GENERAL NEWS

The Cost of Screens to our Children – what are psychiatrists seeing?

Join Prof. Renata Schoeman as we unpack insights from the SASOP Position Statement and share practical next steps for families navigating screens today. Especially valuable for Pre-Primary & Primary parents and educators!

đź“… Tuesday, 3 Feb
⏰ 19h00–20h00
💻 Free Zoom registration here 

✨ You’ll gain:
đź§  Expert Insights: Psychiatrist-led data on how screens affect focus, mood, and development.
🛠️ Practical Guidance: Real tools for parents and educators to respond and take action today.
🤝 The “Parent Pact”: A step-by-step guide to starting community agreements so your child isn’t the “only one” without a smartphone.
đź“„ Free Resources: Printable materials to launch a #DelaySmartphones campaign at your school!

Let’s come together to protect our children’s mental health – whether they’re 3 or 13!  Please share widely — all are welcome!

Important Safety Reminder:

For the safety of all our children, please do not park or drop off students on the M3 highway. This area is extremely dangerous for pedestrians and vehicles. Kindly use the school’s designated drop-off zones to ensure everyone stays safe. Thank you for helping us keep our community secure!

In case you missed it, the Term 1 Sports Fixtures are linked in the Important Links section above.

Finance Office:

Please note that we have received the following payment which we are currently  unable to allocate due to insufficient or unclear payment reference:

• Date received: 12 January 2026
   Bank: FNB
   Reference: FNB OB PMT 30411
   Amount: R44 750.00

If you have made the above payment, kindly contact the Accounts  Department as soon as possible and provide proof of payment together with the learner’s name and surname so that we may allocate the payment correctly. Your prompt assistance will be appreciated.

Updating your child/ren’s Medical Details on Edadmin

We would appreciate if you could update these details on the Edadmin app. Click on your child’s picture, scroll down to Health Record and you will see a list of medical options you can complete for each child. This information really helps us in our safeguarding role.Â