Dear Parents

What an exciting week lies ahead! Our Grade 000–R children are eagerly preparing for next week’s “Zoo to Sea” concert, and we can’t wait to share their magical performances with you. We kindly ask that all children involved arrive at school by 08:00 on both Wednesday and Thursday so that they have time to get dressed. A light early-morning snack will be provided before and after the show. The concert will run for approximately one hour, after which extra-murals will continue as normal. Please note that our Crackerjacks will follow their regular school day, as they are not participating in the concert.

The weather forecast promises two lovely sunny days — please remember hats and sunscreen. Our beautiful Junior Preparatory Amphitheatre will be the perfect backdrop for the children’s concert. 

Tickets can be booked via the link below; seats are unreserved and will open from 08:15. Spaces are limited, so please book soon, and keep your confirmation email as your entry on the day.

We are so excited to celebrate our little performers as they sing, dance, entertain and delight — we can’t wait to share the magic with you! 💛

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. 

Cake Sales – A Monthly Treat!

A heartfelt thank-you to our Grade 00 parents for your generous donations towards the cake sale, and to those who assisted with the selling on the day. We truly appreciate your support and the time you shared to help make the morning a success. While there will be one more cake sale this year, this was the final one that Grade 00 was responsible for hosting — thank you again for your wonderful contribution.

Swimming 

🏊‍♀️ Swimming Lessons Begin Next Week! ☀️

We’re excited to announce that swimming lessons will commence next week! Please take note of the updated swimming timetable below:

🗓 Tuesday

• 10:30 – 11:00 Roo’s House (Grade 00) – new time, same day

• 11:00 – 11:30 Honey Bee’s House (Grade 00) – same time

• 11:30 – 12:00 Pooh Bear’s House (Grade 00) – new time, same day
  
  

🗓 Thursday

• 10:30 – 11:00 Piglet’s House (Grade 000) – new time & new day

• 11:00 – 11:30 Tigger’s House (Grade 000) – new time & new day

💦 Compulsory Grade R Swimming Lessons

Grade R swimming lessons will commence on the following dates and times:

🗓 Tuesday (commencing 11 November)

• 08:00 – 09:00 Owl’s House (Grade R – compulsory) – same time
  
  

🗓 Wednesday (commencing 12 November)

• 08:00 – 09:00 Kanga’s House (Grade R – compulsory) – same time

• 09:00 – 10:00 Rabbit’s House (Grade R – compulsory) – same time
  
  

Please remember to pack your child’s swimming costume, towel, swimming cap, and sunscreen on their swimming day, and ensure that all items are clearly labelled.

We can’t wait for another fun season of splashing, swimming, and building water confidence! 💧 Lessons will conclude in the last week of November (27 November).

Peek Into Our Week

Tiny Tots

Our Tiny Tots had a wonderful week exploring the theme “My Garden.” The children loved stamp painting with real leaves, discovering the different shapes and textures each one made. Giggles filled the room as they used their little feet to create bright orange carrots, it was a fun and creative way to paint! Outside, the excitement continued as they searched for tiny bugs and different kinds of plants in our Crackerjack garden, learning and laughing every step of the way.

Tots 2

This week, we’ve been learning all about the garden, and we had so much fun exploring our own garden at school! The children enjoyed going on a little walk around the garden, smelling the beautiful flowers and noticing all the lovely colours around them.

They also had a wonderful time playing in the garden, digging in the sand, running on the grass, and discovering all the lovely things nature has to offer.

It’s been such a happy week filled with sunshine, smiles, and lots of garden fun! 🌸🌼🌿

Grade 000

This week, our curious Grade 000 astronauts blasted off into outer space!  The children explored the wonders of the galaxy through creative art, using deep purples, blues, and a sprinkle of glitter to create their own “space” masterpieces that shimmered like real stars. They also had the chance to make their very own moon, using tinfoil to paint with and create bumpy, crater-like textures. 

At the sensory table, little hands loved digging, molding, and building with “moon sand,” discovering new textures and sparking imaginative play. It has been a week full of exploration, creativity, and excitement, and we can’t wait to continue our space journey next week! 

Honey Bee's House

What a wonderful week of fun and learning in the Honey Bees House! Even with concert rehearsals underway, our creativity has been soaring.

Building Big and Learning Fast

The block room has been alive with activity! Our busy bees are having an absolute blast, letting their imaginations run wild as they build, create, and collaborate. This isn't just fun, it's powerful learning in action. Through block play, the children are:

• Developing problem-solving skills (planning and testing).

