Dear Parents

Welcome Back!

We are so excited to welcome everyone back for the final stretch of 2025!

Quarter 3 ended beautifully with our Heritage Day celebration. The children were captivated by Gilly Southwood’s storytelling, and the day closed with a delicious boerie roll for all — a wonderful way to honour our diversity and togetherness.

We hope everyone enjoyed a well-deserved break and is ready for an exciting few months ahead. A very warm welcome to all the new learners and families joining us — we are thrilled to have you with us!

The months ahead are full of events and special moments, so please keep an eye on the weekly blog for important dates and updates. Let’s make this year memorable, celebrate each success, and cherish every moment!

World Teachers’ Day 

Sunday, 5 October was World Teachers’ Day, a chance to give a big shout-out to the superheroes of our school! 👩‍🏫🦸‍♂️

Our teachers spend their days guiding, encouraging, and cheering on our little ones, and we think that deserves a high-five (and maybe some chocolate too 😉).

To join in the fun, we’d love for our children to bring a special surprise for their teachers. Over the holiday, ask your little one to draw a picture for their teacher and bring it along on the first day back – Tuesday, 14 October.

It’s a simple way for our children to say “thank you” in their own creative way – and we know those drawings will be treasured. 💛✏️

Graduation Photographs 

The very special Grade R Graduation photographs will be taken on Tuesday, 14 October during the morning. A treasured keepsafe for many years to come! 

On the morning of Tuesday, 14 October, please send your little one to school dressed in the following: 

Girls:

• Pink full-length ballet tights (available from Belinda at Ballet Basics 021 558 9897 / 074 114 6661 or Dance.    
  Euphoria 021 557 6887)

• White underwear (with no pictures)

• Ballet shoes for those that have. (The school will supply the girls with ballet shoes if they do not have a pair).

• A graduation cape and dress will be supplied for the photographs.

Please tie your daughter’s hair into a neat pony, should it be long enough. Please ensure that every item is clearly marked with your child’s name and that a change of clothes is sent for the remainder of the day after the photographs. 

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The friendly staff at School & Leisure are waiting to serve you!

Address: SCHOOL & LEISURE

N1 City Mall, Shop 84B

Louwtjie Rothman Street, Goodwood

Trading Hours:

Monday – Friday: 08:30 – 18:00

Saturday: 08:30 – 16:00

Sunday: 09:00 – 13:00

Contact No.: Tel 021 205 1951

Email: goodwood@schoolandleisure.co.za

Website: www.schoolandleisure.co.za

Store Manager: Ashley Schwartz

You may order online by visiting the website.

Grade R Graduation

The parents of the Grade R learners are cordially invited to attend the Graduation Ceremony in person on Friday, 21 November, at 08:45. There is no limit on the number of attendees; all parents, grandparents, and special people are welcome to attend this special event and morning.

Cake Sales – 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 term (R6 per term, R24 for the year).

17 October:   Grade R Cake Sale 

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!

2026 Perfect Body 

Crackerjacks Special Person's Day

What a joyful and love-filled morning we had celebrating Crackerjack Special Persons’ Day! Our learners were so excited to welcome their special people - parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, and family friends - and share a little piece of their world with them.

Together, they spent time exploring classrooms, showing off their favourite learning spaces, and enjoying the outdoor play areas that bring so much fun to each day. One of the highlights was planting spekboom. It was beautiful to see the pride and joy on our children’s faces as they shared this special experience, laughed, played, and created lasting memories with the people who mean so much to them.

A heartfelt thank you to all the families and friends who joined us and helped make the day meaningful and memorable. 

Updated 2025 Shows 

INTERACTIVE CIRCUS SHOW: 28 November (ALL GRADES)

Learners will be treated to a 30-minute ground-based interactive circus show - a high-energy performance including juggling, slapstick comedy, a circus spinning pole act, acrobatics, rolling ball and balancing acts, and ending with a spectacular group human pyramid finale.

The amount of R45 will be billed to your account.

