MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE
We have come to our second last newsletter of the year! The next newsletter will be the final newsletter that will be submitted with the reports.
At Monday’s House Assembly, we announced our Grade 7 committees for 2025. We wish them the best as they serve within them. We also thank our 2024 Grade 7 Committees for their commitment and dedication and for giving us confirmation that our new system is indeed beneficial to all our Grade 7 girls and the school at large. We look forward to working with next year’s committees.
Committees for 2025
Discipline: Sibonokuhle Benge, Liyabona Benyane, Mila Nongubo, Avethandwa Hambaze, Uzosule Kanana, Nakweziphi Mthetho, Esethu Stamper and Isabella Tladi
Sport: Micarlin Daniels, Kayleah Evans, Marizaan Boucher, Kulowo Msipa, Azizipho Ngindana, Junaid Williams, Lulo Dyantyi and Kelly Doyle
Culture and Music: Zazi Gqamana, Mila Mc Connachie, Chikhu Mitochi. Oluthando Tube, Aliyah Bezuidenhout,
Iviwe Jakavula, Iminathi Mgwebi, Milisuthando Nkayi and Kaylee Vosloo
Community Outreach: Lulo Adam, Eila Chirombo, Imanathi Mcophele, Hlumelo Piti, Berlynn Willemse, Unakho Fetsha, Lakhe Jubase and Christelle Ruwanza
Environmental: Kamvelihle Mesani, Zama Nkatsha, Lashante Rama, Oyintando Sinam, Awethu Tshisani, Lianke Cordier, Sairaah Govender, Uminathi Kate and Aligugu Makeba
Media and Marketing: Thando Ketwa, Ngcwele Manyati, Siyasisanda Nene, Limnandi Zweni, Alibongwe Mthembu, Zintle Magongo, Iviwe Masoma and Lelethu Mlisa
House Captains
Aloe: Liyabona Benyane
Arum: Isabella Tladi
Disa: Iminathi Mgwebi
Fern: Uzosule Kanana
Sport and Cultural Captains
Tennis: Marizaan Boucher
Athletics: Nakweziphi Mteto
Orchestra: Chikhu Mitochi
Choir: Esethu Stamper
Our other sport captains, the committee heads and our Deputy Head Girl and Head Girl will be announced next year.
Worker of the Week
Well done to Cherise Mardon for her beautiful NS work on the Phases of the Moon. Good job, Cherise.
Indlulamthi Badge
We are thrilled that so many of our girls were awarded their Indlulamthi Badges at Monday’s assembly. We are extremely proud of all of you and this is most deserving! Congratulations goes to Taylynne Thomas, Isipho Nelana, Lulama Joe, Maham Rizvi, Likhona Klei, Kungo Ngangani, Ababalwe Ngwetshani, Christelle Ruwanza, Berlynne Willemse and Lilitha Mlisa.
Conquesta
Congratulations and well done to
all the girls who entered Conquesta this year. VP achieved a wonderful set of results and special mention must be made to our Diamond achievement in Social Sciences, Life Skills, Creative Arts, Bible Study and EMS. The following girls received over 70 percent in their respective subjects:
Grade 4:
Libby Everton- Social Sciences, Life Skills 1 and 2 and General Knowledge.
Sama Torweni: Life Skills 2
Emihle Kulati: English
Misha Potts: Social Sciences and Life Skills
Isla Orsmond: English
Grade 5:
Christelle Moriarty: Life Skills
Gabriella Cervati: Social Sciences
Makatendeka Chakona: Natural Sciences and English
Haset Sintayehu: English and Maths
Grade 6
Emily Weber: Bible Study
Mila Nongubo General Knowledge and English
Esethu Stamper: English
Liyabona Benyane: English
Isabella Tladi: Social Sciences, Afrikaans
Eila Chirombo: Maths, English, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences
Uzosole Kanana: English
Grade 7
Stella Mullin: English, Natural Sciences
Emilie Niesing: General Knowledge and Afrikaans
Abigail Green: Creative Arts
Iminati Owusu: Bible Study and English
Amila Mdingi: EMS
We thank all our VP families who supported our Movie Night last Friday. What a wonderful evening it was! Thank you so much to our volunteering parents for your support too. We loved working alongside you all.
We look forward to another sold out evening tonight. Unfortunately there will be no tickets available at the door.
