Dear Parents

It may still feel like winter in the early mornings, with chilly air and the last of the rain clinging on, but there are hints of change all around us. The orchards are beginning to bloom, birdsong is filling the air, and every now and then, the sun breaks through just long enough to warm our faces. The children have been quick to notice these little signs of the new season — spotting blossoms on the trees, listening to the birds, and making the most of every bit of sunshine during their outdoor play.

A Peak Into Our Week 

Tiny Tots

This week, our little Tiny Tots were busy with open-ended pasting activities, exploring both 2D shapes and 3D objects using glue brushes with gentle guidance and lots of encouragement. We created vibrant rainbow collages, integrating our ongoing exploration of shapes while consolidating colour recognition and using different sizes, lengths and textures. These hands-on experiences support the development of fine motor control, bilateral coordination, and hand-eye coordination, all essential foundations for early writing and self-help skills. It’s been a joyful blend of sensory play, spatial awareness, and creative expression, plus a bit of delightful mess along the way!

Tots 1 and 2 

What a fun-filled week it’s been as we explored the wonderful world of shapes! The children had an absolute blast rolling, pressing, and squishing playdough into circles, squares, and triangles. We added some colour to the fun with shape stamping, filling our classroom with bright and happy artwork.

One of the highlights was building our very own rockets using shapes! With big triangles, small circles, and rectangles, the little ones proudly created their own rocket masterpieces.

Teacher Erin’s class joined in on the excitement, too! Her children carefully selected colourful shapes to create their own rockets, pointing them proudly up to the sky. Their imaginations truly took flight!

It’s been a joyful, creative, and shape-filled week of hands-on learning and teamwork.

Grade 000

In Grade 000, we’ve been diving into the fascinating world of mini beasts! This week, our little explorers set off on a fun and educational insect hunt in the 100 Aker Garden. With magnifying glasses in hand and eyes wide with curiosity, the children searched high and low for all kinds of tiny creatures, from buzzing bees to wriggling worms. Along the way, we spoke about each insect's special qualities, like how ants work together as a team or how ladybugs cleverly hide their delicate wings under their bright, spotted shells. It was a hands-on learning adventure full of wonder and discovery!

Honey Bee's House 

This week, our curious Honey Bees leapt into the magical world of frogs! With wide eyes and eager hands, they discovered the fascinating frog life cycle, then brought it to life through enchanting art. Each child carefully pieced together sparkling lily pads, delicate lilies, and the sweetest little frogs nestled in shimmering blue ponds. Their imaginations truly bloomed!

In STEAM Park with Teacher Nikki, the excitement continued as the children explored the wonders of building. They learned the magic behind strong foundations, then proudly constructed their very own houses, some working solo, others in joyful teams. The creativity and laughter were contagious!

As the weather brightened, so did their spirits. The crisp air and golden sunshine saw our Honey Bees buzzing with joy on the jungle gym, giggling and playing with friends under the open sky.

A week full of wonder, learning, and laughter, just the way we like it! 

Pooh Bear's House

This week, our curious Pooh Bears have been hopping into the fascinating world of frogs! We've been learning all about the life cycle, from tiny eggs to wriggly tadpoles and finally, to bouncy frogs. The children created beautiful lily pads by stamping green and blue paint to make water scenes. Our glittery frog creations are coming to life with sticky glue and lots of sparkle! We've also had fun clapping out new and exciting words, even the big one: METAMORPHOSIS! What a ribbiting week of learning and creativity! 🐸✨

Roo's House

This week in Roo's House, our budding builders have been hard at work at the Duplo table, creating impressive structures with teamwork and creativity. We’ve been learning all about the life cycle of a frog, our little ones loved crafting their own frogs and exploring metamorphosis. We also met Inky the Mouse as we introduced the Jolly Phonics letter ‘i’ with lots of singing and fun!

Kanga's House

This week, our classroom turned into a flavour lab as we explored the sense of taste! We discovered the four main tastes - sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, and learned how our amazing taste buds help us experience them. The Kanga’s were fascinated to find out that different parts of the tongue are more sensitive to certain tastes. To bring our learning to life, we sampled some exciting flavours: bitter dark chocolate, sour lemons, salty biscuits, and sweet jelly and chocolate. The reactions were priceless! We also got creative and made a giant sparkly doughnut using paint, glitter, and colourful “sprinkles” to celebrate all things sweet. It was a deliciously fun week full of learning and laughter!

Owl's House

This week, the Owls enjoyed a creative and engaging Art class! They began by drawing the outline of a cat using black crayon, then carefully tore coloured paper to fill in their cats – a great activity for strengthening fine motor skills. The children also had fun making delicious-looking art doughnuts, choosing their own “flavours” and, of course, adding lots of colourful sprinkles! It was a wonderful session filled with imagination, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Health

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

Winter Quarter Information

Important Dates - Winter Quarter

12 August Music Tree: Grade 0000- Transport

13 August Music Tree: Grade 000 - Transport

Happy Birthday Shannon 

14 August Music Tree: Grade 00 - Ocean & Beach

15 August: Happy Birthday Mavis 

16 August: Happy Birthday Busi 

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

5 September: Grade 00 Cake Sale

9 September: Happy Birthday Kim 

12 September: Reports sent to parents 

13 September: Open Day

13 September: Happy Birthday Ntombi 

15 September: Happy birthday Zodwa 

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

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

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

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

19 September: Grade 000 and Crackerjacks Cake Sale 

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

22 September:  Happy Birthday Lungi 

23 September: Gilly Southwood: SA Heritage Day Storytelling and dress-up

23 September Last day of the quarter 

24 September:  Public Holiday: Heritage Day  

Thank You to Our Amazing Cake Sale Helpers and Contributors 

A big thank you to all the amazing parents who came to assist and sell at our cake sale today! Your support, smiles, and delectable treats made it a great success. We also sincerely thank the parents who contributed goodies towards the Grade R Cake Sale.

We appreciate your time and effort – we couldn’t have done it without you! 💛

Music Tree 

We’re excited to welcome Music Tree back this August! This interactive puppet show combines songs, rhymes, stories, musical instruments, and imaginative play to create a fun and educational experience for our little ones.

Each grade group will enjoy a themed session:

• 12 August – Grade 0000: Transport

• 13 August – Grade 000: Transport

• 14 August – Grade 00: Ocean & Beach

The Music Tree show is always a highlight—packed with excitement, movement, and lots of opportunities for children to sing, engage, and explore sound through storytelling.

A fee of R65 will be billed to your account.

OUTREACH 

Happy Birthday 

Today we are celebrating Asange! Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love, laughter, and lots of spoils. May the year ahead bring you happiness, good health, and all the good things life has to offer. Enjoy every moment of your special day! 💛

We’d like to send our warmest wishes to Shannon and Mavis for their upcoming birthdays next week!

Shannon will be celebrating on Wednesday, 13 August, and Mavis on Friday, 15 August.

We hope your special days are filled with joy, laughter, and lots of love! 🎉💐

Conclusion

With heartfelt gratitude, we wish all the incredible women in our school community a joyful and inspiring Women’s Day tomorrow. Thank you for everything you do!

Enjoy the weekend.