Dear Parents

Most children are now well settled into their daily routines at school. They know what their mornings look like, when it’s time to play, eat, rest, and pack away. This sense of familiarity helps children feel calm, confident, and secure in their environment.

Routines play a powerful role in early childhood. When children can predict what comes next, their anxiety is reduced and they feel more in control of their day. This allows them to focus their energy on learning, exploring, and building relationships rather than worrying about the unknown.

💛 Why Routines Matter
Consistent routines create a feeling of safety. Children thrive when their day follows a familiar rhythm, helping to prevent unnecessary stress and supporting positive behaviour. Knowing what to expect makes transitions smoother and helps children move through the day with confidence.

🧠 Emotional Support Through Routine
Young children are still learning how to manage big emotions. A predictable routine provides gentle emotional guidance, helping children understand expectations and feel supported by the adults around them. Familiar transitions — such as moving from playtime to tidy-up — become easier when they happen in the same way each day.

💪 Growing Independence
As routines are repeated, children begin to take more responsibility for themselves. Simple daily tasks like washing hands before meals, packing away toys, or preparing for rest time help build independence and self-confidence over time.

📚 Learning Within a Calm Structure
When children feel safe and settled, learning happens naturally. Predictable routines support early thinking skills, language development, memory, and understanding of time, all while creating an environment where children feel ready to engage.

A Change in Routine — and a Good One!

With this strong routine in place, children are well prepared to enjoy something a little different. Next week, the Play Lab will be visiting the school — a special experience that steps outside the usual daily routine.

Because the children feel secure in their environment and trust the adults around them, they are able to embrace new experiences with excitement rather than uncertainty. This kind of change is not unsettling — in fact, they are going to love it! A solid routine gives children the confidence to explore, try new things, and enjoy special moments like these.

After the excitement, the familiar daily rhythm will still be there, helping children settle back with ease.

Cake Sale - A Monthly Treat 

Each grade has the opportunity to contribute to a cake sale, and the children eagerly look forward to their special treat. We ask that cupcakes, popcorn, crisps, muffins, etc., be sent to the class on the allocated cake sale date. Please ensure all items are nut-free and do not include sweets.

To keep appetites in check, we recommend that children spend no more than R2 at the cake sale. You may send R2 on the day in a sealed envelope/packet or prepay for the quarter (R6 per term, R24 for the year).

20 February: Grade 00 and Grade R (Christopher Robin's House) 

We appreciate your support in making our Cake Sale a success! If you would like to contribute by sending in baked/bought goods or snacks, please complete this form.

Cake Sale Contributions

We have space for 8 parents to help sell treats on the day. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the form below.

Cake Sale Parent Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you for your support!

Ed-admin Multi Portal App

Parents are encouraged to download the Ed-admin Multi Portal App. This platform will be used to send important notifications and updates, and it will also provide access to children’s reports when they are released.

A PEEK INTO OUR WEEK

Grade 0000

What a heartwarming week it has been for our Crackerjacks! The days were filled with the pure joy of discovery and the sweet sounds of laughter.

Our little ones spent the week exploring their bodies through music and movement. From "heads and shoulders" to "knees and toes," they moved with growing confidence, their bright smiles lighting up the room as they mastered every action song.

In honour of Friendship Day, our Tots created special keepsakes for their mums and dads. There were endless giggles during handprint and footprint painting, and tiny fingers were kept busy tearing and pasting with love. Each masterpiece perfectly captured their unique creativity and blossoming personalities.

We also shared quiet moments of sensory exploration, where our Tiny Tots discovered new textures in a space full of wonder. It has been a week overflowing with love, laughter, and friendship—the kind of magical moments that make early learning so special.

Grade 000

This week in Tigger’s and Piglet’s House we continued exploring our theme, “Our Body.” The children have continued learning about how their bodies move and all the amazing things they can do!

At the beginning of the week, our little 000s enjoyed a fun movement session indoors as the rain kept them inside. We turned up the music and had a wonderful time moving our bodies with spatial awareness activities. The children walked like crabs, bear-walked across the floor, bunny-hopped with excitement, and leaped like frogs! These playful movements are not only lots of fun, but they also help develop gross motor skills, balance, strength and coordination.