Please note that we had to start the movie later than expected as it was not dark enough last week, this will more than likely be the case tonight. However, arrive anytime from 17:00 and have some wonderful fun at the jumping castle and get your popcorn and snacks and secure your spot with your blankies. Parking is available behind the Provost and on Rhodes campus. You are welcome to bring your own picnic basket if you so wish. Please no alcohol. LA Café will also be open for hot drinks and food. Please DO NOT bring deck chairs as this will block the view of those who are sitting behind you. Dress warmly! Please make sure that you collect all your litter before you leave. We expect to end by 20:30.
Dolphin Shield Gala
Well done to the U13 swimmers who won the Girls Open Shield! All our swimmers did very well and we placed 2nd overall.
Please note that we will continue with swimming for the B-League gala swimmers only next week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 13:00-14:00.
EXAM TIMETABLE
PLEASE make sure that your daughter has all the stationery she needs to write her examinations – she will NOT be allowed to borrow from someone else during exams.
School Day Times
(Mon. 4/11-Fri.15/11)
Grade 4-7: 07:25-12:30
Grade 1-3: 07:25-13:00
Girls must return their textbooks after each exam. Damaged and lost textbooks will be charged for. Any outstanding library books and readers need to be returned too.
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Mon & Tues. 4&5/11 (in class) |
HL(Eng) & FAL (Afr. or Xhosa) Creative Writing |
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Tues. 5/11 |
Life Orientation (Gr. 7) |
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Wed. 6/11 |
Tech. (Gr. 7) Maths P1 (Gr. 4-7) |
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Thurs. 7/11 |
SS/Geog. (Grade 4-7) |
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Fri. 8/11 |
Art (Grade 4-7) 2024/2025 Committee meeting 12:30-13:00 |
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Mon. 11/11 |
Maths P2 (Gr. 4-7) FAL Lang.& Comp. (Gr. 4-7) |
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Tues. 12/11 |
NS (Gr. 4-7) English Lang.& Comp. (Gr 4-7) |
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Wed. 13/11 |
SS/History (Gr. 4-7) |
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Thurs. 14/11 |
Life Skills (Gr. 4-6) EMS (Gr. 7) LSPA Theory (Gr. 7) LSPA Practical @ 17:15 |
Plans for after exams (Mon. 18/11-Thurs. 28/11):
Please note that girls are expected to come to school every day even if no event is highlighted on a specific date, we will be practicing and rehearsing for our Carol Service, Prize Givings and Grade 7s will need to rehearse for their Valedictory. Grade 1-7 times will be 07:25-12:30 every day.
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Fri. 15/11
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PP Sports Day Sports Fundraiser: Games and Civvies Day |
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Mon. 18/11
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Grade 4 Tennis trials 10:00-11:30 Grade 4-6 Gold, Pink & Purple swimming trials. Pack accordingly. |
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Tues. 19/11 |
Class parties & Grade 7 Fun Day Girls can come in civvies on this day. Each teacher will let their girls know what their plans are. |
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Wed. 20/11 |
Grade 5/6 Tennis trials 10:30-11:30 Grade 4-6 Yellow & Orange swimming trials. Pack accordingly. |
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Thurs. 21/11 |
Grade 4-6 Feeder/Team swimming trials 11:30-12:30. Pack accordingly. Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for our Carol Service at 17:30- All welcome. Come dressed for Christmas. |
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Fri. 22/11 |
Grade 7 Valedictory at 09:00 Grade 1- 6 to attend. All parents and extended families are welcome to join us. Grade 7 Leavers’ Lunch at 11:30 (Girls only). |
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Wed. 27/11 |
Pre-Primary and Grade 1 Prize Giving at 09:00 Grade 2&3 Prize Giving at 11:00. Parents invited. Last day of school for PP & FP: They may leave for their holiday after their Prize Giving |
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Thurs. 28/11 |
Grade 4&5 Prize Giving at 08:00 Grade 6&7 Prize Giving at 11:00 Parents invited. Last day of school for IP: They may leave for their holiday after their Prizegiving |
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Your daughter must be dressed smartly in her summer uniform for all Prize Giving and her hairstyle must be in accordance with our school rules. Grade 4-7 girls must wear their blazers to their Prizegiving. All Indlulamthi & Merit badges must be returned. R50 will be charged for lost badges. |
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Wed. 4/12 |
Report Collection 07:30-08:30 Grade 00&R: Beaufort Street, PP Entrance. Grade 1-7: Beaufort Street, Office Entrance |
Music assessments
All instrumental pupils are reminded that they will play their Term 4 assessments next week.
