Message from the office

I wish you all a happy Women’s Day on Saturday. At our morning lines on Monday, Mrs Goodes spoke to our girls about the history of Women’s Day; that 20 000 women from all backgrounds protested against the pass laws that were in place at the time. Sixty-nine years have passed since that day and we can thank those strong women who stood together to fight the injustices at the time. Although the protest was a stand for both men and women, they showed that a combined women’s voice has great strength.

Victoria Primary School and Victoria Girls High School are both exceptional platforms to grow girls in knowledge, strength, and courage from all walks of life and in an environment where girls learn to support each other across cultures just like they did back in 1956.

We need to teach our girls to have the strength to speak their minds and let their voices be heard and to speak up if they see injustices happening both to themselves and to others – just like the women in 1956. But we also need to teach them that there is strength in allowing others to express themselves, respecting and accepting that others may not have the same opinion as they do and that they don’t always have to have everyone agree with them. They need to learn to have conversations and remain calm and not lose their temper or raise their voice, as it is with this composure that they can learn to truly hear and understand others. We must teach our girls to show kindness and love to the underdog and lonely – and that showing others that sort of acceptance and respect – takes immense strength and courage. We don’t have to sacrifice the compassionate essence of a woman to show our strength. Strength and gentleness are not mutually exclusive, showing grace, understanding and empathy is part of being an undeniably strong woman.

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Assembly

On Monday, 11 August Grade 2O will present their assembly. The assembly will start at 10:15. Parents are most welcome to join us.

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Indlulamthi Badges

Congratulations to the recipients of the Indlulamthi Badge at our assembly on Monday:  Emihle Kulati, Lusenathi Ntoyanto, Amila Ndandani and Glennis Chakarungama. We are so proud of you!

A special mention must be made to Maham Rizvi and Owekhethelo Gongqa who received their Gold Honours Indlulamthi badges as this was their fourth year being awarded their badge (Grade 3-6 or Grade 4-7).

Well done, girls.

Personality of the Week

Congratulations to Esona Makabe who was awarded the POW at Monday’s assembly for her resilience during interhouse hockey. Well done, Esona.

Sportsmanship Trophy

Congratulations to Lunje Manzana for her incredible work rate and determination throughout the hockey season.

Worker of the Week

Congratulations to Phumelela Macetyana for her beautiful Term 3 Maths page. Keep up the good work!

 Chess Achiever

Lusenathi Ntoyanto has qualified for the Eastern Cape Closed Chess Championship, set to take place in Nelson Mandela Bay from the 5-7 September 2025. Her journey to this stage has been marked by true grit, determination, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Through hours of learning new strategies and mastering complex moves, Lusenathi has quietly but consistently risen through the ranks, showing remarkable growth in her Under-12 age group. We are so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see you shine at the championship. Go, Lusenathi!

Best Speakers

Yesterday we held our annual Best Speakers competition and we would like to congratulate our top three finalists and winners in each grade. The girls prepared well, and presented interesting and well thought out orals according to their topics. Our top three speakers in each grade were:

Grade 4: Anania Vutha, Anopa Thondlana, and Luhle Songongo.

Grade 5: Misha Potts, Azoma Magopeni, and Emihle Kulati.

Grade 6: Haset Sintayehu, Yusrah Suleman, and Bridget Akpeng.

Grade 7: Uzosule Kanana, Saairah Govender, and Mila McConnachie.

Congratulations to all the girls who took part and special congratulations to our first place winners, Luhle, Emihle, Bridget, and Mila.

Thank you to our judges; Mrs Debbie Matthee, and Ms Ruth Trollip for adjudicating, and to our parents and teachers for their support!

Interhouse General Knowledge Results

After 3 rounds of questions from a variety of general knowledge topics, the Interhouse General Knowledge results were as follows:

Aloe – 33 points

Arum – 30 points

Disa – 25 points

Fern – 20 points

Congratulations to Aloe on achieving this impressive victory.

Interschool General Knowledge Team

Based on their performance during the Interhouse Quiz, the following girls have been selected to represent VP on Thursday, 28 August in the Interschool Quiz hosted by Graeme College: Aliyah Bezuidenhout, Isabella Tladi, Iviwe Jakavula, Mila Nongubo and Uzosule Kanana.

Congratulations to these girls. We wish them all the best for the event.

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Colour Run

It was wonderful to have a colourful Monday with all our girls enjoying their day at our Colour Run. Thank you to all our parents who joined us at this fun event especially as it was on a Monday afternoon! Our PTA raised R10 707 from this event!

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Astroquiz news

Best of luck to the Victoria Comets (Aliyah Bezuidenhout, Iviwe Jakavula, Christelle Ruwanza and Avethandwa Hambaze) who are taking part in Round 3 (provincial) of the SAASTA Astroquiz on Thursday, 14 August. The sky is the limit!

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Trolley Dash

Our next PTA Fundraiser is our annual Trolley Dash. The girls will each receive a booklet during the course of next week. Girls are expected to sell one book each by Monday, 15 September but are welcome to collect more booklets to sell  from their 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.

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Hockey vs Herbert Hurd

On Saturday, 2 August our hockey girls travelled to Gqeberha for our annual derby day vs Herbert Hurd. What a lovely morning we had in Gqeberha. The girls played their best and the scores were as follows:

U9A won 1-0; U9B drew 2-2; U10A drew 1-1; U10B won 4-1; U13B drew 0-0; U13A drew 1-1

A big thank you to all the hockey coaches for the ongoing support and coaching. Thank you must also go to all our parents for their support when travelling and at home games. It really means a lot to the staff and the girls.

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Netball news

On Saturday, 2 August, our U10–U13 teams travelled to Gqeberha to face Herbert Hurd Primary in one of our final fixtures. It was a tough day of netball, but all teams played with heart, supporting one another until the very end. A special well done to the U13s, who played their first full 32-minute match! This marked the end of an amazing season for the U7s, U8s, U12s and 13s.

Good luck to the U9s who are taking part in a Sports event at Fort Beaufort, and U10 and U11 teams who will be playing their final matches at the Citrus Sports Day at Sundays River Primary, both on Saturday, 23 August.

Thank you to our coaches, staff, and parents for your incredible support throughout the season!

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Dassie Netball Tournament Highlights

Last Saturday, U8 and U9 netball girls participated in the Dassie Tournament – and what a fantastic day it was! The morning was filled with excitement, fun, and some tough challenges, but our girls played like true champions.

We are proud to share that the U8s were awarded best team of the tournament, and the U9s won 5 out of 6 games, an incredible achievement!

A big thank you to PJ for hosting us so warmly, and our heartfelt appreciation goes to all the parents who came out to cheer and support the teams. Your encouragement made a huge difference!

Well done, girls – we’re proud of you all!

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Grade 7 Community Outreach Committee Visit to Home of Joy

Our Grade 7 Community Outreach Committee is eagerly looking forward to their upcoming visit to the Home of Joy Foundation. The Grade 7s are especially excited to go shopping and select special gifts, something meaningful for each child to treasure and call their own.  They’ve enjoyed the process of raising funds, knowing that their efforts will help make a small but significant difference. The visit promises not only to be a heartfelt experience, but also an opportunity to spend quality time with the children at Home of Joy. The visit is scheduled for Friday, 15 August, and the committee is counting down the days.

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Birthday wishes

We wish Mr Florence happy birthday for last weekend. This week we celebrated with Mr Nell, Phumelela Nikelo, Joslyn Mager, Arya Miles, Ululothando Pini, Awethu Tshisani, Elizabeth Adlem, Liyabona Benyane, Larmika Govender, Siphesihle Chrisjan and Kyrah-Leigh Cannon-Wessels. We hope you have a lovely day!

Health warning

Please note that we have been informed by the Health Department that there has been a confirmed case of Meningococcal Meningitis in Makhanda. Please read the information below. If your daughter is ill please keep her at home and if necessary consult your doctor or clinic.

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events: 

Fri 8/08	Entrepreneurs’ Day for Grade 7s
Sat 9/08	National Women’s Day
Mon 11/08	Assembly 2O @10:15
Thurs 14/08	Astroquiz (Grade 7)
Fri 15/08	Grade 7 Committee meetings Community Outreach Committee to visit Home of Joy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message from the office

I wish to encourage all our parents to be involved in every aspect of their daughter’s education; this includes being involved in and supporting our school’s fundraising efforts, supporting on the side of the sports field, assisting and monitoring your daughter’s homework and academic progress, ensuring that you pay your school fees and even reading the weekly newsletter (so that you are aware of what your daughter is involved in) as this is critical to your daughter’s success at school.

There is a strong correlation between parental involvement and your child’s academic success, her willingness to participate in extramural activities, and her overall motivation and confidence – all of which are closely intertwined. More often than not, when a child is disinterested, unmotivated and has poor school attendance it is due to her guardians showing little or no interest in her schooling which is very sad when you consider the privilege it is to attend a school like VP and how many other children (and their parents) would do anything to be afforded the same opportunity.

It is never too late to make a concerted effort to be more engaged with your daughter’s schooling. Please communicate and work with her class teachers to ensure that she is given every opportunity to achieve her full potential and thrive. To those parents who are engaged, supportive and committed to their daughter’s education and experience at VP, and who pay their school fees, please continue to do what you are doing as your daughter’s success and ours as a school, is very much reliant on you – we thank you!

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Worker of the Week

Congratulations to Liyabona Benyane for her beautiful isXhosa Term 3 page.

