Dear Parents

This week, we marked a special milestone as the school celebrated its 45th birthday. The children enjoyed a cheerful sing-along show, followed by the excitement of cutting the birthday cake and sharing a sweet treat. It was a lovely way to celebrate the school’s journey and create happy memories together.

We asked a few children what they love most about our school…

Mikai - I like the painting 

Baeli - I like the crafting 

Princess - I like art class because today we made a butterfly 

Iman-Genesis - I love the food that Chef Kerry makes 

Mutsa - The classes have nice toys! 

Emeri - Everything! 

MJ - Cake! 

Lihle - I like playing with the playdough in the class and colouring

Avalon - I like going to the big field and playing with the water play toys

Birthday wishes

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 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 (feedback meetings)
Tiny Tots 1
Tiny Tots 2
Tots 1
Tots 2 

Grade 000 (feedback meetings)
Tigger's House
Piglet's House 

Grade 00(feedback meetings)
Pooh Bear's House
Roo's House 

Grade R (report feedback meetings)
Kanga's House
Owl's House  
Rabbit's House

Grade R reports will be sent on Thursday, 20 March, to all parents, before report feedback meetings next week.

Hat Policy

As the weather remains hot, we kindly ask all parents to ensure that their children wear a hat when playing outside, especially during outdoor activities such as extra-murals. The sun is very harsh, and protecting our children's skin is a priority. To encourage this, we are reintroducing the ‘No Hat, No Play’ rule.

Please also ensure that your child has a layer of sunblock applied each morning. Teachers will reapply sunblock before outdoor play.

Thank you for your support!

Water Bottles

We have noticed that many children do not have water bottles at school. Please ensure that your child brings a clearly labeled water bottle each day. Staying hydrated is essential, especially in the heat, and having their own bottle makes it easier for teachers to encourage regular water breaks.

Cake Sale

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parents for your support in making the cake sale a wonderful success! Your generosity brought big smiles to the children’s faces, and they truly enjoyed their special treats. 

Registered Nurse- Amy Dolley

Upcoming Exclusive Books Events

As the summer sun shines brightly and Easter approaches, Exclusive Books is excited to share our book promotions for March! 

This month, we have a fantastic selection of books perfect for young readers, from Tattle Tales to adventure-filled stories that will spark imagination. Whether you're looking for something to keep a little reader busy during the long weekend or a new addition to the classroom library, there's a book for every child to enjoy. Let's make this season filled with reading and discovery! 

Julia Donaldson Books at a 'steal' of a price: Julia Donaldson Books

2025 Dates 

Please note that there has been a slight change to the 2025 dates indicated in blue below:

Provisional dates for 2025
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

Important Dates - Summer Quarter 2025

15 March: Happy Birthday Riëtte Pieterse 

15 March: Happy Birthday Eric Mkangeli

24-27 March: Grade 0000 - 00 Feedback meetings & Grade R Report meetings

21 March: Public Holiday - Human Rights Day

28 March: Last day of the quarter (school closes at 13:00)

Extra Mural Open Week 

We warmly invite parents to our Extra-Mural Open Week from 14–20 March! This is a great opportunity to observe your child’s lesson, experience their progress, and, for some activities, even join in. Attendance is entirely optional, but we would love to share this special experience with you. We look forward to welcoming you!

17 March: Ballet

Tennis

18 March: Swimming

Cricket

Minor Repertoire Grade 000 - 00

19 March: Speech and Drama

Intro-golf

Little Chefs (Group 1)

20 March: Intro-golf

26 March: Little Chefs (Group 2)

Individual music lessons will be liaised directly with the parents 

Autumn Quarter Extra Mural Sign-up Form 

Please follow the link below to sign up your little one for the Autumn Quarter Extra Mural activities. The cut-off date for sign-ups is Thursday, 10 April. After that, the form will be locked for submissions, and extra murals will start on Monday, 14 April. 

Autumn Quarter Extra Mural Sign-up Form 

Due to the wide selection of activities on offer, some extra murals will take place at the same time, and parents/learners will, therefore, have to make a choice. The Grade R daily programme is enriched with weekly compulsory swimming lessons, Robotics lessons, recorder lessons, and isiXhosa lessons, all included in their tuition fee. 

Should you wish to enrol your little one in beginner piano lessons, a piano at home is not required. Parents are welcome to contact W. Heuer for rental options. To book a piano or for more details, contact Hans: E-mail hans@heuerpianos.co.za or call 021 8872938. 

For more information on the various extra murals on offer, kindly follow this link:

Extra Mural information

Happy Birthday

🎉 Happy Birthday, Riëtte! 🎉

Tomorrow, 15 March, we celebrate someone truly special—our incredible Principal, Riëtte! 🎂✨

Riëtte, thank you for everything you do—the things we see and all the 'behind-the-scenes' magic that keeps our school running smoothly. From the early morning greetings to the endless support, guidance, and dedication, you are the heart of the Pre-Primary. Your kindness, leadership, and passion don’t go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you!

We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even a moment to put your feet up (you’ve earned it! 😉). Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a year ahead as amazing as you are!

#HappyBirthdayRiëtte #OurAmazingPrincipal #ThankYouForEverything

Conclusion

Wishing all a wonderful weekend ahead and looking forward to the public holiday next Friday. Please note that the school will be closed for Human Rights Day.