GRADE 8
ORIENTATION
BOOKLET
CRESTON COLLEGE
NAME:
NATIONAL 21
CONTENTS ANTHEM
-Introduction (Page 1)
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
-Staff Information (Page 2-4) Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo
lwayo,
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
-Staff Positions (Page 5) Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho
Iwayo.
-Matric Information (Page 6-14) Morena boloka setshaba sa heso,
O fedise dintwa le
-Sock Puppet ID (Page 15) matshwenyeho,
O se boloke, O se boloke setshaba
sa heso,
-Manners and Etiquette (Page 16) Setshaba sa, South Afrika, South
Afrika.
-Grade 8 Expectations (Page 16) Uit die blou van onse hemel,
Uit die diepte van ons see,
Oor ons ewige gebergtes,
-Matric Privileges (Page 17) Waar die kranse antwoord gee,
-General Information (Page 18-19) Sounds the call to come together,
And united we shall stand,
Let us live and strive for freedom,
-School Song (Page 20) In South Africa our land.
-National Anthem (Page 21)
SCHOOL 20 1
SONG INTRODUCTION
Let us fly like the Crested Eagle
While rooted in humanity Welcome to the Gr. 8 Orientation programme.
Grant wisdom, Lord and strength to all, During the next three weeks you will be going
To your Creston family. through a programme especially designed for
you to help you to settle into your new
We bravely embrace the future
Stand firm and say we dare to,
environment, and to assist you in several
Sizama ikusasa elihle aspects of the 'settling in' period.
Siholwa umdali wethu.
Each Gr. 8 learner should have one of these
We can watch the blue waves lapping booklets and their code of conduct with them
And work to the sound of the city. at all times. In this booklet you will find useful
Early founders had the foresight, information you will need to help you on your
We are making it a reality.
journey to becoming settled into the Creston
We bravely embrace the future family. You are required to get each matrics
Stand firm and say we dare to, signature and the answer to their question by
Sizama ikusasa elihle the end of the orientation period, as well as
Siholwa umdali wethu. know their name and surname.
Creston – we have made our choice If you have any questions about anything you
And we will claim in resounding voice
can ask any matric, prefect, teacher or HOD
That knowledge with vision and harmony
who will kindly help you. It is very important
At Creston – we will honour all three!
that you deal with any issues you have at
We bravely embrace the future school before you go home. Ms Kloppers, your
Stand firm and say we dare to, HOD, is always available to deal with any
Sizama ikusasa elihle problems or issues that may arise.
Siholwa umdali wethu.
THE STAFF 2 GENERAL 1 9
INFORMATION
8.Mini Astro Turf:
-The Astro turf is allowed to be used before and after school, and during breaks
-Only Creston College pupils and PSHC members may practice on the turf.
-Only hockey and soccer balls are allowed to be used on the turf.
-If a blood injury occurs, prevent blood from dripping on the floor.
-No eating or drinking allowed on the turf.
9.Registration, arriving late and Assembly:
-Registration will happen every morning with your Class Registration teacher who will
Mr. Coetzee Mr. Dzingwa Mrs. tell you about any announcements.
-If you come to school late, you are required to go and see your Grade Head who will
Bhagwandeen mark you present, before going to your lesson.
10.Tests and Examinations:
-Standardised tests take place in Term 1 and 3.
-Exams take place in Term 2 and 4.
-If you are absent for an exam or test, you are required to present a doctor’s note to
Ms. Bilose
11.Notice board and Detentions:
-All announcements and detentions will be displayed on the notice board, including
batting for teachers who are absent.
12.School Property:
-You are expected to take care of and treat school property as if it were your own. This
includes furniture in classrooms, the bathrooms and any other school property you
use.
Ms. Kloppers Ms. Bilose Ms. Mthuli -Littering is not allowed under any circumstances, there are enough bins to throw
away your waste.
-There are recycling bins available, please make use of them.
13.Academic Cycle:
-The College Phase operates on a 10-day cycle, each with 7 lessons and 2 breaks.
oIf there is a school event taking place such as a swimming gala, that day will not be
an Academic school day.
14.General:
-Ensure all your personal items are clearly marked at all times. This includes
stationery, clothing, sports kit and any other personal belongings.
-It is recommended that you keep any valuable items such as money and phones on
you at all times or locked away in your locker.
-School Photos and Sports Photos will be taken between Term 1 and 3.
If you have lost any of your belongings or found someone else’s, report to your HOD.
Mrs. Lottering Mrs. De Bruin Mr. Shanmugan
GENERAL 2 0 THE STAFF 3
INFORMATION
1.Dress and Uniform:
-Wearing blazers is compulsory during the second and third term, and to formal events
such as Assembly, Honours and Awards, Prize Giving.
-All buttons are to be always on your blazer, on the sleeves and 2 on the front.
-Ties are to be worn to school every day unless instructed otherwise.
-School shoes are to be polished, and you are expected to wear the correct socks.
-You should always look neat and tidy to show pride in your uniform and school.
