Message from the office
What special Founders’ Day celebrations we have had this week! During the course of the week our girls did a walk-about our school campus while completing a booklet that helped them discover and learn about the History of VP. Included in this walk-about was the opportunity to view our display of memorabilia in the hall foyer. I hope you too got the chance to view it!
This morning, our girls decorated their own birthday cupcakes. At our Founders’ Assembly, we listened to a wonderful speech by Mrs Kelly Long, we were delighted with our special surprise ‘Shout Out’ from Rachel Kolisi (an old VP and VGHS girl) and we were thrilled with the video of our entire school forming 75 on the field- which we filmed on Monday. Later in the day the girls each got a wooden giraffe to decorate which we will put on display on our campus to commemorate this special day. Many of our girls are wearing their VP wristbands and they look so lovely! It certainly has been a memorable week.
We have placed the orders for our special edition 75th Bertha Teddies, and we await their VP skirts to be made. We have ordered a few extra Berthas if anyone is still wanting to purchase one. There are also more wristbands for purchase.
75th Recipe Book
Thank you for the lovely recipes we have received already. Please don’t forget to send your family’s favourite so that it can feature in this special VP recipe book. Closing date is Friday, 14 March.
Easter Egg Hamper Time
Can you believe that it is nearly that time of the year again for our annual Easter Egg Hamper Raffle? We request
donations of Easter Eggs to make our hampers. Thank you for your support of this PTA fundraiser!
SGB By-Elections
We are delighted that Mr Chengetai Chakurungama (parent to Glennis in Grade 4) has been elected onto our SGB. Thank you for being prepared to serve our school, Mr Chakurungama!
Assembly
On Monday, 3 March Grade 6P will be presenting their assembly. Parents are welcome to attend. The assembly will start at 10:15.
Worker of the Week
Well done to Zelné Leach for being our WOW this week for her wonderful work in English but also for her biggest smile! Keep up the good work, Zelné!
Chess Results and upcoming tournaments
We entered 17 girls in the Chess Trials at Kingwood last week and they all played with determination and competitiveness. VP took 1st and 3rd place in the U14 category, out of 60 competitors!
Congratulations to Ella Radovic who came 1st and Bridget Akpeng who came 3rd in their category. Well done to the players, coaches and supporters!
Further Chess Trials will take place on 15 March and 26 April.
Tennis Results
On Thursday, 27 our girls played matches against Port Alfred High at VP. Overall VP beat PA 39 games to 17.
Well done, girls!
Interdistricts Gala
Best of luck to Isla Orsmond and Lilani Wolmarans who will be representing the Albany Team at the Interdistricts Gala next week Wednesday in Graaff-Reinet.
Interhouse Gala
Our Interhouse Gala will be held on Friday, 7 March from 13:00 -15:00
Please note that it is be compulsory for all girls in Grade 3 – 7 to attend the entire duration of the gala.
Gr 1-2s must be collected from the Pre-Primary gate in Beaufort Street at 13:00 as usual. Parents are welcome to attend and must please enter through the Beaufort Street gate.
All Grade 3-7 girls are required to come to school dressed in their house shirts, black shorts and takkies or VP flip flops for the day. Swimming caps and towels are
essential for girls participating in the gala, please also ensure that she has a black speedo costume (if not a team swimmer) which is the correct size and that the material is not perished.
The Media and Marketing Committee will be running a tuckshop at the gala.
Please note that due to the Interhouse Gala there will be no morning or afternoon Team or Feeder swimming on Friday.
Mulan Rehearsals
This weekend our rehearsals will be as follows:
Today – (13:00-20:00)
Please collect your daughter from the Beaufort Street gate at 20:00.
Saturday, 1 March (08:00-13:00)
Girls are to be dropped off and collected from the Beaufort Street gate.
Birthday wishes
We wish the following girls who celebrate their birthday this week a very happy birthday: Ayomide Booi, Elizabeth Egunlusi, Khumoitsile Moleko, Azoma Magopeni, Mivuyo Nongxaza, Tasmine Thomas, Taylynne Thomas, Caryne Grobler, Wuve Ngqingli and Halle Orsmond. Have a lovely day!
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Monday 3/03 |
Assembly 6P @10:15 |
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Wednesday 5/03 |
Interdistricts Gala in Graaff-Reinet |
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Friday 7/03 |
Interhouse Gala 13:00-15:00 |