{"id":4669,"date":"2025-10-31T11:41:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4669"},"modified":"2025-10-31T11:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T09:45:16","slug":"vp-newsletter-31-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4669","title":{"rendered":"VP Newsletter 31 October 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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!!!\u00a0 It is important as parents to remember that NOT all things are negotiable.<\/p>\n

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School and Office Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Please note the change in office hours for the rest of the year:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday: 07:00-14:30. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Please note that there will be NO newsletter on Friday, 7 November. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Music & Chamber Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Farewell and Welcome back<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Exam timetable: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Mon.3\/11<\/td>\nEng\/FAL Creative Writing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tues.4\/11<\/td>\nLife Orientation (Grade 7)<\/p>\n

Eng\/FAL Creative Writing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed.5\/11<\/td>\nFAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7)<\/p>\n

English Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5)<\/p>\n

Technology (Grade 7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs.6\/11<\/td>\nGeography (Grade 4-7)<\/p>\n

FAL Language & Comprehension (Grade 4&5)<\/p>\n

English Language & Comprehension (Grade 6&7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri7\/11<\/td>\nArt & LSPA (Grade 4-6)<\/p>\n

Maths Paper 1 (Grade 4-7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon.10\/11<\/td>\nEMS (Grade 7)<\/p>\n

Maths Paper 2 (Grade 4-7)<\/p>\n

NS Grade 4 DOE Common test (TBC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues.11\/11<\/td>\nNatural Sciences (Grade 4-7)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed.12\/11<\/td>\nHistory (Grade 4-7)<\/p>\n

Maths Grade 4 DOE Common Test (TBC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs.13\/11<\/td>\nLSPA Theory & Practical (Gr 7)<\/p>\n

Art Theory (Grade 7)<\/p>\n

Life Skills (Grade 4-6)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Stationery Top Ups for Exams<\/strong><\/p>\n

A reminder that girls are not allowed to share any stationery during exams.<\/p>\n

Grade 6&7<\/strong>: Please make sure that your daughter has her own standard Maths set.<\/p>\n

Grade 4-7<\/strong> also need two pens, two HB pencils, a sharpener, eraser, ruler and colouring-in pencils.<\/p>\n

All Grade 4-7<\/strong> girls will need coloured khoki\u2019s or colouring-in pencils for their Art exam.<\/p>\n

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Grade 7 Portfolio announcements: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>House Captains for 2026: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Aloe: <\/strong>Amari Funani<\/p>\n

Arum: <\/strong>Siphesihle Chrisjan<\/p>\n

Disa: <\/strong>Akum Mxo<\/p>\n

Fern: <\/strong>Kungothando Ngangani<\/p>\n

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Sport and Cultural Captains for 2026: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hockey: <\/strong>Lunje Manzana<\/p>\n

Netball: <\/strong>Siphesihle Chrisjan<\/p>\n

Athletics: <\/strong>Lunje Manzana<\/p>\n

Tennis: <\/strong>Lunje Tshiki<\/p>\n

Swimming:\u00a0 <\/strong>Anathi Mbandlakazi<\/p>\n

Choir: <\/strong>Christelle Moriarity<\/p>\n

Orchestra: <\/strong>Kungothando Ngangani<\/p>\n

Congratulations, girls!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Indlulamthi Badges<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congratulations to Taylynne Thomas and Ayomide Booi who were awarded their Indlulamthi Badges at Monday\u2019s assembly. We are so proud of you both.<\/p>\n

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

Our WOW this week is Madison Conroy for her beautiful and creative LSPA Term 4 cover. Well done, Madison!<\/p>\n

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Conquesta 2025 Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The following girls received over 70 percent in their respective subjects. Well done, girls!<\/p>\n

Grade 4<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Anopa-Nyasha Thondla: English and Life Skills<\/p>\n

Chanelle Musarurwa: English<\/p>\n

Andisiwe Mraji: Social Sciences<\/p>\n

Aliyah Swart: English<\/p>\n

Arya Ritchie: Life Skills<\/p>\n

Grade 5<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Linomtha Gonyela: English and Social Sciences<\/p>\n

Cayden Strauss: English<\/p>\n

Isla Orsmond: English<\/p>\n

Asivuse Shumane: Social Sciences<\/p>\n

Lulo Ponoshe: English<\/p>\n

Sama Torweni: English<\/p>\n

Grade 6:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Christelle Moriarty: English and Life Skills 1+2.<\/p>\n

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

Uzosule Kanana: English and Social Sciences<\/p>\n

Alibongwe Mthembu: Bible Study<\/p>\n

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Grade 1, 2 & 3 swimming<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Swimming days are as follows:<\/p>\n

Monday Grade 3; Tuesday Grade 2;\u00a0Wednesday Grade 3.<\/p>\n

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Gala News<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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!<\/p>\n

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Plans for after exams <\/strong><\/p>\n

(Mon. 17\/11-Thurs. 27\/11):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEvent:\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri. 7\/11<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n

PP, Grade 1 & Grade 2 Sports Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mon. 17\/11 \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nClass parties & Grade 7 Fun Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Girls can come in civvies<\/strong> on this day. Each teacher will let their girls know what their plans are.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs. 20\/11 <\/strong><\/td>\nGet into the Christmas spirit and join us for our Carol Service<\/strong> at 17:30- All welcome. Come dressed for Christmas.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri. 21\/11 <\/strong><\/td>\nGrade 7 Valedictory <\/strong>at 08:30-09:30<\/p>\n

Grade 1- 6 to attend. All parents and extended families are welcome to join us.<\/p>\n

Grade 7 Leavers\u2019 Lunch at\u00a0<\/strong>11:00-13:00 (Girls only).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed. 26\/11\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nPre-Primary and Grade 1 Prize Giving <\/strong>at 09:00<\/p>\n

Grade 2&3 Prize Giving <\/strong>at 11:00.<\/p>\n

Parents invited.<\/p>\n

Last day of school for PP & FP.\u00a0They may leave for their holiday after their Prize Giving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs. 27\/11<\/strong><\/td>\nGrade 4&5 Prize Giving <\/strong>at 08:00<\/p>\n

Grade 6&7 Prize Giving <\/strong>at 11:00. Parents invited.<\/p>\n

Last day of school for IP.<\/p>\n

They may leave for their holiday after their Prizegiving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed. 3\/12<\/strong><\/td>\nCollect reports from school 07:30-08:30<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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VP Visitor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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

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!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Regards<\/p>\n

Mrs Rafferty<\/p>\n

PRINCIPAL<\/p>\n

Upcoming events<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fri<\/p>\n

31\/10<\/td>\n

Grade 7 Committee meetings (Grade 6&7s to attend) 13:00-13:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mon<\/p>\n

3\/11<\/td>\n

Exams begin. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Grade 1-7 school finishes at 13:00. <\/strong><\/p>\n

No extramurals. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Office closes at 15:30.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri<\/p>\n

7\/11<\/td>\n

Pre-Primary, Grade 1 & 2 Sports Day.<\/p>\n

No newsletter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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