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Colour Run

We will be having our Colour Run Monday, 4 August. All family and friends are welcome to join us. Please enter through the office entrance on Beaufort Street. On Monday girls must come to school dressed in their clothes that they will wear to the Colour Run. Please note that these must be clothes that they are prepared to have stained with colours! White always works well! The times for the different age groups will be as follow:

Grade 00&R @12:00-12:45;  Grade 1-3 @12:45-13:30;  Grade 4-7 @13:30-14:30

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Extramurals

On Monday there will be no extramurals due to the Colour Run. All girls have received a new extramural programme for the athletics season. Please take note of your daughter’s new pick-up times.

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Assembly:  On Monday, 4 August, Grade 3D will present their assembly. Parents are most welcome to join us. The assembly starts at 09:30.

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Best Speakers

On Thursday, 7 August we will have our Best Speakers. The Best Speaker contestants will start the event off at 08:30. The girls who are selected to present their orals will receive letters. Parents are welcome to attend.

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Interhouse General Knowledge

On Thursday, 7 August at 10:30 we will be holding our annual Interhouse General Knowledge Quiz. The top-performing girls from the interhouse quiz will then represent VP in the quiz against Graeme College on Thursday, 28 August.

The Interhouse Teams are as follows:

Arum: Isabella Tladi,  Iviwe Jakavula, Oluthando Tube, Christelle Ruwanza, Sibonokuhle Benge (reserve).

Aloe: Aliyah Bezuidenhout, Tandolwetu Ketwa, Alibongwe Mthembu, Lashante Rama, Liyabona Benyane (reserve).

Disa: Mila Nongubo, Imanathi Mcophele, Sairaah Govender, Nakweziphi Mthetho, Unakho Fetsha (reserve).

Fern: Uzosule Kanana, Esethu Stamper, Avethandwa Hambaze, Lulo Adam, Chikhilupiriro Mithochi (reserve).

We wish the teams all the best for what promises to be a fun educational event.

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Interhouse Hockey

On Tuesday the 29th July our girls participated in the annual Interhouse Hockey. What a fun afternoon it was watching our gitld showcasing their hockey skills. A big thank you to the netball girls for helping their houses when players were needed. A big thank you to all the staff for their support and help on Tuesday. To the hockey coaches, thank you for a wonderful season. It was truly amazing seeing all the girls displaying their skills and enjoying hockey.

The results are as follows:

Winners Snr teams:  1st Aloe; 2nd Disa; 3rd Fern; 4th Arum

Winners Jnr teams:  1st Disa; 2nd Arum; 3rd Fern; 4th Aloe

Overall winners are:  1st Disa; 2nd Fern; 3rd Aloe; 4th Arum

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Interhouse Netball

On Wednesday, 30 July, we enjoyed a fun and spirited Interhouse event — a great way to close the season! Well done to all the houses for their enthusiasm and effort, and a special thank you to the house captains, coaches, staff, and parents for their continued support.

Final Results (based on points and number of wins): 3rd – Aloe; 2nd – Disa & Arum; 1st – Fern

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Dassie Tournament

Our U8s and U9s have been invited to play in the very first Dassie Tournament hosted by PJ Olivier on Saturday, 2 August 2025. The girls have received letters and are excited to end the season.

The program is as follows:

VP U9s vs PJ 09h00

VP U8s vs Good Shepherd 09h15

VP U9s vs St Marys 09h45

VP U8s vs PJ 10h00

VP U9s vs Oatlands 11h00

VP U9s vs Good Shepherd 11h45

Good luck, girls!

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Hockey vs Herbert Hurd

Fixtures for hockey and netball vs Herbert Hurd on Saturday, 2 August. Girls involved have received a letter with details.

Hockey (Birkholz Field)

Time Teams                 

10:00           U9B/ U10B

10:30           U9A/ U10A

11:00           U13B

11:45          U13A

Netball

Time         Teams

09:00           U10A

09:00           U11A

09:00           U12A

09:30           U13A

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Entrepreneurs’ Day

Next week, Friday, 8 August is our annual Entrepreneurs’ Day! The different grades will be given an opportunity to support our hardworking Grade 7s who will be selling their products from 10:00-12:00. Parents are welcome to join us and support them.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff and girls happy birthday for this week: Mrs Terblanche, Joy Torweni, Berlynn Willemse, Libby Everton, Zintle Magongo, Ababalwe Ngwetsheni, Musa Jojo and Lelona Manyati. We hope you have a lovely day!

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Please support our Sports Committee in collecting toiletries:

 Upcoming events:

Fri 1/08	Orchestra & Chamber Choir 13:30-14:30
Sat 2/08	Hockey & Netball vs Herbert Hurd Dassie Netball Tournament @PJ for U8 & U9s
Mon 4/08	Assembly Grade 3D/T @09:30 VP Colour Run Grade 00&R @12:00-12:45 Grade 1-3 @12:45-13:30 Grade 4-7 @13:30-14:30 NO OTHER EXTRAMURALS
Tues 5/08	Athletics season begins (please refer to extramural programme sent home today)
Thurs 7/08	Best Speakers @08:30 and Interhouse General Knowledge@10:30. Parents welcome. Please use Beaufort Street entrance.
Fri 8/08	Entrepreneurs Day for Grade 7s

 

 

 

 

Message from the office

A friend once said to me that the thing she enjoys most about school holidays is not having to make her children a packed lunch!  For me, it is not having to wake up early and rush – I am not a morning person!  Although holidays are something we all look forward to, it is finding the joy in the mundane and routine that is essential to a happy life. Now that we are back at school and trying our best to adjust to a routine again, let’s make an effort to notice and appreciate the small joys that the school term brings; whether it is seeing your daughter’s reading progress each day, her delight in telling you about her new friend or about something funny that happened at school or just the short but precious time that you and your daughter get to chat on your way to school. Our term days are busy but they do not lack small moments of joy that we can celebrate each day – the delights of life are all around us if we stop to appreciate them and recognise that they are but a fleeting moment that will pass quickly. Enjoy each day that Term 3 brings and a warm welcome back to all our families!

“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” – Kurt Vonnegut

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Worker of the Week

Well done to Uzu Gongqoba who is our WOW this week. She received her sticker before 09:00 on Tuesday morning for her work in isiXhosa. A pretty impressive start to Term 3, Uzu. Keep it up!

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Colour Run

We will be having our Colour Run next Friday, 1 August. All family and friends are welcome to join us. The PTA will be pre-ordering hotdogs for the day. Your daughter has received a pamphlet with the entry form. Girls must come to school dressed in their clothes that they will wear to the Colour Run. Please note that these must be clothes that they are prepared to have stained with colours! White always works well!

Kind Club

The Kind Club will be raising funds at the Colour Run by having a colour hairspraying stall. For a cost of R10, girls can have a colour sprayed on their hair. We would like to encourage the girls to pre-order to avoid disappointment. Money is to be paid to class teachers by Thursday, 31 July.

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Assembly

On Monday, 28 July, Grade 3M will present their assembly. Parents are most welcome to join us. The assembly starts at 10:15.

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Extramurals

Please note that we will only have the following extramurals next week – all other practices will fall away. This is the last week of winter sport (hockey and netball). There will be NO OTHER extramurals (including Team Tennis and Debating).  Choir will continue as usual in the morning.

 Interhouse Hockey and Netball

(Grade 4-7)

Interhouse Hockey will take place on Tuesday, 29 July from 14:00- 16:15 and Interhouse Netball will take place on Wednesday, 30 July from 14:00- 16:15. It is COMPULSORY for ALL girls in Grades 4-7 to ATTEND BOTH afternoons for the entire DURATION of the afternoon. Register will be taken. Girls are to come to school on both days dressed in their black shorts or skorts and house shirts to play and to support.

Next week’s extramural schedule Grade 1-3

Monday, 28 July

13:00-14:00 – U9 Interhouse Hockey

13h00-14h00 – Grade 1 netball practice

Grade 2 fitness

Tuesday, 29 July

13:00-14:00 – Grade 1 fun netball day 13:00-14:00 – Grade 2 hockey fun day 13:00-14:00 – Grade 3 fitness

Wednesday, 30 July

13:00-14:00 – Netball fun day Grade 2

Grade 1s Hockey practice

Grade 3 fitness

Thursday, 31 July

13:00-14:00 – Grade 1 Open Hockey day

U9 Interhouse netball

Grade 2 fitness

Grade 4-7

Tuesday, 29 July

14:00-16:15 – Interhouse Hockey

Wednesday, 30 July

14:00-16:15 – Interhouse Netball

Thursday, 31 July

14:00-15:00 – Grade 5 Maths

Interventions

Cross Country

Friday, 1 August

12:00-14:30 –   Colour Run

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Chess

This Saturday, 26 July, six talented chess girls will represent us at the Sarah Baartman District Schools Chess Play-offs at PJ Olivier. We are incredibly proud and excited to see their strategic brilliance in action! Wishing a jam-packed day of brain power, focus, and success to our champions:

U11: Arya Ritchie

U13: Lusenathi Ntoyanto, Ella Radovic, Bridget Akpeng, Makatendeka Chakona, Katherine Marias

U15: Alibongwe Mthembu

Go show them what you’re made of!

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Hockey vs Herbert Hurd

Fixtures for hockey and netball vs Herbert Hurd on Saturday, 2 August. Girls involved have received a letter with details.

Hockey (Birkholz Field)

Time Teams                 

10:00           U9B/ U10B

10:30           U9A/ U10A

11:00           U13B

11:45          U13A

Netball

Time         Teams

09:00           U10A

09:00           U11A

09:00           U12A

09:30           U13A

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Swimming

During the holidays Lilani Wolmarans participated in the PEA winter gala swimming event in Gqeberha. Lilani entered the following events: 50m & 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, 50 and 200m freestyle and 50m butterfly all with PBs. She also participated in the 50 m breaststroke.

