{"id":4611,"date":"2025-08-01T11:54:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:54:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4611"},"modified":"2025-08-01T12:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T10:37:11","slug":"vp-newsletter-1-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4611","title":{"rendered":"VP Newsletter 1 August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

I wish to encourage all our parents to be involved in every aspect of their daughter\u2019s education; this includes being\"\" involved in and supporting our school\u2019s fundraising efforts, supporting on the side of the sports field, assisting and monitoring your daughter\u2019s homework and academic progress, ensuring that you pay your school fees and even reading the weekly newsletter (so that you are aware of what your daughter is involved in) as this is critical to your daughter\u2019s success at school.<\/p>\n

There is a strong correlation between parental involvement and your child\u2019s academic success, her willingness to participate in extramural activities, and her overall motivation and confidence – all of which are closely intertwined. More often than not, when a child is disinterested, unmotivated and has poor school attendance it is due to her guardians showing little or no interest in her schooling which is very sad when you consider the privilege it is to attend a school like VP and how many other children (and their parents) would do anything to be afforded the same opportunity.<\/p>\n

It is never too late to make a concerted effort to be more engaged with your daughter\u2019s schooling. Please communicate and work with her class teachers to ensure that she is given every opportunity to achieve her full potential and thrive. To those parents who are engaged, supportive and committed to their daughter\u2019s education and experience at VP, and who pay their school fees, please continue to do what you are doing as your daughter\u2019s success and ours as a school, is very much reliant on you – we thank you!<\/p>\n

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

Congratulations to Liyabona Benyane for her beautiful isXhosa Term 3 page.<\/p>\n

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

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

Grade 00&R @12:00-12:45;\u00a0\u00a0Grade 1-3 @12:45-13:30;\u00a0\u00a0Grade 4-7 @13:30-14:30<\/p>\n

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

On Monday there will be no extramurals due to the Colour Run<\/strong>. All girls have received a new extramural programme for the athletics season. Please take note of your daughter\u2019s new pick-up times.<\/p>\n

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Assembly:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>On Monday, 4 August, Grade 3D will present their assembly. Parents are most welcome to join us. The assembly starts at 09:30.<\/p>\n

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Best Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Thursday, 7 August we will have our Best Speakers.\u00a0The Best Speaker contestants\u00a0will start the event off at 08:30. The girls who are selected to present their orals will receive letters. Parents are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n

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Interhouse General Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The Interhouse Teams are as follows:<\/p>\n

Arum<\/strong>: Isabella Tladi,\u00a0 Iviwe Jakavula, Oluthando Tube, Christelle Ruwanza, Sibonokuhle Benge (reserve).<\/p>\n

Aloe<\/strong>: Aliyah Bezuidenhout, Tandolwetu Ketwa, Alibongwe Mthembu, Lashante Rama, Liyabona Benyane (reserve).<\/p>\n

Disa<\/strong>: Mila Nongubo, Imanathi Mcophele, Sairaah Govender, Nakweziphi Mthetho, Unakho Fetsha (reserve).<\/p>\n

Fern<\/strong>: Uzosule Kanana, Esethu Stamper, Avethandwa Hambaze, Lulo Adam, Chikhilupiriro Mithochi (reserve).<\/p>\n

We wish the teams all the best for what promises to be a fun educational event.<\/p>\n

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

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

The results are as follows:<\/p>\n

Winners Snr teams:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>1st Aloe;\u00a02nd Disa;\u00a03rd Fern;\u00a04th Arum<\/p>\n

Winners Jnr teams:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>1st Disa;\u00a02nd Arum;\u00a03rd Fern;\u00a04th Aloe<\/p>\n

Overall winners are<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a01st Disa;\u00a02nd Fern;\u00a03rd Aloe;\u00a04th Arum<\/p>\n

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

On Wednesday, 30 July, we enjoyed a fun and spirited Interhouse event \u2014 a great way to close the season! Well done to all the houses for their enthusiasm and effort, and a special thank you to the house captains, coaches, staff, and parents for their continued support.<\/p>\n

Final Results (based on points and number of wins):\u00a03rd \u2013 Aloe;\u00a02nd \u2013 Disa & Arum;\u00a01st \u2013 Fern<\/p>\n

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Dassie Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

The program is as follows:<\/p>\n

VP U9s vs PJ 09h00<\/p>\n

VP U8s vs Good Shepherd 09h15<\/p>\n

VP U9s vs St Marys 09h45<\/p>\n

VP U8s vs PJ 10h00<\/p>\n

VP U9s vs Oatlands 11h00<\/p>\n

VP U9s vs Good Shepherd 11h45<\/p>\n

Good luck, girls!<\/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\u00a0 U13A<\/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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Entrepreneurs\u2019 Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Next week, Friday, 8 August is our annual Entrepreneurs\u2019 Day! The different grades will be given an opportunity to support our hardworking Grade 7s who will be selling their products from 10:00-12:00. Parents are welcome to join us and support them.<\/p>\n

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

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

1\/08<\/td>\n

Orchestra & Chamber Choir 13:30-14:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat<\/p>\n

2\/08<\/td>\n

Hockey & Netball vs Herbert Hurd<\/p>\n

Dassie Netball Tournament @PJ for U8 & U9s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon<\/p>\n

4\/08<\/td>\n

Assembly Grade 3D\/T @09:30<\/strong><\/p>\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<\/p>\n

NO OTHER EXTRAMURALS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues<\/p>\n

5\/08<\/td>\n

Athletics season begins (please refer to extramural programme sent home today)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thurs<\/p>\n

7\/08<\/td>\n

Best Speakers @08:30 and Interhouse General Knowledge@10:30. Parents welcome. Please use Beaufort Street entrance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri<\/p>\n

8\/08<\/td>\n

Entrepreneurs Day for Grade 7s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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