• Building social skills (teamwork and shared ideas).

• Exploring early math and engineering (balance and spatial awareness).

Opening the World of Books

We also spent time learning about Books this week. We explored the different parts of a book and why they're important. They lay the foundation for literacy and encourage a lifelong love of reading. We even made our own little book all about summer and our favourite things to do.

Outdoor Fun

To top off our week, we enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch in the beautiful "100 Acre Woods" (our outdoor area). Lots of fun and learning through play were had.

We are so proud of the joy and curiosity your Honey Bees bring to every experience. They are learning, laughing, and building big things, in every sense of the word!

Pooh Bear's House

This week in the Pooh Bears class, we have been learning all about books and the wonderful world of reading! We discovered the difference between fiction and non-fiction — that some stories are made up from our imagination, while others help us learn real facts about the world around us. 

We also explored the parts of a book and learnt that every book has a spine, a front and back cover, and a special blurb at the back that gives us a sneak peek of what the story is about. The children loved discovering the important roles of an author, who writes the words, and an illustrator, who brings the story to life with beautiful pictures. 

To make it even more exciting, we became authors and illustrators ourselves! Each child created their very own book — all about ME! These little masterpieces are filled with self-portraits, favourite things, and special details that make each child unique. They truly are real page-turners! What a wonderful week of storytelling, creativity, and imagination it has been. 📚✨

Kanga's House

What a wild and wonderful week we’ve had in class! The room has been buzzing with excitement as we’ve practiced our hearts out, getting ready to wow the audience at next week’s big concert. In between rehearsals, we’ve gone on a thrilling adventure through the animal kingdom, discovering amazing facts about the “Big Five” ,  lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants. Our imaginations ran wild in art, too, as we painted dazzling pink and yellow sunsets and used stencils to create stunning silhouette scenes of these magnificent creatures and we even added some elegant giraffes strolling across the savannah for an extra touch of creativity! We also had great fun doing some sums using counters, working in pairs to find the answers. It was heartwarming to see such fantastic teamwork, eager participation, and the pride on everyone’s faces when sharing their answers. It’s been a week full of colour, teamwork, and fun. Well done, everyone! We can’t wait to see what next week’s show and tell will bring!

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:

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 

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 

Grade 1 2026 Information 

If your child is unable to swim, please enrol them in a reputable swim school. Class specific timetables will be shared by the teacher and the sporting and extramural programme on offer will be sent to parents in our Weekly Memo. 

Please refer to the Welcome Letter, Frequently Asked Questions, Stationery and Textbook (Caxtons) letter and list as well as Uniform (sport clothes are worn at least twice a week) and iPad Requirements and Discount Voucher. Books DO NOT need to be covered as the children will make the covers in class and the teachers will cover the books with the slip-on plastic covers. In addition to this please ensure your child has a combination lock, an old T-shirt to use for art and a set of headphones compatible with their iPad. Books DO NOT need to be covered as the children will make the covers in class and the teachers will cover the books with the slip-on plastic covers. In addition to this please ensure your child has a combination lock, an old T-shirt to use for art and a set of headphones compatible with their iPad.

Welcome Letter 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Grade 1 - 6 Device Requirements 

Device discount voucher

Uniform Requirements 

Grade 1 Waltons List 

Grade 1 Stationery Letter

We look forward to meeting you at the Orientation/Parent Meeting on Friday 16 January and welcoming our Grade One learners to the Junior Preparatory on Tuesday 20 January 2026. 

Second-Hand Uniform Requirements

Please contact Tania Fourie if you would like to buy or sell good quality second-hand uniforms.  She is also the supplier of Froggy School shoes. 

 
Contact details:  +27 83 631 7683 or tania@sportstudio.co.za

First Additional Language

Our Grade 1 - 3 learners have a choice between Afrikaans FAL and isiXhosa FAL. Please click on the link to complete the form: First Additional Language Choice 2026. If a selection has not been made, it will be assumed that the learner will attend Afrikaans as their First Additional Language.

Conclusion

As we come to the end of another full and happy week, we’re looking forward to seeing our little ones take to the stage at next week’s concert. Please remember your sun hats, then sit back and enjoy watching your children sing and perform with pride.

We’d also like to wish a very happy birthday to Cassandra Mönnig (6 November) and Erin Liggett (7 November) — we hope you both have a wonderful day.

Wishing everyone a restful weekend and a lovely week ahead!