SELBORNE COLLEGE

Admin Department - Dawson Road Selborne East London 5201 - PO Box 11194 Selborne 5213
Tel +27(0)437221822 - Fax +27(0)437437746 - Email: [email protected]

NEW PUPIL REPLY SLIP CHECKLIST

SON'S FULL NAME AND SURNAME: GRADE:

…………………………………………………………………. 8

1 TO THE PARENTS OF NEW BOYS GRADE 8

[RETURN REPLY SLIP OF NEW PARENTS/WELCOME EVENING]

2 IMPORTANT DATES / PERMISSION TO LEAVE

3 GRADE 8 INTERGRATION - WELCOME LETTER FROM HEAD PREFECT

- INTERGRATION DATES

- BRAAI & SLEEPOVER

4 SCHOOL UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

5 TEXT BOOK LETTER GRADE 8

6 TEXT BOOK PRICE LIST [RETURN REPLY SLIP]

7 STATIONERY LIST

8 COMPULSORY SCHOOL FEES

9 COUNSELLING SERVICES AND INFORMATION SHEET

10 ADMATHS, ADPHYSICS & ADACCOUNTING SMART START PROGRAMME

11 ROWING CLINIC

12 WATER POLO GRADE 8 INFORMATION

13 CRICKET INFORMATION

14 MUSIC DEPARTMENT

[RETURN REPLY SLIP]

15 MY SCHOOL CARD APPLICATION

[RETURN REPLY SLIP]

16 MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION WELCOME LETTER

[RETURN REPLY SLIP]

17 SECOND HAND CLOTHING TIMES, KINGONS & STRAND OUTFITTERS

PLEASE NOTE:
All documents must be signed and returned to the school by
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians of New Grade 8 Selbornians

RE: GRADE 8

This letter details some of the down-to-earth practicalities for you and your son as he prepares for high
school and sets out on that path in January 2024.

1. PREPARING FOR HIGH SCHOOL

1.1 Uniforms

Most primary schools have a summer and winter uniform, but in our climate we feel this is unnecessary,
apart from being very expensive. We therefore have only one uniform and during very hot days the
boys are permitted to remove their blazers on the College premises. A meeting of parents some years
ago did in fact examine the feasibility of incorporating an adaptation of the uniform for the summer
months, but they eventually voted overwhelmingly in favour of retaining the status quo.

Please help us by ensuring that your son adheres to the requirements in every respect.

Uniform items may be obtained from:

1.1.1 Kingons : 82 Queen Street, Cambridge (043-7263213)

1.1.2 Strand Outfitters : 116 Oxford Street (043-7221225)
Patcyn Centre, Frere Road (043-7221225/0729312868)

1.2 Stationery

A letter indicating stationery requirements is enclosed and is available on the D6 Communicator and
the Webpage.

It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their sons have all the stationery items for their subjects by
the first day of school next year.

1.3 Textbooks

A letter indicating textbooks requirements is enclosed – Please ensure that you have a copy of the
proof of payment before collecting text books.

1.4 Bookbags

The College accepts the Backpack type bag for the carrying of books. However, these bags must be
plain black.

Please ensure also that your son does not write anything other than his name on the bag: cartoons,
logos, etc., are not permitted and nor are multi-coloured 'surfer' bags or tog bags acceptable. Sports
Tour bags will also not be permitted.

Such bags can be purchased at our official stockists, Kingons and Strand Outfitters as well as most retail
stores.

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
2. STARTING AT THE COLLEGE

2.1 First Day

Though the first full school day is Wednesday, 17 January 2024, please arrange for your son to be at
school on Tuesday, 16 January at 14:00. The grade 8 learners can feel completely lost on the first day,
therefore I would like them to meet the boys the day before so that they can be sorted into classes,
meet their class teachers, be shown around the school by the prefects and generally be given some
details about their routine before the term actually starts.
Please note the following arrangements:

2.1.1 Reporting time – 14:00

2.1.2 Dress - full school uniform
2.1.3 Meeting place – outside school Hall front steps
2.1.4 Requirements:
 an empty schoolbag
 R10,00 for a Hymnal
 A pen and a single sheet of paper
 Copy of latest school report. (NB)
 Letter of Transfer Form from previous school
 Certified copies of any outstanding Study Permits, Unabridged Birth Certificates and Finance
Documents.

2.1.5 Finishing time – 16:00

2.2 School Times

School commences at 07:30 daily. Boys are expected to be at school by 07:25.

The academic day concludes at 14:30 each day except for Wednesdays when the closing time is 13:30
and on some Fridays when we follow a “short Friday” time. Closing time on these Fridays is at 12:30 or
13:30. Advice of a “short Friday” is generally found in the Quarterly Diary that each boy receives or on
our Social Media platforms such as the D6 or the Calendar on the webpage.

Extra-mural activities will end between 16:00 and 17:00, depending on the day and the sport to which
your son has committed himself.

2.3 Afternoon Commitments

Summer sport practices are likely to start on the first day of school (Wednesday, 17 January 2024).

All grade eight boys will be involved in a fun, one-hour athletics meeting on Thursday, 18 January from
15:00 to 16:00. Thereafter they will follow a programme supervised by the prefects which will include a
sausage braai at the swimming pool and a sleepover in the Emslie Centre. Boys will be given details of
this event when they meet their class teachers on Tuesday, 16 January.