Lilani then attended the 1st A League gala and improved her 200m Individual Medley time. She has now qualified for Level 2 status in most of her events. We are super proud of you! Well done, Lilani.

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Hockey report

Our U13A girls had a fantastic first weekend of their holiday participating in the Anne Beagley Hockey Festival, hosted by Union High School in Graaff-Reinet. The girls played with heart, gained valuable experience and made wonderful memories. Here are the weekends results:

VP vs Cradock lost 3-1

VP vs Sunridge lost 3-0

VP vs Erica drew 0-0

VP vs Clarendon drew 0-0

VP vs Stirling 1 lost 2-0

A huge thank you to Ms Christian and Mr Daniels for coaching the team, driving the bus and taking such great care of the girls. Thank you also to our amazing parents who travelled all the way to support- your encouragement means the world to us.

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Netball

On Wednesday, 23 July, the netball girls played a match against Good Shepherd and the results were as follows:

U9B won 7 – 0; – U9A won 7 – 4

U10B won 4 – 2; U10A lost 4 – 1

U11B won 5 – 0; U11A won 3 – 0

U12B won 8 – 3; U12A lost 8 – 7

U13B won 7 – 4; U13A lost 7 – 4

Well done to the girls for these amazing results, just on their return back from holidays!

A pat on the back goes to the coaches for encouraging and pushing the girl to do their best during the matches and the parents for their continuous support.

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Cross Country

On Thursday, 24 July, the VP Cross Country Team took place in the first round of the Makana trials. The results were as follows:

U10

1. Mivuyo Santi
2. Oluhle Mpati
3. Chanelle Musarurwa
4. Carla Frazer

U11

1. Isla Orsmond
2. Nalu Mfiki
3. Lunathi Makasi

U12

1. Esona Makabe
2. Lunje Manzana
3. Siarra Appollis

U13

1. Micarlin Daniels
2. Liyabona Benyane
3. Anathi Mbandlakazi
4. Lulo Adam

The next round is on Thursday, 31 July, and we would like to wish them all the best of luck.

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Music

Victoria in Concert was a great success, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our parent body for attending the concert and participating in this annual collaboration between our two music departments. The variety and quality of the performances were indicative of the amazing work being done in fostering the talents of our girls. We are so proud of our young musicians!

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National Arts Festival Stars!

We would like to acknowledge and applaud two of our VP girls, Isabella Tladi and Mila McConnachie, who performed with the Prestige School of Dance in productions in the National Arts Festival.

Mila McConnachie performed in Echoes of a Century, and Isabella Tladi performed in both Echoes of a Century and the Ovation Award winning Liminal. Isabella was even fortunate to perform for Morning Live.

The preparations, performances, and promotions were gruelling, but what an incredible opportunity.

We are very proud of them both.

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Grade 7 Presentation

We’re excited to have Captain Benn visiting our Grade 7 learners on Tuesday, 29 July. He will be leading them in an informational session focused on substance abuse, which ties in with this term’s Life Orientation curriculum. This promises to be an informative and meaningful experience for our learners.

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Dropping items at school

We appeal once again to parents not to drop off items for your daughter at the office unless it is requested by the teacher or you are delivering her birthday cupcakes. The office in inundated with lunch, sports clothes etc dropped off every day. Please assist us by making sure your daughter packs items for school the night before – including for her extramurals. If items are dropped off at the office we cannot take responsibility that they will be delivered timeously.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following girls happy birthday for this week: Nalikhaya Diniso, Zozibini Dondashe, Iyeva Heshu, Aligugu Makeba, Mbalentle Niwa, Anastasia Apreku, Ava Peters, Lugcobolwelnkosi Qeqe, Zinathi Ntloko and Andisubabalo Dike. We hope you have a lovely day!

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Please support our Sports Committee in collecting toiletries:

 Upcoming events: 

Sat 26/07	Chess – Sarah Baartman Chess playoffs at PJ Olivier
Mon 28/07	Grade 3M assembly @10:15 U9 Interhouse Hockey @13:00-14:00 Grade 1 netball practice @13h00-14h00 Grade 2 fitness @13:00-14:00
Tues 29/07	Interhouse hockey Grade 4-7@14:00-16:15 Grade 1 fun netball day@13:00-14:00 Grade 2 hockey fun day@13:00-14:00 Grade 3 fitness@13:00-14:00 –
Wed 30/07	Interhouse netball Grade 4-7@14:00-16:15 Netball fun day Grade 2@13:00-14:00 Grade 1s Hockey practice@13:00-14:00 Grade 3 fitness@13:00-14:00
Thurs 31/07	Grade 1 Open Hockey day@13:00-14:00 U9 Interhouse netball@13:00-14:00 Grade 2 fitness@13:00-14:00 Cross Country @Botanical Gardens 14:00-15:00 Gr 5 Maths interventions
Fri 1/08	VP Colour Run Grade 00&R @12:00-12:45 Grade 1-3 @12:45-13:30 Grade 4-7 @13:30-14:30
Sat 2/08	Hockey & Netball vs Herbert Hurd (see fixtures above)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message from the office

I sneaked into the hall to watch a few of the auditions this week and I am so excited for our VP’s Got Talent show as the calibre was most impressive. I am so proud of each one of our girls for being brave enough to stand on stage and give it a bash. Even if they didn’t get selected to perform in the final show, they can be immensely chuffed with themselves!

I know I’ve said this often but the confidence that our girls display on a daily basis at school, continues to amaze me. I am so very proud of how confident our girls are! Research says that girls’ confidence generally takes a dive from around age 8 as they become more aware of themselves and others. Although this is not the case for everyone, and no one is confident all the time in every setting, I see the opposite happening in many of our girls. I love that our girls grasp opportunities offered at school and feel safe to try.

The quote below, which refers to girls’ confidence, and stated by the author of the book; “The Confidence Code for Girls” is so important for us to note, because as parents to young girls, we often want to protect them from failure, when their experiences regardless of the outcome, can be a positive personal formative journey for them.

‘Confidence hinges on action. It’s the quality that literally turns our thoughts into action, taking them from random mental impulses to actual deeds. And that process, which usually involves some struggle and failure as well, is what creates more confidence. When girls try NEW things, hard things, their confidence grows.  If they play it safe and only do the things that they are good at doing, they won’t grow in confidence.

It’s impossible to build confidence staying in a comfort zone, only doing what you are already good at doing.’’

Well done to our Confidence Growers for auditioning this week! We’re incredibly proud of the courage and enthusiasm you’ve shown.

If you haven’t yet bought a ticket, please don’t wait too long as I have no doubt we will be sold out before the final show.

 VP’s Got Talent 

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We would like to thank all the girls that entered into the VP’s Got Talent contest. There were some incredible performances and we certainly have talented young ladies at our school. Congratulations to the finalists who will be performing on Thursday, 19 June at 17:30 in the Glennie Hall.

 VP’s Got Talent Finalists

• Libby Everton – Dance
• Chikhulupiriro Mitochi – Dance
• Isla Orsmond & Lunje Tshiki – Dance
• Asante Tetani – Dance
• Lamela & Lucan Funani – Dance
• Emihle & Sibabalwe Kulati – Dance
• Lulo Dyantyi, Oyithando Sinam, Awethu Tshisani, Siyasisanda Nene, Zintle Magongo, Unakho Fetsha, Uminathi Kate & Aligugu Makeba – Dance
• Isabella Tladi & Uzosule Kanana – Dance
• Christelle & Grace Ruwanza, Mukundi & Anopa Thondhlana – Dance
• Rose Jordaan – Musical instrument
• Annabelle Olivier & Nicole Joka – Dance
• Riley-Anne Knott-Craig – Singing
• Isabella Tladi – Singing
• Mila McConnachie – Singing
• Sambesiwe Dyantyi – Singing
• Teia van Rooyen & Halle Orsmond – Singing
• Lashante Rama, Mila McConnachie, Iminathi Mgwebi & Kelly Doyle – Singing
• Ababalwe Ngwetsheni – Poetry
• Iminathi Mgwebi – Singing
• Lashante Rama & Mila McConnachie – Singing
• Chikhulupiriro Mitochi – Musical instrument
• Amy Mlambo – Magic
• Kazlin de Maar – Contortion

All Artworks submitted will be displayed and adjudicated on the 19 June in the Glennie Hall Foyer.

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• Tickets for the show can be bought from the office at R30 a ticket. Please pre-order your boerewors rolls from your daughter’s class teacher for R30 each by Tuesday, 17 June @ 10:00. These will be served prior to the start of the show from 16:30.
• A tuckshop will be open from 16:30 (including tea/coffee/hot chocolate and cupcakes). Girls may wear their civvies clothes to the event. If you are not attending with your daughter please make sure you fetch her from the Beaufort Street entrance by 19:30. Entrance and exit will be from Beaufort Street. Huntley Street will not be open.

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Worker of the Week

Well done to Balelihle Jadi for her lovely Term 3 page for NS. Keep up the good work, Balelihle.

Indlulamthi Badges

Congratulations to Chloe Jeggels and Mukundi Thondhlana who were presented their badges this week. We are so proud of both of you!

 Merit Achievers

The following girls have received over 250 merits so far this year: Alexis Killian, Lelona Manyati, Owami Shabalala, Mbalentle Dyaloyi, Misha Potts, Lusenathi Ntoyanto, Olothando Kanyiwe, Madison Conroy, Libby Everton, Leah Doyle, Tessanne Arries, Milisa Limba, Siarra Appolis, Gabriella Cervati and Caitlyn Bodill. Keep it up, girls!

