[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=\”8259\” img_size=\”medium\” alignment=\”center\” style=\”vc_box_border_circle\” image_hovers=\”false\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff   It feels like not too long ago that I was writing my Welcome to 2020 speech. And here I am already, preparing an End of Year notice. Time really humbles you. Time humbles you in a way you will never expect and won’t think you need and you don’t see it coming. It is the one thing that we take for granted. Yet, it is the one thing we need the most, to get where we want to be. But mostly Time teaches us to see, to see what matters and what doesn’t. Have we made full use of our time this year? That is for each of us to decide. If you have not, then do better next year. I am grateful that we were able to provide our learners with a 2021 curriculum, as normal as we could. The year has not been without its challenges, but it’s these challenges and obstacles that stare us in the face, and once we have kicked them out of the ball park, the victory is so, so sweet. Our learners and staff have been true warriors, tackling every hurdle, picking their battles wisely, knowing that no matter how tough things may feel, there is always something good waiting around the corner. Congratulations to our learners who have achieved academic success. For those who have not reached their goals, do not despair, just do better! Every student has the ability to learn, just not on the same day or in the same way. Persevere! We said farewell to five teachers and even though teachers can be replaced, I’ve realized that the value, the experiences, the emotions and the memories that we have of each of them are irreplaceable. They have left their mark at Normies and we will miss them dearly. I wish them well as they each begin a new chapter in their lives. Our matric 2021 results will be released on 21 January 2022. I look forward to celebrating this day with them. Learners return to school on Wednesday 19 January 2022. I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff, parents and the greater Normies community for their continuous support during another challenging year. While it may seem that 2021 should’ve seen us more prepared than 2020, it wasn’t without immense pressure to perform and to adjust to the “new normal.” We have experienced the loss of life due to Covid-related illness. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, friends and school communities who have been harshly affected by the pandemic. I, therefore, ask you to take every precaution to keep you and your family as safe and healthy as possible during these holidays. Every positive thought propels you in the right direction. Let us remain positive and hopeful that 2022 will be the best year yet.   Stay safe and enjoy the holidays \"\"[/vc_column_text][vc_separator style=\”shadow\” border_width=\”10\”][vc_separator style=\”shadow\” border_width=\”10\”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff

Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff

Dear Parents and Guardians

Normies Term 3: Welcome back!

We trust learners and staff have had a good break and are eager for the start of the new term.

We welcome everybody back with a renewed sense of  vigour” and request that learners and parents ensure that the Normies appearance and dress code policies are strictly adhered to at the start and during the new term. Boys to be clean-shaven, and black belts to be worn. Girls’ hair to be tied back and nose-rings to be removed. Please ensure that the blazer buttons are in place. If you are unsure of our dress code policy, kindly check the code of conduct.

The rehearsals for our “MADD” production are well underway and the excitement is growing among the drama, dance, band, and sound production teams. This will be taking place from 26-28 July 2023, further communication will follow. I trust that I can count on the Normies community to support this event.

Compulsory Plenaries

  • Gr12 – Thursday, 20 July 2023
  • Gr11 – Tuesday, 8 August 2023
  • Gr10 – Thursday, 10 August 2023
  • Gr9 – Tuesday, 1 August 2023
  • Gr8 – Tuesday, 15 August 2023

 

Please make a note of the above dates as it is important that you attend these plenaries with your child.  The respective grade heads will send out further communication.

I would like to wish all our matriculants all the best as they prepare for their preliminary examinations this term. 

Let’s continue this journey toward excellence together. The staff and management team wish the Normies community all the best in Term 3.

Kind regards

J Holland

Principal

Every positive thought propels you in the right direction. Let us remain positive and hopeful that 2023 will be the best year yet. Stay safe and enjoy the new term