3. EXPECTATIONS OF BOYS AT SELBORNE COLLEGE

3.1 New Boys

By this stage you have learnt a considerable amount about the College, the opportunities it offers, and
also the demands it makes on its pupils and parents, but I would like to expand on one or two points.
Please note that initiation is not allowed at Selborne. However, as part of their integration into the life
and ways of the School it will be expected of all newcomers that they:

3.1.1 Learn the College war-cry, supporters' songs and attend sing-song practices, etc. (usually at
break times).

3.1.2 Write the Prefects’ test on the history, routine and rules of the School (This does not entail a large
amount of time or preparation, and does not interfere with normal studies).

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3.1.3 Attend the home derby fixtures to support both the first hockey and rugby teams (about six
Friday and Saturday afternoons respectively during the year).

3.1.4 Assist with service activities (e.g. taking responsibility for flags, water, cold drinks, etc.) when the
College hosts visiting sports teams: each boy will have only two or three turns at this during the
year.

3.2 All Boys

All pupils in the School are expected to give their full support to the following functions which may take
place after hours, in each year that they are at Selborne:

3.2.1 Participate in inter-house activities arranged for them, mainly in the first and third terms.
3.2.2 Attend the College swimming gala Monday, 18th February).
3.2.3 Participation in an endurance hike (Tuesday, 6th August).
3.2.4 Attendance at the inter-house athletics meeting (Wednesday, 14th August).
3.2.5 Attendance at Prize-Giving (Thursday, 3rd October).
3.2.6 Participate in Founders' Day activities (all day on Friday, 11th October, ending at + 17:30 p.m.)

These activities are all important ones on our calendar, and participation should in no way be seen as
an imposition, but part of an attempt to broaden the scope of our educational aims, and to provide for
healthy and enjoyable participation and integration.

4. PARENTAL INFORMATION

For those of you having sons coming to high school for the first time there is sometimes anxiety. A short
meeting for all grade eight parents, at 17:30 on Friday, 19 January 2024, in the College Hall, is therefore
planned in order to prepare you for a boy's life at high school. I hope that you will make every effort to
attend since it could help you to clear your thoughts and assist your son with some of the difficulties of
transition from primary school to high school.

At the conclusion of this meeting the PTA executive invites you to stay for a while so that you may meet
them and perhaps get to know some of your fellow “new parents” a little better. They have kindly
offered to organise a cheese and wine cocktail party. Please indicate on the reply slip whether you will
attend this function. Your son should bring this slip to school with him on Tuesday, 16 January and hand
it to his class teacher.

4.1 Communication

Monday is Notice Day. Should there be a need to communicate with parents generally our practice is
to send notices home with the boys on a Monday. In most cases reply slips confirming receipt of such
notices are attached and we expect the boys to return these to their class teachers on Tuesday
morning.

D6 Communicator: Selborne College implemented the D6 Communicator in 2012 as an effective tool to

communicate with parents. It is essential that parents download the software on their computers at
home and/or work. A Mobi version is also available to download on cell phones.

Once installed, D6 will open automatically on your desktop each morning, or when you turn on your
computer for the first time each day. The software for D6 can be downloaded from the D6 website
(http://www.school-communicator.com/download.php)

4.2 Parental Involvement

Special meetings of parents are called when the need arises.

An active Mothers' Association serves the school loyally and devotedly and the help of mothers is
needed in a large number of spheres. Please attend their meetings and volunteer your help.

The Fathers’ Supporters group is also very active and the assistance given by both groups of parents is
invaluable to the school and the boys do appreciate it.

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5. APPOINTMENTS
The Headmaster prefers to see parents on an 'appointment' basis, since this enables him to prepare
himself adequately by consulting all those teachers who have had contact with your son before your
visit. He sets aside most afternoons for this and you are very welcome to telephone the office to fix a
mutually convenient time. Should anything of an urgent nature transpire, though, please do not
hesitate to approach him immediately for an interview at any time.

6. SCHOOL FEES
A letter regarding the school fees for 2024 is enclosed.

7. SECURITY
Sadly, security is a huge problem in modern society and schools have not escaped unscathed. The
College is a very public place and passers-by have been found pilfering on many occasions. To try and
assist you and your sons we have made a limited number of lockers available to the boys. These can
be ‘purchased’ on a “first come first served” basis for a year upon payment of R100,00 per year. If you
would like to make use of the facility, please approach the office in this regard. A spare key needs to
be left at the office. At each year end, lockers are to be emptied and left open. The school also has a
baggage room in which kitbags and equipment must be locked during school hours. The campus has
also recently been fitted with CCTV Camera’s to assist in the security and safety of all.

8. PROOF OF HAVING PASSED GRADE SEVEN

Regulations require you to produce proof of your son having passed grade seven before we can
finalise his admission. Please, therefore, let him bring his December 2023 report with him to school on
Tuesday, 16 January 2024.

9. LUNCH BREAKS (MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY)

With the school operating what has generally come to be referred to as a 'two-session day' on Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - there is a longer break in the middle of the day - arrangements need to
be made for your son's midday meal. Most boys either bring their own sandwiches and fruit with them
or purchase a light lunch (e.g. salad roll, hot-dog, orange juice etc.) which is available from the
Selborne Arms. Please note that boys may not leave the premises at lunch break without the permission
of the grade tutor or Headmaster.
Many activities take place during the lunch break - society meetings, rehearsals, band practices,
oratory contests, chess matches, etc., and the Library remains open all through lunch break for reading,
browsing, working or asking the Librarian for assistance in the search for material.
On Wednesdays (end of day at 13:30), routinely and on certain other special occasions (exam periods,
etc.) the school operates a one-session day. Advance warning is given to the boys about any
deviation from daily routines.

