LEGAE ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

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1st, 2nd and 3rd Terms

School gates open at 7am and the first lesson starts at 7:30am. At 1:00pm the morning session ends for the Standards 3 to 7.

Reception, Standard 1 and 2 classes end at 12:30PM.

No child should be in the school after 4pm.
If students are required to attend in the afternoons and/or they have sporting activities or studying, parents are contacted through a letter which they must sign and return to school, giving permission.

Before and After School Care Programme

The school offers a before and after school programme, at a fee, at the following times: 6:30am - 7.00am Every weekday 4.00pm - 5.00pm Every weekday

Holiday Lessons

At no extra costs, the school provides additional teaching and coaching in the school holidays for those children who need it.
If students are required to attend holiday lessons, they will be given a letter which parents must sign and return to school, giving permission.

Date Week Event Time
Monday 26 August 2024 1 Academic staff report for duty 07:00am
Tuesday 27 August 2024 1 School open 07:00am
Tuesday 27 August 2024 1 Staff Meeting: All students to be collected by 2:30pm 2:30pm
Monday 01 September 2024 2 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 07:00am
Tuesday 03 September 2024 2 Staff Meeting. All students to be collected at 2:30pm 2:30pm
Friday 06 September 2024 2 International Literacy Day 07:00am
Tuesday 10 September 2024 3 Staff Meeting. All students to be collected at 2:30pm 2:30pm
Tuesday 17 September 2024 4 Staff Meeting. All students to be collected at 2:30pm 2:30pm
Friday 20 September 2024 4 International Day of Peace 07:00am
Tuesday 24 September 2024 5 Staff Meeting. All students to be collected at 2:30pm 2:30pm
Friday 27 September 2024 5 International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Observances 07:00am
Friday 27 September 2024 5 Botswana Day 07:00am
Friday 27 September 2024 5 World Tourism Day
Monday 30 September 2024 6 School Holiday ( 3 days)
Friday 04 October 2024 6 Rosh Hashanah 07:00am
Friday 04 October 2024 6 World Teacher’s Day 07:00am
Tuesday 08 October 2024 7 Staff Meeting: All students to be collected by 2:30pm /td> 2:30pm
Tuesday 08 October 2024 7 Cambridge Exams 08:00am
Wednesday 09 October 2024 7 Cambridge Exams 08:00am
Thursday 09 October 2024 7 Cambridge Exams 08:00am
Friday 11 October 2024 7 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) 07:00am
Tuesday 15 October 2024 8 Staff Meeting: All students to be collected by 2:30pm 2:30pm
Wednesday 16 October 2024 8 Nursery Rhymes (Std 1)
Thursday 17 October 2024 8 Wizard of Oz 09:00am
Saturday 19 October 2024 8 Family Fun Day 08:00am
Tuesday 22 October 2024 9 Staff Meeting: All students to be collected by 2:30pm 2:30pm
Tuesday 22 October 2024 9 Std 6 Trip
Friday 25 October 2024 9 Mid Term break starts
Monday 28 October 2024 10 Mid Term break ends
Tuesday 29 October 2024 10 Staff Meeting: All students to be collected by 2:30pm 2:30pm
Wednesday 30 October 2024 10 Exams Commences (End of Year) 08:00am
Thursday 31 October 2024 10 Diwali 07:00am
Wednesday 12 June 2024 10 Std 5 Trip
Thursday 31 October 2024 10 Halloween Day
Thursday 31 October 2024 10 World Cities Day 07:00am
Monday 04 November 2024 11 Std 7 trip to Namibia (5 days)
Tuesday 05 November 2024 11 Exams Ends (End of Year)
Wednesday 06 November 2024 11 ICT Exams Commences 08:00am
Tuesday 05 November 2024 11 Staff Meeting: All students to be collected by 2:30pm 2:30pm
Monday 11 November 2024 12 Remembrance Day 07:00am
Tuesday 12 November 2024 12 ICT Exams Ends
Tuesday 12 November 2024 12 Staff Meeting: All students to be collected by 2:30pm 2:30pm
Thursday 14 November 2024 12 World Diabetes Day 07:00am
Tuesday 19 November 2024 13 Staff Meeting: Students should be collected at 2:30pm 2:30pm
Wednesday 20 November 2024 13 Lower school movie day *
Thursday 21 November 2024 13 Upper school movie day *
Thursday 21 November 2024 13 World Television Day 07:00am
Tuesday 26 November 2024 14 Staff Meeting: Students should be collected at 2:30pm 2:30pm
Tuesday 26 November 2024 14 Prize Giving
Wednesday 27 November 2024 14 Nativity Play
Thursday 28 November 2024 14 Report collection 9:00am
Friday 29 November 2024 14 School closes

* Dates subject to change

CELEBRATION THEME ACTIVITIES AND CIVVIES DATE: CELEBRATED AT SCHOOL
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

1st - 31st September 2024

Raise awareness throughout the month about childhood cancer. Wear A Yellow or Gold Ribbon. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month starting from the 1st to 30th September, and symbolized by a gold ribbon.

