RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICY

Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School was founded for the glory of God and this must remain the cornerstone of all our academic, cultural and sporting endeavours. Religious Education therefore, holds a prime position among our teaching subjects throughout the school and every girl is expected to attend these classes.

The aim of our religious education programme is to help our learners discern, respond to, and be transformed by the presence of God in their lives and to work for transformation of the world in the light of this perception of our ever-present God.

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NEWS & ACHIEVEMENT

• FATIMA BOOK CLUB

  If you are out and about and anywhere near Books & Books, Kensington Square, ‘pop in’ and have a look at Our Book Club’s book reviews which have been prominently displayed near the entrance to the shop. It was wonderful to read reviews from our Grade 9, 10 and 11 pupils. In fact, on reading some of the reviews, you may be encouraged to purchase the book reviewed. Fatima has teamed up with Books & Books, who provide the publishers’ proofs for the girls to read. The girls then write reviews which go a long way in assisting with the recommendation of the books read and with whether the shop should buy the novels reviewed. Mrs D. James
  
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• FOUNDATION PHASE FUN WALK

  Congratulations to the Foundation Phase who managed to raise R19 211.00 from their Fun Walk. Mrs Baker’s class raised the most money – R4 357.00 and will enjoy pizza at school. Eleni Chambi in Grade 2 raised the most money on her own and will receive her Wakaberry voucher at assembly.
  
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• JUNIOR DEBATING NEWS

  Congratulations to our Junior Debating Team (Robyn Jones, Nikita Köhler & Chaney Chetty) who won Round 6 of the Durban Coastal Debating League last Thursday. They debated against Northlands Girls' at Danville. They were the proposition team, and their topic was "This House Supports (THS) international intervention in conflicts in sovereign states". Well done, girls! Their final debate in the preliminary rounds is against Maris Stella at Maris Stella on 24th May, and we wish them the best of luck!
  
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• GOLF

  Brittney-Fay Berger played in the Mount Edgecombe Club Strokeplay Champs over two days last week. She competed in the Gold Ladies’ Division against the top ladies and certainly held her own. She finished, tied – 5th overall! Outstanding Brittney-Fay!
  
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• FIGURE SKATING

  Simonn Erwee recently took part in the South African Figure Skating Championships representing KZN. We congratulate Simonn on winning the 19 & U Section and she is now the SA National Junior Ladies’ Figure Skating Champion for 2012! At the Championships, Simonn also received her SA National Colours in the 15 & U Novice Ladies Section for her representation at the Rooster Cup in Paris, France and her Senior KZN Colours for skating in the 19 & U Junior Ladies Section at the SA National Figure Skating Championships. What outstanding achievements, Simonn! Fatima is really proud of you!
  
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• LENTEN APPEAL 2012

  During Lent each year, our girls are encouraged to support the St Vincent de Paul Society by collecting money for their Bergville Winter-Warmth campaign. Projessor Bojé, who is a member of the Fatima Parish and the father of two past pupils of our school, was invited to address the High School at the beginning of Lent. He highlighted the plight of this poverty-stricken community, and their ongoing need for food and clothing. We were therefore delighted to be able to donate R3 000 towards this extremely worthwhile project. Thank you to all the girls who gave so generously!
  
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• FATIMA DAY 2012

  A very grateful thank you goes out to all parents, staff and pupils involved in our special Fatima Day celebrations last week! Your hard work, dedication, attention to detail and excellence ensured that the day was a phenomenal success! Fatima wouldn’t be the special school that we know so well without each and every one of you!
  
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