10. CONTACT
In order to help us ensure that contact is indeed taking place, kindly ensure that when we send you a
circular, please sign the reply slip and return it to the school per your son immediately.

11. CONCLUSION
Please keep handy the checklist overleaf. I trust this information, together with that to be disseminated
in the first week of term, will ease your son's preparation for and transition to high school, and that you,
and he, will have a very happy association with the College.

Yours sincerely

MR A.C. DEWAR
HEADMASTER

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 CHECKLIST GRADE 8 2024
(Please keep this handy for future reference)
BOYS
 Collect/purchase books between 09:00-10:00 from the Library.
Saturday, 13 January 2024
Bring with them: Proof of payment.
 Second Hand Clothing Shop open between 09:00-12:00.

 Collect/purchase books between 13:15-13:45 from the Library.

 Bring with them: Proof of payment or money to purchase books.
 Second Hand Clothing Shop open between 12:00-14:00.
 Pupils report to the School Hall at 14:00. (Google Registration)
 Pupils to bring with them:
Tuesday, 16 January 2024 Bookbag, pencil, paper, R10,00 for a hymnal.
 Transfer Form from previous school as well as a copy of his final
Grade 7 report.
 Certified copies of any outstanding Study Permits and Unabridged
Birth Certificates.
 Finish at 16:00.

 School starts at 07:30

 Ends at 13:30
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
 Sport for those involved in rowing, cricket and water polo.
 Second Hand Clothing Shop open between 13:00-15:00

Thursday, 18 January 2024  Athletics meeting for all Grade 8’s at Selborne College from 15:00 to
16:00 followed by braai and sleepover at Emslie Centre.

 Normal day (07:30 to 14:30)

Friday, 19 January 2024
 Prefects Induction

Friday, 19 January 2024  NEW PARENT EVENING

 17:30 Mothers / Fathers / Guardians meet in the School Hall.

REPLY SLIP

LEARNER’S NAME

PARENTS / GUARDIAN NAME

I have received the circular addressed to new boys and have noted the contents.
I / We will / will not attend the function in the School Hall on Friday, 19 January 2024. (17:30 – 20:00)

MEETING ONLY NUMBER ATTENDING 0 1 2

MEETING & COCKTAIL FUNCTION NUMBER ATTENDING 0 1 2

DATE

SIGNATURE

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 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians

RE: SPECIAL NOTICE TO PARENTS – PERMISSION TO MISS SCHOOL

We ask all parents to respect the school year and to avoid making arrangements that take the boys
away from the school during term time. When it becomes unavoidable for your son to miss school time
please follow the procedures below.

1. Please give as much warning as possible. Timeous notice enables staff to make the
necessary arrangements that ensure that work missed by your son is easily caught up again.

2. Should it be necessary for your son to miss only part of a school day the request should be
directed (in writing) to his Grade Tutor in advance and not on the day. Please, where
possible, make any Learners, Drivers, Physio, Doctor or Dentist appointments after school.

3. Should your son need to miss a day or more your written request should be directed to the
Headmaster’s office timeously – [email protected]

4. If a boy needs to be away from school at the end of a term, a request in this regard should
be directed to the Headmaster at least one week before the close of school. Normal
schooling activities during this final week and Language exams have been scheduled. A
formal Quarterly Awards Assembly also takes place during that final week of term. Please
avoid, at all cost, being away during the last week of term !

IMPORTANT DATES – 2024 - EASTERN CAPE SCHOOL TERMS

STAFF – 15 January – 20 March 2024

NEW PUPILS in Grade 8 or any other grades

FIRST TERM 10 weeks
16 January – 20 March 2024

LEARNERS – 17 January – 20 March 2024

SECOND TERM 03 April – 14 June 2024 11 weeks

THIRD TERM 09 July – 20 September 2024 11 weeks

FOURTH TERM 01 October – 11 December 2024 10 weeks

MR A.C. DEWAR
HEADMASTER

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians

SELBORNE COLLEGE GRADE 8 INTEGRATION 2024
As head of the prefect body, I welcome you and your son to the College and the
Selborne Community.

At Selborne College we value our traditions and therefore, as part of the integration
and orientation of all Grade 8 learners into the College we remove all ties from the
“new boys” on the first day of school.

The ties are marked and kept by the Headmaster, and will be returned to the boys
once they have passed their Integration test. The entire process lasts approximately
two weeks.

The purpose of this practice is to get the “new boys” to earn their “spurs” at the
College by learning about the school’s History and traditions and then receiving the
privilege of being able to wear their ties proudly.

I hope that you and your son enjoy your time at the College and that your son
develops into a proud independent and disciplined young man and Selbornian.

