Dear Parents

To all the dads, stepdads, grandpas, and father figures in our community - we hope you are thoroughly spoiled this Sunday. Whether that means a quiet round of golf, a relaxed braai with family and friends, or simply putting your feet up with a good cup of coffee, we hope the day is filled with appreciation and enjoyment.

Wishing you a wonderful Father's Day!

Grade R Ballet and Cello Sign Up 

Please complete this form if you would like to sign your child up for ballet and/or cello. These are wonderful opportunities for children to develop coordination, confidence, creativity, and a love of dance and music in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Grade R Ballet Sign Up Form 

Grade R Cello Sign Up Form 

Cake Sales – A Monthly Treat!

A big thank you to the parents who so kindly stepped in to host our final cake sale of the quarter. From the baking to the setting up and all the helping hands in between, it really made the cake sale run so smoothly. The children absolutely loved it, and there was such a lovely buzz around the table. We’re so grateful for the time and care you put into making it happen.

Winter Quarter Cake Sale Dates:

7 August: Grade R (Kanga’s, Edward Bear’s and Christopher Robin’s)

28 August: Grade 00 and Grade R (Rabbits)

11 September: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks and Grade R (Owl’s)     

Report Feedback Meetings

As the quarter draws to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all the parents for their support throughout.

We invite parents to a report feedback meeting with your child’s class teacher. Click on the class links below to choose a preferred date and time.  We encourage every parent to take the time to book and diarise a feedback meeting. This is a very important meeting in terms of your child’s progress and finding out more about their days at school. It is also a wonderful opportunity to have the teacher’s undivided attention and focus on your child. It is a vital aspect of the home-school partnership, and it greatly assists each child’s development and progress when we work as a team.

Crackerjacks 

Tiny Tots

Tots 1 

Tots 2

Grade 000

Tiggers House

Piglets House

Grade 00

Honey Bees House

Pooh Bears House

Roos House 

Grade R

Christopher Robin House

Edward Bears House

Kangas House

Rabbits House 

Owls House

Reports will be published on Monday, 15 June and will be available to all parents ahead of the report feedback meetings.
You can conveniently access your child's report through the Ed-admin Multi-Portal App, where it can be viewed and downloaded. For your ease, a step-by-step guide is attached to assist you with the process.

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.

100 Aker Wood Concert Video Links 

What a special moment it was to see our wonderful children take to the stage for the 100 AKer Wood Concert. Their smiles, excitement, confidence, and beautiful performances filled our hearts with so much pride.

Each child played their part with such joy and enthusiasm, and it was truly precious to watch them shine. These are the moments that remind us how much courage, growth, and magic live within our little ones.

A heartfelt thank you to our families for your support and encouragement. We know how special it is to relive these treasured memories, so please find the links below to watch your little ones once again.

Concert Links:

Grade 000 and 00 Concert
Grade R Concert

We hope you enjoy watching these beautiful moments as much as we enjoyed creating them with your children.

A Peak Into Our Week 

Grade 000

Happy Father’s Day to Our Amazing Dads!

This week, the Piglets and Tigger’s House children have been thinking all about the very special dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures in their lives.

“Daddy, thank you for giving the biggest hugs, telling the funniest jokes, and making us laugh when we need it most. Thank you for playing games with us, reading stories to us, helping us when we are learning new things, and always being there when we need you.

Thank you for being strong when we need help, gentle when we need comfort, and proud of us every step of the way. We love the adventures we share, the silly moments we laugh about, and the special memories we make together.

You are our superheroes, our helpers, our teachers, and our biggest fans. Thank you for loving us so much and for making us feel safe and special every day.

We love you to the moon and back! Happy Father’s Day!”

To all our wonderful dads and father figures, thank you for the love, guidance, encouragement, and support you give your children. We hope you have a very special Father’s Day filled with love, laughter, and lots of cuddles.

With love,

The Piglets and Tigger’s House Children ❤️

Grade 00

What a buzz-worthy day in Grade 00! Our little learners had the best time exploring the life cycle of bees during a wonderfully entertaining live show. To cap off the sweet adventure, everyone got to taste some delicious honey. Learning has never tasted so good! 💛

Grade R

This week, our classrooms were busy learning about life cycles and preparing special Father’s Day surprises.

This week, our Grade R learners explored a variety of life cycles while also preparing special Father's Day surprises. The Edward Bears and Owls focused on the life cycle of a plant, with the Owls especially enjoying observing their bean plant grow. Christopher Robin's House brought plant growth to life through movement and role-play, while learning new vocabulary such as germination and chlorophyll. 

Rabbit's House investigated the life cycle of a chicken and thoroughly enjoyed the Bee Show, where they learned about the important roles of worker bees, drone bees, and queen bees. The Kangas explored both the butterfly and chicken life cycles and enjoyed a range of creative activities linked to their learning.

We wish all our dads and father figures a wonderful Father's Day and hope they enjoy the special surprises created with so much love by their children.

Travelling Bee School Visit
The Grade 00 and Grade R Bee Show

Our Grade 00 and Grade R children had a wonderfully exciting time at the Bee Show. It was such a special opportunity for them to learn more about the busy and fascinating world of bees.

The children discovered how important bees are in nature and how they help our flowers, plants, fruit, and vegetables grow. They also learned about the different roles inside a hive, including the hardworking worker bees, the drone bees, and the very important queen bee.

The show was filled with fun, curiosity, and lots of learning. The children listened beautifully, asked thoughtful questions, and were amazed to learn how bees work together as a team. It was lovely to see their excitement as they made connections to the world around them.

