Message from the office
I can’t believe Monday is the first day of September and Spring Day! I am glad to see the end of winter but can’t believe how quickly the weeks and months have gone by this year.
I love spring as it comes with a renewed sense of joy and excitement, and days filled with brightness and warmth! I look forward to our school being filled with our beautiful girls covered in colour and blossoms on Monday! Happy spring to all our VP families!
Worker of the Week
Well done to Zintle Magongo in Grade 7 for her excellent article on Sustainable Energy of NS. Keep up the good work, Zintle.
Personality of the Week
Congratulations to Rose Chirombo who was presented her POW certificate in assembly for her Honesty. Thank you, Rose.
Merit Achievers
Lianke Cordier and Lulo Adam have received over 250 merits so far this year! Keep up the hard work, girls!
Assembly
We have our last class presenting their assembly on Monday. We look forward to the Grade 1Cs presentation. Parents are most welcome to join us. The assembly will start at 10:15.
Interschool Best Speakers & General Knowledge
Last night Graeme College hosted VP for our annual inter-schools Best Speaker and General Knowledge competition. The evening was filled with excellent orators, interesting perspectives on their topics, and an incredibly close and exciting General Knowledge session! Well done to our Best Speakers who took part, and a special congratulations to Luhle Songongo who tied for First Place in Grade 4, to Bridget Akpeng for First Place in Grade 6, and Mila McConnachie for First Place in Grade 7!
A big congratulations also goes to our General Knowledge team: Aliyah Bezuidenhout, Mila Nongubo, Uzosule Kanana, and Iviwe Jakavula, who won the evening by one point allowing us to bring the General Knowledge trophy back home!
Well done again to all involved, and thank you to our parents for your continued support and encouragement!
Grade 6&7 Social
Our much anticipated Grade 6 & 7 VP/Graeme Social is set to happen on Friday, 5 September at Graeme College. The event starts at 18:00 and your daughter needs to be fetched promptly at 21:00.
Athletics Pre-event results 2025
We had the finals for our four field events this week. Well done to our Top 3 in each event
Shot Put
U/12
- Moriarty, Christelle
- Chrisjan, Siphesihle
- Nongxaza, Mivuyo
U/13
- Dyantyi, Lulo
- Williams, Junaid
- Nkatsha, Zama
U/14
- Gqamana, Zazi
- Makeba, Aligugu
- Masoma, Iviwe
Cricket Ball
U/9
- Evans, Alegra
- Mchunu, Amahle
- Orsmond, Halle
U/10
- Thomas, Taylynne
- Mzileni, Zothando
- Kewuti, Ezokuhle
U/11
- Kulati, Emihle
- Orsmond, Isla
- Lande, Siphesihle
U/12
- Chrisjan, Siphesihle
- Manzana, Lunje
- Khila, Ndaloentle
U/13
- Nongubo, Mila
- Stamper, Esethu
- Evans, Kayleah
U/14
- Gqamana, Zazi
- Masoma, Iviwe
- Makeba, Aligugu
Long Jump
U/9
- Mchunu, Amahle
- Mani, Ingcali-Yomso
- Orsmond, Halle
U/10
- Peter, Lunje
- Santi, Mivuyo
- Swart, Aliyah
U/11
- Mfiki, Nalo
- Kulati, Emihle
- Orsmond, Isla
U/12
- Apakeng, Bridget
- Ndebele, Siseko
- Apreku, Michelle
U/13
- Tladi, Isabella
- Benyane, Liyabona
- Evans, Kayleah
U/14
- Gqamana, Zazi
High Jump
U/9
- Mani,Ingcali-Yomso
- Mchunu, Amahle
- Orsmond, Halle
U/10
- Musarurwa,Chanelle
- Thondhlana,Anopa
- Swartz, Aliyah
U/11
- Nini, Etinosa
- Kulati, Emihle
- Chrisjan, Kendra
U/12
- Manzana, Lunje
- Tshiki, Lunje
- Mvula, Bubele
U/13
- Daniels, Micarlin
- Evans, Kayleah
- Zweni, Limnandi
U/14
- Masoma, Iviwe
1200m
U/10
- Mpati, Oluhle
- Santi, Mivuyo
- Frazer, Carla
U/11
- Mfiki, Nalu
- Orsmond, Isla
- Kulati, Emihle
1500m
U/12
- Makabe, Esona
- Manzana, Lunje
- Appollis, Siarra
U/13
- Mbandlakazi, Anathi
- Evans, Kayleah
- Benyane, Liyabona
U/14
- Gqamana, Zazi
- Sinam, Oyintando
- Masoma, Iviwe
Interhouse Athletics day
The track events will take place at the Rhodes Prospect Field on Friday, 5 September. All Grade 3-7 girls must be dropped off directly at the Rhodes Track at 07:30 and be collected at 13:00.
Girls are to be dressed in their black shorts (NO SKORTS) and official house shirts under their tracksuits. Please ensure that your daughter has a well-fitting supportive sports bra, if she requires one, so that she is able to run with confidence.