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K-Day

If your daughter is supporting K-Day this weekend, she is expected to be in full school uniform (with a blazer from Grade 4-7).

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Cross-Country

We had a fun day of running this morning. Thank you to all our parents for their support. The results will be in next week’s newsletter.

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Interhouse Singing

Our girls have been hard at work practising their songs. The girls will compete against each other in their houses next week Wednesday from 13:00-14:00 in the hall. Parents are welcome to support. Please note that the school day will end at 14:00.

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Academic Assembly

We have our Academic Assembly on Friday, 20 June at 08:30. Parents are welcome to join us. Girls who are receiving an academic certificate will receive letters.

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Grade 4 Fundraiser

Next week, Wednesday and Thursday, the Grade 4s will be selling toasted cheese sandwiches and hot chocolate as their grade fundraiser. R30 for the combo or R20 for hot chocolate and R20 for a toasted sandwich.

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Please note that 16th June is a public Holiday (Youth Day) and school will be closed.

End of Term arrangements

Please note that as per our term calendar, the last day of term for our girls is Wednesday, 25 June as our campus will be taken over by the National Arts Festival. The school day will end at 13:00 for FP (Grade 1-3) and at 13:45 for IP (Grade 4-7). Aftercare will still be open on this day. Reports will be handed out to the girls on this day. Please DO NOT come to the office to collect your daughter’s report as the office will not have the reports prior to 14:30 on this day and teachers will NOT be interrupted during lessons. Your daughter should be at school to collect her report.

 Our next newsletter will be the final one for the term and will be included in the report envelope on Wednesday, 25 June and sent out electronically.

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Hockey vs Union on Saturday, 21 June

Please note that transporting our girls to fixtures is a great expense to our school. We have appealed to parents that if they are going to Graaff-Reinet themselves that they are to please take their daughter with them. If for whatever reason, you are now able to take your daughter yourself, please let Ms Christian know asap so that we can then take more staff. If your daughter goes to Union on the bus, she will be expected to return on the bus. 

 It will be an early start on Saturday morning. Girls going on the bus must be dropped off at the Huntley Street Gate by 04:00. We will be taking register before leaving and on departure from Union for our girls’ safety. All girls involved have received letters.

If you are traveling there yourself please ensure that your daughter arrives at least 30 minutes before the start of her game. We expect to be back at the HOSTEL ENTRANCE in Hill Street by 16:30. We will keep parents updated on the Whatsapp group.

The fixtures vs Union are as follows:

Union Prep Astro		Union High School Astro
Time:	Team	Time	Team
09h00	U10B	10h00	U13C
09h30	U8B	11h00	U13B
10h00	U9B	12h00	U13A
10h30	U8A
11h00	U9A
11h30	U10A

 St Andrew’s Prep Hockey & Netball festival – Friday, 20 June

Good luck to the U9 hockey and netball girls involved in the Prep festival on Friday, 20 June. Girls involved have received a letter. We will leave VP at 12:45 and girls are to be picked up from Prep at 15:00. Fixtures vs Prep are as follows:

Time	Hockey		Netball
	Field 1	Field 2	Field 1	Field 2
13:00-13:12	–	–	VP A vs PA A	VP B vs BCC B
13:20-13:32	BCC A vs VP A	–	–	–
13:40-13:52	–	PA B vs VP B	–	–
14:00-14:12	Oat A vs VP A	Prep B vs VP B	–	–
14:20-14:32	–	–	Prep A vs VP A	–
14:40-14:52	VP A vs Prep A	VP B vs BCC B	–	–

Sports Results

Hockey vs Gill: U13B drew 2-2; U13A drew 0-0

Netball vs Westering: U10A won 10-0; U11A won 2-0; U12B won 9-0; U12A won 7-3; U13B won 15-3; U13A won 13-1

Hockey vs Westering: U8B drew 0-0; U8A lost 0-6; U9B won 2-1; U9A won 4-0; U10B lost 3-0; U10A won 3-1; U13B lost 1-0; U13A lost 2-0

Well done to everyone involved and thank you to our parents for their support on the day.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff members and girls who celebrated their birthdays this week a very happy birthday: Ms Casling, Mr Buka, Siphesihle Lande, Iyizwile Nomkonwana, Lundanele Tyhali, Elizabeth Wicks, Mercy Mooya, Bridget Akpeng, Asali Dude and Sitha Mkolo. Last week Esona Mali celebrated her birthday but she was left off the newsletter – we hope you had a very special birthday, Esona.

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events:

Monday 16/06	Youth Day – public holiday
Tuesday 17/06	Last boerewors roll orders must be in today @10:00
Wed 18/06	Interhouse Singing 13:00-14:00. Parents welcome. School day ends at 14:00.
Thursday 19/06	VP’s Got Talent final show 17:30-19:30
Friday 20/06	Academic Assembly @08:30 Grade 7 Committee meetings 13:00-13:30 Hostel closes
Saturday 21/06	Hockey vs Union @Union
Monday 23/06	No extramurals this week.
Wed 25/06	Last day of term Reports handed out in class School finishes at usual time: FP – 13:00 IP – 13:45 Aftercare will be open until 17:00
Thursday 26/06	National Arts Festival begins
Friday 27/06	U13A Hockey team leaves for the Anne Beagley Hockey tournament in Graaff-Reinet
Monday 30/06	U13A Hockey team return to Makhanda

 

 

Message from the office

Exams are over!! I am certain that you are just as relieved as your daughters are. No more tiptoeing around the house! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend full of fun and lazy activities.  You all deserve it!

This past week Ms Knott-Craig, Mrs Orsmond and I attended the South African All Girls Schools’ Association (SAGSA) Conference here in Makhanda hosted by DSG.

One of the dynamic presenters was a psychologist and speaker named Naomi Holdt. She spoke about working with a purpose and ‘knowing your why’ – why do we get up each morning and do what we do? This certainly resonated with us.

She spoke about us being intentional in how we connect and make others (particularly our girls) feel seen, heard and feel significant in order to increase their self worth by showing compassion and cultivating a sense of belonging and sense of family. This echoes our theme for the year, ‘You Belong’. But this is certainly something that can be nurtured at home too!

Here are 5 Tips to Help Your Daughter Feel Seen, Heard, and Supported

(Extracted from https://c-suitenetwork.com/articles/5-tips-to-help-your-child-feel-seen-heard-and-supported/)

1. Apologise

Apologies are powerful catalysts for healing. Even though you didn’t mean to make your daughter feel ignored or neglected, let her know how sorry you are that her feelings are hurt.

2. Stop what you’re doing and listen

The next time your daughter demands your attention, step back and observe your reaction. Are you tapping your foot or looking at your phone? Did you even look up from your computer screen and make eye contact? Give your girls at least a minute or two of your undivided attention when they need something. And if you’re just too busy at that particular moment, schedule a “Mommy and Me” time later in the day.

3. Acknowledge what she’s saying

Problem-solving is certainly one of our most valuable skills as parents, but don’t be so quick to find a solution that you dismiss what your child is trying to say.Validate how she feels: “Are you feeling sad? Do you want to tell me why? Is there anything I can do to make it better?”

Raising self-assured children begins with teaching them that it’s important to acknowledge whatever emotion they’re feeling – so they can let it go when they’re ready.

4. Set reasonable boundaries

As important as it is for children to acknowledge their feelings, it’s equally essential for them to connect their feelings to their underlying unmet needs. Now is when they can learn that they don’t need to be overwhelmed by their emotions and can be with them rather than be overwhelmed by them. It’s never too early to teach children that negative feelings don’t have to translate into bad behaviour.

5. Put yourself in your child’s shoes

Let’s be honest: sometimes it’s hard to understand why a child could get so upset over being asked to shower or make their bed for example. The next time your daughter is upset, practice empathy to understand where she’s really coming from.

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Staff News

We wish Mrs Dewey all the best as she leaves to go on her maternity leave today. We will miss her and are eagerly awaiting news of the arrival of her precious second child. We welcome Ms Trollip who is filling in for her. Ms Trollip taught at VP a number of years ago and has recently returned to Makhanda to study. We are most fortunate to have her back – I know that Grade 3D has already bonded with her!

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Worker of the Week

Congratulations to Lebogang Mogale for the lovely sentences she made in English and the delightful pictures she drew! Keep up the good work, Lebo!

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Assembly

On Monday, 9 June Grade 4D will present their assembly. Parents are welcome to join us. Assembly will start at 10:15.

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VP’s Got Talent 

Next week our girls will be auditioning for the final VP’s Got Talent show that is taking place on 19 June at 17:30.

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AUDITIONS

Girls who entered will need to audition on the following days:

Monday, 9 June: Dance

Tuesday, 10 June: Music (singing, musical instruments and poetry)

Wednesday, 11 June: Open for any individual/group who did not get to audition on Monday or Tuesday.

Auditions will take place from 14:00-16:00 on each afternoon. Girls must come prepared (clothes, instruments, music etc.). If they have an extramural that must take priority and girls can audition before or after their extramurals.

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Tickets will be on sale at R30 from the office as from Monday. Please buy your tickets sooner rather than later as we don’t want to have to turn people away at the door like we did last year.

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PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Strength Training on Tuesday as the hall is being used for auditions.

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Grade 4 History outing

Please note that this has been moved to Thursday, 12 June. The outing will take place in Makhanda and we expect to be back at school by 14:30.

*Please note that there will be no U10 Hockey practice on this afternoon.

