Message from the office
Our motto for 2026 is ‘Strong Minds. Kind Hearts. Real Connections’.

Our focus is to develop girls who are resilient and possess a positive mind set and who show empathy and compassion to each other. We are also making it our aim to grow and nurture healthy human connections within VP – connections between our girls, the staff and our girls and the connections between our staff and you as the parents and even between all our parents as a VP community – all of which are essential to building girls who feel seen, heard, safe and validated.

PTA/VPV
Motivated by our focus on strengthening meaningful human connections this year, our staff have been exploring new ways to bring our school community closer together. From this thinking, we are excited to introduce a new approach to parent involvement: the Victoria Primary Village (VPV).

We understand that committing to a formal committee can feel daunting, particularly for young families. The fear of committing and then not being able to follow through is a very real dilemma many parents face. The VPV has been created with this in mind.

While the VPV will have a small core group overseeing fundraising and planning, it will be open and flexible. Parents will be able to join a specific event or committee that aligns with their availability or even with something their daughter is already participating in. This means you can volunteer for one event, perhaps one you would already be attending, without the pressure of long-term commitment.

Our VPV welcomes all forms of involvement; whether that is making a donation, sourcing donations, or physically assisting at events. Every contribution, big or small, helps strengthen our school community.

We invite all parents (Grade 00-7) to attend the first VPV meeting on Tuesday, 27 January at 17h15. You may choose to be part of the core group or simply join a community that supports a particular event and connect with fellow moms and dads at the same time.

We truly hope you will consider being part of our VPV as we work together to support our girls and our school.

Transport
I am sure that you are aware of the devastating news of 14 young learners who lost their lives in a private school transport accident this week. I implore you to not compromise on the safety of your daughter’s transport to school. All too often girls are dropped off in the mornings in clearly overloaded vehicles, without safety belts and often the learners are crammed like sardines into the boot of a hatchback or bakkie. Please ensure that your daughter’s transport is safe; that the vehicle’s roadworthy certificate is up to date, the driver has a PDP (Professional Driver’s Permit Licence) and that it is not expired, and that your daughter gets buckled up and has her own seat. Accidents happen, but if your daughter is not strapped in and she is in an overcrowded vehicle the chances of tragedy are quadrupled. Let’s keep our precious girls safe.

Message from the SGB Chairperson
Welcome Back to the New Academic Year
As the School Governing Body, we warmly welcome our school community to the new academic year. We hope the holiday break brought rest, laughter, and special moments with loved ones, and that everyone returns refreshed and hopeful. It is heart-warming to see our girls settling with confidence, parents reconnecting with the school, and staff returning with care and dedication.
At the start of the year, it is important to remember that creating a safe, nurturing, and disciplined environment is a shared responsibility. When parents, teachers, and staff work together, our girls feel supported, confident, and free to learn, grow, and dream. Every word of encouragement and every act of care helps shape not only strong learners, but confident and compassionate young girls.

Secondly, our girls are at the heart of everything we do. A strong partnership between home and school allows them to flourish. Being present, staying involved, and meeting our shared responsibilities, including the payment of school fees, helps ensure that the school remains a place of opportunity, stability, and growth for every child.

Finally, we look ahead with hope and optimism. We wish you all a fulfilling and successful year and extend our warmest wishes to our entire school family for a year filled with joy, growth, and shared achievement. May this be a year where love, care, and unity guide us in all that we do for our girls.
Mrs Thando Qeqe
Chairperson of the School Governing Body

Smartphones @VP
A reminder of our school’s stance on children under the age of 16 not having access to smartphones. We believe that smartphones and access to social media and the internet are damaging young lives. The process is largely unseen and silent. Additionally, the after effects of access to online bullying, inappropriate social pressure and harmful content is not only damaging but often has a knock-on effect of discipline and other issues we are
expected to then deal with at school. Smartphones are exposing our children to social contexts that they are simply not mature enough to process – and as children, never will be.
We have made a call for parents and guardians to:
• not purchase a smartphone for their child until they are 14 years of age
• not allow their children access to social media until they are 16 years of age
We appeal to our VP parents to commit to this call to ensure that their girls have healthier, less stressful childhoods. If more of our parents stand up and say no, the more it will become the norm, the healthier (socially, mentally, socially and physically) our girls will be.

Assembly
We have our first class, Grade 7S, presenting their assembly on Monday, 26 January. Parents are welcome to attend. The assembly starts at 10:15.

Worker of the Week
Well done to Anna Malamis who is our WOW this week for her lovely Maths cover. Keep up the good work, Anna!

Eye screenings
The EyeStore and Dr Davies Optometrists will visit from 9-13 February. The Grade 1s and all new girls will receive basic visual screening which will test their visual clarity from a distance, this is free of charge. A more comprehensive test will also be on offer at a cost of R55, for all parents to take advantage of, should you wish to do so. A letter will be sent home next week which must be completed and returned, including the fee if you would like a more comprehensive test for your daughter.
Kingswood College Short Course Gala
On Thursday, 29 January we will participate in the Kingswood College Short Course gala at Kingswood College swimming pool. The event begins at 14:00. Girls who will be swimming will receive a letter with more details.

B-League Gala
The third B-league Age Group gala for the season will be taking place on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at the Newton Park Swimming Pool in Gqeberha. Girls involved will receive a letter with more details.

Athletics – Zone 1 Makhanda Trials
Congratulations to the girls who have been selected to attend the Zone 1 Makhanda Athletics Trials taking place on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at Rhodes Prospect field. The selected athletes have received their official letters. We wish all the girls the very best of luck and trust that they will represent the school with pride.

Reminder of arrangements for World Read Aloud Day
During the week of 2-6 February, we will be celebrating World Read Aloud Day. As part of this celebration we would like to run a photo competition. Girls are ncouraged to send in photos to school of themselves reading in unusual places. On 2 February we will show all our entries at our assembly and the winners will be announced. Entries can be emailed to admin@victoriaprimary.co.za. Winners stand to win a Bargain Books gift voucher. Closing date for all entries is on Thursday, 29 January – which is just around the corner so don’t leave it too late!

• On Wednesday, 4 February, we will have a paired reading day and our girls are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. As part of our community outreach, girls are to pay R10 to dress up. All funds raised will be donated to Friends of Bots, a cause dedicated to maintaining and beautifying our Botanical Gardens.

• On Friday, 6 February we will have a ‘silent bookclub’ which all girls Grade 1-7 will participate in. This will be a compulsory event for our girls but we would love all our VP families and extended families and friends to join us. We will be walking down to the Botanical Gardens for 13:00 and will read there for 45 minutes until we walk back to school. Girls will get books from their teachers but are welcome to bring a book of their own too! Girls can bring a blanket to lie on and they may sit with their friends or families and enjoy a quiet time reading in the beautiful gardens. If you are able to join us during your lunch hour we would love to have you. Girls must come to school on this Friday dressed in their sports clothes (black shorts, navy golf shirt and takkies or VP flipflips) – the VP cap/hat and suntan cream is a good idea too! Please collect your daughter’s at school at 14:00.

Rehearsals Please note the dates of the rehearsals for Alice in Wonderland coming up for January and February:

24 January (Scene 1-2 – ALL to attend) -09:00-12:00
31 January (Scene 3-4)
7 February (Scene 5-6)
14 February (Scene 7-8)
21 February (Scene 9-10)
28 February (Scene 1-5)

Birthdays
Girls are allowed to come dressed in their civvies clothes on their birthdays. If their birthday falls over the weekend they can choose to wear their civvies either on a Friday or Monday. If girls have their birthdays over the holidays, they can wear their civvies on the first day back the following term as we have an academic assembly on the last day of term. We will have special assemblies where we will request that all girls are dressed in their full school uniform – they can then wear their civvies the following day. If the girls have LSPE or LSPA on that day they will still be required to bring the necessary clothes and change for those lessons.

Birthday wishes
Happy birthday to the following girls who celebrated this week: Lulo Ponoshe. Zingcwele Mangali, Isla Orsmond, Aliyah Swartz, Luné Coetzee and Rebecca Phillip.
We hope you had a very special birthday!

Regards

Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL

Dates to remember
Saturday, 24 January Alice in Wonderland rehearsal @09:00-12:00
Monday, 26 January Grade 7S Assembly @10:15
Tuesday, 27 January VPV meeting @17:15
Wednesday, 28 January Athletics Zonal trials
Thursday, 29 January • World Read Aloud day photo competition ends
• KC Short Course Gala @14:00
Saturday, 31 January Wonderland Rehearsal (Scene 3-4)
Upcoming • Come to school dressed as your favourite book character on Wednesday, 4 February (R10)
• ‘Silent bookclub’ at the Botanical Gardens Friday, 6 February @13:00-14:00 (Grade 1-7)

Message from the office 16 January 2026
A very warm welcome back to school to all our VP families for 2026. A special welcome to our new families who have joined us this year. Our first day back on Wednesday was marked with such excitement and it was a joy to see our girls and staff so happy to be back at school. Our little Grade Ones slotted into ‘big school’ with such ease and I am sure they will have a happy year.

On a much sadder note, we extend our heartfelt condolences and thoughts to the Skeyi family on the tragic passing of Linomtha Skeyi, a former VP girl and a member of our hostel community. We honoured her memory with a moment of silence at our assembly this week, and we continue to keep her family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Staff News
We’d like to congratulate Mr Buka who was awarded his masters in Art – we are so proud of him! We are also thrilled for Ms Songongo, one of our interns, who was placed on the Dean’s Merit list for the outstanding results she achieved this year for her teaching studies. We are also very excited for Ms Le Roux who finished her studies last year and is now officially a qualified teacher AND she got engaged this past holiday! Whoop whoop!

I would also like to officially welcome Ms Leppan onto our staff – she is already getting stuck into our library with much enthusiasm. We welcome three new interns; Ms Yawa, Ms Quza and Ms Mbebe who are all in the pre-primary. We are certain that they will learn a lot and we are delighted to have them at VP!

Worker of the Week: Well done to Nevaya Jacobs in Grade 2 who is our first Worker of the Week for 2026. She has already received two Principal’s stickers!

