Message from the office
What an amazing week for VP! Our U13 A&B hockey girls achieved fantastic victories against Kingswood College on Tuesday and our choirs, orchestra and our individual musicians did remarkably well at the DSG/St Andrew’s Music festival. We are always proud of our girls when they achieve but more importantly we are so proud of how our girls composed themselves and behaved in both settings. Well done to all our girls (and our amazing teachers) who held the VP flag flying high in our community this week!
Next week is time to shift your focus on your academics after your outstanding extramural achievements. Work hard and stay motivated and focused, girls. You can do this!!
Exam Timetable
| Date | Exam |
| Monday,
25 May |
· Creative Writing (HL&FAL) (Grade 4-7) |
| Tuesday,
26 May |
· Creative Writing (HL&FAL) (Grade 4-7) |
| Wednesday, 27 May | · Language and Comprehension English (Grade 4&5)
· Language and Comprehension FAL (Grade 6&7) · Life Orientation (Grade 7) |
| Thursday, 28 May | · Language and Comprehension English (Grade 6&7)
· Language and Comprehension FAL (Grade 4&5) · Social Sciences Geography (Grade 4-7) |
| Friday,
29 May |
· Maths Paper 1 (Grade 4-7)
· Art (Grade 4-6) · LSPA (Grade 4-6) · Technology (Grade 7) |
| Monday,
1 June |
· Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7)
· EMS (Grade 7) |
| Tuesday,
2 June |
· Natural Sciences (Grade 4-7)
· LSPA Theory (Grade 7) |
| Wednesday, 3 June | · Social Sciences History (Grade 4-7)
· Art (Grade 7) |
| Thursday, 4 June | · Life Skills (Grade 4-6)
· LSPA Practical (Grade 7) |
School Times
As from Monday, 25 May until Friday, 6 June the academic school day for Grade 4-7 will end at 13:00 and the extramural programme will run from 13:00-14:00, to accommodate the writing of
examinations and to ensure that girls still remain active.
Please ensure that arrangements have been made for your daughter to go home promptly at 14:00 (or 13:00 if she is not doing an extramural) every day to prepare for her next exam. The revised extramural programme for these two weeks accompanies this newsletter.
Please note this change is only for Grade 4-7. Grade 1-3 will continue with extramurals until 14:00, as usual-except for interventions which end at 14:30.
Stationery top-up for exams
A reminder that girls may not borrow stationery from each other during exams. Please ensure that your daughter has everything that she requires.
Newsletter
Please note that we will not send out a newsletter next week. The next edition will be sent out on Friday, 5 June.
Worker of the Week
Our WOW this week is Oyintando Gumenge for her wonderful sentences. Well done, Oyi!
Music
We are immensely proud of our VP musicians, who had a busy week at the SAC/DSG Youth Music Festival. This year, the categories were adjudicated as a formal Eisteddfod with the following results:
- Double Gold: VP String Ensemble and Haset Sintayehu.
- Gold: VP FP Choir, Makatendeka Chakona, Isla Orsmond and Carla Frazer.
- Silver: VP Chamber Choir, VP Senior Choir, Kungothando Ngangani, Yusrah Suleman, Katherine Marais, Phumelela Macetyana, Misha Potts, Libby Everton and Halle Orsmond.
Merit Achievers
Well done to Cayden Strauss, Iminathi Bawuti, Kendra Chrisjan, Isla Orsmond, Olothando Kanyiwe, Chloé de Beer, Nalikhaya Diniso, Zingce Pilisani, Anopa-Nyasha Thondhlana who have received over 250 merits this year. Keep it up, girls!
Astroquiz
Well done to our two Astroquiz Teams:
The VP Stars (Haset Sintayehu, Bridget Akpeng, Ella Radovic, Akum Mxo); and
VP Appollos (Owe Gongqa, Maka Chakona, Gabriella Cervati, Buhle Mamase) who competed in the second round of the Astroquiz on Tuesday. The results will be announced as soon as they are available!
Hockey results
Hockey vs Erica & Priory
U9A vs Priory U10C won 3-1
U9B vs Priory U10D won 3-0
U9A vs Erica won 2-0; U9B vs Erica won 1-0
U10A vs Priory lost 3-2; U10B vs Priory lost 1-0
U10 B vs Erica won 1-0; U10A vs Erica lost 1-0
U13B vs Priory drew 1-1; U13A vs Priory drew 0-0
U13B vs Erica drew 0-0; U13A vs Erica drew 0-0
Hockey vs KC
U13A won 2-1; U13B won 1-0;
U10A lost 2-0; U10B lost 2-0;
U9A lost 1-0
Mini Hockey results vs KC
U8A lost 3-0; U8A vs KC U8B drew 0-0;
U8B lost 2-0; U8B vs KC U8A lost 2-0;
U7A lost 1-0; U7A vs KC U7B lost 1-0
Well done to our mini hokkie bokkies.
Netball Results
Netball vs St Andrew’s Prep & Oatlands
U9B vs Oatlands lost 1-4; U9C vs Prep won 3-1; U9B vs Prep won 5-1
Netball vs Erica
Our teams travelled to Gqeberha to play against Erica. The matches were played with great spirit, determination, and teamwork.
