{"id":4751,"date":"2026-06-05T12:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4751"},"modified":"2026-06-05T12:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:52:13","slug":"vp-newsletter-5-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4751","title":{"rendered":"VP Newsletter 5 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Message from the office\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We can be as organised as possible, but life has a way of throwing curveballs our way as we experienced this week. What matters most is how we adapt and respond to those unexpected changes.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday morning, I woke up to a barrage of messages, many of which had come through during the early hours of the morning. Urgent clarity was needed before we could make an informed decision and send out notice, while many stakeholders were still fast asleep.<\/p>\n

We would like to thank all our parents for their patience, understanding, and support. While the timing may have been inconvenient, the safety and wellbeing of our children must always remain our highest priority.<\/p>\n

I would like to stress that although we are finished with our school-based examinations, this week from Monday we will continue with compulsory provincial tests (NS & Maths Grade 4-7) and we will start the teaching of Term 3 work and ALL girls must continue to attend school until our last day of term on Friday,\u00a019 June.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>School Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

As from Monday, 8 June we will return to school ending at 14:00 daily for Grade 4-7s with no extramurals<\/strong> (except for choir, chamber choir, orchestra and the U13A Hockey practice) until the end of term.<\/p>\n

Grade 1, 2 & 3 will finish school at 14:00 as usual.<\/p>\n

End of Term arrangements\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note that the girls last day of school for this term will be on Friday, 19 June. Our offices will be open and staff will still be at school until Friday, 26 June. We have closed our hostel and school earlier due to the National Arts Festival taking over our hall, hostel and campus and we are concerned about our girls\u2019 safety when our campus is no longer secure and access is not controlled.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, 24 June we will be handing out reports from 07:30-08:30 from Beaufort Street entrance however we will be emailing digital copies of your daughter\u2019s report on that day too. If you do not collect the hard copy of your daughter\u2019s report, this will be given to her on the first day of next term.<\/p>\n

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Fete Donations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are so excited to be hosting a fete again this year. Each grade will receive a letter of how you can make this day a success. Please read it and assist wherever you can. This holiday will be a good time\u00a0for some spring cleaning and decluttering and we request donations of the following for our various stalls: Tombola prizes, second hand books and White elephant (any old goods that you no longer want but may still be desirable by someone else such as vases, tea cups, ornaments, baskets, bags etc). Please drop off at our school office.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>W<\/strong>orker of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well done to Lucy Bennett for her lovely work in isiXhosa. Keep up the good work, Lucy.<\/p>\n

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Mini Maestros<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eighteen of our young musicians participated in this music competition on Friday, 22 May, and we are so proud of each of these girls for so bravely managing their nerves and performing so well. Congratulations to Riley-Anne Knott-Craig and Gabriella Cervati, who each received medals for their performances. Well done to all these young musicians!<\/p>\n

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Gymnastics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laraa Andriantiana participated in the Ibhayi Gymnastics club competition on 23 May. She won 3 gold medals in the <\/strong>U11 level 3 category: for Ribbon dance, Clubs dance\u00a0and an overall medal. Well done, Laraa!<\/p>\n

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Karate<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carla Frazer took part in the World Union of Karate Federation (WUKF) EC Karate & Kobudo League Round 2 Competition on Saturday, 30 May in Gqeberha.\u00a0 She placed 2nd in the Girls 11 years Individual Kata and received a silver medal.\u00a0Well done, Carla!<\/p>\n

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Derby Day vs Westering in Gqeberha <\/strong>Unfortunately, the Derby Day against Westering and Lorraine has been cancelled. Due to the recent rain, their fields are waterlogged and the drainage system is too slow to clear the excess water in time for the hockey and netball matches.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

On Saturday, 6 June the U8 & U9s will be participating in the PJ Olivier Netball Dassie Tournament. \u00a0The fixtures at as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
VP U9<\/strong><\/td>\nVP U8<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
09h20:\u00a0 VP vs Kenton<\/td>\n09h00:\u00a0 VP vs Good Shepherd<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10h00:\u00a0 VP vs PJ Olivier<\/td>\n09h40:\u00a0 VP vs PJ Olivier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11h20:\u00a0 VP vs Oatlands<\/td>\n10h20:\u00a0 VP vs Kenton<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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FP Winter Sport Open Lesson<\/strong><\/p>\n

We would love you to come and see what we’ve learnt on the court and field this term! All from 13:00-14:00.<\/p>\n

Monday 8\/06<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grade 1 Casling Netball<\/p>\n

Tuesday 9\/06<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grade 1 Orsmond Netball<\/p>\n

Wednesday\u00a010\/06<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gr 1 Orsmond Hockey<\/p>\n

Gr 2 Hockey<\/p>\n

Grade 3 Netball<\/p>\n

Thursday 11\/06<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grade 1 Casling Hockey<\/p>\n