PTA AGM: Please note that we will have our PTA AGM on Tuesday, 20 January. We appeal to all parents from Grade 2-7 to attend this very informative meeting on Tuesday, 21 January @17:15. Parents are to please meet in the school hall first and thereafter they will move to their child’s classes where the Grade teachers will inform you of the expectations for the year ahead. Your daughter does not need to attend.

PTA Meeting: Please note that we will have our first PTA meeting on Tuesday, 27 January at 17:15 in the school hall. All parents (moms and dads) who would like to serve on this committee and help fundraise for our school, are invited to attend this meeting.

WhatsApp group: We have given all the girls a notice that parents can complete to be added to the VP Whatsapp groups. During next week we will capture this information. Please ensure that you have the VP cellphone number (0834682706) as a contact on your phone so that you can be added. A reminder that if you have an enquiry you must please call the office 046 622 4850 not the cellphone. This is for information sharing from the school side only.

School Hours:

Pre-primary 07:30-12:30

Grade 1, 2 & 3 07:25-13:00 (extramurals until 14:00)

Grade 4-7 07:25-14:00

Grade 1-7 Friday school ends at 13:00

Late Collection
• Please note that the FP (Grade 1-3) girls are dropped off between 07:15 and 07:20 at the Huntley Street gate. An FP teacher will be present at the gate from 07:15. If FP girls arrive before or after this time or with older siblings in the morning they must use the Beaufort street entrance.
• All IP (Grade 4-7) children are to use the Beaufort Street gate and will need to be collected from there.
• Grade 1-3 finish their school day at 14:00 (Monday-Thursday) once extramurals end. The girls are then taken to the Huntley Street gate for collection between 14:00-14:15. On Friday, girls finish at 13:00 and will be at the Huntley Street gate from 13:00 to 13:15.
FP children who are collected after this time must be fetched from the Beaufort Street Gate. We keep a close eye on our girls and make sure that they are safe while waiting for collection. The Huntley Street gate is not manned after these hours.

Our office closes at 16:30 (Monday-Thursday) and 15:00 on Friday. If children are still not collected by this time, they will be sent to Aftercare. They can be collected from the Aftercare facility which is accessed via the hostel entrance in Hill Street. Please note that while we understand that some days don’t run as expected, if we notice repeated late collection or the collection is later than our aftercare hours, parents will be charged aftercare fees to their account. Please ensure that you have arranged safe and reliable transport for your daughters.

Aftercare: If you would like to send your daughter to Aftercare please collect a form from the office and return it as soon as possible. If she attended Aftercare last year we still require a form to be completed this year.

Access to Campus: Please note that all visitors must report to the school office. Parents may not gain access through the side door (Beaufort Street entrance) or the Huntley Street gate – these are for our pupils only. This is for our children and staff’s safety. If you would like to meet with a teacher, please make an appointment either via email to the class teacher or the school office (admin@victoriaprimary.co.za) or make a note in your child’s diary. Please report to the office for the appointment. No teacher will be able to meet with parents during school hours unless there was a prior arrangement made. If you have any questions or concerns please email the school office or call on 0466224850 and we will endeavour to assist you.

Absenteeism and late arrivals: Please note the following as per our school policy:
It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that children arrive on time and are not disadvantaged by missing parts of lessons. Our school bell rings at 07:25 in the morning. Girls should be dropped off at least 5 minutes before this.
Absenteeism
It is the responsibility of the parents to see that their children attend school. If a child is absent, the parents need to inform the office by no later than 09:00 on the first day of absenteeism. A letter of explanation needs to be submitted on the learners’ return to the school. Medical and personal appointments, where possible, are to be made outside school hours. Medical certificates are expected if the learner is absent for tests or exams and if absent from school for more than 2 days.
• When a learner is absent, a note explaining why the learner was absent must be handed to the class teacher immediately upon return to school.
• Parent(s)/Guardian(s) may email the class teacher or the office for the reason for the absence.
• A medical certificate must be provided if a learner misses an examination or a test contributing to the year mark; or is absent for three days or longer.
If a learner is feeling ill at school the office will contact her parent(s)/guardian(s) to take the learner home.
Administering medication at school: Whenever possible please ensure that you administer medication at home. Girls may not have any medication (prescribed and over-the-counter) on their person or in their school bag while at school. If it becomes necessary for prescription medication to be administered during school hours please request the form from the office and return it with a copy of the prescription and the relevant medication. The daily dosage will then be administered from the office.

Extramurals
Extramurals start on Monday, 19 January. Your daughter received her extramural programme on her first day back at school. It is compulsory for your daughter to do at least 2 hours of sport a week but she is welcome to do more (Choir is not a sport). Please read through the programme with your daughter and make sure that she has packed all she needs for her activity. Please also ensure that your transport is organised accordingly. Please note that if it rains or is extremely hot we DO NOT CANCEL. Girls will be supervised in the classrooms until their extramurals would have ended.
Marimba band: The music staff are incredibly excited that our Marimbas will be arriving in the next few weeks! As they are not yet here, Marimba Band as scheduled on the extra-mural timetable, will only begin once we receive our order. We will continue to keep you up updated, and as soon as they arrive Marimba Band will become another exciting part of our extramural programme!
Reading Club Change: Please note that the Reading Club has been moved from Tuesdays (15:30 – 16:15) to Wednesdays (15:00 – 16:00). This is by invitation only.

Hair and Uniform: Please note the school rules for hair and jewellery and ensure that your daughter is abiding by them:
Hair guidelines
1. Hair must be neat and appropriate for girls in uniform.
2. If hair is over shoulder length it must all be tied up (no half ponies). Hair must be away from face.
3. Hair and extensions should be your natural hair colour.
4. Extensions and braids are allowed.
5. All corn rows must be neatly plaited and tied back.
6. Clips and hair accessories must be black, green or navy. (No decorative accessories, such as beads, are to be worn)
Jewelry
1. Watches may be worn, if desired. Children are responsible for their own watches.
2. Earrings – girls may have their ears pierced. Only studs or sleepers (small) may be worn. No coloured earrings are allowed. Only one earring may be worn in each earlobe.
3. No bracelets, neck or ankle-chains are allowed, unless the bracelets or chain bears a ‘Medicalert’ disc.
4. All school badges may be worn on the blazer lapel. No badges other than school badges may be worn while in school uniform.
Uniform
Please note the uniform and hair rules and ensure that your daughter is dressed accordingly. Please note that the girls are currently in summer uniform. On colder days they may wear a jersey and/or windbreaker and blazer – no winter uniform please. Please also ensure that your daughter is dressed smartly and remains in her full uniform when in town or out in public. The school flip flops can be purchased from the office and may be worn with the sports clothes. The flip flops may be worn with their school uniform at school but she will need to put her school socks and shoes back on with her school uniform once she leaves the campus.

VP Diaries: All girls Gr 3-7 received our new VP diaries this week. If your daughter loses her diary she will have to pay R50 for a replacement, however we have limited replacements so please ensure that she looks after hers. No other diaries are to be used for school.

Labelling of items & Lost Property: All your daughter’s possessions from pencils to blazers must be clearly labelled with her name and surname. We cannot be expected to search for items that are not labelled. Lost items will be handed to Lost Property, either with Mrs Orsmond (FP) or Mrs Sauls (IP). We endeavour to return items straight away if they are labelled. Unlabelled items must be collected from Lost Property by your daughter during school hours.

Dropping off items at school: As we enter the second week of school, girls must please be encouraged to get organised and not expect items to be delivered to school by parents. Our office staff is inundated with items being dropped off. Please note that only birthday cupcakes, deliveries for boarders and items specifically requested by teachers may be dropped off at the office for your daughter during the school day.

Medical Forms: Medical Forms have been handed out to the girls. Please complete them and send the necessary accompanying documents if relevant. If you don’t have medical aid you still need to fill in the form as it is vital for our sport and school trips.

World Read Aloud Day
During the week of 2-6 February we will be celebrating World Read Aloud Day. As part of this celebration we would like to run a photo competition. Girls are encouraged to send in photos to school of themselves reading in unusual places. On 2 February we will show all our entries at our assembly and the winners will be announced. Entries can be emailed to admin@victoriaprimary.co.za. Winners stand to win a Bargain Books gift voucher. Closing date for all entries is on Thursday, 29 January – which is just around the corner so don’t leave it too late!
• On Wednesday, 4 February, we will have a paired reading day and our girls are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favourite book character. As part of our community outreach, girls are to pay R10 to dress up. All funds raised will be donated to Friends of Bots, a cause dedicated to maintaining and beautifying our Botanical Gardens.
• On Friday, 6 February we will have a ‘silent bookclub’ which all girls Grade 1-7 will participate in. This will be a compulsory event for our girls but we would love all our VP families and extended families and friends to join us. We will be walking down to the Botanical Gardens for 13:00 and will read there for 45 minutes until we walk back to school. Girls will get books from their teachers but are welcome to bring a book of their own too! Girls can bring a blanket to lie on and they may sit with their friends or families and enjoy a quiet time reading in the beautiful gardens. If you are able to join us during your lunch hour we would love to have you. Girls must come to school on this Friday dressed in their sports clothes (black shorts, navy golf shirt and takkies or VP flipflips) – the VP cap/hat and suntan cream is a good idea too! Please collect your daughter’s at school at 14:00.

Alice in Wonderland rehearsals
Rehearsals for Alice will begin next Saturday. The schedule for January is as follows:
Wonderland Rehearsal (Scene 1-2 – ALL to attend) – 24 January (09:00-12:00)
Wonderland Rehearsal (Scene 3-4) – 31 January

Chess Trials and Practice Sessions – Sarah Baartman Team Selection
The following chess trial dates have been scheduled in Makhanda:
31 January, 14 March, and 18 April. Please note that these are three of the nine total trial dates.
The remaining trials will be held in Jeffrey’s Bay and Graaff-Reinet. To be considered for selection for the Sarah Baartman Chess Team, a player is required to attend at least three (3) of the nine (9) trial dates. If your daughter would like to compete but is unable to attend one of the listed trial dates, please email Ms Miskin (l.miskin@victoriaprimary.co.za) to enquire about alternative dates, which will also take place in the locations mentioned above.
Please remember that chess practice takes place every Monday, with a second session held every Thursday. Players are welcome to attend one or both sessions. We encourage everyone to participate whenever possible and fit in a few chess moves where they can.