WONDERDAL EDUTAINMENT CENTRE OUTING - Tuesday, 25 November (GRADE R ONLY)

Wonderdal offers a unique and engaging experience for learners, featuring six interactive indoor stations—Story Caves, Health Kitchen, Wonder Garden, Play Time, Kora, and Tinker Workshop - where each station is guided by a facilitator known as "The Wonderpal." These stations cover topics such as different forms of energy, the five food groups, photosynthesis, and listening skills. 

The learners will be transported in Springbok Atlas busses to and from the outing. Each class teacher and their classroom assistant will accompany the children for this outing.

Departure time from school: 08h15 - Arrival at Wonderdal: 09h00

Departure time from Rosen Castle: 11h15 - Arrival at school: 12h00 - 12h15

The amount of R240 will be billed to your account. 

Extra Murals & Swimming Lessons 

Swimming lessons, including Grade R swimming, will begin in the first week of November, once the weather and pool water have warmed up. Please keep an eye on the school blog for confirmation of the official start date.

All extra mural sign-ups have now been concluded and will commence on Tuesday, 14 October. 

Outreach

Join us in our October/November Outreach Drive!
All donations will be shared with the Grace Foundation to bring hope and support to those in need in our community.

Please drop off all items at Reception.

2025 Dates 

Summer Quarter: 20 January – 28 March
Autumn Quarter: 08 April- 25 June
*Mid-term break: 29 April – 2 May
Winter Quarter: 22 July – 23 Sept
Spring Quarter: 14 October – 05 December

Spring Quarter 2025 

Spring Quarter Important Dates 

SPRING QUARTER:

14 October: Learners return

Extra Murals Commence 

14 October: Grade R Graduation Photographs 

17 October: Grade R Cake Sale

20 October: International Chefs Day: colour in paper hat and decorate a Marie biscuit

21 October: Class Photographs All grades 

22 October: Concert Photographs Grade 000 & R (all attire provided)

23 October: Concert Photographs Grade 00 (all attire provided)

24 October: Happy Birthday Liezl Stander 

26 October: Happy Birthday Miseka Mqoto 

31 October: Grade 00 Cake Sale

6 November: Happy Birthday Cassandra Mönnig

7 November: Happy Birthday Erin Liggett 

5 November: Grade 000 - R Concert 09h00 – 10h00 (Inclement weather, 7 Nov)

6 November: Grade 000 - R Concert 09h00 – 10h00 (Inclement weather, 7 Nov)

6 November: Happy Birthday Cassandra Mönning

7 November: Provisional Grade 000, 00 and R Concert 09h00 - 10h00 

12 November: Happy Birthday Khanyo Rafisa-Tabo

16 November: Happy Birthday Tali Maltz

19 November: Grade R Graduation Rehearsal 

20 November: Grade R Graduation Rehearsal 

21 November: Happy Birthday Brenda Dingile 

21 November: Grade R Graduation 08:45 - 11:00

25 November: Grade R Outing: Wonderdal Edutainment Centre (All Grade Rs)

28 November: Interactive Circus Show in the JP Amphitheatre @09:30

28 November: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks Cake Sale 

1 December: Class lists released 

2 December: Disney Dress-up and Class Parties 

3 December: Reports sent to parents 

5 December: Last day of the quarter - School closes at 11:00 

Spring Quarter Theme Discussions

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 

2026 Grade R Information (Current Honey Bee's, Pooh Bear's and Roo's House) 

The Grade R stationery kit for 2026 as detailed below is payable via Credit Card, Direct Deposit or EFT to Waltons, before Friday, 12 December 2025.  The kit will be used daily to promote handwriting, literacy and numeracy in an informal and fun manner within the classroom. The paid stationery will be delivered to the school and issued to your child’s class teacher before the Summer Quarter 2026. 

Grade R Stationery Letter 

Conclusion

We look forward to welcoming back all our families and little ones on Tuesday, 14 October, ready to begin an exciting Quarter 4.

Please note that Extra Murals will also resume on Tuesday, 14 October.

We wish everyone a smooth start to the new quarter and look forward to a productive and enjoyable quarter ahead.