Orchestra
On Thursday, 7 November our orchestra is playing at Kingswood with the KC Strings Ensemble. All the best, girls.
Choir and Orchestra
Music extramurals will continue during exams, from 4th to 15th November, to allow the girls enough time to prepare for their various year-end performances:
Junior Choir: Tuesday-Thursday at 07:30
Senior Choir: Tuesday-Thursday at 07:15
Chamber Choir: Monday at 07:15
Friday 13:00-14:00
Orchestra: Friday 13:00-14:00
From 18th November, additional rehearsals will be scheduled during the school day, as necessary.
Pre-Primary Sports Day Friday, 15 February
Our Grade 00 and Grade R classes will have their Sports Day on November 15th! The event will start at 09:00 and last for about an hour. Parents, please enter through the office on arrival (do not use the Huntley Street entrance). Children will remain at school after the event and will not go home with parents. We’re looking forward to a fantastic morning filled with fun, fitness and teamwork! More details to come as the date approaches.
Sports Day Fundraiser
On Friday, 15 November the VP Sports Committee for 2024 and 2025 will be holding a sport fundraiser during the school day. This event is to celebrate the end of exams for the Intersen Phase, to have a little fun together at the end of the year and to raise money to continue efforts of beautifying our school grounds.
We would like to encourage girls to dress up MISMATCHED and ready to get a little wet and made a little dirty. R20 for civvies and they will be able to take part in the Dance Party, Team Relay Activities and Water Gun. Please see the order form which accompanies our printed newsletter sent home today.
Birthday wishes
We wish the following girls who celebrate their birthday in November a very happy birthday: Ezokuhle Kewuti, Kwakhanya Kondile, Sesisipho Mbaba, Ciana Moodie, Thandolwam Mpati, Isabella Tladi, Teia van Rooyen, Arabella Appollis, Mbali-Entle Fex, Esosa Egbe, Ngozichukwuka Edozeem, Kungawo Mpendu, Ava Sauls, Sambesiwe Dyantyi, Lunathi Makasi, Lerato Racoco, Simosihle Dyaloyi, Mariam Moorad, Lucy Bennett, Owekhethelo, Anita Nkanyana, Zoe Riddin, Eila Chirombo, Iminqweno Qalani, Maham Rizvi, Tessanne Arries, Oluhle Mpati, Linomtha Gonyela, Kelly Smith, Hannah Wessels, Madison Conroy, Asanda Mbolompo and Ekunyenathi Menzi. We hope you they have a very happy day!
Please take note that the next newsletter will be sent home with your daughter’s report.
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
Change of school times as from Monday, 4 November
bullying:
Ask them what character traits they think are needed to be a good friend, as this will help your child understand how to develop a strong and long-lasting friendship.
Children must be accompanied by an adult for supervision. 
Birthday wishes
important for parents to keep their daughters encouraged and grounded. Here are 14 wonderful things you can say to your daughter to keep her morale and confidence up:
Worker of the Week
We are in our final term of 2024 and it will be a very short one before we head into examinations for our Grade 4-7 girls. It is essential that each girl stays focused and prepares herself for her upcoming final examinations. Please ensure that your daughter sets up a study timetable this week so that she doesn’t leave her studies to the last minute. A little bit every day, starting with her note making, practising her Maths and revising, will ensure that she performs at her best and is less overwhelmed at the end of the year. It is a mere four weeks until they start writing exams. Help your daughter establish a study routine every afternoon that will be conducive to her setting the tone to a term of focus and hard work.
On Monday 16 September we will celebrate Heritage Day. Girls can come dressed in celebration of their heritage. There will be no cost.
sleep during the week and on a Sunday.
Tennis Achievement: Marizaan Boucher played in a tennis South Africa tournament over the weekend in Gqeberha. She won all her matches and was also the overall winner in her division. Well done, Marizaan! We are all super proud of you.
Page Palooza 
sad moments and some that were quite humorous. Likewise, the responses to these events on social media were at times uplifting but some were vilifying. Many people jumped on the bandwagon to slay, judge, condemn and break down. It amazes me how people are so quick to judge and say the meanest of things (especially from the comfort of their couch).