Birthday wishes
We wish the girls who celebrated their birthdays so far this year a very happy birthday!
Ronay Francis, Lima Tukula, Willow Hector, Ingcali-Yomso Mani, Asante Nyenzane, Lunje Peter, Likamvelihle Dyibishe, Buhlebenkosi Mapitsha, Oyahuma Renene, Ahlumile Vusani, Kungothando Nzuzo, Langa Mtakati, Sizoluhle Matswele, Caitlyn Bodill, Mbalentle Dyaloyi, Oyintando Nkatazo, Zelné Leach, Akum Mxo, Ayazi Klei, Sama Torweni, Bongamusa Louw, Inamandla Mnyapa, Isipho Nelana, Nalu Matshaya, Giselle Peters, Owam Bebeto, Imboyothando Ngcala and Ladine van Wyk.

Regards

Mrs Rafferty
PRINCIPAL

Dates to remember

PTA AGM and Class visits (Gr 2-7) Tuesday, 20 January @17:15

PTA meeting on Tuesday, 27 January @17:15

World Read Aloud events:

• Closing date for all photo competition entries is on Thursday, 29 January
• Come to school dressed as your favourite book character on Wednesday, 4 February (R10)
• ‘Silent bookclub’ at the Botanical Gardens Friday, 6 February @13:00-14:00 (Grade 1-7)

Alice rehearsals: Saturday, 24 January @09:00-12:00

Message from the office

This will be our second last newsletter before the final one shared with reports. We have a very full programme for the next two weeks and school attendance is compulsory until your daughter’s grade’s prizegiving. The girls will be fully engaged in many activities including preparing for their respective prizegivings, our carol service and the Grade 7 valedictory.

Please review the events in our newsletter and prepare for each exciting day ahead.

Grade 1-7 times will be 07:25-13:00 every day. If girls have trials they must please bring the required sports clothes/equipment to school. Please return all Library books and readers. Books not returned will be charged to your child’s account.

Mon. 17 November	Class parties & Grade 7 Fun Day Girls can come to school in civvies. Each teacher will let their girls know what their plans are.
Tues. 18 November	10:30-11:30 U13 Netball trials for 2026. 11:30-12:30 Grade 6 tennis trials. 11:30-13:00: Grade 3-6 girls are invited to audition for our 2026 Production. 15:00: The orchestra and chamber choir members will perform for the residents at Brookshaw. Girls must be collected from the VP office entrance at 16:00.
Wed. 19 November	11:30-13:00: Grade 3-6 girls are invited to audition for our 2026 Production. 11:30-12:30: Grade 4&5 tennis trials. 10:30-11:30 U13 Netball trials for 2026.
Thurs. 20 November	Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for our Carol Service at 17:30. All welcome. Come dressed for Christmas (preferably in keeping with our green/red Christmas theme). All three choirs (junior, senior and chamber), as well as the Orchestra will be performing in the service. In the charitable spirit of the occasion, we will be collecting second-hand clothing, so please consider bringing second-hand clothing in good condition, including non-branded school uniform items. These donations will be delivered to learners in need, and to the SPCA charity shop. Orchestra to arrive at 16:30. Choir to arrive at 17:00. Parents and girls to be seated by 17:30. If you are dropping your daughter off please collect her at 18:30. Last day for books to be returned (readers & library books).
Fri. 21 November	Grade 7 Valedictory at 08:30-09:30 Grade 1- 6 to attend. All parents and extended families are welcome to join us. 11:15: Leavers’ Tunnel. 11:30-13:00: Grade 7 Leavers’ Lunch (girls only).
Mon. 24 November	Grade 4s write the National Assessment Natural Sciences 2026 Production auditions (TBC)
Tues. 25 November	Grade 4s write the National Assessment Mathematics 2026 Production auditions (TBC)
Wed. 26 November	09:00: Pre-Primary and Grade 1 Prizegiving. Parents invited. 11:00: Grade 2&3 Prizegiving. Parents invited. Last day of school for PP & FP. They may leave for their holiday after their Prizegiving
Thurs. 27 November	08:00: Grade 4&5 Prizegiving. Parents invited. 11:00: Grade 6&7 Prize Giving at 11:00. Parents invited.   Last day of school for IP. They may leave for their holiday after their Prizegiving Hostel closes at 15:00
Your daughter must be dressed smartly in her summer uniform for all prizegivings and her hairstyle must be in accordance with our school rules. Grade 4-7 girls must wear their blazers to their Prizegiving. All Indlulamthi & Merit badges must be returned. R50 will be charged for lost badges.
Wed. 3 December	Report Collection 07:30-08:30  Grade 00&R: Beaufort Street, Pre-Primary entrance.  Grade 1-7: Beaufort Street, Office entrance

Worker of the Week

Our WOW is Avethandwa Mxo for getting full marks for her spelling test this week – and for her friendly smile. Well done, Ave!

 Birthday wishes

We wish the following girls a very happy birthday for the rest of November: Lerato Racoco, Simosihle Dyaloyi, Mariam Moorad, Lucy Bennett, Zoey Riddin, Owekhethelo Gongqa, Maham Rizvi, Iminqweno Qalani, Oluhle Mpati, Tessanne Arries, Hannah Wessels, Kelly Smith, Linomtha Gonyela, Madison Conroy and Amvuyele Mlungu.

We hope you have a lovely day!

Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

 

Message from the office

For the next two weeks our focus will be on exams and studying for our Grade 4-7 girls. As you are aware VP advocates for a cell phone/smart phone free childhood and we especially stress the importance of not having screen time to distract your girls when they are trying to study – not to mention the impact it can have on a good night’s sleep. Now more than ever, although they may not agree, it is important for you, to parent, and to take away that distraction from your girls for their benefit. This includes the TV (as well as the loud volume while you may be watching) and computers. It is the small sacrifices we all make as a family which stresses the importance for education, exam time and school performance. Give your girls a fighting chance and support their learning in every way possible for the next two weeks. NB!!!  It is important as parents to remember that NOT all things are negotiable.

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School and Office Hours

A reminder that school will end at 13:00 during exams and that there will be NO extramurals besides choir and orchestra practice. Please make arrangements for your daughter to be fetched at 13:00 so that she can have a short break at home before settling down and preparing for her next exam. We do not want children wasting an afternoon away waiting for their lift when they could be studying.

Please note the change in office hours for the rest of the year:

Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30

Friday: 07:00-14:30.

There should be no children waiting outside school after the office closes as that would mean they have wasted two to two and a half hours of study time!

 Please note that there will be NO newsletter on Friday, 7 November.

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Music & Chamber Choir

Although there will be no extramurals during the exam period, Orchestra and Chamber Choir will continue, running from 13:00 to 14:00 on Fridays.

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Farewell and Welcome back

We say farewell to Ms Trollip today who filled in for Mrs Dewey while she was on maternity leave. Thank you for the love and support you showed our girls, Ms Trollip. We warmly welcome Mrs Dewey back on Monday.

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Exam timetable:

Girls must return their textbooks after each exam. Damaged and lost textbooks will be charged for. Any outstanding library books and readers need to be returned too.

Mon.3/11	Eng/FAL Creative Writing
Tues.4/11	Life Orientation (Grade 7) Eng/FAL Creative Writing
Wed.5/11	FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7) English Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5) Technology (Grade 7)
Thurs.6/11	Geography (Grade 4-7) FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5) English Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7)
Fri7/11	Art & LSPA (Grade 4-6) Maths Paper 1 (Grade 4-7)
Mon.10/11	EMS (Grade 7) Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7) NS Grade 4 DOE Common test (TBC)
Tues.11/11	Natural Sciences (Grade 4-7)
Wed.12/11	History (Grade 4-7) Maths Grade 4 DOE Common Test (TBC)
Thurs.13/11	LSPA Theory & Practical (Gr 7) Art Theory (Grade 7) Life Skills (Grade 4-6)

Stationery Top Ups for Exams

A reminder that girls are not allowed to share any stationery during exams.

Grade 6&7: Please make sure that your daughter has her own standard Maths set.

Grade 4-7 also need two pens, two HB pencils, a sharpener, eraser, ruler and colouring-in pencils.

All Grade 4-7 girls will need coloured khoki’s or colouring-in pencils for their Art exam.

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Grade 7 Portfolio announcements:

Congratulations to our Grade 7 girls and the announcement of their respective committees. It was wonderful to see the excitement and enthusiasm on the day.

Congratulations to the house captains and Sport and Cultural captains who were announced too. The committee heads and the Head Girl and Deputy Head Girl will be announced at the end of Term 1 in 2026.

 House Captains for 2026:

Aloe: Amari Funani

Arum: Siphesihle Chrisjan

Disa: Akum Mxo

Fern: Kungothando Ngangani

 

Sport and Cultural Captains for 2026:

Hockey: Lunje Manzana

Netball: Siphesihle Chrisjan

Athletics: Lunje Manzana

Tennis: Lunje Tshiki

Swimming:  Anathi Mbandlakazi

Choir: Christelle Moriarity

Orchestra: Kungothando Ngangani

Congratulations, girls!

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Indlulamthi Badges

Congratulations to Taylynne Thomas and Ayomide Booi who were awarded their Indlulamthi Badges at Monday’s assembly. We are so proud of you both.

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Worker of the Week

Our WOW this week is Madison Conroy for her beautiful and creative LSPA Term 4 cover. Well done, Madison!

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Conquesta 2025 Results

Congratulations and well done to all the girls who entered Conquesta this year. VP achieved a wonderful set of results and special mention must be made of our Diamond Achievement (79%) in Social Sciences and Gold Achievement (71%) in Life Skills.

The following girls received over 70 percent in their respective subjects. Well done, girls!