DANIEL BREETZKE
HEAD PREFECT 2024

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
 GRADE 8 INTEGRATION DAYS

TUESDAY, 16 JANUARY
14h00 - Meet outside the hall (in full school uniform)

14h15 - Address by Headmaster

14h30 - Address by Grade Tutor

14h45 - Meet class teachers & briefing in home room

venues

15h30 - 16h00 - Tour of the school by Prefects

16h05 - Home time

THURSDAY, 18 JANUARY
07h30 - 14h30 - Normal school day

15h00 - 16h00 - Grade 8 Inter-house Athletics

16h30 – 20h00 - Programme supervised by Prefects and

sausage braai

20h00 - Sleepover

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 GRADE 8 BOYS ARE TO ATTEND AN INTEGRATION BRAAI AND SLEEPOVER

WHEN: Thursday, 18 January 2024

WHERE: Whippet & pool area
TIME: After School

Please note that on Thursday, 18 January 2024 you are to wear the following to school:
Your Selborne Tracksuit, Selborne athletics clothes, (a Selborne white shirt or white
school shirt must be worn under your tracksuit - no other shirt will be acceptable),
black shorts, white socks and running shoes.

An Inter-Class Athletics Competition will take place

on Thursday afternoon. Afterwards there
will be swimming, a braai, games and sleepover.

BRING: Your costume, towel, some meat, rolls/chips & something to drink.
Sleeping bag, pillow, pyjamas, casual clothes for free time and a clean shirt for Friday.
(You may wear your tracksuit to school on Friday).

 You will need breakfast for Friday morning.

PS - Please note that this function will be under the

control of staff and school prefects.
- No cellphones or music systems allowed.

Yours sincerely

MR P. COETZEE
MIC PREFECTS

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 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] www.selborne.co.za
___________________________________________________________

November 2023

You will appreciate the importance of school uniform for your child’s own self-respect and the tone and discipline
of the School. No breach of uniform regulations nor substitutes for accepted articles or colours can thus be
accepted and cleanliness (for example of nails, hair, shoes, etc.), neatness and good grooming will be enforced.
Parents are urged to give the School full support in this matter. Jewellery (other than watches and medic-alert
bands) may not be worn with School uniform.

1. SCHOOL WEAR

College blazer, college tie, white shirt

Medium spread collar, extreme cut-way or button-down collars are not allowed: any shirt pocket badges should
be removed.

Long grey flannels

Medium measurement at bottom of 25cm, with grey socks.

OR

Navy blue shorts

With official college stockings (black with two white stripes).

Black shoes
Standard leather lace-up school shoes: extreme points and styled or patterned uppers are not permitted.

Black pullover with double ‘v’ in white

No polo or ‘Crew’ necks.

Black drimac with Selborne logo

2. THE FOLLOWING ARE OUR OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS

- Strand Outfitters - 116 Oxford Street (043-7221225) Email: [email protected]

- Patcyn Centre, Frere Road (043-7221225 / 072 931 2868)

- Kingons - 82 Queen Street, Cambridge (043-7263213)

3. SPORTS WEAR
It is equally important to have everybody properly dressed for sport at the School. Your adherence
to these details will help considerably towards maintaining a fitting tone and smartness on our sports
fields.

4. TRACKSUIT
Official tracksuits are obtainable from our official suppliers. All boys need this item.

5. SELBORNE SPORTS SHIRT

All boys must have a white Selborne sports shirt with the whippet for use in summer and winter,
available at our stockists.

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
 6. DRESS CODE FOR SPORT

NAME OF SPORT DRESS FOR PRACTICES DRESS FOR MATCHES/COMPETITIONS

Athletics Selborne tracksuit, running shorts, Selborne tracksuit, black shorts, black vest with white piping,
and vest or Selborne sports shirt, spikes, relevant footwear with white ankle socks. 1st team badge on
trainers tracksuit and vest for 1st team members only.
Cross Country

White school or cricket shirt or Senior: Selborne cricket shirt (white), long white or cream
Selborne sports shirt, white shorts, trousers, white socks, white running shoes or cricket boots,
rugby socks, white running shoes or Selborne cricket cap/white hat (with stiff brim) white jersey (1st
white cricket boots team badge or jersey for 1st team). (Shirt and jersey to be
Cricket bought from the school).
Junior: Selborne sports shirt (white), white shorts, Selborne rugby
socks, garters, white running shoes or cricket boots, Selborne
cricket cap/white hat (with stiff brim), white jersey when
necessary.

Selborne tracksuit, hockey shirt or Selborne track-suit, hockey shirt, black shorts (no joggers or
Hockey Selborne sports shirt, standard fancy cut-away shapes), hockey socks and garters, tackies,
shorts, hockey boots or trainers and hockey boots or trainers
rugby socks. (number and 1st team badge for 1st team only).

Selborne tracksuit, black shorts, Selborne tracksuit, Selborne rowing shirt, black shorts, black and
Rowing
running shoes and Selborne sports white long socks, (1st team badge on tracksuit for first crew only).
shirt.

Selborne tracksuit, any rugby jersey, Selborne tracksuit, Selborne long/short sleeved rugby jersey,
Rugby
rugby shorts, rugby stockings, rugby white shorts, Selborne rugby socks and garters, rugby boots.
boots (Numbers and 1st team badge for 1st XV only).

Selborne tracksuit, squash T-shirt, Selborne tracksuit, Selborne sports shirt, (1st team badge for 1st
Squash
white ankle socks. White running team only). Black shorts, white ankle socks. White tennis shoes.
shoes or track shoes. White jersey may be worn in cold weather.

Swimming and Selborne tracksuit and any neat Selborne tracksuit, Selborne Speedo swimming trunks (black).
swimming trunks. Black slops or Anti-grip costume. 1st team costume and 1st team badge on
Water Polo Black Selborne Slops to be worn tracksuit for 1st team members only. Black slops to be worn with
with tracksuit tracksuit.