SPCA Book Sale
We wish the following staff and girls a very happy birthday for this and next week:
Welcome back to Term 3. I trust that you had a wonderful time with your daughters during the holidays. We have started this term off with a bang with many events planned for next week already. Our Grade 7 girls shadowed as waitrons at Spur on Wednesday night and if you weren’t able to support them this week, please save the date to support them on Wednesday the 17 July. We will be celebrating Mandela Day on Thursday, 18 July and we appeal to you to donate any items for our SPCA drive. Also on Thursday we are very excited to present our Victoria in Concert which will showcase our musical talent with VGHS at the Rhodes Theatre. On Friday, 19 July we will have a Civvies Day and the funds raised will go towards our other Mandela Day initiative. More details for these exciting events will follow in this newsletter. Please support us.
and Christelle Moriarty have received over 250 merits so far this year. Keep up the hard work, girls!
Civvies Day 
that our teachers endeavour to support our girls whenever they are finding something challenging. I also know that our teachers have high expectations of our girls and that we strive to teach them a good work ethic so that we establish the foundation of future success in high school and beyond. But more often than not, unless this is encouraged at home too, our efforts aren’t always effective.
Congratulations to the following girls who received their Honours and Merit Awards at this morning’s assembly:
Indlulamthi Badges
VP’s Got Talent
If you completed a form requesting to be added to the VP Whatsapp group and have not yet received a message please send a query to the VP Whatsapp number 0834682706.
I have not personally read the book “Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World” written by Kristen Welch but the title certainly grabbed my attention. A selection of the excerpts below, which I found on Facebook of all places, highlights a few points from the book which I think is a good message for all of us. 
Aleah Grade R
Misha Grade 4
At our assembly on Monday we thanked Mr Wayne Weber and Mr Nolan Berriman from Settler City Toyota for their sponsorship of our U13A hockey teams match kit and for the practice tops for our U13A hockey and netball teams. We thank them whole-heartedly for the generous sponsorship.
We wish the following staff and girls a very happy birthday for next week: Mrs Wilhelmi, Mrs Kruger, Milisuthando Nkayi, Inomusa Tauzen, Luna Copteros, Lunje Giyose, Zoe Green, Anopa-Nyasha Thondhlana and Ithandile Hilta. We hope you have a very happy day!
Congratulations to the following Grade 4-7 girls who were the Top Ten academic achievers in their grades.
Worker of the Week: Our W.O.W. is Luniko Hulushe in Grade 3 for getting full marks for every single spelling test this term. Well done, Luniko!
Azile Hambaze, Sinembasa Mapipa, Daniella Mclean, Lelona Manyathi, Kaylee May, Uzosule Kanana, Mivuyo Santi, Grace Ruwanza, Luniko Hulushe, Chanelle Musarurwa, Isla Orsmond, Owe Gongqa, Haset Sintayehu, Bridget Akpeng, Ella Radovic, Amari Funani, Olo Sityata, Cayden Strauss, Okuhle Smaile, Misha Potts, Olothando Kanyiwe, Nakweziphi Mthetho, Amyoli Loli, Iminathi Mcophele and Olo Sityata. Well done, girls!
Bathurst Show Art Exhibition: This year the Bathurst Agricultural Show will take place from 22-24 March. The following VP girls will have their art works exhibited at the show:
written in May 2024.
Interhouse Cross Country results
reigning champions, performed first and set the bar very high. All the houses presented Wamkelekile by Hot Water, and one traditional song of their choice. The girls did a spectacular job of personalising Wamkelekile, and the traditional songs were excellently arranged and performed. Arum were the victors this year, and we are very proud of all the singers, the house leaders and the teachers for making this such a wonderful event.
Easter Hamper Raffle
girls from Gr 00-7 will take part in a fun Colour Run/Obstacle course and friends and families are most welcome to join in.
for all the wonderful entries. On Wednesday, 7 February we will be celebrating World Read Aloud Day. Our various classes will be doing different activities to promote and encourage reading. Please ask your daughter after school on Wednesday what fun activities she did. We will also have fifteen minutes before break where our older girls will read to our younger ones and this is such a special bonding time for all. Please keep a lookout on our FB page for all the lovely photos that come from this day and to see our delightful competition entries.