In art this week, we delighted in creating beautiful Friendship Day artwork for a special loved one to take home. There was so much joy, care and excitement poured into each creation. It truly warmed our hearts to see the pride on their faces.

What a happy, busy and movement-filled week it has been! 

Grade 00

The Grade 00 classes were full of energy, discovery, and happy movement. Our theme My Body helped the children learn about their body parts through fun, hands-on activities. They really enjoyed tracing their friends’ bodies and talking about what each body part can do.

We also spent time developing movement skills outdoors. The playground was full of action as the children ran, kicked balls, and explored different ways to move their bodies. These activities build coordination, strength, and confidence while keeping learning fun.

It was a joyful week of active learning and play.

Grade R

Our Grade R learners have thoroughly enjoyed their introduction to Robotics. They have been learning about design and engineering, studs and tubes, exploring how levers and axles work and how to build cooperatively in pairs. 

We have made various modes of transport using base plates, wheels and sails. Learning to appreciate and compliment creative designs that we observe our peers build lends to the development of not only critical thinking, but emotional intelligence too. We incorporate problem solving, negotiation skills and sharing and turn taking with growing skill. 

We excitedly celebrate “Friendship day” on Friday, 13 February. We created an eclectic array of art products in our classes, ranging from collage hearts, butterfly hearts, to hot air heart balloons with special messages. We are so grateful that we have endless opportunities to nurture and grow special friendships in Grade R, which will continue to develop as we progress through the years. 

2026 Information 

2026 Dates

Summer Quarter: 20 Jan - 26 March 

Autumn Quarter: 8 April - 24 June 

Winter Quarter: 22 July - 23 Sept 

Spring Quarter: 14 Oct - 4 Dec 

Summer Quarter Important Dates 

SUMMER QUARTER:

14 February: Happy Birthday Ingrid Lubbe

14 February: Open Day 

16 February: Happy Birthday Olivia Arendse

17 February: Playlab (Grade 000) 09:00 - 10:00 

18 February: Playlab (Grade 0000) 09:00 - 10:00

19 February: Playlab (Grade R Edward Bear’s / Rabbit’s) 08:00 - 09:00 

19 February: Playlab (Grade R Kanga’s / Owl’s) 11:00 - 12:00 

20 February: Playlab (Grade 00) 08:00 - 09:00
20 February: Playlab Grade R (Christopher Robin’s House) 11:00 - 12:00 

20 February: Cake Sale: Grade 00 and Grade R (Christopher Robin’s House) Cake Sale 

27 February: Making Fruit Kebabs (All grades) 

1 March: Happy Birthday Nadine Fourie 

2 March: Happy Birthday Vuyo Raqa 

9 March: Happy Birthday Abigail De Witt

11 March: Happy Birthday CRPP 46

Everywhere Experience - Circus Performance 

Evening Sunset Picnic 17:00 - 19:00 in the garden 

13 March: Cake Sale: Grade 000, Crackerjacks and Grade R (Edward Bear’s) Cake Sale 

15 March: Happy Birthday Riëtte Pieterse and Eric Mkangeli

16 March: Grade R Reports sent to parents

16-20 March: ExtraMural Open Week 

17-25 March: Grade 0000 - 00 Feedback meetings & Grade R Report meetings

21 March: Public Holiday - Human Rights Day

26 March: Last day of the quarter (school closes at 13:00 - No Aftercare) 

Aftercare Times

Please note that the school is locked promptly at 16:45 each day. We kindly ask that children are collected on time, allowing our dedicated staff to return home to their own families.

A late collection fee of R250 per half-hour (or part thereof) will apply for children collected from aftercare after 17:00. Late collection can be distressing for children and may lead to feelings of anxiety or uncertainty.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Happy Birthday Teacher Olivia - 16 February 

We hope your special day on Monday, 16 February is filled with joy, laughter, and all the little things that make you smile. Your kindness and passion for teaching brighten every day for the children - thank you for everything you do!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday! 💖

Conclusion

The celebrations of 'Friendship Day' ended the week on a high note for our little people. At this age, being a friend often means playing together, sharing toys, and learning to take turns or be patient with one another. Through these small moments, children practise kindness, fairness, and caring for others.

Friendship Day was a lovely reminder of all the ways our children are discovering how to enjoy time together and be thoughtful friends.

#kindnessinfriendship