Message from the office
On Monday Grade 4KC presented a lovely assembly on Respect. Their message was on respecting yourself, others and your environment and this message was discussed at our morning lines too.
Respecting (and being kind) to ourselves is often a challenge for young girls and even grown women. It is important as parents to guide and encourage self-love and acceptance in our girls especially with social pressure and media bombarding us daily to behave and look a certain way.
It is critical for us to nurture self-respect and self-love and acceptance in our daughters from a young age and to highlight to our daughters that their uniqueness is what makes them special.
A reminder of all we can do to build confident and happy girls:
(https://mindfulstl.com/teaching-your-tween-girl-self-confidence/)
- Model body positivity
- Teach boundaries (and how to say no)
- Balance the type of compliments you give (don’t only give superficial compliments)
- Praise effort rather than outcome
- Encourage new opportunities
- Model positive self-talk
- Model confidence
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VP’s Got Talent
After last year’s great success, we are excited to be having our second VP’s Got Talent in 2025. We encourage all girls who may be interested to enter to audition. Entry forms can be obtained from the school office. Start practising!!!!
PTA 75th VP Recipe Book
Don’t forget to order your recipe book before the 6th of June. The cost is R150 and you can order via your daughter’s teacher.
75th Teddies
We still have a handful of 75th teddies for sale (R100). They have been such a hit! Once these are sold there will be no more! Please purchase from the office before it is too late!
Worker of the Week
There were just so many wonderful Grade 4 projects on the Water Cycle that this week’s WOW was a tough one! Well done to Carla Frazer for her amazing 3D water cycle box. I am certain all the Grade 4s will know their Water Cycle by heart for exams!
Merit Achievers
Mila Nongubo, Amyoli Loli, Owekhethelo Gongqa and Amari Funani have received over 250 merits so far this year. Well done!
Music
Final DSG/SAC reminder
Please take note of the final arrangements for next week’s music festival:
- Solo categories: Monday, 19 May (08:30). Girls will travel in the school bus.
- Choir festival: Monday, 19 May (16:00). Compulsory for all choirs. We’ll meet in the quad at 15:00 and walk to the Centenary Hall together. Please collect your daughter at the Centenary Hall at 18:30.
- Orchestra festival: Wednesday, 21 May (18:30). Orchestra members must arrive at the Centenary Hall by 18:00. Please collect your daughter at 20:00.
- Gala evening: Thursday, 22 May (18:30). Individuals/groups will be selected from the week’s performances to participate.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no extramurals for Grade 3-7 on Monday afternoon (as the majority of our girls are involved in the St Andrew’s Music Festival on Monday afternoon). If your daughter is not involved please arrange to fetch your daughter after her school day at 13:45.
Music Assessments
All music pupils will play their Term 2 music assessments next week. Keep up the good work, girls and GOOD LUCK!
Chess
Congratulations to all the girls who travelled to Graaff-Reinet last weekend.
They showed incredible resilience and determination, competing in some tough and mentally taxing matches. Well done to Ella Radovic and Bridget Akpeng on their selection to represent the Sarah Baartman District team – a well-deserved achievement!
Highland dancing
On Saturday, 10 May Libby Everton competed in the Border Highland Dancing Festival in East London. Libby danced in the Novice All Ages section and was awarded two gold medals, two silver medals and a 4th place. As a result, she was runner up for both the Highland and National sections of the competition. Well done, Libby!
Gymnastics
Congratulations to Mary-Kate Februarie who received two bronze and a silver medal and Lulu Qeqe who received a bronze medal at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition in Port Alfred. We are proud of you!
Hockey results vs Erica
U13A won 1-0; U13B lost 3-2; U13C drew 0-0
U10A lost 4-0
U9A 1-1; U9B won 1-0
Hockey results vs Kingswood
U13A lost 4-0; U13B lost 3-0; U13C drew 0-0
U10A lost 8-0; U10 B lost 6-0
U9A drew 2-2; U9B lost 1-0
Well done to all our hockey teams!