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Interhouse Cross Country

On Friday, 13 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 Grade 3-7 girls will walk to the Botanical Gardens and start running at

10:30. First off will be the Grade 3s, followed by Grade 4&5s and finally Grade 6&7s. Girls can be collected from school at 13:00 as usual.

Pre-Primary girls must wear a shirt in their house colour and black shorts, socks and takkies.

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 or Heinen Embroidery. Only official house shirts may be worn. If your daughter does not have an official house shirt she must wear her VP navy blue golf shirt.

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Interhouse singing

Our Interhouse Singing competition will take place on Wednesday, 18 June from 13:00-14:00. Parents are most welcome!

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Upcoming fixtures

Hockey vs Gill

The U13A and B hockey teams will be playing a hockey match vs Gill at Victoria Primary School today.

The U13B match will start at 12:30 and U13A match will start at 13:15. Good luck, girls!

Netball vs Westering Saturday, 7 June @VP

	Netball
	Court A	Court B
09:00	U13A	U12A
09:30	U13B	U12B
10:00	U11A	U10A

 Hockey vs Westering Saturday, 7 June @VP

Top field A		Top field B		Top field C
09:00	U10B	09:00	U9B	09:00	U8B
09:30	U10A	09:30	U9A	09:30	U8A
Fergusson field: bottom field
10:00-10:45		U13B
10:50-11:35		U13A

Girls participating have all received letters. Please make sure that your daughter is dropped off at least 30 minutes before the start of her game. All girls must be fetched by 11:45. We will have a tuckshop available and will be selling pancakes and boerewors rolls. Please support our PTA. Major Frazer’s Barista will be selling coffee. Access can be made either via the Huntley Street gate or the Pre-primary gate in Beaufort Street. Please park cars in the street.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff member and girls who celebrated their birthdays this week a very happy birthday: Ms Knott-Craig, Lulo Dyantyi, Asante Sankqela, Mihle Mgwebi, Zenkosi Mati and Indiphile Mdlalana.

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events:

Friday 06/06	U13A&B Hockey vs Gill @VP
Saturday 07/06	Hockey & Netball vs Westering @VP
Monday 9/06	Assembly presented by 4D at 10:15. Parents welcome Auditions: Dance 14:00-16:00
Tuesday 10/06	Auditions: Music (singing, musical instruments & poetry) 14:00-16:00
Wed 11/06	Auditions: Overflow 14:00-16:00
Thursday 12/06	Grade 4 History outing No U10 hockey practice
Friday 13/06	Interhouse Cross Country
Wed 18/06	Interhouse Singing 13:00-14:00. Parents welcome.
Thursday 19/06	VP’s Got Talent final show

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message from the office

As the only primary school that was invited to sing at the DSG/St Andrew’s Music Festival’s final gala event on Thursday night last week, our Chamber Choir made us so proud.  The talent that was on display at the concert was phenomenal and certainly showcased what amazing work is happening at all the schools in Makhanda. We were so proud to be part of it. Well done to all our music girls and choirs who participated in the festival. Many of our old VP girls were part of numerous final shows from the various schools both playing instruments and singing. This is a testament to our dedicated music teachers who nurture our girls’ talents with much passion and enthusiasm. I noted a number of our VP parents at the various evenings, and we thank them for their support.

Our cultural and arts programme, whether it be Music, Dance or Drama, driven by incredibly talented teachers, is certainly a strength at VP. Events as small as our class assemblies, our Grade 7 LSPA practicals to our Mulan production, to mention a few, continue to amaze me. The confidence that these activities instill in our girls and the talent that it cultivates is exceptional. I am looking forward to VP’s Got Talent at the end of the term and to the Victoria in Concert early next term – I am sure these will be further showcases of our girls’ talents and the wonderful work that has been done at VP.

Worker of the Week

Well done to Olibango Ngabaza for coming to see me twice this week – for English and isiXhosa. Well done! Keep up the good work!!

Teddies

We only have 11 VP teddies left who are looking for loving homes and warm cuddles at night. Adoption fee is R100.

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Exams

We move into our second week of exams and we encourage continued focus and discipline – keep at it girls! You can do it!
Exam Timetable

Monday, 2 June:

• Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7)
• EMS (Grade 7)

 Tuesday, 3 June:

• Natural Sciences (Grade 4-7)
• Art (Grade 7)
• LSPA Theory (Grade 7)

 Wednesday, 4 June:

• LSPA Practical (Grade 7)
• SS History (Grade 4-7)

Thursday, 5 June:

• Life Skills (Grade 4-6)

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School Times

School will continue with exam times from Monday, 2 June until Friday, 6 June ie. the academic school day will end at 13:00 and the extramural programme will run from 13:00-14:00, to accommodate the writing of examinations by Grade 4-7 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 extramurals) every day to prepare for her next exam.

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.

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Visit to Amazwi

The Grade 3s and the Grade 5s enjoyed an Interactive Reading of “Popcorn” by Naomi Holdt on Wednesday at Amazwi. The girls enjoyed discussing the story and answering questions. The story reminded them to always remain hopeful.

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Interhouse Cross Country

On Friday, 13 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 Grade 3-7 girls will walk to the Botanical Gardens and start running at 10:30. First off will be the Grade 3s, followed by Grade 4&5s and finally Grade 6&7s. Girls can be collected from school at 13:00 as usual. Pre-Primary girls must wear a shirt in their house colour and black shorts, socks and takkies. 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 or Heinen Embroidery. Only official house shirts may be worn.

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Results

Tennis

Our team tennis girls played in the Rising Stars Tennis tournament at DSG on the 25th of May. The competition was tough, the games were fun and the learning experience was epic. Well done to all of you!

Netball

On Monday, 26 May, the U12 (at VP) and 13A (at PJ) played in the last round of Makana Round Robbin and the results were as follows:

U12A: VP vs Tantyi Lower won 7-1; VP vs Oatlands won 5-2

U13A: VP vs PJ won 3-2; VP vs Oatlands lost 1-5

On Wednesday, 28 May, we played a mini netball home match against St Andrew’s Prep at VP. The scores were as follows:

U8A lost 3-0; U9A won 7-5; U9B won 6-1

Thank you so much to everyone for the continued support. Well done to our players and coaches!

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Upcoming fixtures

Hockey vs Gill

Friday, 6 June the U13A and B hockey teams will be playing a hockey match vs Gill at Victoria Primary School.

The U13B match will start at 12:30 and U13A match will start at 13:15. Good luck, girls!

Netball vs Westering Saturday, 7 June @VP

Girls participating have received a letter.

	Netball
	Court A	Court B
09:00	U13A	U12A
09:30	U13B	U12B
10:00	U11A	U10A

Hockey vs Westering Saturday, 7 June @VP

Girls participating have received a letter.

Top field A		Top field B		Top field C
09:00	U10B	09:00	U9B	09:00	U8B
09:30	U10A	09:30	U9A	09:30	U8A
Fergusson field: bottom field
10:00-10:45		U13B
10:50-11:35		U13A

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PTA 75th VP Recipe Book

Don’t forget to order your recipe book before the 6^th of June. The cost is R150 and you can order via your daughter’s teacher.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff and girls who celebrated their birthdays this week a very happy birthday: Mr Majiba, Alwaba Ndawuni, Leah Doyle, Lihle Balintulo, Chloe de Beer, Azizipho Ngindana, Kelly Doyle, Chanelle Musarurwa, Emily Doyle and Olubanzi Zabo.

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

  Upcoming Events

Monday 02/06	Exams: ·       Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7) ·       EMS (Grade 7)
Tuesday 03/06	Exams: ·       Natural Sciences (Grade 4-7) ·       Art (Grade 7) ·       LSPA Theory (Grade 7)
Wednesday 04/06	Exams: ·       LSPA Practical (Grade 7) ·       SS History (Grade 4-7)
Thursday 05/06	Exam:  Life Skills (Grade 4-6)
Friday 06/06	U13A&B Hockey vs Gill @VP
Saturday 07/06	Hockey & Netball vs Westering @VP

Message from the office

Exams start on Monday for Grade 4-7 and I am sure that your daughters have already started making her notes and begun revising. I appeal to you to make your home a place that is conducive to learning and limit the distractions for the next two weeks so that your daughter can be provided with a space that will help her focus while studying. Please limit the noise level (especially TV) and take all technology away for the next few weeks. Limit visitors and make sure that your next two weekends are not too hectic.

Breaks are essential as is keeping active during this time. That is why we are still continuing with our extramural programme from 13:00-14:00. Please read the exam extramural program closely with your daughter to make sure that she knows when her extramural is scheduled for during exam time. It is compulsory for your daughter to attend her extramural sessions. She will only be at school an extra 15 minutes more than she would be on a normal school day and exercise will help boost her energy levels and reduces stress. It is a good, healthy break for her. We request that all girls be fetched by 14:00 during exams so that they can go home to study.

The best thing we can do to assist our girls is to show our support in every way we can and that includes making a few sacrifices ourselves. Be encouraging and supportive. Don’t put excessive pressure on your daughters to perform well as this can create anxiety. Let them know you love them and that you are in this together!

