Dear Parents

We had a fantastic first week back at school! It’s been such a joy welcoming all our little ones after the holiday, and we’re especially excited to have a few new faces and families join our school. We kicked off the week with our Grade R graduation photographs, and our extra murals also started on Tuesday, bringing lots of smiles, energy, and excitement to our days. 

We ended off the week with the most scrumptious and delicious Grade R cake sale, a big thank you to our wonderful Grade R parents who contributed treats and offered their time to help with the selling! 

Valedictory 

To the Matric Class of 2025, as you begin your final exams on Monday, we want to extend our best wishes to each of you. This is the culmination of all your hard work, dedication, and perseverance throughout the years. Stay confident, trust in your preparation, and give it your all. We believe in your abilities and are excited to see the future you will create. Good luck!

Class Photographs 

The class photographs will be taken next week on: 

21 October: All Grades 

We kindly ask that the children arrive on time for their class photographs and do not wear makeup, temporary tattoos, or nail polish.

Zoo to the Sea Concert Photographs 

The concert photographs will be taken next week on: 

22 October: Grade 000 & R 

23 October: Grade 00 

The school supplies all the concert attire. We kindly ask that the children arrive on time for their photographs and do not wear makeup, temporary tattoos, or nail polish.

Zoo to the Sea Concert Tickets (Grade 000, 00 and R) 

There is much excitement at school as we prepare for our concerts on Wednesday, 5 November, and Thursday, 6 November. Tickets are R60 and will be debited to your account. 

- Wednesday, 5 November from 09h00 - 10h00 in the Junior Preparatory Amphitheatre 

- Thursday, 6 November from 09h00 - 10h00 in the Junior Preparatory Amphitheatre 

Please complete the following form to book your unreserved tickets: 

Zoo to the Sea Concert Tickets Order Form 

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.

The children are involved in the entire ceremony going up and down. 

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 Wonderdal: 11h15 - Arrival at school: 12h00 - 12h15

The amount of R240 will be billed to your account. 

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.

Peek Into Our Week

Tiny Tots

Our Tiny Tots have returned from their holiday, and the classroom feels alive again. We’re slowly finding our rhythm, easing back into our familiar moments of play and laughter. It’s hard to believe how much they’ve grown, taller, braver, and full of new stories. We’ve missed their little voices and the joyfulness they bring to our days. It’s lovely to have them at school, and we look forward to a bright quarter ahead, filled with lots of activities and creativity. 

Tots 1

This week, our classrooms were filled with sunshine, colour, and creativity as we celebrated our theme — Spring! The children had so much fun learning all about the signs of Spring — blooming flowers, buzzing bees, green grass, and trees full of new leaves.

As part of our art activity, we made beautiful Spring trees! The children used a straw as a stamp to print the tree blossoms, exploring how different tools can create unique patterns. We also worked on our fine motor skills by crumpling small pieces of coloured paper into tiny balls to add as blossoms on our trees. It was wonderful to see how focused and proud everyone was of their colourful creations.

Through this activity, the children not only expressed their creativity but also strengthened their hand muscles — an important skill for writing later on. Our classroom truly looks like a Spring garden now, filled with bright and cheerful artwork!

We’re so excited to see what next week’s theme will bring!

Tots 2

What a wonderful first week back we’ve had! I’m so proud of how beautifully the Tots 2 children have settled back into our routine. This week, we explored the theme of Spring and talked about how beautiful this season is, full of colour, flowers, and new life.

For our art activity, we created stunning butterfly artworks using coloured tissue paper. The children carefully placed the tissue pieces onto their butterflies and used paintbrushes to dab water over them. They were so excited to see the colours transfer and blend, leaving behind a magical watercolour effect once the tissue paper was removed.

It’s been such a joyful and creative start to the term. Well done, Tots 2!

Grade 000

Welcome back to school! We hope you all had a lovely time with your little ones, making memories and having fun!

We’ve had such a happy and heartwarming first week together after the holidays. The classroom has been filled with excitement, giggles, and lots of cuddles as we reunited with our friends and teachers.