Hockey & Netball fixture
On Saturday, 17 May VP will be hosting Kenton Primary, Kowie Foundation and St Dominics Priory for fun filled hockey and netball fixtures. All girls involved have received letters.
Please note that access to our campus on Saturday morning can be made at Huntley Street or the Pre-Primary entrance on Saturday. You may then park in either Huntley Street or in Beaufort Street.
The PTA will have a tuckshop available on Saturday and will be selling breakfast buns, pancakes and cheese toasties. Major Frazer’s barista will also be there selling their delicious coffee. Treat yourself and support our PTA! (Cash and card accepted)
Hockey fixtures vs Priory on Saturday, 17 May at VP
| Fergusson Field | ||||
| 09:00 | U13B | |||
| 09:45 | U13C | |||
| 10:30 | U13A | |||
| Top field | ||||
| Field A | Field B | |||
| 09:00 | U10C | 09:00 | U9C | |
| 09:25 | U10B | 09:25 | U9B | |
| 09:50 | U10A | 09:50 | U9A | |
Hockey fixtures vs SAC Prep on Thursday, 22 May @Prep
| Match Time | Team | Venue |
| 13h30 | Prep U9B vs VP U9B | Retief |
| 13h30 | Prep U9A vs VP U9A | Retief |
| 13h30 | Prep U8 vs VP U8 | Retief |
| 13h30 | Hockey Clinic Prep & VP | Retief |
| 13h45 | Prep U9B vs VP U9A | Retief |
| 13h45 | Prep U9A vs U9B | Retief |
Hockey fixtures vs DSG Thursday, 22 May @DSG
| Time | Court 1 | Court 2 | Court 3 | Court 4 | Court 5 |
| 14:00 | U13A | U12A | U11A | U13D | U10A |
| 14:30 | U13B | U12B | U11B | U13C | U10B |
| 15:00 | U12C |
Netball Results
It’s been a busy season already and the girls are thrilled to have been taking part in different matches and leagues. The following are scores for the fixtures we have had this week:
Saturday,10 May – VP vs Erica Derby Day:
U9A won 3 – 1; U10A lost 12 – 3
U11A lost 4 – 0; U12A won 9 – 2
U13A won 10 – 6
Monday, 12 May – Makana Round Robin:
U12A lost VP 2 – 5 PJ
U12A won VP 5 – 1 C.M.Vellem
U13A won VP 6 – 1 Tantyi Lower
Wednesday, 14 May – VP vs PAHS:
U8A won 1 – 0; U9A won 2 – 1;
U10A lost 4 – 8; U11A lost 0 – 4
U12A lost 3 – 6; U13A lost 5 – 6
Well done, girls!
Netball fixture vs KC @KC today
| FIXTURE | COURT A | FIXTURE | COURT B | |
| 08:30
(10 min a side) |
U11B
VP vs KF |
08:30
(10 min a side) |
U10A
VP vs KOS |
|
| 08:55
(12 min a side) |
U13B
VP vs KF |
08:55
(7 min a side) |
U9A
VP vs KOS |
|
| 09:25
(12 min a side) |
U13A
KOS vs KF |
09:25
(7 min a side) |
U8A
VP vs KOS |
|
| 09:55
(10 min a side) |
U11A
VP vs KOS |
09:55
(7 min a side) |
U9B
VP vs KF |
|
| 10:20
(12 min aside) |
U12A
VP vs KOS |
10:20 (7 min a side) |
U9A
KOS vs KF |
|
| 10:50
(10 min a side) |
UllA
KF vs KOS |
11:20
(12 min a side) |
U13A
VP vs KOS |
|
Netball fixtures vs SAC Prep on Wednesday, 21 May @Prep
| Match Time | Team | Venue |
| 13h30 | Prep U8 vs VP U8 | Prep |
| 13h30 | Prep U9B vs VP U9B | Prep |
| 14h00 | Prep U9A vs VP U9A | Prep |
Tennis results
On Sunday, 11 May our girls participated in the Luden Tennis Cup. Overall, we finished 3rd out of the 4 teams. Lots of fun was had. Well done, girls.