Girls must have lunch and snacks and enough water for the day. There will be no tuckshop. Girls also need to wear sunscreen and a school cap.
Athletics schedule for next week:
Monday, 1 September 2025
- U9/U10/U11 80m, 100m, 150m,200m @14h00-14h45 – Mrs Britz-Nel/Ms Christian/Miss Le Roux
- Fitness Grade 3 & 4 @14h00-15h00 – Ms Stirk/Ms de Klerk/Ms Siyazi
- Long Jump Top 3 U9/U10/U11 @14h15-15h00 Mrs Sauls/Ms Vongo
- High Jump Top 3 U9/U10/U11 @14h15-15h00 Ms Knott-Craig/ Mrs Coetzee/ Mr Daniels
- U12/U13 running Miss Mc Namara @14h15-15h15
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
- U12/U13/U14 80m, 100m, 150m,200m @14h00-14h45 – Mrs Britz-Nel/Ms Christian/Ms Le Roux
- Cricket Ball top and Shot put Top 3 U12/U13 @14h15-15h00 – Mrs Mgogo/Mrs Goodes/Ms Ntabeni
- Fitness Grade 6 @14h00-15h00 – Ms Stirk/Ms de Klerk/Ms Siyazi
- Team Tennis @14h00-15h30
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- U9/U10/U11/U12/U13 @14h00-15h00 Relay teams: Mrs Britz-Nel/Ms Christian/Ms Le Roux/ Mr Daniels
- Fitness Grade 5 @14h00-15h00 – Mrs Goodes/Mrs Mgogo/Mrs Kruger/Ms Songongo
No Art Club this week
No Rhodes track this week
Thursday, 4 September 2025
- Fitness Grade 7 @14h00-15h00 – Mrs Kruger/Ms Songongo
- Long Jump Top 3 U12/U13 @14h15-15h00 – Mrs Sauls/Ms Vongo
- High Jump Top 3 U12/U13 @14h15-15h00 – Ms Knott-Craig/ Mrs Coetzee
- Open Tennis with Miss Purdon @14h00-15h00
- U10/U11 running Miss Mc Namara @14h15-15h15
Friday, 5 September 2025
07:30-13:00 Interhouse athletics @Rhodes track
All Grade 3-7s. No extramurals.
Netball
On Saturday, 23 August, our juniors wrapped up their season with great spirit. The U10 and U11 teams took part in the Citrus Sports Day at Sunday’s River Primary, while the U9s competed at the DJ Malan Netball Day in Fort Beaufort. Despite tough matches, our girls showed resilience and determination, with the U11s finishing strong against Innes Primary.
A big thank you to our coaches, VP staff, and community for their support throughout the season. Congratulations to Mbalentle Niwa (U10) and Zenkosi Mati (U11), who were named Players of the Match in their respective teams!
Interdistrict Cross Country
Good luck to Lunje Manzana as she represents the Sarah Baartman district in Port St John’s tomorrow. Run well Lunje, we are proud of you.
U10 Graaff-Reinet tournament
We wish our U10 A&B hockey teams all the best for their tournament this week at Union High. Travel safely and have fun, girls!
Netball coaching course
Mr Buka, Mrs Mgogo, Ms Casling and Ms Vongo will be attending a Level 1 netball coaching course in Somerset East this weekend. We are sure that this will be a valuable course and will be beneficial to our girls. Travel safely!
Chess
Congratulations to Lusenathi Ntoyanto, Ella Radovic and Bridget Akpeng who have made it throught to the EC Closed Chess Championships. Well done!
Shoot for the Moon production
Our girls will all be treated to another delightful Shoot for the Moon production on Thursday, 4 September. This term they will be seeing Fantastic, Fearless Woman.
Trolley Dash
Please encourage your daughter to sell her Trolley Dash tickets. The booklets and money must please be returned to school by Monday, 15 September. If your family have already sold one booklet your daughter is welcome to collect more booklets to sell from her class teacher. Five lucky finalists will be drawn on Wednesday, 17 September; four will receive a Pick ‘n Pay voucher and one lucky winner stands a chance to win a 90 seconds Trolley Dash at Pick ‘n Pay on Monday, 22 September at 18:00. This is always such an exciting fundraiser. Please sell to all your family and friends.
Birthday wishes
We wish the following staff member and girls a very happy birthday for this week: Ms Songongo, Siarra Appollis, Balelihle Jadi, Abigail Jojo, Thorin Prince, Lunje Tshiki, Lianke Cordier, Christelle Moriarty, Likuwe Qononda, Sibongakonke Zigayi and Yumna Suleman. We hope you have a lovely day!
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
Upcoming events
| Fri 29/08 | Boarders’ Leave Out |
| Sat 30/08 | U10 Mini Hockey Festival
Interdistricts Cross Country |
| Sun 31/08 | Boarders return to hostel |
| Mon 1/09 | Spring Day Civvies (R10)
Grade 1C present assembly @10:15 |
| Thurs 4/09 | Shoot for the Moon production |
| Fri 5/09 | Interhouse Athletics @Rhodes track (all Gr. 3-7s)
Grade 6&7 Social @GC |