Message from the office
A special thank you to all our parents who joined us at the Botanical Gardens last Friday, our ‘SIlent Bookclub’ was enjoyed by all! I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day tomorrow. May your Saturday be filled with love and meaningful connections.
Always remember to show your precious daughters just how loved she is.
Adapted from: https://rainforestlearningcentre.ca/5-significant-ways-to-show-children-they-are-loved-and-why-its-important/
Children really need their ‘love tank’ filled – not just this Valentine’s Day but every day! They need to know, through actions and words, that they are loved (and thus safe, and secure). If they don’t get enough visible love, they suffer. Quite literally – it affects their mentality and behaviour.
So, how can we as parents show children they are loved? Here are five simple ways:
1) Ensure children get plenty of physical touch; kisses, hugs, back-rubs, hair strokes and hand holding are key to showing love.
2) Spend quality time with your daughters, giving them undivided attention, to show them you love them.
When we say “quality time,” we don’t mean watching T.V. together. This is also not about taking them somewhere so you can use your phone while they play with friends. It’s not taking them to the Pick ‘n Pay with you. The so-called, ‘must do’ errand is the child. It’s not the child plus something else.
We mean, really, take the time to interact with them. For hours. And regularly. In your schedule.
3) Tell children you love them.
Don’t assume that actions are enough. Sometimes, children need to be told they are loved.
4) Show appreciation for how they love you back, and for who they are.
Be sure that you thank them for the little things they do for you- their acts of love and thank them for simply being who they are – that they are unconditionally loved and accepted.
5) Performacts of service for your children, so that they know they are loved and that you care about what’s important to them.
This is simply put – “showing up.” It means that you make it to the play they spent weeks preparing for. You come to the hockey game and school events. You are there for them, during the events of life that are important to them. But it may also mean that you make them their favourite meal, ‘just because’. You teach them how to do things like ride a bike or bake a cake- those are the ‘big’ things in their life, even though they seem small to you. So, show them you care by doing those things with them.
Assembly
On Monday, 16 February Grade 7C will present our assembly. Parents are welcome to attend. Assembly starts at 10:15
Personality of the Week
Congratulations to our two girls who received their POW Certificates at Monday’s assembly; Simo Dyaloyi for Taking Initiative and for Helpfulness and to Unakho Maxhaulana for Honesty. Thank you for being an example to others, girls! We are also proud of Ms Makeba who also received a POW certificate for Courage. Thank you for setting such a courageous example for our girls, Ms Makeba!
Worker of the Week
Well done to Yusrah Suleman for her excellent work in Natural Sciences. Keep it up, Yusrah!
Swimming
Well done to all the girls who travelled to Gqeberha last Saturday to compete at the B-League gala. It was a long day and the girls swam beautifully.
Much fun was had at the Graeme Relay Gala on Tuesday, where all our swimmers showed dedication and resilience. We are so proud of all of you! A special mention must go to the U9 relay teams who won all their races, even beating some of the boys teams! You go girls!
Best of luck to the girls selected to participate in the Sarah Baartman Primary Schools’ Trials Gala next Tuesday at DSG. These girls have received a letter with more details.
Tennis request
We are reaching out to anyone who may have tennis racquets that they are able to donate to VP. We are specifically looking for bigger-sized racquets. Thank you in advance for your support.
Athletics
This week was our last week of athletics practice for our girls that have been qualifying after each round.
Today, 7 selected girls went off to Gqeberha to participate at the Sarah Baartman District trials! To Amahle and Kaya in Grade 4, Emihle, Nalu and Etinosa in Grade 6 and Siphesihle and Akum in Grade 7, you were in our thoughts all day! We can’t wait to hear your results. We know that you’ll carry our Victoria Primary School flag high! Safe travels back!
Easter Egg Hamper – VPV Fundraiser
Our first fundraiser for this year will be a raffle for Easter Egg hampers. These hampers are made up from Easter Eggs which are donated by VP families. Please give generously so that our winners will have a very chocolaty Easter!
Rehearsals
Please note the dates of the rehearsals for Alice in Wonderland, coming up in February:
- 14 February (Scene 5-8) 09:00-12:00
- 21 February (Scene 7-10) 09:00-12:00
- 28 February (Scene 1-5) 09:00-12:00
Birthday wishes
Happy birthday to the following teachers and girls who celebrated this week: Mrs Mgogo, Ms Miskin, Tamera Ngwalase, Shameega Khohliso, Neo Molefe, Kazlin De Maar, Elamibhongo Sidima and Amahle Mchunu. We hope you had a very special birthday!
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
| Dates to remember | |
| Saturday, 14 February | Alice in Wonderland rehearsal (Scene 5-8) @09:00-12:00 |
| Monday, 16 February | Grade 7C assembly @10:15 |
| Tuesday, 17 February | Sarah Baartman District Gala |
| Friday, 20 February | Boarders’ Leave Out |
| Saturday, 21 February | Alice in Wonderland rehearsal (Scene 7-10) 09:00-12:00 |
| Sunday, 22 February | Boarders’ return |