What a beautiful way to remind our little ones how even the smallest creatures play a very important role in caring for our environment.

Exclusive Books

What better reason to escape the winter chill than joining Exclusive Books for their cosy coffee mornings? While parents enjoy a warm cup of coffee, little readers can take part in fun Father's Day craft sessions and enjoy a morning filled with creativity and stories.

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 

2027 Dates

Provisional 2027 Quarter Dates

Summer - 19 Jan - 18 March

Autumn - 7 April - 23 June

Winter - 21 July - 22 Sept

Spring - 6 Oct - 3 Dec

Autumn Quarter Important Dates

AUTUMN QUARTER:

17-23 June: Report Feedback Meetings Grade 0000 - R

18 June: Bee Keeper Show (Grade 00 - R)

19 June: Cake Sale: Grade 000, Crackerjacks and Grade R (Owls) Cake Sale 

21 June: Father’s Day

24 June: Winter Olympics and R20 ‘entry’ 

24 June: Last day of the quarter  

29 June: Happy Birthday Litho Voxeka

Winter Quarter Important Dates

WINTER QUARTER: 

6 July: Happy Birthday Lauren Medcalf 

14 July: Happy Birthday Theliswa Joko

18 July: Mandela Day

22 July Learner’s return 

22 July: Happy Birthday Nadia Leitao

23 July: Happy Birthday Pumeza Rasmeni

24 July: Outreach: Mandela Shoes Project 

24 July: Parklands Playground Grade R 

27 July: Extra murals commence

29 July Reptile Show Grade 0000 and Grade 000 

30 July Reptile Show Grade 00
31 July Reptile Show Grade R

2 August: Happy Birthday Jo Ismail 

5 August: Aquarium Puppet Show (Grade 0000) 

6 August: Aquarium Puppet Show (Grade 000) 

Aquarium Puppet Show (Grade 00) 

7 August: Cake Sale: Grade R (Kanga’s, Edward Bear’s and Christopher Robin’s) 

8 August: Happy Birthday Asange Gqibane

9 August: Public Holiday: National Women’s Day

10 August: Public Holiday: National Women’s Day observed 

13 August: Happy Birthday Shannon Marx

Happy Birthday Masanda 

16 August: Happy Birthday Busi Mdunyelwa 

28 August: Cake Sale: Grade 00 and Grade R (Rabbit’s) 

1 September: SPCA Dress-up Day @R20 donation in celebration of Spring Day

3 September: Grade R Graduation Photographs

3 September: Robbie Robot Show (Grade 000)

4 September: Museum of Illusions (All Grade R classes) 

  08:00 Depart from Christopher RobinPre-Primary 

  11:00 Return from Museum of Illusions

7 September:  Special Person’s Day Grade 000 11:00-12:00 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer) 

8 September:  Special Person’s Day Grade 00 11:00-12:00 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer)

9 September:  Special Person’s Day Crackerjacks 10:30 - 11:30 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer) 

9 September: Happy Birthday Kim Truebody 

10 September: Special Person’s Day Grade R 11:00-12:00 (Tea and Coffee for Adults in Foyer) 

11 September:  Cake Sale:Grade 000, Crackerjacks and Grade R (Owl’s) 

12 September:  Open Day

13 September:  Happy Birthday Ntombi Ntlabe

15 September:  Happy birthday Zodwa Ntombizodwa

14 September:  Reports sent to parents 

15 - 22 Sept:     Report Feedback Meetings Grade 0000 - R 

18 September   Class Photographs (All Grades)

19 September   Happy Birthday Amy Dean

21 September   Concert Photographs (Grade R)

22 September   Concert Photographs (Grade 000 and 00) 

22 September:  Happy Birthday Lungi Voxeka 

23 September Last day of the quarter
  Heritage Dress Up Day All Grades (Boerewors rolls for lunch) 

Parklands Playground

Secondary Faculty proudly presents Disney's

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2!

School’s out, and the Wildcats are ready for the summer of a lifetime at the luxurious Lava Springs Country Club. As Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and the rest of the Wildcats navigate friendship, romance, ambition and rivalry, they soon discover that staying true to yourself is more important than fitting in.

Packed with energetic dance numbers, iconic songs, humour and heart, this exciting production promises fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the chance to see our talented cast bring this much-loved Disney musical to life on stage!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Lauren and Theliswa! 🎉

As we head into the holiday break, we would like to wish a very happy birthday to Lauren, who will celebrate her special day on 6 July, and Theliswa, who will celebrate hers on 14 July.

We hope your birthdays are filled with joy, love, laughter, and special moments with family and friends. May the year ahead bring you happiness, good health, and many wonderful memories.

Enjoy your celebrations, you deserve it! 💐🎂🎈🥳

Conclusion

As we come to the end of another busy and rewarding quarter, we would like to remind families that school will close on Wednesday, 24 July at 13:00, no aftercare. Thank you for all the support, encouragement, and partnership throughout the term - it has made such a difference in the children’s learning journey.

To end off the quarter on a joyful note, the children will take part in a fun Winter Olympics Day at school. This will be a light-hearted, active celebration where learners rotate through a variety of playful team events that encourage movement, cooperation, and lots of laughter. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the term together, enjoy some friendly “competition,” and finish off with happy memories.

An entry fee of R20 per child will be billed to your account in support of the Carl du Toit Centre for hearing-impaired children. This small contribution will go towards a meaningful cause while also allowing the children to take part in the day’s activities.

We wish all our families a restful and special break ahead and look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the next term.