Dear Parents
AGM and Budget 2025:
A reminder that our Budget Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 5 November 2024.
Bottom Parking Area:
There have been several complaints by fellow parents and our neighbours in the Morningside area about how some parents are deliberately parking on the way.
• There are parents who park on Trematon Road blocking the way for other parents to get through.
• To make matters worse, there are parents who then double park on the road forcing the community neighbours and our own parents to squeeze through to get pass you. • There are also parents who park right in front of our bottom pedestrian gate, blocking the view of little children and their parents who need to then guess as to whether there is a car approaching and if it is safe to cross. Do not park near the children’s pedestrian gate.
• We have put up signs to remind some parents of being considerate.
• Please be considerate by not parking on the road… “You are breaking the Law.” Instead pull-over onto the grass near to the new Grade R classes, get out of your car and walk to fetch our precious babies. Do not hoot continuously to attract your child’s attention.
• Furthermore, toddlers and little children should not be playing outside your car where there is a flow of traffic. Please keep them in the car with you. Toddlers can very easily topple over and land in front of moving cars.
• There have also been complaints of adults using vulgar language when speaking to each other. Our children have heard and reported this to me. Beware of language used in the parking lot and on the road.
Thank you to the 99% of our 559 parents… who are doing the right thing. We are so grateful for your patience and care with the pick-up times even when it is difficult and frustrating.
Chess:
The recent chess tournament, which took place on 15 October 2024, was a thrilling experience for the participating learners. It offered them the opportunity to compete against various schools. The event was hosted at Escombe Primary School, and schools from different regions participated, creating a highly competitive atmosphere. While the competition was fierce, the tournament provided invaluable experience for all learners involved. They were able to interact with peers from other schools, observe different playing styles, and refine their strategies. Report by Mr T. Barath
Cricket vs Glenmore:
On the 16th of October, our u13 cricketers travelled to Glenmore Primary School. The chilly wind could not deter the boys from seeking another victory. We lost the toss and batted first, scoring 133/6 after 20 overs. Glenmore batted superbly and made 111 runs all out after 19 overs.
Werda School u13 Tournament:
On Saturday, 19 October, our u13 cricketers travelled to Werda School to compete in their Cricket Festival. The boys played five 15 over games with very little rest in between each match. The boys won 3 and lost 2. The results are as follows:
Match One: Northdene A scored 180/3 after 15 overs, while MPS were bowled all-out in 9 overs, scoring just 31 runs.
Match Two: MPS vs Werda – Werda made 134/3 after 15 overs in the first innings. Then the super partnership of captain Melokuhle Ntshangase and Bilal Shaik opened batting and stayed at the crease to win the game in the 13th over by 11 wickets - outstanding!
Match Three: We then played Kuswag, batting first and scoring 121/5 after 15 overs. In thesecond nail-biting innings Kuswag scored 114/7 allowing us to win by just 7 runs. Match Four: MPS vs Parkside Primary. The boys gave away 155/2 after 15 overs, but still managed to rack up 130/5 in the second innings.
Match Five: MPS vs Gelofte – The boys who were eager to finish the day off with a favourable win percentage, batted first and scored 143/4 over 15 overs. Gelofte made 93/8 in the second innings, proving to be no match for the Mighty Morningside.
Morningside vs Al-Falaah:
On the 23rd of October 2024, Morningside hosted Al-Falaah with a combined team of u11 and u13 players. Al-Falaah batted first making 117/5 over 20 overs. MPS quickly made their score to win after 13 overs.
Orient Islamic Junior Festival:
On Saturday, 26 October 2024, our u11 soccer players went down to Orient Islamic School to participate in their Junior Sports Festival. The following results reflect Mr Ndlovu and his Under 11 boys’ superb efforts at the tournament going unbeaten after six matches:
Morningside | 2 | Vs | 0 | Orient B |
Morningside | 2 | Vs | 1 | Clarence |
Morningside | 2 | Vs | 2 | Orient A |
Morningside | 2 | Vs | 0 | Hartley B |
Morningside | 2 | Vs | 1 | Hartley A |
Morningside | Walk over as St. Anthony’s left early | St. Anthony’s |
Report by Mr R. Singh
With warm regards
Mr N. Boodhoo
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