Exam Timetable

Monday, 26 May: 

• English & FAL Creative Writing (Grade 4-7)

 Tuesday, 27 May:

• English & FAL Creative Writing (Grade 4-7)

 Wednesday, 28 May:

• FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7)
• English Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5)
• Life Orientation (Grade 7)

 Thursday, 29 May:

• FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5)
• English Language and Comprehension (Grade 6&7)
• SS Geography (Grade 4-7)

 Friday, 30 May:

• Art & LSPA (Grade 4-6)
• Maths Paper 1 (Grade 4-7)
• Technology (Grade 7)

 Monday, 2 June:

• Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7)
• EMS (Grade 7)

Tuesday, 3 June:

• Natural Sciences (Grade 4-7)
• Art (Grade 7)
• LSPA Theory (Grade 7)

Wednesday, 4 June:

• LSPA Practical (Grade 7)
• SS History (Grade 4-7)

Thursday, 5 June:

• Life Skills (Grade 4-6)

School Times

As from Monday, 25 May until Friday, 6 June the academic school day will end at 13:00 and the extramural programme will run from 13:00-14:00, to accommodate the writing of

examinations by Grade 4-7 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 extramurals) 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.

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Astroquiz results

Congratulations to the Victoria Meteors (Aliyah Bezuidenhout, Avethandwa Hambaze, Iviwe Jakavula and Christelle Ruwanza) for making it through to the 3rd (provincial) round of the SAASTA Astroquiz to take place on 14 August. You girls are stars!

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Worker of the Week

Well done to Taylyn Thomas for her excellent work in Maths. Keep it up, Taylyn!

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Indlulamthi Badge

We congratulate Imanathi Mcophele for being one of our first recipients for our Honours Ndlulamthi Badge. Well done, Iminathi. Thank you for the positive contribution you make towards VP.

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ABRSM exams

Girls who are eligible for these practical exams received their letters last week. Kindly note that the entries close on 30 May, and please forward entry confirmation to Dr. Wynne.

Mini Maestros

Seventeen of our young musicians participated in this music competition last Friday, and we are so proud of each of these girls for so bravely managing their nerves and performing so well. Congratulations to Isla Orsmond and Lulama Joe, who each received medals in their categories. The adjudicator gave the performers some valuable feedback and made special mention of Riley-Anne Knott-Craig and Amyoli Loli, whose performances were “highly commended”. Well done, girls!

DSG/SAC Music Festival

Our choirs, orchestra and soloists had a busy week, performing in the SAC/DSG Music Festival that showcases the amazing talent being developed in our schools. We are immensely proud of them for performing for mixed audiences from the broader Makhanda schools community. Congratulations to our Chamber Choir, who were invited to perform at the Gala Concert last night, which celebrated the week’s highlights. We are super proud of our girls and we thank Dr Wynne and Mr Florence for the amazing work they do in our Music Department.

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Moon Youth Theatre Company visit VP

On Thursday morning our girls were treated to a visit from the Ticket to the Moon Youth Theatre Company. The Pre-Primary and Foundation Phase saw Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with a 21st century twist and the Intersen Phase watched Billy Goat Gruff We were all thoroughly entertained!

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Chess

We are delighted to share some fantastic news—the Sarah Baartman District Chess Committee has decided to include both an A Team and a B Team in this year’s competitions! This wonderful development allows even more talented players to showcase their skills on the board. We are proud to announce the following girls who will be representing the district in the upcoming matches:

U12 A Team
Lusenathi Ntoyanto

U14 A Team
Bridget Akpeng &  Ella Radovic

U14 B Team
Alibongwe Mthembu, Katherine Marias & Makatendeka Chakona

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Tennis results

Our tennis girls played a match against DSG on 20 May. We lost overall but good fun was had by all. Well done, girls!

Upcoming tennis fixture

On Sunday, 25 May, some of our tennis girls will be participating in the Rising Stars Tennis Tournament at DSG. All the best and play well girls!

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Hockey vs St Dominics Priory

U9A won 7-0; U9B won 3-0; U9C drew 1-1; U10A lost 0-1; U10B won 1-0; U10C drew 1-1; U13C won 1-0; U13B lost 1-0;

U13A lost 1-0

 Hockey vs SAC Prep

U8 won 3-2; U9A lost 0-5; U9B won 4-1

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Netball Results

What a busy past two weeks it’s been:

On Friday, 13 May we played matches against Kingswood. The scores were:

U9B won 9–0; U9A won 5-3; U10B won 3–1; U10A won 6-1; U11B won 7–1; U11A lost 5-1

On Saturday, 14 May we welcomed Kenton-on-sea (KOS) and Kowie Foundation (KF) Primary School for a lovely morning of netball. The matches were a fantastic display of developing talent, played with plenty of heart and enthusiasm from everyone. The scores were:  U8A vs KOS lost 7 – 1

U9B vs KF won 8 – 0; U9A vs KOS won 4 – 2; U10A vs KOS drew 4 – 4; U11B vs KF won 3 – 0;

U11A vs KOS lost 2 – 0; U12A vs KOS lost 4 – 3; U13B vs KF won 15 – 0; U13A vs KOS won 16 – 5

On Wednesday, 21 May, we played a match against St. Andrew’s Prep and DSG. The scores were as follows:

U8 won 3-2; U9A won 6-2; U9B lost 7-2; U10B drew 1-1; U10A lost 6-0; U11B drew 1-1; U11A lost 5-0

U12C won 5-1; U12B lost 4-3; U12A lost 16-4; U13D lost 4-3; U13C lost 13-1; U13B won 8-7; U13A lost 20-3

To all the players and coaches, you can pat yourself on the back – well done on this exceptional work!

Makana Round Robin

The U12A and U13A girls are participating in the last round of our Round Robins on Monday, 26 May. The U12s will be playing at VP and U13s at PJ. Your support would be highly appreciated. Letters have been sent to girls involved. Girls can be fetched after their last game.

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PTA 75th VP Recipe Book

Don’t forget to order your recipe book before the 6^th of June. The cost is R150 and you can order via your daughter’s teacher.

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75th Teddies

We still have a handful of 75th teddies for sale (R100). They have been such a hit! Once these are sold there will be no more! Please purchase from the office before it is too late!

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Slipper Day

Girls can still purchase a sticker for R20 from Mrs Mgogo and will then be allowed to wear slippers at school on Friday, 30 May!  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.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff and girls who celebrated their birthdays this week a very happy birthday: Ms Stirk, Misha Potts, Sibabalwe Hanisi, Kylleigh Williams, Rose Jordaan, Zingce Tanga, Riley-Anne Knott-Craig, Emihle Kulati, Riley-Jo Potts and Rose Chirombo.

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming Events

Saturday 24/05	Compulsory Grade 7 Creative Arts workshop 08:45-12:00. Letters were sent home.
Monday 26/05	Exams begin for Grade 4-7 Exam: English & FAL Creative Writing (Gr 4-7) School finishes at 13:00. Extramurals finish at 14:00 Makana Round Robin @VP&PJ
Tuesday 27/05	Exam: English Creative Writing and FAL Creative Writing (Gr 4-7)
Wednesday 28/05	Exam: FAL Lang. & Comp. (Grade 6&7) Exam: Eng. Lang. & Comp (Grade 4&5) Exam: Life Orientation (Gr 7)
Thursday 29/05	Exam: FAL Lang. & Comp. (Gr 4&5) Exam: Eng. Lang. & Comp. (Gr 6&7) Exam: SS Geography (Gr 4-7)
Friday 30/05	Exam: Art & LSPA (Gr 4-6) Exam: Maths P1 (Gr 4-7) Exam: Technology (Gr 7)

 

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VP Recipe Book Order:

Please can I order VP’s 75th Recipe Book for R150

Name: _________________________________________ Grade :_____________

Payment: Cash / EFT / Credit card (please attach POP or receipt)

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Message from the office

On Monday Grade 4KC presented a lovely assembly on Respect. Their message was on respecting yourself, others and your environment and this message was discussed at our morning lines too.

Respecting (and being kind) to ourselves is often a challenge for young girls and even grown women. It is important as parents to guide and encourage self-love and acceptance in our girls especially with social pressure and media bombarding us daily to behave and look a certain way.

It is critical for us to nurture self-respect and self-love and acceptance in our daughters from a young age and to highlight to our daughters that their uniqueness is what makes them special.

A reminder of all we can do to build confident and happy girls:

(https://mindfulstl.com/teaching-your-tween-girl-self-confidence/)

• Model body positivity
• Teach boundaries (and how to say no)
• Balance the type of compliments you give (don’t only give superficial compliments)
• Praise effort rather than outcome
• Encourage new opportunities
• Model positive self-talk
• Model confidence

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Newsletter Survey

In an effort to reduce our paper and printing costs we wish to ascertain what format would best suit our parent body to receive the newsletter each week. We also want to make sure that we do not exclude anyone from getting all the information that we share. We request that you complete the questionnaire at the end of this newsletter as a survey. It is imperative that all parents complete this. We thank you for your assistance.

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VP’s Got Talent

After last year’s great success, we are excited to be having our second VP’s Got Talent in 2025. We encourage all girls who may be interested to enter to audition. Entry forms can be obtained from the school office. Start practising!!!!

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PTA 75th VP Recipe Book

Don’t forget to order your recipe book before the 6^th of June. The cost is R150 and you can order via your daughter’s teacher.

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75th Teddies

We still have a handful of 75th teddies for sale (R100). They have been such a hit! Once these are sold there will be no more! Please purchase from the office before it is too late!

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Worker of the Week

There were just so many wonderful Grade 4 projects on the Water Cycle that this week’s WOW was a tough one! Well done to Carla Frazer for her amazing 3D water cycle box. I am certain all the Grade 4s will know their Water Cycle by heart for exams!

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Merit Achievers

Mila Nongubo, Amyoli Loli, Owekhethelo Gongqa and Amari Funani have received over 250 merits so far this year. Well done!