Grade 4:

Anopa-Nyasha Thondla: English and Life Skills

Chanelle Musarurwa: English

Andisiwe Mraji: Social Sciences

Aliyah Swart: English

Arya Ritchie: Life Skills

Grade 5:

Linomtha Gonyela: English and Social Sciences

Cayden Strauss: English

Isla Orsmond: English

Asivuse Shumane: Social Sciences

Lulo Ponoshe: English

Sama Torweni: English

Grade 6:

Christelle Moriarty: English and Life Skills 1+2.

Grade 7

Uzosule Kanana: English and Social Sciences

Alibongwe Mthembu: Bible Study

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Grade 1, 2 & 3 swimming

Please note that although school will end at 13:00 from next week onwards, the Gr 1, 2 & 3s will continue their morning intramural programme. They will wear sports clothes everyday, except on Friday when they wear their formal school uniform.

Swimming days are as follows:

Monday Grade 3; Tuesday Grade 2; Wednesday Grade 3.

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Gala News

Well done to our swimming team that participated in the Dolphin Shield Gala yesterday. Everyone swam their hearts out and made VP proud.

Next Saturday, 8 November, team swimmers will be heading to Gqeberha to take part in the B-League gala, our last gala for the year. Swim well girls and have fun!

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Plans for after exams

(Mon. 17/11-Thurs. 27/11):

Please note that girls are expected to come to school every day even if no event is highlighted on a specific date, we will be practising and rehearsing for our Carol Service, Prizegivings and Grade 7s will need to rehearse for their Valedictory. Grade 1-7 times will be 07:25-13:00 every day.

Date:	Event:
Fri. 7/11	PP, Grade 1 & Grade 2 Sports Day
Mon. 17/11	Class parties & Grade 7 Fun Day Girls can come in civvies on this day. Each teacher will let their girls know what their plans are.
Thurs. 20/11	Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for our Carol Service at 17:30- All welcome. Come dressed for Christmas.
Fri. 21/11	Grade 7 Valedictory at 08:30-09:30 Grade 1- 6 to attend. All parents and extended families are welcome to join us. Grade 7 Leavers’ Lunch at 11:00-13:00 (Girls only).
Wed. 26/11	Pre-Primary and Grade 1 Prize Giving at 09:00 Grade 2&3 Prize Giving at 11:00. Parents invited. Last day of school for PP & FP. They may leave for their holiday after their Prize Giving
Thurs. 27/11	Grade 4&5 Prize Giving at 08:00 Grade 6&7 Prize Giving at 11:00. Parents invited. Last day of school for IP. They may leave for their holiday after their Prizegiving
Wed. 3/12	Collect reports from school 07:30-08:30

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VP Visitor

We will be visited by well-know children’s author, Refiloe Moahloli on Wednesday, 5 November. Her books will be on sale on the Pre-primary verandah from 12:30 to 13:15. Please feel free to come and have a look (and buy) when you collect your daughters.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following girls a very happy birthday for this week and the next two weeks: Lily Walwyn. Azachume Manganya, Asaya Diniso, Sithe-Nkosi Busakwe, Ezokuhle Kewuti, Kwakhanya Kondile, Ciana Moodie, Sesisiphho Mbaba, Thandolwam Mpati, Kayla Kalimani, Isabella Tladi, Teia van Rooyen, Mbali-Entle Fex, Arabella Appollis, Esosa Egbe, Buhle Mamase, Ngozichukwuka Edozeem, Ava Sauls, Lunathi Makasi and Sambesiwe Dyantyi. We hope you have a lovely day!

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events

 

Fri 31/10	Grade 7 Committee meetings (Grade 6&7s to attend) 13:00-13:30
Mon 3/11	Exams begin. Grade 1-7 school finishes at 13:00. No extramurals. Office closes at 15:30.
Fri 7/11	Pre-Primary, Grade 1 & 2 Sports Day. No newsletter.

 

 

Message from the office

On Monday we will be announcing our Grade 7 Committees and House Captains at assembly at 10:00. Parents are welcome to join us.

2026 will be the third year that we have implemented our committees and they have proved to be a valuable platform for all our Grade 7 girls to learn communication skills, team work, and how to collaborate with each other, and their teachers, in order to make a meaningful impact in their final year of primary school. I have been very impressed and proud of our Grade 7s this year and the various projects, fundraisers and initiatives they have implemented. I am certain that our 2026 Grade 7s will learn and grow in their respective committees next year and we look forward to seeing what ideas and projects they may be inspired to bring to fruition.

“Real leadership is leaders recognizing that they serve the people that they lead.” — Pete Hoekstra

We only have one more week of class teaching and extramurals before our Grade 4-7s start writing exams. I trust that your daughter has been working hard in preparation for her final examinations of the year.

Please note that the school will end at 13:00 as from Monday, 3 November for Grade 1-7. I request that you make the necessary arrangements for your daughter to be collected promptly so that she can go home and start preparing for her exams the next day.

Uniform

Please note that girls should all be in full summer uniform now. No long-sleeved shirts, stockings, trousers and long socks. Please no long-sleeved vests under the short-sleeved shirts.

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Worker of the Week

Congratulations to Rose Jordaan who is our WOW. She came to see me a few times this week for her lovely work. Well done, Rose.

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Music

Music pupils are reminded that they will play their scales tests next week. The Term 4 assessments will be scheduled for the following week, from 3-7 November.

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Creative Arts Practice (Grade 7)

There will be a compulsory practice for Dance & Music groups on Saturday, 25 October from 09:00-12:00. Girls must please enter and exit from the Pre-Primary gate. Please ensure you drop off and collect your daughter on time at the Pre-Primary Gate. Once the rehearsal time slot has started no one will be at the gate to let them in.

The Grade 7 Drama groups will have their compulsory practice on Saturday, 1 November.

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Swimming news!

Best of luck to our 11 swimmers who are travelling to Gqeberha on Saturday to participate in the 1st B-League gala of the season. Have fun, girls!

Next week Thursday, 30 October, select team swimmers will be participating in the Dolphin Shield Gala at DSG. These girls will receive a letter with more details. Parents are welcome to come and support.

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Civvies Day

On Friday, 31 October we will have a civvies day. Girls must pay R10 (or more). The funds will go towards our support staff’s (ground staff and cleaners) Christmas vouchers, in thanks for all the hard work they do for our girls throughout the year.

 

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Grade 4-7 Exam Timetable

From Monday, 3 November until the end of the term Grade 4-7 school times will be 07:25-13:00. No extramurals.

Girls must return their textbooks after each exam. Damaged and lost textbooks will be charged for. Any outstanding library books and readers need to be returned too.

Mon.3/11	Eng/FAL Creative Writing
Tues.4/11	Life Orientation (Grade 7) Eng/FAL Creative Writing
Wed.5/11	FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7) English Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5) Technology (Grade 7)
Thurs.6/11	Geography (Grade 4-7) FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5) English Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7)
Fri.7/11	Art & LSPA (Grade 4-6) Maths Paper 1 (Grade 4-7)
Mon.10/11	EMS (Grade 7) Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7) NS Grade 4 DOE Common test (TBC)
Tues.11/11	Natural Sciences (Grade 4-7)
Wed.12/11	History (Grade 4-7) Maths Grade 4 DOE Common Test (TBC)
Thurs.13/11	LSPA Theory & Practical (Gr 7) Art Theory (Grade 7) Life Skills (Grade 4-6)

 Stationery Top Ups for Exams

A reminder that girls are not allowed to share any stationery during exams.

Grade 6&7: Please make sure that your daughter has her own standard Maths set.

Grade 4-7 also need two pens, two HB pencils, a sharpener, eraser, ruler and colouring-in pencils.

All Grade 4-7 girls will need coloured khoki’s or colouring-in pencils for their Art exam.

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Checkers “Little Shop” toys

If you have been receiving the latest Checkers give-away toys with your shopping, please consider donating them to our Pre-Primary for use in class. They are used for fantasy play, counting and many other fun activities.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following girls a very happy birthday for this week: Lusanele Matya, Limnandi Zweni and Asipithemba Thomas. We hope you have a lovely day!

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events

Fri 24/10	No Chamber Choir & Orchestra
Sat 25/10	Grade 7 Dance & Music groups workshop 09:00-12:00 B-League Gala in Gqeberha
Mon 27/10	House Assembly @10:00. Announcement of 2026 House committees and House Captains.
Thurs 30/10	Dolphin Shield gala @DSG
Fri 31/10	Civvies Day Last day of Grade 4-7 extramurals
Sat 1/11	Grade 7 Drama groups workshop 09:00-12:00
Mon 3/11	Exams begin. Grade 1-7 school finishes at 13:00. No extramurals.

 

 

We have come to the end of our final term of 2025. We have two short weeks until our girls will start writing their exams. It is time for our girls to settle and focus on their studies. I ask that you provide your girls with a quiet home that supports their learning and limits distractions. This is their short last stretch.

Grade 4-7 Exam Tmetable:  School will end at 13:00 for Grade 4-7. No extramurals.

Mon. 3/11	Eng/FAL Creative Writing
Tues. 4/11	Life Orientation (Grade 7) Eng/FAL Creative Writing
Wed. 5/11	FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7) English Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5) Technology (Grade 7)
Thurs.6/11	Geography (Grade 4-7) FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5) English Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7)
Fri.7/11	Art & LSPA (Grade 4-6) Maths Paper 1 (Grade 4-7)
Mon.10/11	EMS (Grade 7) Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7) NS Grade 4 DOE Common test (TBC)
Tues.11/11	Natural Sciences (Grade 4-7)
Wed.12/11	History (Grade 4-7) Maths Grade 4 DOE Common Test (TBC)
Thurs.13/11	LSPA Theory & Practical (Gr 7) Art Theory (Grade 7) Life Skills (Grade 4-6)

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POW

Well done to Lili Nkayi who was our Personality of the Week for her brave and impressive performance in the Foundation Phase play of Mirror, Mirror of Glennie Hall. We are proud of you, Lili.

 WOW

Well done to Wuve Ngqingili for her wonderful holiday news. Keep up the good work, Wuve!