2.Walking on the quad:
-Walking and use of the quad is a privilege reserved for Matrics only. No other pupils are
allowed on the quad at any time.
Ms. Mashiyi Mrs. Berning Ms. Elliot
3.Toilet use:
-The toilets next to the tuckshop are for the senior pupils (Grade 10-12) and first team to
use.
-Juniors in the first team are only allowed to use the bathrooms to change when they
have a match
-The toilets next to the metal staircase are for the juniors (Grade 8 and 9) pupils to use.
4.Sports and Afternoon activities:
-Sports will take place twice a week, in the afternoon until 16:00.
-All Juniors will change in their toilets.
-You are expected to attend all First Team home games to support your school.
5.Phone usage:
-All mobile phones are to be switched off during the day from the minute the first bell
rings and may be turned on when the last bell rings at the end of the day.
-The only time you are allowed to use your phone during school hours is with the Mrs. Scholtz Ms. Yonela Mr. Rinaldo
permission of a teacher/HOD.
-If you are caught using your phone without permission during school hours, it will be
confiscated.
6.Phone usage:
-All mobile phones are to be switched off during the day from the minute the first bell
rings and may be turned on when the last bell rings at the end of the day.
-The only time you are allowed to use your phone during school hours is with the
permission of a teacher/HOD.
-If you are caught using your phone without permission during school hours, it will be
confiscated.
7.Going home early:
-If you need to be fetched from school, due to being sick or another appropriate reason,
you are to report to your HOD who will then call your parents/guardians who will then
fetch you from school.
-You are not allowed to use your phone to contact your parents/guardians to fetch you
from school. Mr. Snyman Mr. Berning Mrs. Morrison-
Young
THE STAFF 4
MATRIC 17
PRIVILEGES
1.Walking and sitting on the Quad
2.Grade 8s are to stand when a matric walks into a
room
3.Girls - Nails with French manicure
Mrs. Noel Mr. Noel Ms. Voigts
4.Girls - Hair with white accessories
5.Girls - Wigs and weaves
6.Girls – Long length braids
7.Boys - Square toed lace up shoes
8.White jerseys
9.Blue Matric ties
10.White scarves
Aunt Veronica 11.Blazer braiding
Ms Strydom Aunt Princess
12.Matric Jackets
13.Be addressed as Mr and Ms by all Grade 8’s
14.First choice of seats on the bus
15.Own tuckshop line
16.Matric Seating Area
17.Designated room for tea and coffee
18.Exclusive use of the fire escape stairs
Ms Rawat 19.Cellpones at break
MANNERS AND 1 6
STAFF 5
ETIQUETTE POSITIONS
HEAD OF COLLEGE
Siyabonga Dzingwa
You are expected to always show impeccable
(Mathematics)
manners when you are at school and outside
8-9 PHASE HOD HEAD OF ACADEMICS 10-12 PHASE HOD
of school. Thabisa Bilose Shabhana Catherine Kloppers
All staff members, including ground staff, are (Consumer Studies/ Bhagwandeen (English)
to be greeted as Ma’am/Sir and you are Life Orientation) (Business Studies)
required to stand up and greet them if you are
GRADE HEADS
sitting down as a sign of respect. GRADE 10
GRADE 8 GRADE 9 Tanya de Bruin
All visitors on the school campus are to be
Nyani Mashiyi Kayla Berning (English/History)
greeted in the same manner as the staff
GRADE 11 GRADE 12
members and you are required to offer them
Louise Morrison-Young Thavasen Shanmugam
assistance. (Accounting/EMS) (Sports and Exercise
GRADE 8 Science/ NS)
REGISTER EDUCATORS
EXPECTATIONS GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10
E1 E1 E1
Nyani Mashiyi Kayla Berning Tanya De Bruin
Call the Matrics Ma’am/Sir for the duration of Lerato Msiwa (Assistant) Sonja Voigts (Assistant) Sibongile Mthuli
the1st Term E2 E2 (Assistant)
Buddy system David Morrison-Young IngeNoel E2
Matric questions and signatures MarikeStrydom
GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Clean up after every school event
E1 E1
Orientation Test
LouiseMorrison-Young Thavasen Shanmugam
Stand when Matrics and Teachers enter the Garth Jackson (Assistant) Jarryd Berning
classroom. E2 (Assistant)
JeannineLottering E2
MelissaElliott
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HEADS SOCK PUPPET
IDENTITY CARD
Head Boy Head of
Name: Lwandile Academics NAME:
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NATIONALITY:
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SOCK PUPPET LIFE STORY:
CROSSWORD
C M E H E L H T E B
Head of Head of
V A T H I R T Y I H
Sport Culture
Name:
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PREFECTS OF HUMMANITIES
Name: Trinity- Name: Amy
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Name: Emir Name: Thalitha Name: Yukeer
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What has I have cities, but
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PREFECTS OF SPORTS
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PREFECTS OF CULTURE
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PREFECTS OF ACADEMICS
Name: Blessing Name: Jaden Name: Preason Name: Phumlo Name: Andre Name: Name: Boyce
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