Message from the office
We can be as organised as possible, but life has a way of throwing curveballs our way as we experienced this week. What matters most is how we adapt and respond to those unexpected changes.
On Wednesday morning, I woke up to a barrage of messages, many of which had come through during the early hours of the morning. Urgent clarity was needed before we could make an informed decision and send out notice, while many stakeholders were still fast asleep.
We would like to thank all our parents for their patience, understanding, and support. While the timing may have been inconvenient, the safety and wellbeing of our children must always remain our highest priority.
I would like to stress that although we are finished with our school-based examinations, this week from Monday we will continue with compulsory provincial tests (NS & Maths Grade 4-7) and we will start the teaching of Term 3 work and ALL girls must continue to attend school until our last day of term on Friday, 19 June.
School Times
As from Monday, 8 June we will return to school ending at 14:00 daily for Grade 4-7s with no extramurals (except for choir, chamber choir, orchestra and the U13A Hockey practice) until the end of term.
Grade 1, 2 & 3 will finish school at 14:00 as usual.
End of Term arrangements
Please note that the girls last day of school for this term will be on Friday, 19 June. Our offices will be open and staff will still be at school until Friday, 26 June. We have closed our hostel and school earlier due to the National Arts Festival taking over our hall, hostel and campus and we are concerned about our girls’ safety when our campus is no longer secure and access is not controlled.
On Wednesday, 24 June we will be handing out reports from 07:30-08:30 from Beaufort Street entrance however we will be emailing digital copies of your daughter’s report on that day too. If you do not collect the hard copy of your daughter’s report, this will be given to her on the first day of next term.
Fete Donations:
We are so excited to be hosting a fete again this year. Each grade will receive a letter of how you can make this day a success. Please read it and assist wherever you can. This holiday will be a good time for some spring cleaning and decluttering and we request donations of the following for our various stalls: Tombola prizes, second hand books and White elephant (any old goods that you no longer want but may still be desirable by someone else such as vases, tea cups, ornaments, baskets, bags etc). Please drop off at our school office.
Worker of the Week
Well done to Lucy Bennett for her lovely work in isiXhosa. Keep up the good work, Lucy.
Mini Maestros
Eighteen of our young musicians participated in this music competition on Friday, 22 May, and we are so proud of each of these girls for so bravely managing their nerves and performing so well. Congratulations to Riley-Anne Knott-Craig and Gabriella Cervati, who each received medals for their performances. Well done to all these young musicians!
Gymnastics
Laraa Andriantiana participated in the Ibhayi Gymnastics club competition on 23 May. She won 3 gold medals in the U11 level 3 category: for Ribbon dance, Clubs dance and an overall medal. Well done, Laraa!
Karate
Carla Frazer took part in the World Union of Karate Federation (WUKF) EC Karate & Kobudo League Round 2 Competition on Saturday, 30 May in Gqeberha. She placed 2nd in the Girls 11 years Individual Kata and received a silver medal. Well done, Carla!
Derby Day vs Westering in Gqeberha Unfortunately, the Derby Day against Westering and Lorraine has been cancelled. Due to the recent rain, their fields are waterlogged and the drainage system is too slow to clear the excess water in time for the hockey and netball matches.
Dassie Tournament
On Saturday, 6 June the U8 & U9s will be participating in the PJ Olivier Netball Dassie Tournament. The fixtures at as follows:
| VP U9 | VP U8 |
| 09h20: VP vs Kenton | 09h00: VP vs Good Shepherd |
| 10h00: VP vs PJ Olivier | 09h40: VP vs PJ Olivier |
| 11h20: VP vs Oatlands | 10h20: VP vs Kenton |
FP Winter Sport Open Lesson
We would love you to come and see what we’ve learnt on the court and field this term! All from 13:00-14:00.
Monday 8/06
Grade 1 Casling Netball
Tuesday 9/06
Grade 1 Orsmond Netball
Wednesday 10/06
Gr 1 Orsmond Hockey
Gr 2 Hockey
Grade 3 Netball
Thursday 11/06
Grade 1 Casling Hockey
Grade 2 Netball
Grade 3 Hockey
Please enter through the office.