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Music

Final DSG/SAC reminder

Please take note of the final arrangements for next week’s music festival:

• Solo categories: Monday, 19 May (08:30). Girls will travel in the school bus.
• Choir festival: Monday, 19 May (16:00). Compulsory for all choirs. We’ll meet in the quad at 15:00 and walk to the Centenary Hall together. Please collect your daughter at the Centenary Hall at 18:30.
• Orchestra festival: Wednesday, 21 May (18:30). Orchestra members must arrive at the Centenary Hall by 18:00. Please collect your daughter at 20:00.
• Gala evening: Thursday, 22 May (18:30). Individuals/groups will be selected from the week’s performances to participate.

 PLEASE NOTE: There will be no extramurals for Grade 3-7 on Monday afternoon (as the majority of our girls are involved in the St Andrew’s Music Festival on Monday afternoon). If your daughter is not involved please arrange to fetch your daughter after her school day at 13:45.

 Music Assessments

All music pupils will play their Term 2 music assessments next week. Keep up the good work, girls and GOOD LUCK!

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Chess

Congratulations to all the girls who travelled to Graaff-Reinet last weekend.

They showed incredible resilience and determination, competing in some tough and mentally taxing matches. Well done to Ella Radovic and Bridget Akpeng on their selection to represent the Sarah Baartman District team – a well-deserved achievement!

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Highland dancing

On Saturday, 10 May Libby Everton competed in the Border Highland Dancing Festival in East London. Libby danced in the Novice All Ages section and was awarded two gold medals, two silver medals and a 4th place. As a result, she was runner up for both the Highland and National sections of the competition. Well done, Libby!

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Gymnastics

Congratulations to Mary-Kate Februarie who received two bronze and a silver medal and Lulu Qeqe who received a bronze medal at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition in Port Alfred. We are proud of you!

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Hockey results vs Erica

U13A won 1-0; U13B lost 3-2; U13C drew 0-0

U10A lost 4-0

U9A 1-1; U9B won 1-0

Hockey results vs Kingswood

U13A lost 4-0; U13B lost 3-0; U13C drew 0-0

U10A lost 8-0; U10 B lost 6-0

U9A drew 2-2; U9B lost 1-0

Well done to all our hockey teams!

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Hockey & Netball fixture

On Saturday, 17 May VP will be hosting Kenton Primary, Kowie Foundation and St Dominics Priory for fun filled hockey and netball fixtures. All girls involved have received letters.

 Please note that access to our campus on Saturday morning can be made at Huntley Street or the Pre-Primary entrance on Saturday. You may then park in either Huntley Street or in Beaufort Street.

The PTA will have a tuckshop available on Saturday and will be selling breakfast buns, pancakes and cheese toasties. Major Frazer’s barista will also be there selling their delicious coffee. Treat yourself and support our PTA! (Cash and card accepted)

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Hockey fixtures vs Priory on Saturday, 17 May at VP

 

Fergusson Field
09:00	U13B
09:45	U13C
10:30	U13A
Top field
Field A		Field B
09:00	U10C	09:00		U9C
09:25	U10B	09:25		U9B
09:50	U10A	09:50		U9A

Hockey fixtures vs SAC Prep on Thursday, 22 May @Prep

 

Match Time	Team	Venue
13h30	Prep U9B vs VP U9B	Retief
13h30	Prep U9A vs VP U9A	Retief
13h30	Prep U8 vs VP U8	Retief
13h30	Hockey Clinic Prep & VP	Retief
13h45	Prep U9B vs VP U9A	Retief
13h45	Prep U9A vs U9B	Retief

Hockey fixtures vs DSG Thursday, 22 May @DSG

Time	Court 1	Court 2	Court 3	Court 4	Court 5
14:00	U13A	U12A	U11A	U13D	U10A
14:30	U13B	U12B	U11B	U13C	U10B
15:00				U12C

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Netball Results

It’s been a busy season already and the girls are thrilled to have been taking part in different matches and leagues. The following are scores for the fixtures we have had this week:

Saturday,10 May – VP vs Erica Derby Day:

U9A won 3 – 1; U10A lost 12 – 3

U11A lost 4 – 0; U12A won 9 – 2

U13A won 10 – 6

Monday, 12 May – Makana Round Robin:

U12A lost VP 2 – 5 PJ

U12A won VP 5 – 1 C.M.Vellem

U13A won VP 6 – 1 Tantyi Lower

Wednesday, 14 May – VP vs PAHS:

U8A won 1 – 0; U9A won 2 – 1;

U10A lost 4 – 8; U11A lost 0 – 4

U12A lost 3 – 6; U13A lost 5 – 6

Well done, girls!

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Netball fixture vs KC @KC today

FIXTURE	COURT A	FIXTURE		COURT B
08:30 (10 min a side)	U11B VP vs KF	08:30 (10 min a side)		U10A VP vs KOS
08:55 (12 min a side)	U13B VP vs KF	08:55 (7 min a side)		U9A VP vs KOS
09:25 (12 min a side)	U13A KOS vs KF	09:25 (7 min a side)		U8A VP vs KOS
09:55 (10 min a side)	U11A VP vs KOS	09:55 (7 min a side)		U9B VP vs KF
10:20 (12 min aside)	U12A VP vs KOS	10:20 (7 min a side)		U9A KOS vs KF
10:50 (10 min a side)	UllA KF vs KOS	11:20 (12 min a side)	U13A VP vs KOS

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Netball fixtures vs SAC Prep on Wednesday, 21 May @Prep

 

Match Time	Team	Venue
13h30	Prep U8 vs VP U8	Prep
13h30	Prep U9B vs VP U9B	Prep
14h00	Prep U9A vs VP U9A	Prep

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Tennis results

On Sunday, 11 May our girls participated in the Luden Tennis Cup. Overall, we finished 3rd out of the 4 teams. Lots of fun was had. Well done, girls.

 Upcoming tennis fixtures

There will be a tennis match against DSG on Tuesday, 20 May at 13:45 at DSG. All the best and play well girls.

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Slipper Day

Girls can purchase a sticker for R20 from Mrs Mgogo and will then be allowed to wear slippers at school on Friday, 30 May!  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.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff and girls who celebrated their birthdays this week a very happy birthday: Mrs Kruger, Ms Christian, Mr Daniels, Buhle Koliti, Angawo Zono, Sibulele Nduna, Okuhle Dyibishe, Ngcwele Manyati, Luyakhuthando Mhlekwa, Amy Mlambo, Olibango Ngabaza and Lashante Rama

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

 Upcoming Events

Friday 16/05	Mini Maestros Netball vs KC @KC
Saturday 17/05	Hockey & Netball @VP
Monday 19/05	Grade 3-7 Extramurals cancelled SAC/DSG Music Festival Choir Festival @16:00 at SAC
Tuesday 20/05	Tennis vs DSG @DSG
Wednesday 21/05	Netball vs Prep @Prep Orchestra Festival @18:30 at SAC
Thursday 22/05	Hockey vs SAC Music Festival Gala evening @18:30 at SAC

 Exam Timetable

 

Date	Exam	Grade
Monday, 26 May	English Creative Writing	Grade 4-7
Tuesday, 27 May	English Creative Writing & FAL Creative Writing	Grade 4-7
Wednesday, 28 May	FAL Language and Comprehension English Language & Comprehension Life Orientation	Grade 6&7 Grade 4&5 Grade 7
Thursday, 29 May	FAL Language and Comprehension English Language and Comprehension SS Geography	Grade 4&5 Grade 6&7 Grade 4-7
Friday, 30 May	Art Maths Paper 1 Technology	Grade 4-6 Grade 4-7 Grade 7
Monday, 2 June	Maths Paper 2 EMS	Grade 4-7 Grade 7
Tuesday, 3 June	Natural Sciences Art LSPA Theory	Grade 4-7 Grade 7 Grade 7
Wednesday, 4 June	LSPA Practical SS History	Grade 7 Grade 4-7
Thursday, 5 June	Life Skills	Grade 4-6

 

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Message from the office

So, it’s back to the grindstone and five day weeks! We have a jam-packed schedule of sporting fixtures up ahead – I love the winter season! Please support your daughter at all her matches, if possible, as we love our family support and your girls love you watching them give their best.

At VP we encourage our girls to win with grace and lose with dignity and we implore you to echo this while your daughter is giving her all on the field.

Cheer your daughter from the sidelines and support her teammates. Support her coaches and their decisions – they are all trying their best. Do not coach from the side lines as this may contradict what they have been told as a team and by their coach. Do not get involved during team chats – leave that to the coach and the team. Do not undermine or speak poorly of your child’s coach in front of your daughter as this will affect her willingness and eagerness to give her best. And please, please, please do not chirp the referee!! It is far too often that matches turn nasty not because the players are bad sports but because the adults involved have forgotten the ethics and value of sportsmanship and instead promote winning at all costs, and this gets tangibly absorbed into the spirit of the game being played.

Remind your daughter that she needs to play her best and support her teammates even if she isn’t in the team she hoped to be in or playing the position she wanted or if she isn’t in the starting line up or does not play a full game. In primary school, building character through sport is just as (if not more) important as learning the sport itself. Her coach will note her positive attitude and her team spirit – a coach wants a player who gives of her best (regardless of her situation), follows instructions, shows a willingness to learn and grow, and who is an encouraging and supportive teammate. Often these nurtured attitudes will go a long way to developing a successful player later in life.

I want to thank our eager and encouraging parents who find the time to come and cheer our VP teams on and we are grateful for the very supportive parent body that we have. Praise your little girl’s efforts, point out her strengths and moments of greatness and sure, give her some tips, but above all, teach her to be a good sport (as this permeates into all of life) – win or lose.

A very special Mothers’ Day to all the special women who support and nurture our VP girls. We hope that you are deservedly spoiled rotten on Sunday!