Merit Achiever

Well done Zothando Mzileni who has received over 250 merits so far this year.

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Stationery Top Ups for Exams

A reminder that girls are not allowed to share any stationery during exams.

Grade 6&7: Please make sure that your daughter has her own standard Maths set.

Grade 4-7 also need two pens, two HB pencils, a sharpener, eraser, ruler and colouring-in pencils.

All Grade 4-7 girls will need coloured khoki’s or colouring-in pencil for their Art exam.

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KFC Cricket Course

We are glad to have and host our first KFC Mini Cricket course for 2025 here at Victoria Primary this year.

Good luck to our Foundation Phase Educators part taking in this growing opportunity.

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NumberSense Workshop

The FP teachers will be attending a NumberSense Course on Monday, 20 October. Pick up time for Grade 1-3 will be at 13:00 at the Pre-Primary gate in Beaufort Street.

Extramural change: Please note that as the coach will be away Orange Dot tennis (14:00-15:00) is cancelled on Monday.

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Grade R Museum outing

On Thursday, 23 October, the Grade Rs will be visiting the Albany Natural History Museum to explore the dinosaur exhibition and learn some more interesting facts about these creatures. They will walk there and back. Children can be collected from the Pre-Primary gate at 12:30 as usual and Aftercare will also continue as usual. We wish them a happy visit!

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Thank You to Three Valleys

The Grade 4 learners of Victoria Primary School would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Three Valleys for hosting us and providing such an enriching learning experience.

Our visit to the Protea and Predator Sanctuary was both exciting and educational. The learners thoroughly enjoyed discovering more about the fascinating world of proteas, their habitats, and the important role of their predators in maintaining balance in nature.

We are so grateful to the Three Valleys team for sharing their knowledge, enthusiasm, and care for the environment. It was a truly memorable outing that inspired us all to appreciate and protect our natural surroundings.

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School closing time

The main gate on Beaufort Street will be locked at 16:30 (Monday-Thursday) and 15:00 on Friday. If children are not collected by this time, they will be sent to Aftercare. They can be collected from the Aftercare facility which is accessed via the hostel entrance in Hill Street. Please note that while we understand that some days don’t run as expected, if we notice repeated late collection or the collection is later than our aftercare hours, parents will be charged aftercare fees to their account. Please ensure that you have arranged safe and reliable transport for your daughters.

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Dropping off items at the office

Please ensure that your daughter brings all items required for her day to school with her in the morning. Limit drop offs at the office to cupcakes and birthday treats only.

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Checkers “Little Shop” toys

If you have been receiving the latest Checkers give-away toys with your shopping, please consider donating them to our Pre-Primary for use in class. They are used for fantasy play, counting and many other fun activities.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff and girls a very happy birthday for this week: Ms Vongo, Milani Phillip, Mary-Kate Februarie, Kganya Lentsa, Alunamda Yapi, Glennis Chakurungama, Anam Makaphela and Othawe Mjekula. We hope you have a lovely day!

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events

 

Fri17/10	Committee meetings
Mon20/10	NO EXTRAMURALS FOR Grade 1-3. Please collect girls at 13:00
Sat25/10	B-League Gala in Gqeberha
Mon27/10	House Assembly. Announcement of 2026 House committees and House Captains.

Message from the office

On Monday our Grade 4s presented a delightful assembly on Kindness. They shared their Kindness Campaign with the rest of the school and each VP girl received a bracelet. Our girls are encouraged to wear their bracelets to school until at least the end of the term as a reminder of how we want to treat each other both at home and school. Kindness Matters!

Staff News

We wish Ms McNamara best wishes as she gets married this Saturday. When she returns she will be Mrs Volschenk. May you have a wonderful day of many blessings, Miss Mac!

We also wish Mrs Britz-Nel all the best as she goes on maternity leave today. We can’t wait for the announcement of the arrival of her son into this world. We welcome Ms van Heerden who joined us this week and will be substituting for Mrs Britz-Nel while she is on maternity leave. We hope Ms van Heerden enjoys her time with us!

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Trolley Dash

We thank all our parents who sold trolley dash booklets for our PTA fundraiser. The class who sold the most booklets was Grade 6P (43 booklets in total). Well done to the pupil who sold the most booklets; Maham Rizvi who sold 13 booklets! Thank you.

We had our draw on Wednesday and the following five finalists were drawn: Leah Doyle, Leliwe Kanyiwe, Maham Rizvi, Nomsa Ngqakayi, Sokhana Makuleni.

All five finalists are to please report to Pick’n Pay on Monday, 22 September at 17:50. The draw will take place at 18:00. The four runners up will receive a R250 voucher from Pick’n Pay and the winner will then be able to take part in the 90 seconds dash. Come dressed to run!

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Worker of the Week: Well done to Ciana Moodie who is our WOW this week for our delightful robot made out of 3D shapes. Good job, Ciana.

Merit Achievement:  Well done, Zamatshawe Nkatsha, Aliyah Bezuidenhout and Lakhe Jubase who have received over 250 merits so far this year.

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Photo Day is on Thursday, 25 Sept.

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 or rugby shorts

Grade 1-3: Winter uniform (skirt), navy tights, navy jersey

Grade 4-7: Winter uniform (skirt), navy tights and blazers

Sport team photos

U13A netball: Green dresses, white socks and takkies

U13A hockey: Green Toyota dresses, green socks and hockey takkies/boots

Athletics team/ tennis team/ swimming team: Full tracksuits

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SGB AGM

A reminder that we will be having the School Governing Body, Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 September at 14:00 in the Glennie Hall.  The 2026 Budget has been available at the school office for viewing since Monday, 8 September 2025.

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Extramurals

The extramurals for the rest of the term, for Grade 4-7, are listed at the end of this newsletter. Please note that this has been updated since last week as Chess is now finished for this term and school will close at 10:30 on Friday, 3 October as we have condensed our Cultural Day celebration to accommodate those who will be travelling afar. The listed extramurals are the only afternoon events and girls not involved must please be collected directly after school.

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Music – Choir Concert

The Junior, Senior and Chamber choirs will perform alongside the Herbert Hurd choir on Monday, 29 September, in our school hall. The girls must report to the hall at 17:00 and the concert starts at 17:30. All performers are to wear their winter uniform (blazers for Gr. 4-7 girls, jerseys for Gr. 3 girls). Entrance is free.

Everyone is welcome to join us.

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Heritage Day celebration

On Friday, 3 October, we will celebrate Heritage Day. Girls may pay R10 and come to school in their heritage dress, but academic achievers will need to arrive in uniform with their blazers and change after assembly. We will have a tuckshop selling traditional food and a showcase of some heritage-themed performances.

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24 Maths Club Competition

The 24 Maths Club will be hosting an exciting competition to crown the ultimate Junior and Senior Champion!

• Who can enter?  All Grade 4–7 girls
• How to enter?Add your name to the list outside Ms Miskin’s classroom
• When? Friday, 26 September, from 13h30–15h00
• Where? The School Library

There will be spot prizes, as well as first, second, and third prizes in each category. Come and test your maths skills, challenge your friends, and have lots of fun!

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Grade 5 Amakhala Outing

Our Grade 5s are looking forward to a very exciting trip to Amakhala just before the end of the term.

• Grade 5Mwill go on 1 October
• Grade 5Kwill go on 2 October

This annual outing gives the girls the opportunity to learn from animals in their natural habitat while also appreciating the natural beauty that surrounds us.

A reminder to all Grade 5 parents: please complete and return the permission form your daughters received so that she is able to attend.

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IsiXhosa Eisteddfod

On Friday, 26 September we will have our very first collaborative Eisteddfod between VP and Oatlands Preparatory. Selected girls will participate and have received a letter.

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Foundation Phase Production

We are excited to present Mirror, Mirror

In Glennie Hall.

We will have two shows:

• Wednesday, 1 October at 13:00
• Thursday, 2 October at 13:00.

Tickets will be sold at the door

• R10 for children
• R20 for adults

Please note that pick up times for the Foundation Phase on these two days will be at 14:30 from the Pre-Primary gate.

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Triangular results

On Tuesday, 16 September we competed in a Triangular athletics competition with DSG/Prep and Kingswood College. Our girls tried their very best and made us proud!  Our results were as follows:

Triangular 2025 Results (VP)
Event	Name	Position
U9/A 100m	A.Mchunu	2nd
U9/A 100m	N.Mvula	3rd
U9/B 100m	L.Flotman	1st
U9/B 100m	B.Louw	3rd
U9A 400m	A.Mchunu	2nd
U9B 400m	K.Jones	1st
U9 Relay	N.Mvula, L.Flotman, A.Mchunu, B.Louw	2nd
U10 100m	A.Jakavula	1st
U10 100m	T.Thomas	3rd
U11 100m	N.Mfiki	3rd
U10 200m	A.Jakavula	2nd
U10 200m	L.Hashe	3rd
U10 400m	O.Mpati	3rd
U10 Cricket Ball	Z.Mzileni	2nd
U10 Long Jump	M.Santi	3rd
U10 High Jump	A.Thondhlana	2nd
U10 Relay	T.Thomas, Hashe, S.Matswele, A.Jakavula	1st
U11 200m	N.Mfiki	3rd
U11 400m	N.Gabriel	2nd
U11 Cricket Ball	I.Orsmond	2nd
U11 Cricket Ball	E.Kulati	3rd
U11 Long Jump	E.Kulati	3rd
U11 High Jump	E.Nini	1st
U11 High Jump	E.Kulati	3rd
U11 Relay	N.Mfiki, N.Gabriel, L.Makasi, S.Lande	2nd
U12 400m	L.Manzana	2nd
U12 800m	E.Makabe	3rd
U12 Cricket Ball	L.Manzana	1st
U12 Cricket Ball	S.Chrisjan	2nd
U12 High Jump	L.Tshiki	2nd
U12 Relay	E.Makabe, L.Manzana, M.Rizvi, M.Nongxaza	3rd
U13 100m	M.Daniels	3rd
U13 800m	A.Mbandlakazi	2nd
U13 800m	L.Benyane	3rd
U13 1 500m	E.Makabe	2nd
U13 1 500m	L.Manzana	3rd
U13 Long Jump	I.Tladi	3rd
U13 Relay	M.Daniels, K.Doyle, L.Benyane, N.Mthetho	2nd

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Please note that we will not have a newsletter next week and the final one for this term will be sent out with reports.