Hockey extramural
Hockey practice for U13A Graaff Reinet girls will be as follows: Monday, 8 June: 14:00-15:30
Tuesday, 9 June: 14:00-15:30
Thursday, 11 June: 14:00-15:15
Photo Day is on Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Family photos will be taken from 07:30 to 08:00.
Family/Individual photos
Dress: Civvies or school uniform (uniform as listed below). If you are opting for civvies your daughter may come to school dressed in civvies and
can change into her school uniform after the photo has been taken.
Uniform for photos
Grade 00: Civvies
Grade R: Navy golf shirt, black/navy jeans/leggings
Grade 1-3: Winter uniform (skirt), navy tights, navy jersey
Grade 4-7: Winter uniform (skirt), navy tights and blazers
Interhouse Singing Competition
On Friday, 12 June, the four houses will compete in this Interhouse event. All girls in Grades 4 – 7 will be involved, and they are to come to school in their house T-shirts and tracksuits with takkes, on this day. The competition will take place in the school hall from 13:00 to 14:00, and parents are welcome to attend. Please enter through the office.
Dance-a-thon
On Friday, 12 June from 14:00-16:00 girls are invited to join our Dance-a-thon in Glennie Hall. The cost is only R20 so join in some active FUN!
The Grade 4s will host a tuckshop during the Dance-a-thon.
VP’s Got Talent tickets & Boerewors Rolls
VP’s Got Talent auditions will be completed on Monday, 8 June from 14:00-15:00. All entries that were due to perform on Wednesday/Thursday, as well as the Absentees from Tuesday, must ensure that they attend this final audition. The names performing in the final will be announced on Tuesday 9 June.
Our final show will take place on Thursday, 18 June in Glennie Hall. Tickets will be on sale from the school office at R30 from Monday, 8 June. Cash or Card will be accepted.
If you would like to preorder a boerewors roll which will be served prior to VP’s Got Talent show on Thursday, 18 June, please complete the order form that will be sent home today and return it to your daughter’s class teacher by Friday, 12 June with the cash or POP attached.
Please note that it is advised that you do not order a boerewors roll if you are not intending to attend the show. Boerewors rolls are for sale at R30 each.
Birthday wishes
Happy birthday to the following staff member and girls who celebrated last week and this week: Mr Majiba, Rose Chirombo, Alwaba Ndawuni, Leah Doyle, Lihle Balintulo, Chloe De Beer, Chanelle Musarurwa, Olubanzi Zabo, Emily Grosch, Esona Mali, Iminathi Songca, Enzokuhle Songongo, Asante Sankqela, Reaboka Dukashe, Mihle Mgwebi, Zenkosi Mati and Indiphile Mdlalana. We hope you had a very special birthday!
Regards
Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL
| Dates to Remember | |
| Fri.
5/06 |
· Grade 7 to finish school at 14:00 due to exam |
| Sat.
6/06 |
· U8/U9 Netball Dassie Tournament
@PJ Olivier |
| Mon. 8/06 | · Grade 1 Casling Netball open lesson
· VPs Got Talent last auditions 14:00-15:00 · Grade 4-7 Maths Common Paper |
| Tues. 9/06 | · Grade 1 Orsmond Netball open lesson |
| Wed. 10/06 | · Photo Day
· Gr 1 Orsmond Hockey open lesson · Gr 2 Hockey open lesson · Grade 3 Netball open lesson |
| Thurs. 11/06 | · Grade 1 Casling Hockey open lesson
· Grade 2 Netball open lesson · Grade 3 Hockey open lesson |
| Fri.
12/06 |
· Interhouse Singing 13:00-14:00
· Danceathon 14:00-16:00 |
| Mon. 15/06 | · School holiday |
| Tues. 16/06 | · Youth Day – Public holiday |
| Thurs.
18/06 |
· VP’s Got Talent @17:30 |
| Fri. 19/06 | · Last day of term for girls.
· Academic Assembly @08:30 · School finishes @10:30 · Hostel closes @12:30 · No Aftercare |
| Wed. 24/06 | Report pick-up at Beaufort Street entrance 08:30-09:30 |