15 November 2024 Newsletter Highlights

Important Dates:

 • Wednesday, 20 Nov: Sponsors' Breakfast and Safety Committee Meeting
 • Saturday, 23 Nov: Family 4x4 Dune Day (Fundraiser)

Welcome, Mrs. Carlo-Mari van der Colff! Mrs. Van der Colff has joined us as the debtors' clerk until the end of the year. School fee inquiries can be directed to her.

New Debit Order Form: With the new d6+ financial system, the updated debit order form must be submitted by 13 December to be processed in time for January 2025. Forms are available on d6+'s website and WhatsApp groups.

Academic and Extracurricular Achievements:

 • Consumer Studies: Grade 10 students showcased festive cupcake decorations.
 • Choir Success: Our choir ranked 4th nationally in the Allegretto Eisteddfod—currently the top Allegretto Choir in the Western Cape!
 • Youth Leadership: Mieke Saayman, our 2025 head girl, will attend the Burger Youth Leadership Conference in December.

Social and Community Events:

 • Quiz Night Fundraiser: Held on 7 November to support the hockey program, with Overberg Wealth & Risk Management and BP Kwik & Go as key sponsors.
 • Audrey Blignault Celebration: Students and staff participated in a special event honoring this Overberg icon.

Sports Highlights: Congratulations to Matt Fortuin for achieving the highest score in "Culinary Arts/Dairy Preparation Senior" in the Western Cape Youth Show.

School Fees and Jumping Fox System: The new Jumping Fox system will assist in school fee collections and send reminders for outstanding balances.

BD School Bags: The official BD school bag is available for R670 at the tuck shop.

For all the latest news and detailed updates, read the full newsletter here.