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Art Club

Please note the Art Club time is changed from 15:00-16:00 on a Wednesday.

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VP’s Got Talent

After last year’s great success, we are excited to be having our second VP’s Got Talent in 2025. We encourage all girls who may be interested to enter to audition. Entry forms can be obtained from the school office. Start practising!!!!

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PTA 75th VP Recipe Book

We are delighted that our special 75th birthday edition recipe book has been compiled and contains a wonderful array of recipes for any occasion. We will be pre- ordering this special edition at R150. A big thank you to everyone who contributed their family favourites and to Mrs Louwna Coetzee who compiled it so beautifully for us.  Please complete the order form attached to the newsletter sent home today and send it to your child’s class teacher with the cash, credit card receipt or POP attached. If you make an EFT please also ensure you reference the payment with surname/grade/recipe book. Deadline for orders is 6 June 2025. We have a sample book at the office for your perusal. This would make a wonderful Mothers’ Day gift!

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Grade 6&7 Social

The much-anticipated Graeme/ VP social is tonight at VP. Doors will open at 18:00. The music will be switched off at 20:50 and all girls must be fetched by 21:00. Entry and exit will be from the hall gate in Beaufort Street. Please make sure that you have arranged reliable transport. No girl will be allowed to walk home.   Please note that according to our late collection policy any child who is fetched late will not be allowed to participate in future evening functions.

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Worker of the Week

Well done to Sibabalwe Hanisi for her wonderful work in EMS and LO this week!

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Indlulamthi Badge

Our first Indlulamthi Badge recipients were announced at Monday’s Assembly. We are so proud of them! Well done to:

Grade 4 – Nakhane Klei, Chanelle Musarurwa, Zingce Pilisani

Grade 5 – Azoma Magopeni, Misha Potts

Grade 6 – Ababalwe Ngwetsheni, Haset Sintayehu

Grade 7 – Uzosule Kanana, Iminathi Mcophele, Mila Nongubo, Nakweziphi Mthetho

According to the criteria for our badges for 2025 girls who have received the Indlulamthi Badge for 4 consecutive years from Grade 3-6 or Grade 4-7 will receive an Honours Indlulamthi Badge. We are so proud of Haset Sintayehu, Mila Nongubo and Nakweziphi Mthetho who will be receiving their Honours Badges and who are our first recipients ever!

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Bathurst Show Art Exhibition

Congratulations to the following girls who received awards at the Bathurst Show art exhibition.

Grade 4:

Asante Sankqela (Gold)

Anna Malamis (Gold)

Chanelle Musaruwa (Silver)

Rebecca Phillip (Silver)

Onika Jimmy (Silver)

Grade 7:

Iviwe Jakavula (Silver)

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Merit Acheivers

Isabella Tladi, Lulo Ponoshe, Isla Orsmond, Iminathi Bawuti, Sairaah Govender and Zenazi Gqekehas have received over 250 merits so far this year. Well done!

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Assembly

On Monday Grade 4KC will present their assembly. Their assembly starts at 10:15. Parents are welcome to join us.

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Music

Mini Maestros

The Mini Maestros competition will take place next week, on Friday, 16 May, at the Kingswood College music school. Girls will be transported in the school bus, and they are reminded to wear civvies with their Mini Maestros T-shirts to school. Parents are welcome to attend. Letters were sent home this week, which contain the morning’s programme.

SAC/DSG music festival

We are thrilled to be participating in this festival, which is a great opportunity for our girls to perform and to hear musicians from other schools. The following girls/groups will be involved: selected soloists, junior choir, senior choir, chamber choir, and orchestra. Please take note of the following dates. Further details will be provided in a letter, which will be sent home next week.

Solo categories: Monday, 19 May to Wednesday, 21 May (mornings only)

Choir festival: Monday, 19 May (16:00)

Orchestra festival: Tuesday, 20 May or Wednesday, 21 May (18:30) To be confirmed.

Gala concert: Thursday, 22 May (18:30) Soloists/groups selected from the week’s performances.

 Assessments

All music pupils will play their scales tests next week. Their Term 2 assessments will take place the week after. Keep up the lovely practising, girls!

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Tennis report: Luden Cup

Good luck to our girls participating in the Luden Tennis Cup this Sunday at DSG. All the best and have fun girls.

Well done to Marizaan Boucher who played in the Tennis South Africa tennis tournament in Cradock recently. She won the girls U14 division. We are very proud of her.

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Derby Day vs Erica Primary tomorrow

We are very excited for our first fixture this season. Girls are to be dropped off 45 minutes before the start of their game. Girls supporting must be dressed in their full school uniform with their blazers or their school tracksuit with their navy blue golf shirt (No house shirts). Cellphones are not permitted. Please make sure that you make arrangements for collection before you drop her off. ALL girls must be fetched from the Huntley Street gate by 11:30 at the latest. Parents and supporters must please use Huntley Street gate for access, no cars will be allowed onto the campus. The fixtures are as follows:

Hockey
Fergusson Field		Top field
08:30	U13A	08:50    U9A VP U10B vs VP U10C
09:10	U13B
09:50	U13C	09:10     U9B U10A

 

Netball
Court A		Court B
09:00	U12A	09:20	U9A
09:30	U11A	09:40	U10A
09:50	VP staff vs Erica Staff
10:15	VP U13A

Sport fixtures next week

• Wednesday, 14 May netball vs Port Alfred @VP. Matches start at 14:30. All girls playing will have received a letter.
• Thursday, 15 May hockey vs Kingswood @KC. The following teams will be playing: U9A/B, U10A/B, U13A/B/C/D. Fixtures and times to follow next week.
• Friday, 16 May netball vs Kingswood @KC. The following teams will be playing: U9A/B, U10A/B and U11A/B. Fixtures and times to follow next week.
• On Saturday, 17 May VP will be hosting Kenton Primary, Kowie Foundation and St Dominics Priory for fun filled hockey and netball fixtures. All girls involved would have received letters today. Fixtures to follow next week.

 Netball Results

Wednesday, 7 May: U12 and U13 girls played in the Makana Round Robin League. The results were as follows:

U12: VP vs Good Shepherd: 0 – 3

Grahamstown vs VP: 1 – 1

U13: Good Shepherd vs VP: 7 – 3

VP vs C.M.Vellem: 0 – 3

Well done, girls!

 Netball fixtures

Monday, 12 May: U12 and U13 girls are participating in the second round of the Makana Round Robin at PJ. We are waiting for fixtures from PJ. The team will be transported to PJ in the school bus and must please be collected from PJ at 17:00. The girls would appreciate the support, as always!

Gymnastics Report

Last weekend Kazlin De Maar took part in a gymnastics competition in Port Alfred with the Grahamstown Rhythmic Gymnastics. A big congratulations to Kazlin for receiving 2 gold medals and 1 silver medal.

 Donations for Tuckshop

Thank you so much for the generous donations of goods for our tuckshop for tomorrow. We would most appreciate donations of the following for next Saturday’s derby day’s tuckshop to reduce our costs. Items needed are: sliced bread – white or brown; white hamburger rolls; butter/margarine; eggs; bacon; flour; salt; Sunflower oil; cheddar cheese; tomato sauce and sugar. Donations can be dropped off at the school office. Thank you for your support.

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Sarah Baartman Chess Trials

Best of luck to Ella Radovic, Makatendeka Chakona, Bridget Akpeng, Alibongwe Mthembu, Katherine Marias, and Lusenathi Ntoyanto as they head to Graaff-Reinet this Saturday for the final stretch of the Sarah Baartman chess trials! We know how excited you all are, and we are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Wishing you sharp minds,steady hands, and an unforgettable experience.  Safe travels, girls– you’ve got this!

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Slipper Day

Girls can purchase a sticker for R20 from Mrs Mgogo and will then be allowed to wear slippers at school on Friday, 30 May!  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.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff and girls who celebrated their birthdays this week a very happy birthday: Mrs Wilhelmi, Iyana Kolwane, Milisuthando Nkayi, Inomusa Tauzen, Lunje Giyose, Zoe Green, Anopa-Nyasha Thondhlana, Ithandile Hilta and Hlalumi Motshwene.

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events

 

Friday 9/05	Grade 7 Committee meetings VP/GC Social @VP (Gr 6&7)
Saturday 10/05	SB Chess trials in Graaff-Reinet Erica Derby Day @VP
Sunday 11/05	Luden Tennis Cup @DSG
Monday 12/05	Makana netball round robin @PJ
Wednesday 14/05	Netball vs PAHS @VP
Friday 15/05	Mini Maestros
Saturday 16/05	Hockey vs Priory @VP

Exam Timetable

 

Date	Exam	Grade
Monday, 26 May	English Creative Writing	Grade 4-7
Tuesday, 27 May	English Creative Writing & FAL Creative Writing	Grade 4-7
Wednesday, 28 May	FAL Language and Comprehension English Language & Comprehension Life Orientation	Grade 6&7 Grade 4&5 Grade 7
Thursday, 29 May	FAL Language and Comprehension English Language and Comprehension SS Geography	Grade 4&5 Grade 6&7 Grade 4-7
Friday, 30 May	Art Maths Paper 1 Technology	Grade 4-6 Grade 4-7 Grade 7
Monday, 2 June	Maths Paper 2 EMS	Grade 4-7 Grade 7
Tuesday, 3 June	Natural Sciences Art LSPA Theory	Grade 4-7 Grade 7 Grade 7
Wednesday, 4 June	LSPA Practical SS History	Grade 7 Grade 4-7
Thursday, 5 June	Life Skills	Grade 4-6