Selborne tracksuit, black shorts, Selborne tracksuit, Selborne sports shirt, black shorts, white ankle
tennis shirt or white Selborne sports socks. Tennis shoes. White jersey may be worn in cold weather.
Tennis shirt. White ankle socks, tennis Selborne cap. (1st Team to wear sports shirt unless tour shirt is
shoes. Selborne tracksuit top or agreed upon)
white jersey may be worn in cold
weather.

7. SOCIETY

Selborne tracksuit, Selborne sport Selborne tracksuit, Selborne long/short sleeved soccer shirt,
Soccer
shirt, white/black shorts, rugby white shorts, Selborne rugby socks and garters, soccer boots.
socks, soccer boots or trainers.

NB. Where T-shirts are allowed, only Selborne or plain white T-shirts may be worn. No slogans, logos, etc., are
permitted.
NB. Please note that a decision has been made to make the official Selborne College
rugby jersey a short sleeved item. If a boy has a long sleeved jersey, it must be
left like this. Boys must not cut off or shorten the sleeves of a long sleeved jersey.
8. TOUR AND SPONSORED CLOTHING ITEMS

8.1 No item may be designed, manufactured or accepted without prior

permission from the Colours Committee.
8.2 When permission is sought, a full colour design of the proposed item must be presented to the
Colours Committee.
8.3 Items above must not be worn to any School function, except to Schools sport practices.
8.4 If parents/businesses are willing to sponsor or seek sponsorships, please approach the Colours
Committee prior to order.

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 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023
Dear Parents

TEXTBOOKS 2024 - ALL NEW BOYS

In Grade 8 – 12 all CAPS TEXTBOOKS including prescribed books to boys will be issued on loan
by the school on payment of an R900.00 levy.

The planned procedure will be as follows:

1. The textbooks required for each subject are indicated on the attached list.
2. Payment must be made either by INTERNET BANKING or by
CASH payment to the Finance office at the school before books may be collected.
3. Please ensure that you give your son a copy of the proof of payment. Text books
will only be issued on proof of payment.
BANKING DETAILS
Account Name : SELBORNE COLLEGE
Bank : FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Branch Name : SOUTHERWOOD
Branch Code : 250 655
ACC NUMBER : 52132616148
Reference No. : Name / Textbooks
4. COLLECTION DAYS / TIMES
SATURDAY - 13 January 2024 09h00 – 10h30 Library

TUESDAY - 16 January 2024 13h15 – 13h45 Library

At the end of year, the boys are expected to return a full set of textbooks in an acceptable
condition. Should the books be returned in an unacceptable or poor condition or should any
books not be returned, payment for a replacement book will be required in order for a set of
books for the next grade to be issued.

ALL BOOKS WILL BE COVERED IN CLEAR PLASTIC BY END OF JANUARY

Your co-operation in this regard will be greatly appreciated.

Yours sincerely

MR C.M. SANDFORD
CO-ORDINATOR BOOKROOM

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
SELBORNE COLLEGE: TEXTBOOK LIST GRADE 8 - 2024

NAME: CLASS:

SUBJECT TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER BOOKROOM ACCESSION NUMBER ISBN

PRICE (RAND) RECIEVED
Afrikaans Afrikaans Sonder Grense 8 Maskew Miller 206.00 9780636119789
(New Afri Handbook & Study Guide) Lutrin Manne /McCann 9780620325844
English Interactive English 8 Charter … Smile 188.00 9781920391515
(New English Handbook & Study Guide) Berlut 9780620325837
Mathematics Mathematics Mind Action Allcopy 397.00 9781869217075

Natural Top Class Natural Science 8 Shuter and 162.00 9781920604561

Sciences Shooter
HumanSocial Solutions for all Social Science 8 MacMillan 168.00 9781431014880
Science
Accounting Economic & Management Science New Era Possible change 9781775850311
EMS Financial Accountancy 8
Technology Top Class Technology 8 Shuter and 136.00 9781920604400
Shooter
Xhosa Isixhosa Ngumdiliya 8 LB Shuter and 187.00 9781920605889
Isixhosa Ngumdiliya 8 Reader Shooter 89.00 9781920605896
Life Top Class LO Grade 8 Shuter and 140.00 9781920604080
Orientation Shooter
PRESCRIBED The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien 190.00 9780261102217

PRESCRIBED

PRESCRIBED Umzali Wolahleko S.B Sinxo Educum OUT OF PRINT 9780869860496

I hereby declare that I have received the above textbooks in a good condition and have paid the levy. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Payment received

SIGNED : ................................................................................... DATE : ................................................

 SELBORNE COLLEGE
GRADE 8 STATIONERY LIST: 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

1. It is the responsibility of the pupil/parent to purchase their own stationery before school opens.
2. Your son must have a pen, pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler, glue stick, scissors and stapler (with staples).
3. All notebooks to be covered with brown paper and/or plastic. This is NOT provided by SELBORNE COLLEGE.
4. All textbooks to be covered in plastic to protect them.
Details
Learning Area
Note books/paper Instruments
Language, Literacy & Communication

English 1 x 96 page A4 Hard-Cover Book

Home Language 1 x Flip File (100 page pocket)

1 X 192 page A4 Hard-Cover Book

Afrikaans/English Dictionary (not pocket 2 x Red Pens
Afrikaans
Dictionary) 4 x Blue Pens
First Additional
1 Quotation Folder – CASS work 4 x Black Pens
Language
2 x PVC Carry Folders - notes 4 x Highlighters
Afrikaans Handbook & Study Guide