2nd - 31st september 2024

International Literacy Day

8th September 2024

International Literacy Day will be celebrated worldwide under the theme: 'Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies'. Wear Civvies: Wear your favorite story book character

Friday 6th September 2024

International Day of Peace

21st September 2024

International Day of Peace 2024, the theme is ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’. Class discussion Learn about peace, what it means and how to live peacefully together.

Friday 20th September 2024

World Tourism Day

27th September 2024

The day aims to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values. Activities: Each child shares a photo of their favorite place they have visited or hope to visit to share with the class.

Friday 27th September 2024

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Observances

29 September 2024

It is a call to action day for the world to prioritize actions and innovations to reduce food loss and waste in the World. Activities: Students to discuss how food is wasted at home and how to reduce food loss and appreciate food.

Friday 27th September 2024

Botswana Day

30th September 2024

Celebration of Botswana Independence. Wear Botswana colors. Botswana gained Independence in 1966 and was no longer a Protectorate. Independence means BOIPUSO. Learn more about the country and its history.

Friday 27th September 2024

Rosh Hashanah

04 October 2024

Jewish New Year .Wear Civvies: White Learn about the festival, eat apples and honey.

Friday 04th October 2024

World Teacher’s Day

5 October 2024

The theme this year is: "Empowering Educators: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainabilty" Create and show appreciation (made by the student) by giving teachers a heartfelt ‘’thank you’’ card (homemade crafts or drawings).

Friday 04th October 2024

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

11th - 12th October 2024

The Day of Atonement is the holiest day of prayer, fasting and repentance Wear Civvies- White Students to explore the value of “I’m sorry’’ Make a card or verbally/written; make amends with someone that they have hurt /bullied at school. Rosh Hashanah is the start of the 10 days ending in Yom Kipper.

Friday 11th October 2024

Halloween Day

31 October 2024

International Festival Wear Civvices: Wear /dress up in Halloween attire! Learn about this day and its historical meaning.

Thursday 31st October 2024

World Cities Day

31 October 2024

The World Cities Day, will be under the theme "Youth leading climate and local action for cities." Young people advocate for bolder steps and actions to tackle climate crisis in our cities. Wear Civvies

Thursday 31st October 2024

Diwali Day

31st October - 1st November 2024

Hindu Festival of Light (New Year) Wear civvies/Diwali outfits Make candleholders, Diwali decorations.

Thursday 31st October 2024

Remembrance Day

12th November 2024

International Day of Remembrance of those who died in war. Wear red /a red poppy: Learn about this day and what it means. Armistice Day: Observe 2 minutes of silence concurrently in classes to remember those lost in the war.

Monday 11th November 2024

World Diabetes Day (All) Children Diabetes Awareness Month

14th Novemmber 2024

An opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes as a global public health issue and what needs to be done, collectively and individually, for better prevention, diagnosis and management of the condition. Wear Civvies: Blue for diabetes. Identify how the symbol looks and discuss about childhood diabetes.

Thursday 14th Novemmber 2024

World Television Day

21st November 2024

TV day is about how TV broadens knowledge of different cultures, promotes tolerance and global understanding of international issues. Through current affairs, discovery, lifestyle, cooking shows and children's programs, television encourages scientific and cultural curiosity. Wear Civvies: Dress code would be to dress as their favorite Television character Class discussion.

Thursday 21st November 2024

NB: Themes/Civvies Day colors are great because they help celebrate the day by making it more momentous and bring spirit to the day! We kindly encourage that on Civvies Day’s the children dress according to the theme/colors for Civvies or come in school uniform. Defaulting students pay a fine of P2.00.

