The Manager's News Letter (Jan 2016)

LIVINGSTONE KOLOBENG COLLEGE

The Manager’s Newsletter

Compliments of the new season. Ngwaga o mosha!!

We have just entered into a very important year for our school. I say important because our school celebrates the 10^th Anniversary of its existence. At this juncture, our Rugby team – The Jaguars embarks on the tour to Wales, in the United Kingdom on the 18^th of February.
This is a milestone for our school and indeed our country. I would like to appreciate you- the parents- for your efforts in fundraising and paying for your ward to be part of the tour. My appreciation also goes to the school which has massively subsidised this tour to be a success especially under the prevailing inflationary environment against the British Pound.

Twenty-six students and four staff members will make-up the Tour Party to Wales. The Managing Director of the school, Mr Gary Wills will lead the travelling team together with me and two of our technical staff. I have attached an updated itinerary of the activities scheduled for the tour. Many, many thanks go to our friend Jeff Heasman who, despite his work commitments, has been running around to put up an exciting and very educational line-up of world-class activities for this tour.

As we make the final preparations for this tour, please take note of the following details:

1.      The following paperwork is needed by the 30^th of January -For all the students who are under the age of 18,

a)     Both parents of the child should prepare affidavits (Police) which give the school express permission to travel with your child to the UK via South Africa between the 18^th of February till the 1^st of March 2016

b)     Where one spouse is deceased a certified copy of death certificate should be provided and where the parents are divorced then a Court judgement giving one spouse express custody of the child should be provided

c)      Certified copies of Omang or passport for both the parents/guardians.

d)     If the child is under the custody of a guardian, then the legal papers to support this should be provided.

e)      A signed indemnity form from the school.

2.      The weather in the UKis expected to be very cold, wet and even snowy at the time of the tour. You are advised to provide warm clothing for your ward.

3.      Luggage- Your child should carry only two bags. One hand luggage to put toiletry and small stuff and one big bag that will be provided by the sponsor to put their spare clothes and kit.

4.      Visas – We have confirmed with the British High Commission that all Batswana and Namibian citizens on this tour will not need Visas to enter into the United Kingdom. Only the Indian and Zimbabwean citizens on this tour will need Visas. I have since spoken to the affected individuals.

I am pleased to announce to you that the University of Central Florida (USA) has sponsored our team with a playing kit. We have therefore taken advantage of their presence in the country to plan the farewell event for the travelling team.

Therefore on the 26^th of January 2016, LKC will host a Farewell Event and Rugby Kit Presentation Ceremony for the Rugby team at 1430hrs in the Main school Hall. We have invited the Deputy British High Commissioner, our sponsors, members of the media, BRU representatives, BNSC representatives and other important people to be part of this event. ALL PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND. After this event we will have a short briefing with you- the parents.

Last but not least, our boys have had a very enriching two weeks of holiday training and it is our hope that they will be good ambassadors and will make you, the school, and the country proud.

I wish you all a prosperous 2016.

With my best wishes,

F. Mutenheri

LKC Rugby Manager