MARCH 29, VOLUME 3, EDITION 3

THE HEAD TEACHER`S

DIARY
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CONTENTS EDITOR`S NOTE

Dear Parents/Guardians,
FRENCH SPELLING BEE
P.2
HEAD TEACHER’S DIARY (2021 MAR 29 – APR 9)

Welcome to another edition of publication for 2021.

It was wonderful having everyone back from the mid-term break; hearing
SCIENCE WEEK 2021
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the familiar laughter, chatter, and bustle of a full school has been truly
wonderful.

Please continue to follow the school systems and COVID-19 prevention at

drop-off and collection time by wearing a mask and hand sanitizing.
DAISY CARE ZAMBIA
GRACES 2021 SCIENCE It has been eight weeks since our school community was reunited. What a
WEEK P.5
busy half term it has been! I would like to thank our whole staff team for
their tremendous work, dedication, and commitment. Thank you also to
you, parents and guardians, for your support and understanding. Despite
LECHWE AND GIRL the worldwide pandemic that we are facing, our school community has
GUIDE COOK-OUT
P.5 come together with special warmth.

We have gone through the first half of the term and here we are now racing
towards the close. However, much as we look forward to the end of the
2021 ANNUAL PTA
GENERAL MEETING P.6 term, we still have a number of activities to conclude the term.
A lot has been happening since we came back from the Mid-term break.
This publication will highlight some of the activities which we had in the
past two weeks. Some of these activities include Educational Tours, Extra-
RHODE PARK ACHIEVES
100% PASS IN 2020 G12 Curricular activities, and the Science Week which was the highlight of all
EXAMS P.7
the activities.

Here are the highlights for the past two weeks:

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FRENCH SPELLING BEE

The Spelling Bee Contest dubbed ‘Excuse my French’ took place on Saturday, March 20 at the Alliance Francaise de
Lusaka. The contest aimed at pronunciation, accent, speed, and translation of fifty words from English to French.
The participants had to translate the enunciated words from English into French and spell the words the fastest
possible with the ‘almost perfect accent’.

The contest drew participants from four schools namely the American International School of Lusaka, the
International School of Lusaka, the Lusaka International Community School, and Rhodes Park School. Rhodes Park
School’s Nkwangu Kapula emerged winners and scooped the overall prize which consists of a trophy, a medal, a
certificate, a meal voucher of K800 at the French Restaurant (le Peti Paris), K500 Book Voucher at Bookworld, a
themed T-Shirt. Joella Mazhandu who was the runner-up or semi-finalist received half of the first prize except for
the trophy. Chimwemwe Abigail Phiri got a Bronze medal, a certificate, and a T-shirt.

We thank our participants for the hard work and honour they brought to our school. We convey our gratitude to
their parents for the support rendered during the time of preparations and their presence at the time of the event.

Bravo! Merci Beaucoup!

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This year’s Science Week took place

from March 22 to 26.

The theme of the week was

‘Technological and Scientific Innovation
in COVID-19 Pandemic. A lot of fun
activities across the week were enjoyed
by students across the school.

Our students took part in quizzes and

also exhibited beautiful projects, some
of which have been shared in this
edition of the Head Teacher`s Diary..

Innovative Ideas of the Week

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DAISY CARE ZAMBIA GRACES 2021 SCIENCE WEEK

This year’s Science Week was made colourful by a team of young medical doctors and students from
Daisy Care Zambia who visited our school on March 26 to conclude the Science Week.

The team came to promote awareness of COVID-19 and its prevention among our students. They
also screened our members of staff and parents for Hypertension. Thank you Daisy Care Zambia.
This visit inspired our students who wish to take up the medical career.

Daisy Care Zambia is an initiative founded by medical students pursuing their Bachelors of Medicine
and Bachelors of Surgery (MBChB.) At the University of Zambia, School of Medicine in the year
2017. The group is united at the motto, "Promoting Health Awareness for an Illness Free Tomorrow "

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Lechwe and Girl Guides hold a cook-out

Food and nutrition are one of the topics that the

Lechwe and Girl Guide Club learn. They taught how to
cook because it helps them to understand how much
time and effort it takes for a parent to make healthy
food for the family. In addition, when a child cooks
new food or dish on their own, they are more likely to
eat it or at least try it. Members of the club had an
exciting cookout on Saturday, March 27 at Rhodes Park
School.

The girls had an opportunity to cook different dishes

which are usually discussed during club meetings.
Cooking nshima was quite challenging to most girls but
we are happy that some managed to cook the national
dish.

The cooked dishes were taken home for the rest of the
family members to appreciate the cooking.

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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

2021 Annual General Meeting

The RPS 2021 PTA Annual General Meeting was successfully held last Saturday, March
22 virtually. We are thankful to all the parents who attended the meeting and indeed to
all those who tendered in their apologies.

A new Executive Committee was ushered into office and the following are the names of
parents who will serve on the 2021/2022 Executive Committee.

New PTA Executive Committee Members

The RPS PTA Executive Committee held a meeting on Tuesday, March 16 to share
responsibilities. Below is a table showing the different positions for the parent
members:

NAME POSITION
Mrs. Mutu Mubita Chairperson
Mr. Katundu Nawa Vice-Chairperson
Mr. Michael Daniel Mutamina Treasurer
Mr. Lubinda Namiluko Vice Treasurer
Mr. Kennedy Saini Committee Member
Mrs. Shika Liswaniso Committee Member

We thank the outgoing PTA Executive Committee members for having diligently served on
the PTA Executive Committee in the past year.

EDUCATIONAL TOURS

We are thankful to the PT A

for sponsoring

the educational tours for

this term.

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PTA CIVILIAN DAY

This took place on Thursday,

March 25. Our boys and girls

looked smart in their ‘smart

casual’ attire.

MATHEMATICS-MANIA FUNDRAISING
This PTA fundraising activity is fantastic as it pays for the targeted PTA projects
for the year. We are thankful to all the parents who have supported their children
this far and helped them raise the sponsorship funds.
During the last PTA Annual General Meeting, members discussed the different
ways to raise funds. Every now and again, the Executive Committee Members
appeal for suggestions. You are invited to reach out and bring forward your
suggestions.

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Dates for your Diary

Monday, March 29
Start of Continuous Assessment 2

Tuesday, March 30
Grade 5 Yellow and Grade 7 Blue Educational Tour to Chief Chamuka’s Palace. The
School bus will leave school at 08 00 hours. The students are expected back in school at
17 00 hours

Wednesday, March 31
Primary Section Inter-House Cross Country starting at 14 00 hours. All students, except
for those at the ELC, must assemble at the Northmead Sports grounds all clad in their
house T-shirts. Students from the Early Learning Centre will start their Cross Country
at 08 00 hours. All should be pick up by 12 00 hours. Please note that parents will not be
allowed to spectate
The school buses will leave Joseph Mwilwa Campus at 13 00 hours for Sibweni Campus

Thursday, April 1
Grade 2 Educational Tour to Parrays Game Ranch. The School buses will leave Joesph
Mwilwa Campus at 08 00 hours
Secondary Section Inter-House Cross Country starting at 14 00 hours. All students,
except for those at the ELC, must assemble at the Northmead Sports grounds all clad in
their house T-shirts. Please note that no parents will not be allowed to spectate

Friday, April 2
Public Holiday

Monday, April 5
Public Holiday

Tuesday, April 6
Students and staff return to school
The school buses will leave Sibweni Campus at 08 00 hours for the Grade 8 Educational
Tour to Kasaka Fisheries in Kafue

Kind regards,

Fionulalalia Chooye Siabwanta (Mrs.)

HEADTEACHER

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