This week, we’ve been diving into the magical world of books — learning how to care for them, how we read them, and what makes each one special. The children have loved exploring our cosy book corner, paging through colourful stories and sharing their favourites with friends. We’ve also been making our very own books, using drawings and our imaginations to create something truly special. What a joyful start to the term!

Honey Bee's House

What an exciting first week back it has been for our little Honey Bees! The classroom was instantly filled with the sound of laughter, cheerful chatter, and the warm joy of friends reuniting after the holidays. The air buzzed with excitement as our curious learners dived straight into our new theme, Extinct and Endangered Species, exploring the importance of caring for our planet and protecting the incredible creatures we share it with.

The children were absolutely captivated, eager to discover more about animals like the gentle panda, majestic tiger, and Saffron Toucanet, some of which are sadly endangered. Their curiosity knew no bounds, and it was heartwarming to see how invested they became in learning ways to help protect wildlife.

We also built on vocabulary and language skills through our story cards during ring time. Our Honey Bees spoke with growing confidence and enthusiasm as they brought their stories to life with expressive voices and imaginative ideas.

In art, we strengthened fine motor skills while experimenting with vibrant colours to make our toucan masterpieces pop! Every picture was a burst of creativity, reflecting both skill and passion.

It has truly been a week filled with laughter, learning, and inspiration, a wonderful start to what promises to be a fantastic quarter ahead! 

Pooh Bear's House

What a wonderful first week back at school it has been for the Pooh Bears! We started the quarter learning all about Endangered Animals and discovered that there aren’t many of some of these special creatures left in the world. We spoke about how important it is to look after them and the environments they live in by not littering and by keeping our seas and rivers clean. The children created the most beautiful art pieces by choosing their own paint colours to stamp around stencils of whale sharks, silverback gorillas, Bengal tigers, sea turtles, and even the extinct dodo bird. Our colourful creations are already brightening up our classroom walls — a proud reminder of how we can all help care for our planet and its amazing animals!

Kanga's House

What an exciting start to our first week back in Grade R! We kicked things off with graduation photos. Everyone looked so smart and grown up in their uniforms. It’s hard to believe we’re already in the last quarter of the year! Our theme this week was reptiles, and we had so much fun learning about these fascinating creatures. We discovered that reptiles are cold-blooded, lay eggs, and have dry, scaly skin. Some reptiles, like legless lizards, don’t even have legs, and many have no external ears, they “hear” through vibrations! We also talked about how some reptiles use camouflage to blend into their surroundings, just like chameleons. For art, we created our own colourful chameleons using bubble wrap painting to give them fun textures. Then we drew a jungle background with oil pastels, adding branches, leaves, and flowers. Each chameleon was a different colour to show how they can blend in, and the final artworks were absolutely adorable and full of personality!

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.

Spring Quarter 2025 

Spring Quarter Important Dates 

SPRING QUARTER:

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

Thank you to our Grade R parents for your generous contributions to today’s cake sale. As your last one with us in the Pre-Primary, it feels extra special! We truly appreciate the love, effort, and support you’ve shown — not just today, but throughout your time with us.

Happy International Chef's Day, Chef Kerry!

Your creativity and passion come through in every meal you prepare. You fill our little ones’ tummies with joy and their hearts with love. Thank you for turning every bite into a moment of happiness and comfort. We’re so lucky to have you as part of our family!

Happy Birthday!

🎉 Celebrating Liezl & Miseka 🎉

Liezl, your kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for every child make such a beautiful impact in our school each day. You are always ready to help, guide, and care. Your warmth and dedication are evident in everything you do, and we are truly grateful for the difference you make.

May your 40th year be filled with laughter, health, and countless moments of joy. You are so appreciated!

On 26 October, we celebrate Miseka’s birthday! 🎂
Miseka, thank you for all that you do for the children and for Roo’s House — your care, patience, and positivity brighten every day.

Wishing both of you an amazing birthday and a wonderful year ahead, filled with happiness and all the things that make you smile! 💚🎈