{"id":4603,"date":"2025-07-25T12:30:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4603"},"modified":"2025-07-25T12:39:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:39:28","slug":"vp-newsletter-25-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4603","title":{"rendered":"VP Newsletter 25 July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Message from the office<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!\u00a0 For me, it is not having to wake up early and rush – I am not a morning person!\u00a0 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\u2019s make an effort to notice and appreciate the small joys that the school term brings; whether it is seeing your daughter\u2019s 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!<\/p>\n

\u201cEnjoy the little things in life, for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d – Kurt Vonnegut<\/p>\n

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Worker of the Week\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

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Colour Run<\/strong><\/p>\n

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!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kind Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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Extramurals <\/strong><\/p>\n

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). \u00a0Choir will continue as usual in the morning.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Interhouse Hockey and Netball <\/strong><\/p>\n

(Grade 4-7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0is 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.<\/p>\n

Next week\u2019s extramural schedule Grade 1-3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, 28 July<\/u><\/p>\n

13:00-14:00 – U9 Interhouse Hockey<\/p>\n

13h00-14h00 – Grade 1 netball practice<\/p>\n

Grade 2 fitness<\/p>\n

Tuesday, 29 July<\/u><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Wednesday, 30 July<\/u><\/p>\n

13:00-14:00 – Netball fun day Grade 2<\/p>\n

Grade 1s Hockey practice<\/p>\n

Grade 3 fitness<\/p>\n

Thursday, 31 July<\/u><\/p>\n

13:00-14:00 – Grade 1 Open Hockey day<\/p>\n

U9 Interhouse netball<\/p>\n

Grade 2 fitness<\/p>\n

Grade 4-7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, 29 July<\/u><\/p>\n

14:00-16:15 \u2013 Interhouse Hockey<\/p>\n

Wednesday, 30 July<\/u><\/p>\n

14:00-16:15 \u2013 Interhouse Netball<\/p>\n

Thursday, 31 July<\/u><\/p>\n

14:00-15:00 \u2013 Grade 5 Maths<\/p>\n

Interventions<\/p>\n

Cross Country<\/p>\n

Friday, 1 August<\/u><\/p>\n

12:00-14:30 – \u00a0\u00a0Colour Run<\/p>\n

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Chess<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

U11: Arya Ritchie<\/p>\n

U13: Lusenathi Ntoyanto, Ella Radovic, Bridget Akpeng, Makatendeka Chakona, Katherine Marias<\/p>\n

U15: Alibongwe Mthembu<\/p>\n

Go show them what you’re made of!<\/p>\n

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Hockey vs Herbert Hurd<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fixtures for hockey and netball vs Herbert Hurd on Saturday, 2 August. Girls involved have received a letter with details.<\/p>\n

Hockey (Birkholz Field)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time Teams \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U9B\/ U10B<\/p>\n

10:30 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U9A\/ U10A<\/p>\n

11:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U13B<\/p>\n

11:45 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0U13A<\/p>\n

Netball<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Teams <\/strong><\/p>\n

09:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U10A<\/p>\n

09:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U11A<\/p>\n

09:00 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U12A<\/p>\n

09:30 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U13A<\/p>\n

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Swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Hockey report<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

VP vs Cradock lost 3-1<\/p>\n

VP vs Sunridge lost 3-0<\/p>\n

VP vs Erica drew 0-0<\/p>\n

VP vs Clarendon drew 0-0<\/p>\n

VP vs Stirling 1 lost 2-0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Netball<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Wednesday, 23 July, the netball girls played a match against Good Shepherd and the results were as follows:<\/p>\n

U9B won 7 \u2013 0; – U9A won 7 – 4<\/p>\n

U10B won 4 \u2013 2; U10A lost 4 – 1<\/p>\n

U11B won 5 \u2013 0; U11A won 3 – 0<\/p>\n

U12B won 8 \u2013 3; U12A lost 8 – 7<\/p>\n

U13B won 7 \u2013 4; U13A lost 7 – 4<\/p>\n

Well done to the girls for these amazing results, just on their return back from holidays!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Cross Country<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

