Message from the office
We have an exciting week of celebrations ahead to commemorate our 75th Birthday. On Friday we have our Founders’ Assembly at 09:00. Our special guest speaker at this assembly is an old VP girl, Mrs Kelly Long who has made a positive impact in Education in Makhanda while working at the Rhodes Education Department and GADRA. All parents and VP old girls are welcome to join us. Girls are to be dressed neatly in their full summer uniform and blazers (Grade 4-7).
Don’t forget to view our display of our VP History in the hall foyer before or after the assembly. If you would like to go down memory lane before then, it will be up for viewing from Monday. Please report at our office and we will show you down.
Worker of the Week
Congratulations to Anathi Mbandlakazi for her good work in Life Skills. Well done, Anathi. Keep this up!
Albany Swim Team
Congratulations to Lilani Wolmarans and Isla Orsmond who were selected for the Albany swimming team.
We are very proud of you!
Sportsmanship Trophy
Congratulations to Lilani Wolmarans who was awarded our Sportsmanship Trophy at Monday’s assembly for determination and effort in the pool. You go, girl!
75th Recipe Book
Thank you to the families who have already emailed their family favourite. We can’t wait to try them out! Please send your family’s favourite recipe to admin@victoriaprimary.co.za or to our Whatsapp number 0834682706 so that we can compile a cookbook of favourite VP family 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. Deadline for all submissions is Friday, 14 March 2025.
Music
Music pupils are reminded that they will play their scales tests next week, and their Term 1 assessments the week after. Keep practising, girls!
Chickhulupiriro Mitochi, Aliyah Bezuidenhout and Kungothando Ngangani have been invited to play with the VGHS string ensemble at “Concert in the Park” next Friday. Please consider joining us for this event.
Access to VP Grounds
A reminder that parents are requested to report to our school office. The side door is for our girls’ use only. This is for all our girls’ protection. Please respect this.
Tennis
Our first team tennis girls will be playing a match next week against Port Alfred on Thursday, 27 February. We wish them all the best. Have fun and play well girls!
Mulan Rehearsals
Saturday, 21 February 2025
(08:30 – 13:00) PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE TIME CHANGE
Full Cast is required to attend as we will be running through Scenes 1-6. 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, especially because it is a longer day.
Monday, 24 February:(16:00 – 16:30) Scene 7 (Blocking)
Tuesday, 25 February: (16:00 – 16:30) Scene 8 (Blocking)
Wednesday, 26 February: (16:00 – 16:30) Scene 9 (Blocking)
Thursday, 27 February: (16:00 – 16:30) Scene 10 (Blocking)
Friday, 28 February: MULAN CAST CAMP Day 1 starts 14:00-20:00. Girls must be collected from the Beaufort Street Gate at 20:15.
Saturday, 1 March 2025: MULAN CAST CAMP Day 2: (08:00-13:00)
Makhanda Chess Trials – Saturday, 22 February
Seventeen of our girls will be competing in the Makhanda Chess Trials at St Andrew’s College this Saturday. The first matches begin at 08:30 and will continue into the afternoon. As chess requires intense focus and strategic thinking, it’s important that the girls get a good night’s rest beforehand. Wishing the very best to:
Lunje Tshiki, Haset Sintayehu, Eila Chirombo, Esi Pinyana, Makatendeka Chakona, Zaya Dembaza, Alibongwe Mthembu, Ella Radovic, Bridget Akpeng, Alexis Killian, Asivuse Shumane, Simehlule Klass, Glennis Chakurungama, Balelihle Jadi, Libby Everton, Lusenathi Ntoyanto, Katherine Marias and Bubele Mvula. Give it your all, girls! Play with confidence, stay focused, and most importantly—enjoy the challenge. We’re cheering for you!
Athletics
We have come to the end of our athletics training for term 1. Well done to all the girls who participated in the Zonal trials and Sarah Bartmaan trials in Gqeberha. Keep up with your running and be ready for Term 3 athletics day.
Netball Trials
U12 netball trials will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:00-15:00 with Mrs Britz-Nel. Girls need to sign up and attend trials on the days they do not have tennis or swimming. Good luck, girls!
Attention Grade 7 Parents
All Grade 7 students are required to attend their formal Technology assessment project this term on 28 February. During this session, they will be constructing a model of the Jaws of Life. The assessment will take place from 13:20 to 16:00 in their respective classrooms. Please arrange to collect your daughters at 16:10 from the Pre-Primary gate entrance on Beaufort Street. Thank you for your support.
Reminder of 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.
Birthday wishes
We wish the following staff and girls who celebrate their birthday this week a very happy birthday: Mrs Coetzee, Mivuyo Santi, Tori Coetzee, Kaya Jones, Kelsey Botha, Lunje Kota, Lumile Zani and Okuhle Smile. Have a lovely day!
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Friday 21/02 |
Boarders’ Leave Out
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Saturday 22/02 |
Mulan rehearsals 08:30-13:00 |
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Sunday 23/02 |
Boarders return |
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Monday 24/02 |
Founders’ Week
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Friday 28/02 |
Founders’ Assembly @09:00 Grade 7 Technology assessment 13:20-16:00 |