Inter Schools Athletics

On 11 November, our athletes took part in an Inter Schools Athletics Meeting at Victory Christian School against the host school, Jeffrey’s Bay Primary, Pharos and JBay Academy. We managed to secure four gold, eight silver and ten bronze medals. Medals were obtained by Kate Joubert two gold, Nicholas Niven one gold/ one silver, Ella Boonzaier one gold/ one bronze, Ndabentle Swepu two silver, Daniel May two silver, Jeanne Steyn one silver/ one bronze, Lily Joubert one silver, Lisenathi Mannie one silver, Hinatea Chretien two bronze, Elisabeth Sitshetshe two bronze, Kei MacDonald one bronze, Sine Hlela one bronze, Joel Dace one bronze and Sine Saki one bronze.

Grade 7 Cape Town Tour

From Sunday 19 November to Friday 24 November, our Grade 7 pupils went on a magnificent tour to Cape Town for five nights. They were accompanied by Miss van Olm, Mrs Holdsworth and Mr Bause. We visited the Diaz Museum in Mossel Bay, Scratch Patch, Robben Island, Two Oceans Aquarium, Springbok Rugby Museum, took the blue bus tour which included Kirstenbosch Gardens and Hout Bay, watched soccer at the Cape Town Stadium, visited the Castle, Izibo SA Museum, Company Gardens, Table Mountain, Science Centre and Hartenbos Fun Park.

Grade 6 Tour

The Grade 6 tour to Plettenberg Bay this year was SUCH fun! Accompanied by Mrs Ackerman and Mr Bause, the children visited the Puzzle Park, Jukani, Birds of Eden, Monkeyland, Adventure Land and The Crags Elephant Sanctuary. An absolutely fabulous way to finish a very busy year!

Grade 7 Otter Challenge

Our Grade 7 pupils completed the Otter Challenge from Tuesday 28 to Thursday 30 November. This included cycling, paddling, hiking as well as various other physical and mental challenges. They were welcomed back enthusiastically by the rest of the school on their return on Thursday morning. This was an apt ending to a highly successful year.

Thoughtful Thursday Term 3 - Supporting the Ukupha Baby Box Project

All classes supported this worthy cause by knitting 20cm by 20cm squares. The winning class with the most squares per pupil were the Grade 4 class. They were spoilt to a picnic last Wednesday which they thoroughly enjoyed.

News from the Nursery School

The end of the school year is yet again upon us and what a great year it has been.

This year we have welcomed Teacher Chané in the Butterfly class and all the sweet two year old children. They have all settled in well and we are so pleased that they will be moving up to the Bumble Bee class with Teacher Chané next year.

This brings me to the departure of Teacher Julia.  She has been at St Francis College for nine years now and is an amazing teacher and friend.  We wish Julia all the very best for her and Phoebe’s future.  Please come and visit us from time to time, you are going to be missed very much.

A big thank you to all the class Moms for all your hard work and to the Parents’ Association for all the great fundraising.

A very big thank you for all the support you, the parents have shown us, the staff and your sweet children.  Most importantly a big shout out to the Nursery School children for a wonderful 2017. You are all super stars!

On a personal note, I would like to wish all my beautiful Ladybirds the very best for their move next year to the big school. You have all achieved great things this year and made me so proud of each and every one of you.  May your futures be bright and healthy. I will be watching you all with great interest.

Have a wonderful Christmas and prosperous 2018.

Hugs to you all,

Teacher Jane

From the Parents' Association

As the year draws to a close and we put the lid on the final fundraising effort for 2017, The Golf Day, we can safely say that it was a very successful fundraising year for the School. Through the various activities – Valentine’s Raffle, Family Fun Day, Monte Carlo Royale, Family Quizz night, Oktoberfest & the Golf Day, we have raised a total of around R200 000.00. 

An enormous thank you must go to the parents, those that have supported, those that have participated, and those that have assisted in sponsoring these events; together we have made them possible. The time and effort put in this year has been astounding, and the proof certainly is in the figures!

The goal at the beginning of the year was to have FUN while FUNdraising, no matter the monies raised, and I can safely say that it was achieved

Wishing you all a family-filled holiday!

Enjoy the much needed break.

The Parent’s Association

Important Information

1. School re-opens on Tuesday 16 January 2018.
2. Pupils are to return with their hair neat and tidy.
3. We request that you check to make sure that all your child’s clothing and sports equipment is clearly marked with his or her full name and not just initials.
4. The office will be open from Monday 15 January 2018.
5. Information Evening.  Please note that there will be a special Information evening on Thursday 18 January 2018. You will have an opportunity to meet your child’s class teacher.