Message from the office
We have certainly had another jam-packed term. Just this past weekend all our netball coaches attended an umpiring grading course and they are all now level 1 or 2 graded umpires.
The week before, the majority of our teachers spent their Friday afternoon attending a Coding and Robotics workshop, which will be implemented within the curriculum in the Foundation Phase from next year.
Our athletics team took part in the triangular event on Tuesday against Kingswood College and DSG and our girls made us so proud!
All our girls from Grade 1-7 took part in the Interhouse Maths this past Friday and the houses were challenged to problem solve some really challenging sums and then that same afternoon Ms Miskin hosted our first ever Maths 24 competition in the library. This was also a delight to watch as the girls were clearly captivated by the mental challenge and finding the solution.
We celebrated Heritage Day on Monday and our girls were a beautiful rainbow of colour and cultures.
I hope that you were fortunate enough to see our amazing productions which were unintentionally a wonderful celebration of Heritage Day which highlighted the delightful diversity that we have at VP.
On Tuesday evening a number of our girls were recognised for their wonderful art work at the Johan Carinus Art Exhibition and we were very proud of them. This all the while also ensuring teaching was still happening and that reports with comprehensive comments were completed.
I am sure that you echo my sentiment that we truly have amazing teachers that go the extra mile to expose our girls to so many different activities so that they each have an opportunity to find their niche and their talents. I am continuously amazed by the magic that our teachers create when working with our girls, not to mention the confidence that gets inspired and instilled in our girls. We are blessed to have such a special school; girls and staff alike!
We trust that you all have a wonderful rest during this short but much needed break before we head into our final term of 2024! We hope that your own celebration of Heritage Day on Tuesday, 24 September is full of family time and braai vleis!
Staff news
We congratulate Mrs Gaylin Andrews who has now officially been appointed as our new Head of Sport. Mrs Andrews has been acting in this position since March and has proved to be most effective. We are certain she will continue to do a sterling job in this role. Congratulations, Mrs Andrews!
Message from the SGB Chairperson:
We have reached the end of another busy yet fulfilling term. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your dedication to our school community. Your commitment to working alongside our dedicated teachers plays a crucial role in ensuring that your daughter receives the best possible education here. Thank you for your continued efforts and support. Your support makes our school a thriving community. Remember, “Without you, there is no us.“
The turnout at the SGB AGM on Wednesday, 18 September was underwhelming, with fewer than 20 parents in attendance. I cannot stress enough the importance of attending these meetings. Being present not only keeps you informed about the school’s financial status and budget but also allows you to actively participate in the decision-making process that shapes our school’s future. Your involvement is crucial to ensuring that we continue to provide the best learning environment for our daughters.
Congratulations to the girls and teachers for their outstanding performance in the school production. It was truly a wonderful showcase of their diverse talents and hard work. I hope you enjoyed witnessing their creativity and dedication.
As we close this term, you will receive your daughter’s report today. I encourage you to take the time to go through it carefully. Celebrate the hard work and achievements, no matter how big or small they may seem. Equally, take this moment to identify areas where there may be room for improvement. Constructive reflection on their progress can help guide and support them in the terms to come.
The holidays are a time for rest and rejuvenation. Encourage your daughters to take a well-deserved break, allowing them to recharge both mentally and physically. However, it’s also an ideal time to reflect and plan for the upcoming term. Finding a balance between rest and constructive engagement can set the stage for continued success in the year ahead.
Lastly, I would also like to take this moment to express our deepest gratitude to our principal, the academic staff, and the support staff. Their unwavering dedication and hard work make our school a nurturing and dynamic place for our children to grow.
Wishing you all a restful and joyous holiday period with your families. Let us return next term refreshed and ready to continue our journey together.
Warm regards, Thando Qeqe
Term 3 Academic Top Ten
Well done to girls from Grade 4-7 who are our academic Top Ten for Term 3. Your hard work has paid off!
Grade 4
Madison Conroy
Okuhle Smile
Kaylee May
Cayden Strauss
Emihle Kulati
Misha Potts
Amyoli Loli
Isla Orsmond
Kendra Chrisjan
Caitlyn Bodill
Zenazi Gqeke
Grade 5
Makatendeka Chakona
Bridget Akpeng
Owekhethelo Gongqa
Ababalwe Ngwetsheni
Haset Sintayehu
Olothando Sityata
Maham Rizvi
Yusrah Suleman
Amari Funani
Kungothando Ngangani
Grade 6
Eila Chirombo
Nakweziphi Mthetho
Esethu Stamper
Iviwe Jakavula
Mila Nongubo
Uzosule Kanana
Junaid Williams
Omanathi Mcophele
Isabella Tladi
Avethandwa Hambaze
Grade 7
Emilie Niesing
Azile Hambaze
Hlalumi Balfour
Cassandra Radovic
Amila Mdingi
Daniella Mclean
Darissa Mushid
Emily Steele
Maya Christian
Aleesia Jonkers
Ifeoma Nnadozie
Johan Carinus Art Award Winners
Well done to our girls who were awarded certificates at the Annual Johan Carinus Art Exhibition. We are very proud of you.
