GLENWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (t) 031 201 5165 (e) enquiries@glenwoodprep.co.za Action Netball News Glenwood Preparatory School’s Action Netball players recently reached new heights, when 20 girls (U12–U14) were selected to represent the KZN (U12–U14) teams in the upcoming 2017 SA Championships. Congratulations go to the coaches, Mrs Lessing, Mr Lessing and Miss Botha, for the guidance and support given to all the girls. Well done to all concerned!
‘Beyond Maths’ Prize Giving In 2016, Glenwood Preparatory School launched an exciting new Primary School Problem Solving Maths Competition. The aim was to stimulate and encourage a love for mathematics amongst primary school children throughout KZN. Run by Mrs Locke of Glenwood Preparatory, the response has been overwhelming and over 3 000 pupils sat earlier this year to participate in Round 1 of this new maths higher order competition. Thereafter, Round 2 took place, culminating in the Top 50 of each category, being invited to attend the recent prizegiving and receiving the wonderful prizes on offer! Mr Ardé, the Principal of Glenwood Preparatory, stated in his speech at the prize giving, that he hoped that this event would in the future, become KZN’s premier maths problem solving competition. Congratulations go to all the schools who participated and the various sponsors who generously provided the prizes for the young mathematicians.
Production at Glenwood Prep Glenwood Preparatory School recently held their bi-annual SP Production, called Whatsathamatta, Contessa? Produced by Mr Robin Stuart, this light-hearted comic fantasy fairy tale was set in the 12th century. All the actors, dancers and choir enjoyed participating and thoroughly entertained the audiences that attended throughout the Production week.
Star swimmer Kelly-Ann Brown of Glenwood Preparatory School recently participated in the KZN Speedo Championships Gala. She swam in 12 races and received 10 medals! Kelly-Ann was also the 2nd highest point scorer in her under 11 age group. Well done on this wonderful achievement.
Book Character Day Glenwood Preparatory School recently held a Book Character Day. All the children from Grades 1 to 7 were encouraged to dress up as a character from their favourite book. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the day and great fun was had in choosing
an outfit. Some of the characters chosen were from books such as: Cat in the Hat, The Wizard of Oz, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter, to name but a few.
The Flintstone
GPS Teachers: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Winnie The Pooh
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