U9A won 7-0; U11A lost 6-1; U12B lost 6-5;
U12A lost 12-4; U13B won 10-3; U13A won 10-8
Netball vs Kingswood & St Andrew’s Prep
8A vs KC lost 0-1; 8B vs KC won 3-0;
8A vs Prep won 3-1
U13 Round Robin
Our U13 netball team participated in the Makana Schools’ Round Robin. Even though they did not make it to the next round, we are immensely proud of their team spirit and the sportsmanship they show on the court.
Tennis
We wish all our little tennis players participating in the Rising Stars Tennis Tournament this Sunday, 24 May the very best of luck! Play well girls, give it your all and most importantly have lots of fun!
Interhouse Cross-Country
On Friday, 5 June we will have our annual Interhouse Cross-Country event. Parents are welcome to attend.
The Pre-Primary, Grade 1&2s will be running on Fergusson Field from 12:00- 12:45.
Pre-Primary – 12:00-12:15
Grade 1 – 12:15-12:30
Grade 2 – 12:30-12:45
We kindly request that all PP&FP parents
enter through the Beaufort Street office entrance as the Huntley Street entrance will be locked and will not be opened. The girls may leave with their parents after their event. Pre-Primary girls must wear a shirt in their house colour and black shorts, socks and takkies.
The Grade 3-7 girls will walk to the Botanical Gardens and start running at 08:30. First off will be the Grade 3s, followed by Grade 4&5s and finally Grade 6&7s. Girls are to arrive at school at the normal time and must be collected from school at 13:00 as usual. The Grade 1-7 girls must come to school dressed in their house shirt, black shorts, white socks, and takkies. Please also send a bottle of water, sunscreen and her VP hat/peak. House shirts can be bought from Extreme Embroidery. Only official house shirts may be worn.
Grade 3 Outing
On Wednesday and Thursday, 3&4 June our Grades 3s will visit St Andrew’s Prep to watch the production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. This will take place during school. We hope they enjoy this opportunity to see a timeless classic. Please ensure that your daughter is dressed neatly in her full school tracksuits with white socks and white takkies.
School Photos
Our individual school photos have been scheduled for Tuesday, 9 June. Forms have been sent home. Please send the completed form with proof of payment or the cash back to school by Friday, 29 May. Please note that if you wish to order the mug or key ring an order for an Individual photo is required.
Slipper Day – 29 May
Girls can still purchase a sticker for R20 from Mrs Mgogo and will then be allowed to wear slippers at school on next Friday, 29 May! If they go to Wimpy on that day with their sticker they will also receive a free coffee or hot chocolate. If you would like to bring slippers to school to wear for the day without buying a sticker you may do so for a R10 donation. All proceeds will go towards Reach for a Dream, an organisation that strives to fulfil the dreams of children who are suffering from life threatening illnesses. Please support the Kind Club’s efforts to raise funds for the Reach for a Dream Slipper Day.
VP’s Got Talent
Entries are now closed and auditions will take place during the week of 1–4 June from 13:00–14:00, with specific time slots allocated. Girls will be notified of their slots. All artworks must be submitted by the 8 June and will be entered in and displayed at the final show. The final show will be held on 18 June at 17:30.
Bottle Tops for Wheelchairs!
Our Environmental and Aesthetics Committee is promoting the collection of plastic bottle tops for wheelchairs. Each class is encouraged to collect as many milk, juice and water bottle tops as possible. The collected bottle tops will be delivered to recyclers who sell the materials and donate funds to initiatives that provide wheelchairs to those in need. The class who manages to collect the most bottle tops by the end of May will win a prize.
Birthday wishes
Happy birthday to the following staff members and girls who celebrated this week: Mr Daniels, Libongwe Goduka, Amy Mlambo, Luyakhuthando Mhlekwa, Olibango Ngabaza, Misha Potts, Alunamida Jakavula, Walutha Mqalo, Kylleigh Williams, Rose Jordaan, Zingce Tanga, Riley-Anne Knott-Craig, Lusanda Vutha, Riley-Jo Potts and Emihle Kulati. We hope you had a very special birthday!
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
| Dates to Remember | |
| Fri.
22/05 |
· Mini Maestros @KC
· Grade 7 Creative Arts workshop 14:00-16:45 |
| Mon. 25/05
to Fri. 5/06 |
· Exams begin for Grade 4-7. School times change to 07:25 to 13:00.
· Extramurals for Grade 4-7 13:00 to 14:00 (see programme) · Grade 1-3 extramurals as usual until 14:00 |
| Fri.
29/05 |
Slipper Day.
No newsletter |
| Mon.
1/06 to 4/06 |
Auditions for VP’s got talent 13:00-14:00 daily – girls will be notified of their slot |
| Wed.
3/06 |
Grade 3 class to watch the Prep production of Beauty and the Beast during school hours |
| Thurs.
4/06 |
Grade 3 class to watch the Prep production of Beauty and the Beast
during school hours |
| Fri.
5/06 |
Interhouse Cross Country
Gr 3-7: 08:30 @Botanical Gardens PP-Gr 2 12:00 @VP |
| Sat.
6/06 |
· Hockey & Netball vs Westering (A) details to follow
· U8/U9 Netball Dassie Tournament @PJ Olivier |
| Fri.
12/06 |
Danceathon |