1 x 192 page A4 Hard-Cover Book (2nd Lang)

IsiXhosa 1 x 72 page A4 Soft Cover Book 1 x 24 Colour Crayons
First Additional 1 x A4 Exam Pad – punched 2 x Red Pens NB
Language IsiXhosa Dictionary 1 x IsiXhosa Magazine – TBA Termly
1x Flip File (30 page pocket)
1 x (NB) Scientific calculator
(non-programmable) CASIO FX82ES
1 x 192 page A4 Hard-Cover Book
Mathematics 1 x Maths set (incl. set square, protractor
2 x PVC Carry Folders
and compasses)
Always have rulers, pencils, etc.
1 x Scientific calculator
Sciences

Physical Science 1 x 96 page A4 Hard-Cover Book (non-programmable)

Natural

and (NS Grade 8 & 9) 1 x Maths set (incl. set squares, protractor
Life Science and compasses)
1 x PVC Carry Folder

1 x 192 page A4 Hard-Cover Book

History
1 x PVC Carry Folder
Human &

Sciences
Social

1 x Scientific calculator
1 x 96 page A4 Hard-Cover Book
Geography (non-programmable) protractor
1 X PVC Carry Folder
1 x Maths set

Economic and
Management Science 1 x Flip File (20 page pocket)
(EMS)
1 x Scientific calculator
(non-programmable)
1 x Maths set (incl. set squares, protractor
and compasses)
Technology (Tech) 1 x PVC Carry Folder
1 x 2H pencil
1 x A4 Drawing Board and Equipment
(available from the school @ R235 for the
full set. Includes a A4 PVC Book Bag)
1 x PVC Carry Folder
Creative Arts
1 x A4 Exam Pad punched (80 pages)
1 x 96 page A4 Hard-Cover Book
1 x PVC Carr y Folder
Life Orientation (LO)
2 x Flip Files (50page pocket)
4 x Plastic Sleeves
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Parents

RE: COUNSELLING SERVICES - INFORMATION SHEET

This information sheet is to advise you of the counselling services available at the College. While the
services have been formalised for a long time, we felt it a good idea to make sure that the Selborne
Family is aware of what is in place.
1. Vocational Guidance and Counselling – Senior Boys
Mr Steve Grant has overall responsibility for the Grade 12 and 11 groups. Apart from arranging for
selected universities and businesses to visit the Campus and talk to the boys during Life Skills periods,
or break times, the major focus is on individual interviews with Mr Grant. Boys book 30-minute
sessions with him during school time where a range of careers and learning institutions are discussed.
The sessions are frank and honest with boys coming to terms with real rather than dream career
choices. In some cases, the concept of a gap year is also considered. Most boys then need to do
their own internet/literature research and come back for a follow up chat. Parents are welcome to
contact Mr Grant to discuss their son’s progress in making decisions about life after school. It should
be stressed that it is the boys’ responsibility to contact Mr Grant.
Mr Grant is a qualified careers guidance teacher who has the additional responsibility for
integrating careers guidance into the overall Life Orientation curriculum at Selborne.
2. Academic Counselling
Senior staff members are used to help boys in Grade 9 make their subject choices for Grade 10.
Preparation for subject choice has also been included in our grade 9 Life Orientation curriculum.
You will get detailed information on this during the Grade 9 year.
3. General Counselling for Boys
If the staff, through our communication structures, become aware of a boy who is unhappy for
whatever reason, we can access the services of Mr Steven Grant who has years of experience in
School Guidance Counselling as well as Mrs Heidi Breetzke who is a registered Counsellor. In the
event that further professional assistance is required then a referral would be recommended by the
School. We would of course discuss this with you through the Grade Tutor or Class Teacher of your
son before any referral is made. Parents are welcome to set up appointments with Mr Grant and Mrs
Breetzke themselves. The appointment can be made by contacting the General Office on (043) 722
1822. Should there be a problem of substance abuse or with family dynamics we have good
contacts and we would be happy to help boys and or parents make the necessary connections.
Please contact the headmaster (on 043 722 1822) for help in this regard.

We do care for our boys, and wanted you to know that our approach to their well-being is properly
structured. Of course there are always special relationships between boys and teachers and problems
are often resolved in an informal way where there is mutual trust and respect.

Yours faithfully

MR A.C. DEWAR
HEADMASTER

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
Address 61 Protea Road, Protea Heights, Brackenfell, 7560 Tel: 021 981 0595 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.admaths.co.za

August 2023

Dear Parent / Guardian of a Grade 8 2024 Mathematics achiever

Your child is invited to participate in our excellent Grade 8 Smart Start programme.

AdMaths is an extra subject and not an extra class in school mathematics. The aim of the subject is to
stimulate and enrich a learner, who is already performing well in Mathematics, by augmenting the
school syllabus to stimulate and enrich. Mathematical concepts are learnt ahead of their time. This
makes learners sharper and they grasp concepts quicker. The subject places Mathematics in
perspective and widens horizons.

Do universities recommend additional mathematics?

The brochures of many South African universities give mentioning to “additional mathematics” as highly
recommended. Mathematics Higher Grade was examined in 2007 for the last time. Many students
testify that CAPS Mathematics did not adequately prepare them for first-year mathematics at university.
Although they obtained 80% or more at school, they struggle to adjust to university, especially in the
first six months. Subjects like AdMaths are nearly indispensable for fields like Engineering, B.Sc.,
B.Comm. and Actuarial Science. These subjects ideally bridge the gap between matric and university.
First-years are lost if they have not been exposed at school to topics like absolute values.