MONDAY TIME:1:30PM – 2:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE TIME:2:30PM-3:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE
Traditional Dance
13:30-15:30
Outside Shade area by the field Traditional Dance
13:30-15:30
Outside Shade area by the field
Softball U9 (Boys & Girls) Field Softball U11&U13 (Boys & Girls) Field
Marimba (Lower School) Hall Archery Courts
French club Room 20 French club Room 20
External Instructor Karate
2pm-3:30pm
Std 2Green
Arts & Crafts
(Std 1 & 2)
(Std 3 & 4)
(Std 1 & 2)
(Std 3 & 4)
Std 1B
Std 3Y
Marimba
(Upper School)
Hall
Chess (Lower)
(1 & 2)
(3&4)
Room 20 Chess (Upper School) Room 20
TUESDAY TIME:1:30PM – 2:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE TIME:2:30PM-3:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE
All Classes Remedial (teacher to correspond with the parents) All Staff Staff Meeting/CPD 2:30pm Staff Room
External Instructor Tribe BW (ART) 3 Blue External Instructor Tribe BW 3 Blue
External Instructor Fencing Outdoor Shade area
External Instructor Dance Hamilton Hall External Instructor Dance Hamilton Hall
WEDNESDAY TIME:1:30PM – 2:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE TIME:2:30PM-3:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE
Orchestra
13:30-15:30
Hamilton Hall Orchestra 13:30-15:30 (Std 5,6,7) (letters will be issued to the chosen candidates) Hall
Horse Riding (All STDS) Notwane Horse Riding (All STDS) Notwane
Horse Riding
(All STDS)
Notwane Horse Riding
(All STDS)
Notwane
Reading Club (Lower School)
(Lower School)
Room 6 Reading Club (Lower School)
(Upper School)
Room 6
Traditional Dance
13:30-15:30
Outside Shade area by the field Traditional Dance
13:30-15:30
Outside Shade area by the field
External Instructor Tribe Bw
Intermediate STD 4 – 7
3 Blue External Instructor Tribe Bw
Intermediate STD 4 – 7
3 Blue
External Instructor Karate 2 Green
Basketball
(boys) U9 Boys
1:30-2:30pm
Courts Basketball
(boys) U11 & U13 Boys
1:30-2:30pm
Courts
Shona
(lower school)
1B Shona
(upper school)
6Y/6B
Basketball
U9 Girls
1:30-2:30pm
Courts Basketball
U11 & U13 Girls
1:30-2:30pm
Courts
Cricket Field/Cage Cricket Field/Cage
THURSDAY TIME:1:30PM – 2:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE TIME:2:30PM-3:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE
External Instructor Spanish Language and Culture (Advanced Class) Room 20 External Instructor Personal Growth for Kids (PGK)
Std 2,3,4
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Room 20
Archery Courts
STREAM Club Room 6
SWIMMING
(Lower Primary) 1:30 -2:30pm
Swimming pool area SWIMMING
(Upper Primary)
Swimming pool area
Guitar
(All STD’s)
Hamilton Hall
Debate 3 Green Debate 3 Green
FRIDAY TIME:1:30PM – 2:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE TIME:2:30PM-3:30PM
TEACHER
ACTIVITY VENUE
Training for School teams (Sports,Olympiad, Performances) (swimming, basketball, Softball, Chess and Cricket) Olympiads Environmental Lower Primary (1&2) (3&4) (5&6) Courts A& B Field Pool Area Students/parents will be informed by the coaches/coordinators. Training for School teams (Sports,Olympiad, Performances) Environmental Environmental Courts Field Cricket Cage Swimming Pool Area Soccer Room 11 Room 18 Room 20

Activities marked ‘External Instructor’ are paid activities.

Please note that if you are interested in your child attending any of the External Instructor Activities- you will need to contact them directly. Please find below the Contact Numbers for External Instructors.

Flyers and forms for all activities are kept at the Head teacher’s Office- please pass by the Office and pick up what you want.

  • Spanish – 71664681 or ajulca@legaeprimary.com
  • Tribe BW -77467664 Ms. Bwalya
  • Karate- 72137831 Sensei Tsholofelo
  • Fencing- 74275357/ 76365994 Mr. Thobega
  • Koncett Institute of dance-74037627/72795879
  • RECEPTION AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

    Activities starts at 12:45pm to 13:30pm.

    Please note the times carefully – The rest of the students not taking part in any activity will continue to end per staggered end of school day times

    DAY ACTIVITY TEACHER VENUE
    Monday Swimming
    coloring pencils
    Pool
    Tuesday Rhythmic Movements
    kids dancing
    Reception
    Class
    Wednesday Ball Skills
    kids playing football
    Courts
    Thursday Story Time
    kids reading story
    Reception
    Class
    Friday Robotics
    kids robotics
    Reception
    Class

    Please note that children should be collected from school not later than 15 minutes after the morning session ends or by 4.30pm if your child has attended afternoon activities. The school is not responsible for children left on the school grounds after these times. Children who are not participating in afternoon activities may not be left at school all day. Regretfully children who are continually left at school until late will be requested to be withdrawn as the school cannot be held liable.

    Legae English Medium School has a comprehensive sporting programme. Each sport is taught during its sporting season.

    The school has the following Sports Teams:

      (U= Under,e.g.U9 is Under 9 years old)
      Basketball U11(Boys and Girls)
      Cricket
      Football: U9, U11
      Hockey
      Softball: U11 (Boys and Girls)
      Swimming: U8, U9, U10, U11
      Netball: U9, U11
      Table Tennis

    Homework is considered an integral part of the child's learning process and therefore it is important that parents ensure their children carry out the homework set by their teachers. Homework is given to all children from Standard 1 upwards. Each student is given a Homework Diary in which to record their homework.

    A high standard of behaviour is upheld at the school, with students being considerate to their teachers, other staff, peers and visitors. There is a clear discipline procedure in the school for teachers to follow which includes counselling for children and, if necessary, calling in their parents to discuss the problem.

    Parents are always welcome at the school, but please make an appointment with the Head Teacher's secretary in advance so that teaching is not interrupted.