Upcoming tennis fixtures
There will be a tennis match against DSG on Tuesday, 20 May at 13:45 at DSG. All the best and play well girls.
Slipper Day
Girls can purchase a sticker for R20 from Mrs Mgogo and will then be allowed to wear slippers at school on Friday, 30 May! If you would like to bring slippers to school to wear for the day without buying a sticker you may do so for a R10 donation. All proceeds will go towards Reach for a Dream, an organisation that strives to fulfil the dreams of children who are suffering from life threatening illnesses.
Birthday wishes
We wish the following staff and girls who celebrated their birthdays this week a very happy birthday: Mrs Kruger, Ms Christian, Mr Daniels, Buhle Koliti, Angawo Zono, Sibulele Nduna, Okuhle Dyibishe, Ngcwele Manyati, Luyakhuthando Mhlekwa, Amy Mlambo, Olibango Ngabaza and Lashante Rama
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
Upcoming Events
| Friday
16/05 |
Mini Maestros
Netball vs KC @KC |
| Saturday
17/05 |
Hockey & Netball @VP |
| Monday
19/05 |
Grade 3-7 Extramurals cancelled
SAC/DSG Music Festival Choir Festival @16:00 at SAC |
| Tuesday
20/05 |
Tennis vs DSG @DSG |
| Wednesday
21/05 |
Netball vs Prep @Prep
Orchestra Festival @18:30 at SAC |
| Thursday
22/05 |
Hockey vs SAC
Music Festival Gala evening @18:30 at SAC |
Exam Timetable
| Date | Exam | Grade |
| Monday,
26 May |
English Creative Writing | Grade 4-7 |
| Tuesday,
27 May |
English Creative Writing &
FAL Creative Writing |
Grade 4-7 |
| Wednesday, 28 May | FAL Language and Comprehension
English Language & Comprehension Life Orientation |
Grade 6&7
Grade 4&5 Grade 7 |
| Thursday, 29 May | FAL Language and Comprehension
English Language and Comprehension SS Geography |
Grade 4&5
Grade 6&7 Grade 4-7 |
| Friday,
30 May |
Art
Maths Paper 1 Technology |
Grade 4-6
Grade 4-7 Grade 7 |
| Monday,
2 June |
Maths Paper 2
EMS |
Grade 4-7
Grade 7 |
| Tuesday,
3 June |
Natural Sciences
Art LSPA Theory |
Grade 4-7
Grade 7 Grade 7 |
| Wednesday, 4 June | LSPA Practical
SS History |
Grade 7
Grade 4-7 |
| Thursday, 5 June | Life Skills | Grade 4-6 |
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Worker of the Week
PTA 75th VP Recipe Book
many long weekends and public holidays coming up but we will endeavour to keep the work rhythm going. As this is an examination term for our Grade 4-7s, we encourage our girls to set up a study programme early on and to start revising and practising and making notes, every day – and maybe a bit more on the days off. This will also give them the opportunity to ask for help if they are struggling with certain concepts before the start of the examinations on the 26th of May. I also encourage each pupil from Grade 00-7 to read as many books as possible as the academic benefits from reading can never be underestimated. Let’s use the time we have wisely and effectively because a little bit today will make a big difference later. As we learnt at Monday’s assembly the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.
Academic Top 10
Art Exhibitors Bathurst Show 
celebrating and participating in all the activities that were so lovingly prepared by our dedicated teachers. I am sure your girls came home very excited about their eventful day, last week.
donations of Easter Eggs to make our hampers. Thank you for your support of this PTA fundraiser!
Chess Results and upcoming tournaments
School for Girls. Over the years Acorn School would eventually evolve into Victoria Primary and Victoria Girls’ High school as we know them today!