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Report Collection

Reports will be handed out to the girls at school on Friday, 3 Octoberat 10:30. No reports will be issued before then.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following girls a very happy birthday for this week: Alunamda Mpambani, Ivakele Teyi, Zaya Dembaza and Ziyana Nombewu. We hope you have a lovely day!

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events

Fri 19/09	Grade 7 outing
Mon 22/09	SGB AGM @14:00 Glennie Hall Trolley Dash @18:00
Tues 23/09	Grade R farm outing
Wed 24/09	Heritage Day – Public holiday
Thurs 25/09	Photo Day
Fri 26/09	Maths 24 Club 13:30-15:00 IsiXhosa Eistedfodd

 

Extramurals Grade 4-7 Monday, 23 September – Friday, 3 October

 

Mon 29 Sept	Tues 30 Sept	Wed 1 Oct	Thursday, 2 Oct	Friday, 3 Oct
Chamber Choir 07:30-08:00 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Possible second SGB AGM if quorum is not met 14:00-15:00 Junior Choir 07:30-08:00	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 07:30-08:00	Academic Assembly 08:30 CAM Heritage Day Celebrations 09:30-10:30 Report handout to pupils@10:30 School Closes for holiday @10:30

 

Mon 22 Sept	Tues 23 Sept	Wed 24 Sept	Thurs 25 Sept	Fri 26 Sept
Chamber Choir 07:30-08:00 SGB AGM 14:00-15:00 Trolley Dash @18:00@PnP	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 07.30-08:00 Detention 14:00-15:00 Team Tennis with Mr Thiart  14:00-15:30 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30	Heritage Day/ Public Holiday	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 7.30-08:00 Chamber Choir 14:00-14:45 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30 Grade 5 Maths Interventions 14:00 to 15:00	Orchestra 13:00-14:00 Chamber Choir 13:00-14:00

 

Message from the office

Finances are never a pleasant topic of discussion, but they are always a necessary one. Having recently completed the 2026 budget, we are deeply concerned about the amount of outstanding school fees and the growing number of bad debts.

There also seems to be a misconception that, when parents do not pay their fees, the Department of Education covers the shortfall. This is far from the truth. At present, our school receives just R203 per child per year (Grade 1-7 only) and currently only 12 of our 26 teachers are paid by the Department of Education. Beyond this allocation, the school relies entirely on school fees to maintain the high standard of education and facilities that Victoria Primary is known for.

School fees are due monthly, termly, or in full at the beginning of the year, and they must be fully paid by 7 November 2025. Unfortunately, a number of parents are in arrears and are then surprised when further action is taken to recover the outstanding amounts. We ask these parents to reflect: who do you expect to pay for your child’s education if not you?

Victoria Primary is a school of choice because of its smaller classes, excellent extramural programme, and well-maintained campus. However, we cannot sustain this without fees being paid. Without fee income, we will not be able to afford SGB-paid teachers, and classes of 37- 40 children per class will become unavoidable. Every parent who enrols their child at VP signs a contract acknowledging that this is a fee-paying school and commits to paying those fees. Yet, too often, other expenses and luxuries are prioritised above a child’s education.

In addition, the PTA works hard to raise funds for projects that fall outside the school fee budget. In recent years, PTA fundraising has provided rain tanks, an inverter and solar panels, and the creative space – all of which benefit every child. These initiatives are only possible when parents support them. At present, our Trolley Dash fundraiser is underway. We ask that each family sells at least one booklet. This is a small amount of effort with a big impact. (Please remember that all booklets and payments are due on Monday).

We appeal to all parents to honour their commitments and support both the school fee structure and PTA initiatives. Together, we can ensure that Victoria Primary remains the special place it is for every child.

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SGB AGM

A reminder that we will be having the School Governing Body, Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 September at 14:00 in the Glennie Hall.  The 2026 Budget has been available at the school office for viewing since Monday, 8 September 2025.

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Worker of the Week

Well done to Kaya Jones for her lovely work in isiXhosa. Keep up the good work, Kaya!

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Rhythmic Gymnastics

Congratulation to Mary-Kate Ferbruarie and Kazlin de Maar who participated in the Eastern Cape District Rhythmic Gymnastics trials on Saturday, 30 August. Mary-Kate received an overall 6^th place and Kazlin an overall 2^nd placing. They both received their district colours in Rhythmic Gymnastics.

Well done, Kazlin and Mary-Kate!

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Highland Dancing

On Saturday, 6 September, Libby Everton competed in the 92nd South African Highland Dancing Championship in Gauteng. She received three bronze ribbons and two fourths. In addition, the studio she dances for won the award as the second-best studio at the competition. Well done, Libby!

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Grade 7 Outing

On Friday, 19 September, our Grade 7 girls will enjoy a special outing to Boknes at the coast, where they will participate in an educational walk to Dias Cross.

This outing provides a wonderful opportunity for the girls to be active, appreciate the outdoors, and strengthen friendships in a fun and healthy setting.

Parents are kindly reminded to ensure that the girls bring a sun hat, sunscreen, a water bottle, and their own packed lunch for the day. Comfortable walking shoes are also highly recommended. Learners should be picked up promptly at 16:00 from the Pre-primary gate. 

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Music

We are thrilled to be hosting the ABRSM examiner next week, and we wish our musicians the best of luck for their exams. As part of their tour of our region, the examiner would like to engage with music teachers, parents and learners to discuss the ABRSM exams and answer our questions in an informal setting. Please feel free to join us for this discussion, which will take place in the school hall on Monday afternoon, 15 September at 16:00. 

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Interhouse Athletics 2025

Congratulations to our girls on a wonderful interhouse athletics day and a special thanks to Ms Britz-Nel for organising the event. Thank you to the many parents who supported us on the day.

A special mention to our Fern relay team who broke the U11 relay record consisting of Nalu Mfiki, Lunathi Makasi, Phumelela Nikelo and Emihle Kulati

Well done to the winners of the various events:

Ladder Relay 

• Aloe First 1:44:17

4 x 100 Relay

• U9 Arum 1:19:41
• U10 Arum 1:11:13
• U11 Fern 1:06:80
• U12 Disa 1:07:17
• U13 Fern 1:05:31

80m

• U9 Amahle Mchunu 15:11
• U10 Alunamida Jakavula t 14:13
• U11 Nalu Mfiki 13:35
• U12 Bridget Akpeng 14:14

100m

• U9 Ndalo Mvula 18.691
• U10 Taylynne Thomas 17.76
• U11 Nalu Mfiki 16:25
• U12 Lunje Manzana 16:58
• U13 Micarlin Daniels 16:96

150m

• U9 Amahle Mchunu 25:10
• U10 Alunamida Jakavula 23:21
• U11 Nalu Mfiki 22:26

200m

• U12 Lunje Manzana 32:47
• U13 Micarlin Daniels 31.26

• U14 Iviwe Masoma 39:76

400m

• U9 Amahle Mchunu 1:25:88
• U10 Oluhle Mpati 1:22:89
• U11 Nalu Mfiki 1:23:64
• U12 Lunje Manzana 1:17:50
• U13 Micarlin Daniels 1:18:29
• U14 Oyintando Sinam 2:03:14

800m

• U10 Mivuyo Santi 3:16:55
• U11 Nalu Mfiki First 3:11:35
• U12 Siarra Appollis 3:01:41
• U13 Micarlin Daniels 3:03:54
• U14 Zazi Gqamana 4:04:24

 1200 m

• U10 Oluhle Mpati 5:09:21
• U11 Nalu Mfiki 5:16:35

1500m

• U12 Esona Makabe 6:19:01
• U13 Anathi Mbandlakazi 6:38:07
• U14 Zazi Gqamana 9:09:03

Individual Awards: 

Top Points Achievers:

• U9      Amahle Mchunu
• U10   Taylynne Thomas
• U11   Nalu Mfiki
• U12   Lunje Manzana
• U13   Micarlin Daniels
• U14   Zazi Gqamana

Best Track Athlete       

• U9      Amahle Mchunu
• U10   Alunamida Jakavula
• U11   Nalu Mfiki
• U12   Lunje Manzana
• U13   Micarlin Daniels
• U14   Zazi Gqamana

Best Field Athletes

• U9      Amahle Mchunu
• U10   Taylynne Thomas
• U11   Emihle Kulati
• U12   Lunje Manzana
• U13   Kayleah Evans
• U14   Zazi Gqamana

Trophies    

Victrix Ludorum

• U9 Amahle Mchunu
• Junior:    Nalu Mfiki
• Senior:   Lunje Manzana
• Best Overall Field Athlete:

Amahla Mchunu and Emihle Kulati

• Best Overall Track Athlete:

Nalu Mfiki

• Most Courageous Athlete: Annabelle Olivier

 Interhouse Athletics Positions 

1st     Fern

2nd    Arum

3rd    Aloe

4th    Disa

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Extramurals Grade 4-7

Please see the schedule for the next two weeks at the end of this newsletter. There will be no other extramurals.

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Triangular Athletics

On Tuesday, 16 September VP will compete against DSG/Prep and Kingswood in our annual Triangular Athletics at Kingswood College. A reminder that the girls need to wear their match shirts, black short, short white socks and takkies under their school tracksuit.

The girls will be transported to Kingswood at 13:00 and the program will start at 14:00. Girls must please be collected from Kingswood at 16:00. The girls involved have received a letter.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following girls a very happy birthday for this week: Lolwethu Makana, Olothando Kanyiwe, Aleah Molefe, Iris Patel, Cayden Strauss, Ntandoyenkosi Tyelbooi, Waishe Magadza, Lisakhanya Mjoli and Hlalumi Mali. We hope you have a lovely day!

