NEWSLETTER
#008
ACADEMIA, PLETTENBERG BAY APRIL 2024
Q2 FORMAL
INTRODUCING OUR NEW LEADERSHIP
ASSESSMENTS
PROGRAM!
As you may be aware, we
We're excited to launch our brand-new Leadership continually assess our students
Program this quarter. What sets it apart? Our students to ensure their preparedness for
are at the heart of it all! They've been actively involved in upcoming challenges. While
shaping its direction from the start. After a recent vote, exams can induce feelings of
we're happy to announce our first leadership team: pressure or anxiety, they play a
Chloe, Dean, Sam, Tori, and Alec. Wishing them an crucial role in readying our
enriching experience ahead as they lead the way! students for what lies ahead.
Towards the end of this quarter,
we will be conducting a series of
exams. These are particularly
significant for our AS students as
they will help determine which
subjects they will be prepared to
write for the October/November
external exam sitting this year.
Details regarding the subjects
and exam dates will be
communicated closer to the
time, but please note that these
exams will take place during the
last two weeks of the quarter. To
ensure minimal disruption to our
tutoring sessions, we have
integrated these exams within
our regular tutoring timetable
"BELIEVE YOU CAN AND YOU'RE HALFWAY THERE." rather than scheduling them as a
block. Your understanding and
-Theodore Roosevelt
cooperation are greatly
IOA CAMP UPDATE appreciated as we strive to
Parents, please send your child's travel arrangements, provide the best learning
including how they will be traveling to and from experience for our students.
Wilderness, to Nicole. All other camp details will be
PLEASE NOTE:
discussed with the students during a meeting on
Wednesday. We encourage you to go over any questions TWO ONLINE TEACHING DAYS
you may have with your child so they can be addressed THURSDAY 18TH APRIL
during this meeting. MONDAY 22ND APRIL
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