{"id":4760,"date":"2026-06-12T12:44:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4760"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:44:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:44:37","slug":"vp-newsletter-12-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/victoriaprimary.co.za\/?p=4760","title":{"rendered":"VP Newsletter 12 June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>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<p>We are once again on the downhill slope to the end of the term. This week we have composed a very short newsletter which includes reminders for the rest of the term. Our next newsletter will be the final newsletter which will be included in your daughter\u2019s report envelopes that will be ready for collection on 24 June between 07:30 and 08:30.<\/p>\n<p>We trust that you will have a relaxing long weekend with your family as our country celebrates Youth Day.\u00a0 It is vital that all girls return to school next week for their final days of the term. We will be business as usual and teaching will continue &#8211; don\u2019t let your daughter convince you otherwise!!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Interhouse singing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our interhouse singing is due to happen after school today. This is an exciting annual event and the girls have enthusiastically practised in their houses.\u00a0 We eagerly anticipate the performances and results &#8211; which will be included in our final newsletter.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>K-Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any VP girl attending matches for K-Day are expected to be dressed neatly in full school uniform.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>School Times<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note that on Monday and Tuesday next week there is no school (school holiday &amp; Youth Day). On Wednesday and Thursday there will be no extramurals (except for Senior &amp; FP choir) for all grades. Grade 1,2 &amp;3 must be picked up from Huntley Street at 13:00 and Grade 4-7 will finish at 14:00. On Friday, 19 June school will finish at 10:30 for all grades. \u00a0There will be no Aftercare on this day.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Final Academic Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our final academic assembly will take place on Friday, 19 June at 08:30. All girls who will be receiving academic certificates received a letter today. Girls must come to school dressed in full school uniform (with blazer for Grade 4-7). Parents are most welcome.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Term 2 Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, 24 June we will be handing out reports from 07:30-08:30 from Beaufort Street entrance. 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<hr \/>\n<p><strong>VP\u2019s Got Talent tickets <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We thank all our entrants for sharing your incredible talents and putting on such wonderful performances. The standard was exceptionally high, making the selection process a very challenging one for our judges. We are delighted to announce our finalists for the VP\u2019s Got Talent Final on 18 June 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to those who have progressed to the final round, and a heartfelt thank you to every participant for your courage, creativity, and enthusiasm. We look forward to celebrating an evening of outstanding talent with our VP community. Tickets are now on sale from the school office at R30. Please come and support our talented performers and enjoy a fantastic showcase of music, dance, drama, art, and more! \u00a0\u00a0See you on Thursday,18 June at 17:30!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Merit Achievers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Andisubabalo Dike, Onika Jimmy, Shameega Kholhliso, Sisipho Mapapu, Lelomso Peter, Lunje Peter, Lunje Peter, Kefilwe Racoco, Mivuyo Santi, Michaela Swanepoel, Michaela, Carla Frazer, Rebecca Phillip, Andisiwe Mraji, Hlumisa Piti, Amvuyela Sakata, Anovuyo Nkohla, Aliyah Swartz, Azoma Magopeni and Misha Potts have received over 250 merits this year. Well done, girls!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Netball results <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, 6 June the U8 &amp; U9s netball girls participated in the PJ Olivier Dassie Tournament. \u00a0The results were as follows:<\/p>\n<p>U8:\u00a0 VP 1 &#8211; 4 PJ; \u00a0VP 2 &#8211; 2 Good Shepherd; VP 4- 1 Kenton.<\/p>\n<p>U9: \u00a0VP 1- 5 Kenton; VP 2 \u2013 3 Oatlands; VP 2 \u20131 PJ.<\/p>\n<p>Well done, girls!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fete Donations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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<p><strong>Birthday wishes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Happy birthday to the following staff members and girls who celebrated this week: Ms Knott-Craig, Ms Casling, Mr Buka, Onebango Makinaune, Siphesihle Lande, Iyizwile Nomkonwana, Elizabeth Wicks, Lundanele Tyhali, \u00a0Sitha Mkolo, Sadika Khan, Asali Dude and Bridget Akpeng. We hope you had a very special birthday!<\/p>\n<p>Regards<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Rafferty<\/p>\n<p>PRINCIPAL<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 We are once again on the downhill slope to the end of the term. This week we have composed a very short newsletter which includes reminders for the rest of the term. 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