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

 Upcoming events

Mon 15/09	Grade 4 assembly @10:15
Tues 16/09	Athletics Triangular @KC at 14:00
Fri 19/09	Grade 7 outing

 Extramural programme Grade 4-7 (15 September – 3 October)

Monday 15 Sept	Tuesday 16 Sept	Wednesday 17 Sept	Thursday Sept	Friday 19 Sept
Chamber Choir 07:30-08:00 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30 Chess: 14h00 – 15h00	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Trolley Dash Draw @ 1st Break Triangular Athletics 14:00-16:00 Team Tennis with Mr Thiart  14:00-15:30 (Triangular takes preference)	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 07:30-08:00 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30 Grade 5 Maths interventions 14:00-15:00	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 07:30-08:00 Outreach committee Meeting. 14h00 to 15h00	Grade 7 Outing Orchestra 13:00-14:00 No Chamber Choir(due to Gr7 outing)
Monday 22 Sept	Tuesday 23 Sept	Wednesday 24 Sept	Thursday 25 Sept	Friday 26 Sept
Chamber Choir 07:30-08:00 SGB AGM 14:00-15:00 Trolley Dash @ 18:00@ PnP	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 07.30-08:00 Detention 14:00-15:00 Team Tennis with Mr Thiart  14:00-15:30 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30 Chess: 14:00 to 15:00	Heritage Day/ Public Holiday	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 7.30-08:00 Chamber Choir 14:00-14:45 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30 Grade 5 Maths Interventions 14:00 to 15:00	Orchestra 13:00-14:00 Chamber Choir 13:00-14:00
Monday 29 Sept	Tuesday 30 Sept	Wednesday, 1 Oct	Thursday, 2 Oct	Friday, 3 Oct
Chamber Choir 07:30-08:00 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30 Chess research on Chromebooks. 14:00 to 14:30 (Bring earphones)	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Team Swimming (selected girls) 14:00-14:30 Chess research on Chromebooks. 14:00 to 14:30 (Bring earphones)	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Possible second SGB AGM if quorum is not met 14:00-15:00 Junior Choir 07:30-08:00	Senior Choir 07:15-07:45 Junior Choir 07:30-08:00	Academic Assembly 08:30 CAM Heritage Day Celebrations 09:30-11:30 Report handout to pupils.11:30-12:00 School Closes for holiday @ 12:00

 

Message from the office

I was so immensely proud of our interhouse and best speakers competitors, not because we won both categories (okay a little because of that) but mostly because of how incredibly poised and confident our girls were when presenting themselves. They truly were wonderful ambassadors for our school. They also displayed wonderful camaraderie and support for each other, they were engaging with those around them, and also added in some delightful humour. I was so proud.

What can we do to ensure that our daughters grow to be self-assured young women who are accepting of themselves and present themselves confidently? I love this advice from

https://www.myparenttoolkit.com/blog/raising-confident-girls

1. Show her you notice and are listening

If we are our daughters’ number one role models (at least in their earlier years), then we need to ensure that we have a strong, positive relationship with them. They need to feel they can trust us, that we are reliable and they can come to us WHENEVER. And that when they do come to us, we take the time to notice them and truly listen to what they have to say.That sends them the message that they are important and that what they have to say matters.  

2. Don’t try to fix her problems

Our daughters often are looking for their feelings to be validated. In these situations, it’s our role to help them understand their emotions and help them learn how to process and manage them.  Sometimes they don’t need any particular reaction, comment or advice. They just want to get it out and have an audience. It might be processing something that has happened, processing a thought or an emotion or just wanting to share a story.   

If she asks, help her brainstorm solutions. If talking about friendships or social issues, offer to help role-play difficult situations. If she can practice talking and asserting herself with you at home, she will feel more confident doing so in front of her peers.

3. Encourage a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is a belief that your capabilities and talents can be developed through practice and effort. Children with a growth mindset believe that by trying, they can improve and achieve.  Such children display qualities such as measured risk-taking and perseverance.They embrace challenges. Rather than internalise and personalise mistakes, they learn from them and try differently the next time.  

Having a growth mindset leads to higher self-esteem, which is a core belief about your own value, your strengths and weaknesses. A strong self-esteem stems primarily from parental involvement in childhood that approves, acknowledges and accepts the child for who they are, their efforts and strategies.

4. Mama, model a healthy self-esteem

It starts with you. You need to believe you are good enough. That you are a strong, intelligent, capable, loving, kind, compassionate, beautiful woman. Your words and body language scream out how you feel about yourself.

 Look after yourself. Stay active, physically strong to show you respect your body and health.  

5. Discourage Comparison

Help your daughter feel unique. Don’t compare her to others. Notice her for who she IS, not who you expect her to be.  

Tell her that you believe in her. Just. As. She. Is. She needs to receive that message repeatedly from you.

Building confidence in your daughter isn’t a linear path. Your daughter is her beautiful, unique self and her path to figuring out who she is and what she stands for will be her own individual journey. You are there to guide her. To give her that unconditional love and approval that tells her that she’s okay. That you’re there for her no matter what. That she is loved no matter what. 

“I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world.” – Meryl Streep

We wish our girls all the best for interhouse athletics today. Run well, girls! Thank you to our parents for their support.

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Worker/s of the Week

Well done to Caitlin Bodill, Madison Conroy, Zoë Butters, Leah Doyle and Tessanne Arries who will share the Worker of the Week this week for their group project on dance in LSPA (Ballet). Good job, girls!

Personality of the Week

Congratulations to Oyi Sinam for being our POW this week for her Positive Attitude. Keep it up, Oyi.

 Merit Achievers

Well done to Silubonile Royi and Riekie Mabaso who have received over 250 merits so far this year.

Mathematics Challenge

It is our pleasure to congratulate Anna Malamis in Grade 4 and Makatendeka Chakona in Grade 6, on obtaining bronze certificates in the second round of the 2025 South African Mathematics Challenge. Well done, girls!

 Eastern Cape Chess

We are proud to announce that Ella Radovic, Alibongwe Mthembu, Bridget Akpeng, and Lusenathi Ntoyanto will be representing us at the Eastern Cape Chess Championships in Gqeberha on 6-7 September.

It’s going to be a challenging two days filled with brainpower, strategy, and focus – and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and hard work. No matter the outcome, participating in this prestigious competition is already a remarkable achievement. We wish them all the very best for an exciting and rewarding tournament!

Cross Country

Congratulations to Lunje Manzana who represented Sarah Baartman in Port St Johns on Saturday, 30 August. The competition was tough but she finished strong. We are proud of you, Lunje!

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Grade 6&7 Social

Our much anticipated Grade 6 and 7 VP/Graeme Social is set to happen tonight Friday, 5 September at Graeme College.  The event starts at 18:00 and ends at 20:55. Your daughter must be fetched promptly at 21:00. Please enter through the top main gate and exit through the hostel bottom gate in Templeton Drive. There is a R20 entrance fee and a tuckshop will be available.

A reminder that cellphones are not permitted. Please ensure that your daughter is dressed appropriately.

We are certain that this will bring much excitement in your home and we hope for it to be a fun-filled and memorable evening for your daughter.

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MUSIC

Save the date

The Junior, Senior and Chamber choirs will perform at a concert on Monday, 29 September at 17:30. The programme will include the Herbert Hurd choir, which will be on tour.

Reminder

Parent musicians (string and woodwind) are encouraged to join us for the Carol Service on Thursday, 20 November. If you are interested, or if you would like to know more, please contact Dr. Wynne at d.wynne@victoriaprimary.co.za

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SGB AGM

A reminder that we will be having the School Governing Body, Annual General Meeting on Monday, 22 September at 14:00 in the Glennie Hall.  The 2026 Budget will be available at the school office for viewing as from Monday, 8 September 2025.

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Trolley Dash

Please encourage your daughter to sell her Trolley Dash tickets. The booklets and money must please be returned to school by Monday, 15 September. If your family have already sold one booklet your daughter is welcome to collect more booklets to sell from her class teacher. Five lucky finalists will be drawn on Wednesday, 17 September; four will receive a Pick ‘n Pay voucher and one lucky winner stands a chance to win a 90 seconds Trolley Dash at Pick ‘n Pay on Monday, 22 September at 18:00. This is always such an exciting fundraiser. Please sell to all your family and friends.

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Athletics programme Grade 3-7

The girls who are selected for the Athletics Triangular will receive their letters and a programme on Monday.

The rest of the girls are expected to do fitness on their specific days as listed below. Chess, Library, Reading, Art Club, Interventions, Chamber Choir and Orchestra will carry on as usual.

Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs
No Sport	U10/U11/U12/U13 High Jump 14:15-15:00 KC/ Coetzee/ Daniels U10/U11/U12/U13 Long Jump 15:00-15:45 Sauls/ Vongo/ Siyazi Team Tennis  14:00-15:30	U9/U10/U11/U12/U13 Cricket Ball 14:15-15:00 Goodes/ Mgogo/ Ntabeni U12/U13 Shotput 14:15-14:45 Christian U9/U10/U11/U12/U13 Long distance running with Mrs Rafferty @ Rhodes 15:00-16:00	U9/U10/U11/U12/U13 14:15-15:00 Relay teams Britz-Nel/ Christian/ Le Roux U10/U11 Running Mc Namara 14:15-15:15 Team Tennis 14:00-15:00 Open Tennis  15h00-16h00
	Fitness Grade 4- 5 Stirk/De Klerk/ Du Plooy	Fitness Grade 6 Songongo/ De Klerk/ Stirk	Fitness  Grade 7 Kruger/ Du Plooy/ Siyazi

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following girls a very happy birthday for this week: Zamaleta Ngesi, Naima Ntsepo, Tawana-Nyasha Thondlana, Ukum Pikoli, Lakhe Jubase, Grace Ruwanza, Ophilayo Same and Lulo Adam. We hope you have a lovely day!

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events

Fri 5/09

Interhouse Athletics @Rhodes track (all Gr. 3-7s) No extramurals Grade 6&7 Social @GC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Message from the office

I can’t believe Monday is the first day of September and Spring Day! I am glad to see the end of winter but can’t believe how quickly the weeks and months have gone by this year.