Grade 2 Netball<\/p>\n

Grade 3 Hockey<\/p>\n

Please enter through the office.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Hockey practice for U13A Graaff Reinet girls will be as follows:\u00a0Monday, 8 June: 14:00-15:30<\/p>\n

Tuesday, 9 June: 14:00-15:30<\/p>\n

Thursday, 11 June: 14:00-15:15<\/p>\n

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Photo Day<\/strong> is on Tuesday, 9 June 2026<\/p>\n

Family photos<\/u> will be taken from 07:30 to 08:00.<\/p>\n

Family\/Individual photos<\/u><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

can change into her school uniform after the photo has been taken.<\/p>\n

Uniform for photos <\/u><\/p>\n

Grade 00:\u00a0 Civvies<\/p>\n

Grade R: Navy golf shirt, black\/navy jeans\/leggings<\/p>\n

Grade 1-3: Winter uniform (skirt), navy tights, navy jersey<\/p>\n

Grade 4-7: Winter uniform (skirt), navy tights and blazers<\/p>\n

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Interhouse Singing Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday, 12 June, the four houses will compete in this Interhouse event. All girls in Grades 4 – 7 will be involved, and they are to come to school in their house T-shirts and tracksuits with takkes, on this day. The competition\u00a0will take place in the school hall from 13:00 to 14:00, and parents are welcome to attend.\u00a0Please enter through the office.<\/p>\n

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Dance-a-thon<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday, 12 June from 14:00-16:00 girls are invited to join our Dance-a-thon in Glennie Hall. The cost is only R20 so join in some active FUN!<\/p>\n

The Grade 4s will host a tuckshop during the Dance-a-thon.<\/p>\n

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VP\u2019s Got Talent tickets & <\/strong>Boerewors Rolls <\/strong><\/p>\n

VP’s Got Talent auditions will be completed on Monday, 8 June from 14:00-15:00. All entries that were due to perform on Wednesday\/Thursday, as well as the Absentees from Tuesday,<\/strong> must ensure that they attend this final audition<\/strong>. The names performing in the final will be announced on Tuesday 9 June.<\/p>\n

Our final show will take place on Thursday, 18 June in Glennie Hall. Tickets will be on sale from the school office at R30 from Monday, 8 June.\u00a0 Cash or Card will be accepted.<\/p>\n

If you would like to preorder a boerewors roll<\/strong> which will be served prior to VP\u2019s Got Talent show on Thursday, 18 June, please complete the order form that will be sent home today and return it to your daughter\u2019s class teacher by Friday, 12 June with the cash or POP attached.<\/p>\n

Please note that it is advised that you do not order a boerewors roll if you are not intending to attend the show<\/strong>. Boerewors rolls are for sale at R30 each.<\/p>\n

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

Happy birthday to the following staff member and girls who celebrated last week and this week: Mr Majiba, Rose Chirombo, Alwaba Ndawuni, Leah Doyle, Lihle Balintulo, Chloe De Beer, Chanelle Musarurwa, Olubanzi Zabo, Emily Grosch, Esona Mali, Iminathi Songca, Enzokuhle Songongo, Asante Sankqela, Reaboka Dukashe, Mihle Mgwebi, Zenkosi Mati and Indiphile Mdlalana. \u00a0\u00a0We hope you had a very special birthday!<\/p>\n

Regards<\/p>\n

Mrs Rafferty<\/p>\n

PRINCIPAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dates to Remember<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri.<\/p>\n

5\/06<\/td>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 7 to finish school at 14:00 due to exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sat.<\/p>\n

6\/06<\/td>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 U8\/U9 Netball Dassie Tournament<\/p>\n

@PJ Olivier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon. 8\/06<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 1 Casling Netball open lesson<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 VPs Got Talent last auditions 14:00-15:00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 4-7 Maths Common Paper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tues. 9\/06<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 1 Orsmond Netball open lesson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wed. 10\/06<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photo Day<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gr 1 Orsmond Hockey open lesson<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gr 2 Hockey open lesson<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 3 Netball open lesson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Thurs. 11\/06<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 1 Casling Hockey open lesson<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 2 Netball open lesson<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grade 3 Hockey open lesson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fri.<\/p>\n

12\/06<\/td>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interhouse Singing 13:00-14:00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Danceathon 14:00-16:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mon. 15\/06<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 School holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tues. 16\/06<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Youth Day \u2013 Public holiday<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thurs.<\/p>\n

18\/06<\/td>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 VP\u2019s Got Talent @17:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fri. 19\/06<\/td>\n\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Last day of term for girls.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Academic Assembly @08:30<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 School finishes @10:30<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hostel closes @12:30<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No Aftercare<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Wed. 24\/06<\/td>\nReport pick-up at Beaufort Street entrance 08:30-09:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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