U10<\/p>\n

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  1. Mivuyo Santi<\/li>\n
  2. Oluhle Mpati<\/li>\n
  3. Chanelle Musarurwa<\/li>\n
  4. Carla Frazer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    U11<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Isla Orsmond<\/li>\n
    2. Nalu Mfiki<\/li>\n
    3. Lunathi Makasi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      U12<\/p>\n

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      1. Esona Makabe<\/li>\n
      2. Lunje Manzana<\/li>\n
      3. Siarra Appollis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        U13<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Micarlin Daniels<\/li>\n
        2. Liyabona Benyane<\/li>\n
        3. Anathi Mbandlakazi<\/li>\n
        4. Lulo Adam<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The next round is on Thursday, 31 July, and we would like to wish them all the best of luck.<\/p>\n

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          Music<\/p>\n

          Victoria in Concert<\/strong> 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!<\/p>\n

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          \"\"National Arts Festival Stars!<\/strong><\/p>\n

          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.<\/p>\n

          Mila McConnachie performed in Echoes of a Century<\/em>, and Isabella Tladi performed in both Echoes of a Century<\/em> and the Ovation Award winning Liminal<\/em>. Isabella was even fortunate to perform for Morning Live.<\/p>\n

          The preparations, performances, and promotions were gruelling, but what an incredible opportunity.<\/p>\n

          We are very proud of them both.<\/p>\n

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          Grade 7 Presentation<\/strong><\/p>\n

          We\u2019re 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\u2019s Life Orientation curriculum. This promises to be an informative and meaningful experience for our learners.<\/p>\n

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          Dropping items at school<\/strong><\/p>\n

          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 \u2013 including for her extramurals. If items are dropped off at the office we cannot take responsibility that they will be delivered timeously.<\/p>\n

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          Birthday wishes<\/strong><\/p>\n

          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!<\/p>\n

          Regards<\/p>\n

          Mrs Rafferty<\/p>\n

          PRINCIPAL<\/p>\n

          Please support our Sports Committee in collecting toiletries:<\/p>\n

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          \u00a0<\/strong>Upcoming events:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Sat<\/p>\n

          26\/07<\/td>\n

          		Chess \u2013 Sarah Baartman Chess playoffs at PJ Olivier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Mon<\/p>\n

          28\/07<\/td>\n

          		Grade 3M assembly @10:15<\/p>\n

          U9 Interhouse Hockey @13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

          Grade 1 netball practice @13h00-14h00<\/p>\n

          Grade 2 fitness @13:00-14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          Tues<\/p>\n

          29\/07<\/td>\n

          		Interhouse hockey Grade 4-7@14:00-16:15<\/p>\n

          Grade 1 fun netball day@13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

          Grade 2 hockey fun day@13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

          Grade 3 fitness@13:00-14:00 –<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          Wed<\/p>\n

          30\/07<\/td>\n

          		Interhouse netball Grade 4-7@14:00-16:15<\/p>\n

          Netball fun day Grade 2@13:00-14:00 Grade 1s Hockey practice@13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

          Grade 3 fitness@13:00-14:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          Thurs<\/p>\n

          31\/07<\/td>\n

          		Grade 1 Open Hockey day@13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

          U9 Interhouse netball@13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

          Grade 2 fitness@13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

          Cross Country @Botanical Gardens<\/p>\n

          14:00-15:00 Gr 5 Maths interventions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          Fri<\/p>\n

          1\/08<\/td>\n

          		VP Colour Run<\/p>\n

          Grade 00&R @12:00-12:45<\/p>\n

          Grade 1-3 @12:45-13:30<\/p>\n

          Grade 4-7 @13:30-14:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

          Sat<\/p>\n

          2\/08<\/td>\n

          		Hockey & Netball vs Herbert Hurd (see fixtures above)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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