR PRIMARY: Pupils are welcome to audition to Code, when they sign the school’s “Parent Contract”
be brought to school for a specific inquiry based Should the teacher not allow devices, the onus is on contract. There is also a computer / technology user
sing in the Senior Primary Choir. The choir participates
activity, they should be locked away in their lockers the pupil to lock it up in the locker provided before the policy which has to be signed by the pupil and parent.
in some Choir Festivals and performs at most school
during the school day unless specific permission is lesson. Any transgression by a pupil will be dealt with
functions. They rehearse for an hour a week, but may HIGH SCHOOL: Refer to Detention and the Code
given to them by the teacher. E-books may be read according to the process set out in the Disciplinary
in a designated area in the library or on the steps to Code. (The phone is locked in the HS secretary’s safe be called for additional practices before a big event, of Conduct published on the school website and
the library. for 7 consecutive days). if need be. communicator. This is reviewed annually.
• Social networking sites such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Any other forms of social media are banned from HIGH SCHOOL: Vocal Tenacity is the High School COMMUNICATION
Mixit, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube etc. which being used on the Thomas More College High School choir under the expert tutelage of Mrs Shylo Pereira.
are now freely available on phones, are strictly internet service (as well as connection via cellular A small group of our best singers form the a capella • A weekly newsletter, More Talk - this is emailed to
forbidden on the school premises. These sites often link). In bringing a cellular telephone or electronic group called Retrobeats. Both Vocal Tenacity and parents and placed on the Thomas More College
lead to ‘cyber bullying’ – an activity which will be dealt device to school, you are acknowledging that you are Retrobeats perform in varied festivals, as well as website. The purpose of the newsletter is to
with in the strongest possible way. These apps are responsible for it. The school will not be held liable if school functions. disseminate information about events and news
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