Are there in-person contact sessions?

For information on your closest centre visit www.admaths.co.za >> PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS. The
contact sessions (Gold package) occur once per week in term time and are 1½ hours in duration. On
the Silver package, learners attend the weekly, live webinar class.

Study material and assessment

AdMaths’ study material has been in development since 2005 and is regarded among the best of its
kind in South Africa. It is made available quarterly (electronically) on the learner’s profile and the hard
copy may be ordered by clients at www.admathsretail.co.za. All clients are also linked to pre-recorded
video lectures. Informal assessment (“tutorials”) must also be submitted.

Packages and enrolment

Find included a page that elaborates on the Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze packages with their
respective monthly instalments.
For Grade 8 the yearly fee on (e.g.) the Gold package (in-person classes, hard copies excluded) is
R6061, which is the sum of 11 payments of R551 each from 1 February to 1 December 2024.
Complete the form at www.admaths.co.za >> APPLY.
Registration
All first-time participants pay a registration fee of R495. We send an invoice with banking details and a
due date on or before Monday 15 January 2024.

Gold & Silver programme

The live schedule starts in the week of 5-9 February 2024.

Do you sign a contract with AdMaths?

Yes, you will receive an email from [email protected]. You may cancel the contract by submitting
a month’s notice at [email protected]. You may migrate between packages.

What happens at the end of a year?

There is an administrative fee of R190 payable to extend the contract for another year.

AdMaths reserves the right to close the class of a Gold service of which the number of learners has
become too few to operate viably.

We also offer AdPhysics and AdAccounting from Grade 10. These subjects are intellectual
investments of which the benefits are far more than merely the content that provides a head-start at
university.

We look forward to having the learner on the programme.

Kind regards

Jean Nico de Villiers

Principal
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Rowing parents and guardians

RE: ROWING CAMP

The Rowing Club will hold a training camp during the last week of the holidays. from the
9-13 January 2024. Those who wish to take rowing as a summer sport at the College are
encouraged to attend. There is a WhatsApp parents group that has been created to
allow better communication. If you would like to join the group chat, you are
encouraged to contact Mr Hartwanger 076 733 6480.

The regatta programme for the grade 8’s is as follows:

Grey U14 Regatta 27 January 2024

Eastern Cape Championships 3 February 2024
South African Rowing Champs 1-3 March 2024

An early start is essential!

The Boys will start on land with the basics and those that are ready will progress to the
water. There is no charge for the January camp, however parents are responsible for
getting the boys to and from the dam for the duration of the camp. Further details will
be provided closer to the time.

Yours sincerely

MR DAVE HARTWANGER
MIC - ROWING

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade 8 of 2024

SELBORNE PRE-SEASON WATER POLO INFORMATION

We are pleased to welcome all new polo players to the Selborne College Water Polo Club. We pride
ourselves in an inclusive atmosphere, catering for all levels of players and beginners. Selborne College
has a team of passionate, dedicated coaches and the lines of communication are always open for
parents and players. We look forward to building a good working relationship with all parents and
supporters of this wonderful sport.

FIXTURES, LEAGUES AND TOURNAMENTS – 2024

PRE- SEASON CAMP
Date: 8, 9, 10,11 and 12 January 2024 (09h00 – 11h00)
Venue: Selborne College Pool
Dress: Selborne Sports’ Kit; Black Selborne Costume or a plain black Costume

9 - 10 Feb 2024 – Jason Murray Tournament - U14A & U14B(HOME)

Assistance, from parents, would be much appreciated. Sponsors for adverts in the programme, gazebos
and prizes are most welcome. This event is at Selborne College.

29 February – 3 March 2024 - U14A Ken Short Jeppe Boys’ Tournament (GAUTENG)
The Top 24 U14 Teams in SA participate in this event. Accommodation will be provided at the Jeppe Boys’
Hostel. The team will be flying to Johannesburg. Parents are asked to please budget accordingly. This
event is at Jeppe Boys’ High School, Johannesburg.
KIT
Players require a Selborne College towel, Selborne Costume, a white Selborne College multi- purpose
shirt, black shorts and full Selborne tracksuit for each fixture. Selborne Turbo Costumes can be purchased
from the Master in charge of Water Polo at any time during the season for approx R650 each. Selborne
towels and Selborne slip- slops will be available for purchase, on Saturday, 13th January or from the
General Office from 15th January 2024.

Thank you in anticipation for your support.

Yours faithfully

, 13th Jan

MR STORM SIEBERT
MIC WATER POLO

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians of new Grade 8 learners

RE: SELBORNE COLLEGE CRICKET INFORMATION

We are pleased to welcome all new cricket players to the Selborne College Cricket Club. We
pride ourselves in an inclusive atmosphere, catering for all levels of players and beginners.
Selborne College has a team of passionate, dedicated coaches and the lines of
communication are always open for parents and players. We look forward to building a good
working relationship with all parents and supporters of this wonderful sport.

FIXTURES AND TOURNAMENTS – 2024

PRACTICE DAYS
Practice day for the U14 sides will take place on Monday and Friday afternoons, 15h00 – 16h30.