I love spring as it comes with a renewed sense of joy and excitement, and days filled with brightness and warmth! I look forward to our school being filled with our beautiful girls covered in colour and blossoms on Monday! Happy spring to all our VP families!

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Worker of the Week

Well done to Zintle Magongo in Grade 7 for her excellent article on Sustainable Energy of NS. Keep up the good work, Zintle.

Personality of the Week

Congratulations to Rose Chirombo who was presented her POW certificate in assembly for her Honesty. Thank you, Rose.

Merit Achievers

Lianke Cordier and Lulo Adam have received over 250 merits so far this year! Keep up the hard work, girls!

Assembly

We have our last class presenting their assembly on Monday. We look forward to the Grade 1Cs presentation. Parents are most welcome to join us. The assembly will start at 10:15.

 Interschool Best Speakers & General Knowledge

Last night Graeme College hosted VP for our annual inter-schools Best Speaker and General Knowledge competition. The evening was filled with excellent orators, interesting perspectives on their topics, and an incredibly close and exciting General Knowledge session! Well done to our Best Speakers who took part, and a special congratulations to Luhle Songongo who tied for First Place in Grade 4, to Bridget Akpeng for First Place in Grade 6, and Mila McConnachie for First Place in Grade 7!

A big congratulations also goes to our General Knowledge team:  Aliyah Bezuidenhout, Mila Nongubo, Uzosule Kanana, and Iviwe Jakavula, who won the evening by one point allowing us to bring the General Knowledge trophy back home!

Well done again to all involved, and thank you to our parents for your continued support and encouragement!

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Grade 6&7 Social

Our much anticipated Grade 6 & 7 VP/Graeme Social is set to happen on Friday, 5 September at Graeme College.  The event starts at 18:00 and your daughter needs to be fetched promptly at 21:00.

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Athletics Pre-event results 2025

We had the finals for our four field events this week. Well done to our Top 3 in each event

Shot Put

U/12

1. Moriarty, Christelle
2. Chrisjan, Siphesihle
3. Nongxaza, Mivuyo

U/13

1. Dyantyi, Lulo
2. Williams, Junaid
3. Nkatsha, Zama

U/14

1. Gqamana, Zazi
2. Makeba, Aligugu
3. Masoma, Iviwe

Cricket Ball

U/9

1. Evans, Alegra
2. Mchunu, Amahle
3. Orsmond, Halle

U/10

1. Thomas, Taylynne
2. Mzileni, Zothando
3. Kewuti, Ezokuhle

U/11

1. Kulati, Emihle
2. Orsmond, Isla
3. Lande, Siphesihle

U/12

1. Chrisjan, Siphesihle
2. Manzana, Lunje
3. Khila, Ndaloentle

U/13

1. Nongubo, Mila
2. Stamper, Esethu
3. Evans, Kayleah

U/14

1. Gqamana, Zazi
2. Masoma, Iviwe
3. Makeba, Aligugu

Long Jump

U/9

1. Mchunu, Amahle
2. Mani, Ingcali-Yomso
3. Orsmond, Halle

U/10

1. Peter, Lunje
2. Santi, Mivuyo
3. Swart, Aliyah

 U/11

1. Mfiki, Nalo
2. Kulati, Emihle
3. Orsmond, Isla

U/12

1. Apakeng, Bridget
2. Ndebele, Siseko
3. Apreku, Michelle

 U/13

1. Tladi, Isabella
2. Benyane, Liyabona
3. Evans, Kayleah

U/14

1. Gqamana, Zazi

High Jump

U/9

1. Mani,Ingcali-Yomso
2. Mchunu, Amahle
3. Orsmond, Halle

U/10

1. Musarurwa,Chanelle
2. Thondhlana,Anopa
3. Swartz, Aliyah

U/11

1. Nini, Etinosa
2. Kulati, Emihle
3. Chrisjan, Kendra

U/12

1. Manzana, Lunje
2. Tshiki, Lunje
3. Mvula, Bubele

U/13

1. Daniels, Micarlin
2. Evans, Kayleah
3. Zweni, Limnandi

U/14

1. Masoma, Iviwe

1200m

U/10

1. Mpati, Oluhle
2. Santi, Mivuyo
3. Frazer, Carla

U/11

1. Mfiki, Nalu
2. Orsmond, Isla
3. Kulati, Emihle

1500m

U/12

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

U/13

1. Mbandlakazi, Anathi
2. Evans, Kayleah
3. Benyane, Liyabona

 U/14

1. Gqamana, Zazi
2. Sinam, Oyintando
3. Masoma, Iviwe

Interhouse Athletics day

The track events will take place at the Rhodes Prospect Field on Friday, 5 September. All Grade 3-7 girls must be dropped off directly at the Rhodes Track at 07:30 and be collected at 13:00.

 Girls are to be dressed in their black shorts (NO SKORTS) and official house shirts under their tracksuits. Please ensure that your daughter has a well-fitting supportive sports bra, if she requires one, so that she is able to run with confidence.

Girls must have lunch and snacks and enough water for the day. There will be no tuckshop. Girls also need to wear sunscreen and a school cap.

Athletics schedule for next week:

Monday, 1 September 2025

• U9/U10/U11 80m, 100m, 150m,200m @14h00-14h45 – Mrs Britz-Nel/Ms Christian/Miss Le Roux

• Fitness Grade 3 & 4 @14h00-15h00 – Ms Stirk/Ms de Klerk/Ms Siyazi

• Long Jump Top 3 U9/U10/U11 @14h15-15h00 Mrs Sauls/Ms Vongo
• High Jump Top 3 U9/U10/U11 @14h15-15h00 Ms Knott-Craig/ Mrs Coetzee/ Mr Daniels
• U12/U13 running Miss Mc Namara @14h15-15h15

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

• U12/U13/U14 80m, 100m, 150m,200m @14h00-14h45 – Mrs Britz-Nel/Ms Christian/Ms Le Roux

• Cricket Ball top and Shot put Top 3 U12/U13 @14h15-15h00 – Mrs Mgogo/Mrs Goodes/Ms Ntabeni

• Fitness Grade 6 @14h00-15h00 – Ms Stirk/Ms de Klerk/Ms Siyazi

• Team Tennis @14h00-15h30

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

• U9/U10/U11/U12/U13 @14h00-15h00 Relay teams: Mrs Britz-Nel/Ms Christian/Ms Le Roux/ Mr Daniels
• Fitness Grade 5 @14h00-15h00 – Mrs Goodes/Mrs Mgogo/Mrs Kruger/Ms Songongo

No Art Club this week

No Rhodes track this week

Thursday, 4 September 2025

• Fitness Grade 7 @14h00-15h00 – Mrs Kruger/Ms Songongo

• Long Jump Top 3 U12/U13 @14h15-15h00 – Mrs Sauls/Ms Vongo

• High Jump Top 3 U12/U13 @14h15-15h00 – Ms Knott-Craig/ Mrs Coetzee

• Open Tennis with Miss Purdon @14h00-15h00
• U10/U11 running Miss Mc Namara @14h15-15h15

 Friday, 5 September 2025

07:30-13:00 Interhouse athletics @Rhodes track

All Grade 3-7s. No extramurals.

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Netball

On Saturday, 23 August, our juniors wrapped up their season with great spirit. The U10 and U11 teams took part in the Citrus Sports Day at Sunday’s River Primary, while the U9s competed at the DJ Malan Netball Day in Fort Beaufort. Despite tough matches, our girls showed resilience and determination, with the U11s finishing strong against Innes Primary.

A big thank you to our coaches, VP staff, and community for their support throughout the season. Congratulations to Mbalentle Niwa (U10) and Zenkosi Mati (U11), who were named Players of the Match in their respective teams!

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Interdistrict Cross Country

Good luck to Lunje Manzana as she represents the Sarah Baartman district in Port St John’s tomorrow. Run well Lunje, we are proud of you.

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U10 Graaff-Reinet tournament

We wish our U10 A&B hockey teams all the best for their tournament this week at Union High. Travel safely and have fun, girls!

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Netball coaching course

Mr Buka, Mrs Mgogo, Ms Casling and Ms Vongo will be attending a Level 1 netball coaching course in Somerset East this weekend. We are sure that this will be a valuable course and will be beneficial to our girls. Travel safely!

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Chess

Congratulations to Lusenathi Ntoyanto, Ella Radovic and Bridget Akpeng who have made it throught to the EC Closed Chess Championships. Well done!

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Shoot for the Moon production

Our girls will all be treated to another delightful Shoot for the Moon production on Thursday, 4 September. This term they will be seeing Fantastic, Fearless Woman.

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Trolley Dash

Please encourage your daughter to sell her Trolley Dash tickets. The booklets and money must please be returned to school by Monday, 15 September. If your family have already sold one booklet your daughter is welcome to collect more booklets to sell from her class teacher. Five lucky finalists will be drawn on Wednesday, 17 September; four will receive a Pick ‘n Pay voucher and one lucky winner stands a chance to win a 90 seconds Trolley Dash at Pick ‘n Pay on Monday, 22 September at 18:00. This is always such an exciting fundraiser. Please sell to all your family and friends.

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Birthday wishes

We wish the following staff member and girls a very happy birthday for this week: Ms Songongo, Siarra Appollis, Balelihle Jadi, Abigail Jojo, Thorin Prince, Lunje Tshiki, Lianke Cordier, Christelle Moriarty, Likuwe Qononda, Sibongakonke Zigayi and Yumna Suleman. We hope you have a lovely day!

 Regards

Mrs Rafferty

PRINCIPAL

Upcoming events

Fri 29/08	Boarders’ Leave Out
Sat 30/08	U10 Mini Hockey Festival Interdistricts Cross Country
Sun 31/08	Boarders return to hostel
Mon 1/09	Spring Day Civvies (R10) Grade 1C present assembly @10:15
Thurs 4/09	Shoot for the Moon production
Fri 5/09	Interhouse Athletics @Rhodes track (all Gr. 3-7s) Grade 6&7 Social @GC