Message from the office
What a special day we have had celebrating Valentine’s Day! Our school was awash with red, pink and white. On this special day, it seems appropriate to discuss the topic of love.
Showing our daughters love is so critical to their sense of identity, emotional and mental health and for their sense of worth. We all have our different love languages and show love in our own way, but we can never replace the value of showing our daughters our love by prioritizing having undivided special time with our girls. This is not just for moms but for the special men in their lives too, be it dads, uncles or grandfathers.
- Make sure you find time to have those deep meaningful heart-to-heart conversations to really know how your child is feeling and what makes her tick.
- Make sure she knows that your love is unconditional and does not hinge on her achievements and accomplishments.
- Physical affection is so important too, fill your child’s day with squeezes and cuddles, even if it doesn’t come naturally to you.
- Discipline with love and respect and in so doing always choose your words wisely.
- Show your daughter grace when she makes mistakes, avoid harsh impulsive words that can have a lasting impact and cause more damage than anything she may have done.
Let your daughter know that she is loved and cherished. Not just this Valentine’s Day but every day!
Worker of the Week
Well done to Wuve Ngqingili for her wonderful work in isiXhosa this week! Usebenzile!
Personality of the Week 
Congratulations to Leane Boucher, Isla Orsmond and Alexis Muller who all received their POW certificates at our assembly this week for taking responsibility and showing initiative. Thank you, girls!
Assembly 7C
On Monday, Grade 7C will be presenting their assembly. Parents are welcome to join us for the assembly. It will start at 10:15.
Important Foundation Phase notice
Please note that as of Monday, 17 February the Grade 1-3 (FP) drop-off and pick-ups will be at the PRE-PRIMARY GATE IN BEAUFORT STREET the usual times will apply. This is due to the Huntley Street gate being under construction. We will inform you when it is completed.
Late collection in the afternoon
A reminder that our office closes at 16:30 (Monday-Thursday) and 15:00 on Friday. If children are still not collected by this time, they will be sent to Aftercare. They can be collected from the Aftercare facility which is accessed via the hostel entrance in Hill Street.
However, we have noticed that many parents now expect this as a free service between 16h30 -17h00. We will be charging you aftercare fees if your daughter is picked up late regularly. If you are unable to fetch your daughter on time you must enroll her in aftercare.
VP Recipe Book
Please remember to send your favourite family recipe to admin@victoriaprimary.co.za or to our Whatsapp number 0834682706 so that we can compile a cookbook of favourite recipes- remember to add your family name and a special quote. Once these are compiled and printed, we will be selling this special edition. Please keep a lookout in our newsletter for the sales.
Buy a Bertha Bear!
We have named our VP 75 years commemorative Teddy Bear in honour of Miss Bertha Mingay who founder Acorn
School for Girls. Over the years Acorn School would eventually evolve into Victoria Primary and Victoria Girls’ High school as we know them today!
Our Bertha Bear comes with a VP 75th T-shirt and a VP skirt for only R100. We will also be selling customised silicone wristbands for R20, with the words ‘You Belong!’. The girls will be allowed to wear it to school this year.
Please complete the order slip at the end of the newsletter sent home and return to your daughter’s class teacher with it the correct amount of cash or POP (ref teddy/ wristband/surname) by Friday, 21 February to pre-order these items.
Grade 3 Cricket Fun
On Saturday morning we will be having a mini cricket tournament for our Grade 3 parents and girls. Please enter through the Huntley Street gate. We hope you have a fun filled family morning!
Mulan Rehearsals
The cast will be rehearsing Scene 10-12 on Saturday, 8 February from 9:00-12:00, and all girls involved in these scenes will be expected to attend. Girls are to be dropped off at the Beaufort Street gate. We are looking forward to another wonderful rehearsal. Don’t forget to pack in your healthy snacks and water.
Swimming
Well done to all the girls who competed at the Graeme Relay Gala and to those who travelled to Gqeberha for the first B-League Gala of 2025. The girls swam very well and had lots of fun!
Congratulations to Anathi Mbandlakazi who has been selected to represent the Sarah Baartman district at the EC Schools trials taking place at the Newton Park Swimmimg Pool in Gqeberha next Saturday. Best of luck, Anathi!
Well done to all the team swimmers who battled it out at the Albany Trials Gala yesterday. We will announce the final results as soon as they have been shared.
Change of Gala Dates
Please note the change of dates for our Interhouse Gala and Splash Gala
The Interhouse Gala will be held on Friday, 7 March from 13:00 -`15:00
The Splash Gala will be held on Wednesday, 19 March from 13:00-15:00.
Please note that it will be compulsory for all girls in Grade 3 – 7 to attend the entire duration of both galas.
Extramural update
Please note that Gold and Light Pink swimming will be cancelled next Wednesday, 19 February as VGHS will be using the pool for their gala.
Tennis
On Wednesday, 12 February our girls travelled to Port Alfred and really enjoyed their very first tennis match against PAH. Overall VP beat PA 31 games to 21. Well done, girls!
SGB by-election
We will have a by-election on Thursday, 20 February. Nomination forms and the voters roll are available at the office.
Birthday wishes
We wish the following staff and girls who celebrate their birthday this week a very happy birthday: Ms Miskin, Kazlin de Maar, Shameega Khohliso, Neo Molefe, Amahle Mchunu, Libhongo Mase, Lusenathi Ntoyanto and Megan van Staden.
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
| Friday 14/02 | Grade 7 Committee meetings 13:00-13:30 |
| Saturday
15/02 |
Grade 3 Mini-Cricket fun day
Mulan rehearsals |
| Thursday
20/02 |
SGB By-election 13:00 |
| Friday
21/02 |
Hostel Leave Out |
| Sun
23/02 |
Boarders return to hostel |