MIDWEEK AND SATURDAY LEAGUE

U14 boys will be playing in the Border Schools League on Tuesday afternoons and Saturdays.
Starting dates for this league will be communicated early January 2024.

TOURNAMENTS
The U14A team will participate in the Charl van Rooyen Cricket Festival in the September
holiday. The venue and date will be communicated early in 2024.

KIT
Players must have a DP Selborne cricket shirt, long off white trousers, Selborne College cricket
cap for matches, white Selborne multi-purpose shirt, black shorts and white socks for practices.

Thank you in anticipation for your support.

Yours faithfully,

MR MURRAY SPENCE
HEAD OF CRICKET / PRO CRICKET COACH

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

At the College, qualified members of staff are available for instruction in pianoforte, woodwind,
brass and singing. Music is offered as an exam subject in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The Creative
Arts curriculum takes the place of subject music in grades 8 and 9. Learners who wish to study
music as a subject from Grade 10 onwards are advised to attend extra-curricular lessons – we
will be happy to advise and assist.

Learners are also entered for external examinations such as those of the Royal Schools and Trinity
Guildhall. For those not keen on taking music as part of their curriculum, but nevertheless
interested in playing an instrument, music may be taken as an extra-curricular activity. The
College also has a Concert Band and Marimba Band which provides learners with opportunities
to participate in group work while learning to play their instrument.

The Cadet, Concert Bands, Marimba Band and Choir are open to any boys in the school and
not merely to those taking music. Some of the Concert Band instruments are easy to cope with
and a little perseverance is all that is needed to make sufficient progress for participation to
become a pleasure. Even if your son has never played an instrument before, he may begin at
the College if there is place in the time-table.

I hope that you will encourage your son to take advantage of the Musical opportunities
provided.

Yours sincerely

MR A.C. DEWAR MR W. PAXTON

HEADMASTER HEAD OF MUSIC

REPLY SLIP

FULL NAME OF LEARNER DATE OF BIRTH

GRADE ENTERING YEAR
INSTRUMENT INTERESTED IN
GIVE BRIEF DETAILS OF PREVIOUS INSTRUCTION:

SIGNATURE DATE

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022
 November 2023
Dear 2024 Parents, Guardians and extended family,
MySCHOOL – A CALL TO SWIPE FOR SELBORNE
The Selborne Foundation Trust (SFT) has put in place the Enrichment Fund and appeals to you, friends and
family older than 18 years old, to assist by registering for a MySchool card.

The Enrichment Fund assists boys seeking a subsidy to participate in a tournament, tour, festival,
competition or event where he will represent Selborne. To remain competitive and on the cutting edge,
Selbornians need to travel increasingly longer distances to compete in both sporting and cultural events.
This puts strain on budgets that are, for some parents and the general community at large, already stretched
to the limit.

The MySchool card is free and all you need to do to help raise funds for the Enrichment Fund is to swipe your
MySchool card at participating stores such as Woolworths, Wimpy etc. Best of all, it doesn’t cost you a
cent!!! To apply for a MySchool card or to change the current beneficiary to Selborne, please complete the
attached form and return it to the Class teacher. Contact Jeanette Hensberg at the Selborne Foundation
office on 0823330062 or [email protected] should you have any queries.

Thank you for your support.

MR ANDREW DEWAR
HEADMASTER
Selborne College [2775] PO Box 11194, SOUTHERNWOOD, east london,
 Selborne College
Dawson Road Selborne PO Box 11194 Southernwood East London 5213
Tel: 27 43 7221822 Fax: 27 43 7437746
Email: [email protected] Website: www.selborne.co.za

November 2023

Dear Moms

A WARM WELCOME TO THE SELBORNE COLLEGE FAMILY

On behalf of the mothers of Selborne College we wish to extend a warm welcome to you and your son.
We invite and encourage you to become part of the incredible team of mothers that make up the
Mother’s Committee. The Mother’s Committee continues to provide support, an invaluable source of
information and encouragement for many mothers.

The mothers of Selborne College form an integral part of the support structure of the school and are
involved in various activities ranging from praying for our school; arranging flowers; working at derby days,
sporting and cultural events; facilitating teas; providing a school clothing service and serving the boys in
the all-important school tuckshop. Without the support of our mothers, these areas would not function
optimally and this directly impacts on the experience your sons enjoy at Selborne College.

With many of us being working moms, the measure in which you get involved and the time you spend at
school events depends entirely on you, but any contribution is greatly appreciated by both the school
and your sons.

We encourage you to review the list of sports and cultural activities with your son and identify his areas of
interest and where you as a Mom can get involved. Please indicate on the attached reply slip where you
may be able to assist.

No doubt, both you and your son are starting to feel apprehensive at the prospect of starting a new
school with new systems. I can assure you that as a new mom, networking with other fellow moms has
proved invaluable in navigating the first year through High School and getting to grips with all the new
systems and structures. I really encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to network with other
moms of Selborne College during the year.

Please save the date for our Mothers’ Cocktail Evening on Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 17h30 in the
Selborne Arms (Tuckshop) and kindly reply via the GOOGLE FORM LINK:
https://forms.gle/yTCkCKLgboEP64oz9 (we look forward to your attendance).
Wishing you and your family a Blessed Festive Season and look forward to welcoming you next year as
you embark on this new and exciting adventure of being part of the Selborne Family.

Yours faithfully

MRS L HOUNSELL
CHAIRLADY 2023

Celebrating 150 Years of Selborne College

1872 - 2022