Grade 4
Gold: Misha Potts
Silver: Alexis Killian
Bronze: Kaylee May
Grade 5
Gold: Siphesihle Chrisjan
Silver: Grabriella Cervati
Bronze: Bridget Akpeng
Grade 6
Gold: Iviwe Jakavula
Silver: Alibongwe Mathembe
Bronze: Marizaan Boucher
Grade 7
Double Gold: Aleesia Jonker
Gold: Abigail Green
Silver: Cherise Mardon
Bronze: Linomtha Kula
Worker of the Week
Well done to Le-Yante Mnto for her beautifully written weekend news!
Merit achievers
Ciara Moodie has received over 250 merits this year. Well done!
Indlulamthi Badge & Personality of the Week
Well done to Hlalumi Balfour who was awarded both the POW certificate and her Indlulamthi Badge at our final assembly today. Well done, Hlalumi! We are proud to have you as a VP girl!
Triangular results
| Event | Name | Position |
| U13 1500m | Daniella McLean | Second |
| U13 Shot Put | Unakho Dlepu | First |
| U13 Shot Put | Iminathi Ndilele | Second |
| U10 Long Jump | Emihle Kulati | First |
| U10 Long Jump | Nalu Mfiki | Third |
| U9/A 100m | Chanelle Musarurwa | Second |
| U9/B 100m | Sizoluhle Matswele | Third |
| U10 100m | Nalu Mfiki | First |
| U10 100m | Nalu Mfiki | New Record |
| U10 100m | Nazley Gabriel | Third |
| U12 100m | Madison Edwards | First |
| U12 100m | Micarlin Daniels | Third |
| U13 100m | Aleesia Jonkers | Second |
| U13 100m | Anita Nkanyana | Third |
| U12 High Jump | Micarlin Daniels | Second |
| U10 Cricket Ball | Emihle Kulati | First |
| U13 Cricket Ball | Stella Mullin | First |
| U13 Cricket Ball | Zaydiah Adler | Third |
| U9A 400m | Oluhle Mpati | Third |
| U9B 400m | Mivuyo Santi | Third |
| U10 400m | Lolwethu Makana | Second |
| U11 400m | Esona Makabe | Third |
| U12 400m | Micarlin Daniels | First |
| U13 400m | Daniella McLean | Second |
| U11 Cricket Ball | Lunje Manzana | First |
| U11 Cricket Ball | Siphesihle Chrisjan | Second |
| U10 200m | Nalu Mfiki | First |
| U11 200m | Mivuyo Nongxaza | Third |
| U10 High Jump | Nalu Mfiki | Second |
| U10 High Jump | Etinosa Nini | Third |
| U12 Cricket Ball | Iminathi Ndilele | Third |
| U9 4x100m Relay | Victoria Primary School | Second |
| U10 4x100m Relay | Victoria Primary School | First |
| U11 4x100m Relay | Victoria Primary School | Third |
| U12 4x100m Relay | Victoria Primary School | Second |
| U13 4x100m Relay | Victoria Primary School | First |
Rising Stars Tennis Report
We are extremely proud of our girls who participated in the Rising Stars tennis tournament over the weekend. They played against various schools from other districts. They finished in 4th place overall out of 8 teams. Well done, girls we are super proud of you!
Music
The ABRSM examiner spent the day with us on Wednesday last week and examined our musicians, as well as those from other schools in the region. He commented on the pleasing level of performance that he observed and our VP girls’ lovely manners. Well done, girls! We are so very proud of you!
Interhouse Mathematics Challenge
On Friday, 13 September we held our annual Interhouse Maths Challenge. All the learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7 participated. It was a lot of fun and we are pleased to announce the results as follows:
1st – Disa; 2nd – Aloe
3rd – Arum and Fern
We are proud of all the girls!
Maths 24 Challenge
The Grade 4 to 7 girls enjoyed an exciting afternoon of Math 24 calculations. By the end of the competition, their brains were fried from all the intense thinking! A total of 19 girls participated. Due to the number of entries, the competition was combined for the Grade 4s and 5s, while the second category was for the Grade 6s & 7s.
Grade 4 and 5 results:
1st Simehlule Klaas; 2nd Owekhethelo Gongqa; 3rd Maka Chakona; 4th Bridget Akpeng
Grade 6 and 7 results:
1st Amyoli Sesani; 2nd Kamva Tyaryeka; 3rd Zinako Pikoli; 4th (tied): Eila Chirombo and Liyanda Kutta
Congratulations to all the girls who participated and earned points, and a special shout-out to our winners!
SGB AGM
Please note that as we did not have a 10% quorum at our AGM which was scheduled on Wednesday night (18 September) we will present our 2025 budget on Tuesday, 15 October at 17:15.
Birthday wishes
We wish the following staff and girls a very happy holiday birthday next week: Mrs Orsmond, Ms Smaile, Tandolwetu Ketwa, Onika Mpongwana, Marizaan Boucher, Etinosa Nini, Liyabukwa Njeza, Anoyolo Baliso, Iviwe Masoma and Yazini Nodo. We hope you have a very happy day!
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
| UPCOMING EVENTS | |
| Mon. 30/09 | Hostel opens, boarders return |
| Tues. 1/10 | Term 4 begins. Summer uniform. |
| Wed. 2/10 | Extramurals begin |
| Thurs. 3/10 | PTA meeting 17:15 |
