2017 Thu

19 Oct

18:30 PP New Parents Evening

Fri

20 Oct

PP Hearing Tests

Gr 4 – 7 Internal Music Assessments

10:00 – 20:30 Cannons Creek U12/U13 Water

Polo Tournament at RBHS

14:00 – 18:00 U9 Splash Polo Festival at RBHS

14:20 Relay Gala at Springfield

Sat

21 Oct

07:30 – 20:30 Cannons Creek U12/U13 Water

Polo Tournament at RBHS

08:00 – 12:00 U9 Splash Polo Festival at RBHS

Mon

23 Oct

18:30 – Transformation and Diversity Policy

presentation to parents in the SS Theatre

Tue

24 Oct

08:30 Grade 4A Liesbeek River outing

Wed

25 Oct

08:30 Grade 4a Liesbeek River outing

09:00 PP Aquarium Show

Thu

26 Oct

08:00 Grade 5A outing to a Manganese mine

09:30 Grade 1 – 3 Sports Day

Fri

27 Oct

09:30 Grade 4 – 7 Sports Day

13:30 Eco Club

14:20 Relay Gala

Herschel Golf Day

Sat

Dear Parents

At our assembly last week we bid farewell to the Matrics who were our 2012 Grade 7 class. It was delightful to have these beautiful, confident young women in our midst again.

I reminded the girls to:

make the most of all the opportunities that came their way

learn from their mistakes

use passion and compassion abundantly

chase their goals and dreams

live up to their commitments

serve others before themselves

Our Grade 4 & 5 vocal ensemble sang the song Heroes to the Matrics.

The Grade 1s also presented each Matric with a pink rose, a pink Relate

bracelet and a card which had a verse from the Bible for women to

signify their pink Herschel blood. We wish our Matric class of 2017 everything

of the best as they prepare to write their upcoming final examinations. I spoke to

the girls about our new theme for the term, ‘Growth’. I encouraged the girls to

develop a growth mindset. This could be done by embracing challenges and seeing

effort as the path to mastery. I encouraged the girls to keep going when things got

tough. I will continue to refer to and develop this theme as the term progresses.

In assembly this week, Rev Sue Taylor read from Proverbs 4 v 23 which says: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Rev Taylor told the girls that when the Bible talks here about our heart, it

means our soul or our inner being, that which makes us precious. We are

told to guard it carefully. The Bible tells us that our heart is extremely

valuable to God as he loves us so much. Another reason we are told to

protect our heart is because everything flows from it. The Bible says that

“the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” in other words, “What you

say flows from what is in your heart.” (Luke 6:45) Rev Taylor encouraged

the girls to look at the good before them. We need to guard our hearts,

by keeping our eyes and ears fixed on what is good – and we do this, not

to earn God’s love but because God loves us.

Message from our Head

HERSCHEL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

MUSIC

LIBRARY PRE-PREPARATORY FOUNDATION INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR

Our Junior Marimba Band performed at our

assembly on Tuesday morning setting the tone

for the Carnival launch. They also accompanied

the hymn, Amazing Grace. Thank you girls for

making it extra special!

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Pre-Preparatory

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The Pre-prep girls have been eagerly watching the life cycle of silkworms

and have enjoyed having free time for close observations.

Our warm congratulations to Jenni Brock on

the safe arrival of her grandson, Richard Paul,

sister to Ava. Jenni is now the rather proud

grandmother of 4 grandchildren!

On Tuesday, the Grade 7s visited the Pre-Nursery Classes to spend time reading to the girls. I am not sure who enjoyed the experience more as

the girls loved their one-on-one time together.

On Friday, 13 October the Pre-Prep girls had their own Big Walk at Keurboom Park. It was a beautiful morning, the girls all managed well

and they enjoyed a picnic and play in the park afterwards.

On Wednesday, the Cuddly Kittens and Little Lambs completed this year’s Act of Kindness by handing over gift packs to Dr Gill, head of

paediatrics at Victoria Hospital. The girls brought a well-loved soft toy and book from home to donate. Parents supplied the gift bag for the girls

to decorate as well as a box of crayons and a colouring-in book. Dr Gill explained how this gift of kindness will make a difference in the lives of

the children in her ward.

General Knowledge

Foundation Phase

The Grade 3s celebrated World Maths Day, by spending the morning

visiting different Maths activity stations. The girls thoroughly enjoyed

themselves, physically building, playing and creating things that related

to concepts we have been looking at this year.

Our General Knowledge team participated in the final Interschool

General Knowledge Quiz for the year held at SACS on Wednesday

evening. We are very proud of our team as only the top ten schools

from the previous rounds were invited to participate. The girls were

faced with some challenging questions and acquitted themselves very

well to share fifth place with The Grove and Golden Grove.

Congratulations to our team!

Intermediate & Senior Phase

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Music

Congratulations to the following girls who have been chosen as Class

and Vice Class Captains for Term 4.

Grade 4 @: Mrs C-H

CAPTAIN: Julia Turck

VICE-CAPTAIN: Gabriella Ovenstone

Grade 4 A: Mrs Mozley

CAPTAIN: Sophie Vickers

VICE-CAPTAIN: Isabel Lappin

Grade 5 A: Mrs Blake

CAPTAIN: Isabella Stodel

VICE-CAPTAIN: Sofia Dearnaley

Grade 5 @: Miss Webster

CAPTAIN: Bianca Stewart

VICE-CAPTAIN: Katie Mills

Grade 6 A: Mrs Lewis

CAPTAIN: Chloë Coutts-Trotter

VICE-CAPTAIN: Mia de Graaf

Grade 6 @: Miss Cowie

CAPTAIN: Georgina Neethling

VICE-CAPTAIN: Kelsie Lawrenson

Grade 7 A: Mrs Fisher

CAPTAIN: Sofia Angeliniadis

VICE-CAPTAIN: Kirsten Farrell

Grade 7 @: Mrs Billett

CAPTAIN: Jaime Finlayson

VICE-CAPTAIN: Daniella Jähnig

Saturday Orchestra &

Senior Choir Rehearsals

Date: Saturday, 28 October

Time: 08:30 – 10:30 Orchestra Rehearsal

11:00 – 13:00 Senior Choir Rehearsal

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The Sparkle Centre

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Outreach

ICE CREAM SALES: Grade 1 – 7

Ice creams will be on sale at first break every

Wednesday and Friday, outside the studio,

weather permitting. All proceeds go towards the

Herschel Outreach Fund.

Thank you for your continued support!

Thank you to all our Herschel girls and parents who participated in the

Blisters for Bread Walk on Friday 13 October. It was a most enjoyable

morning with wonderful weather and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The sponsorship forms and money must be in no later than 31 October

2017.

Thank you for supporting our Civvies Day at the

end of Term 3. Together with your contributions,

we were able to donate R5500 to this worthy

cause.

Eco Cub Friday 27th October

Catherine, from Cape Leopard Trust, will be taking us on an outing with the school bus. Details and time to follow on Monday 23rd.

Mrs Codd and Mrs Nel will accompany the girls on the outing.

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Exciting New Rides & Entertainment

Amazing New Christmas Stall

Delicious New Food Stalls

Raffle for kids and adults

Awesome Prizes

Class Party

Weekly Find The Flamingoes Challenge

“Better When I’m Dancing”

Our PA and the Carnival Committee launched the new and exciting logo for Carnival at assembly this week. I am

sure the ‘pink flamingoes’ will start to become a feature around the Prep in the forthcoming weeks. The girls

can’t wait to be the first to find the hidden flamingoes before next Tuesday. I have no doubt that Carnival is going

to be an amazing event this year with many new and exciting items. The Grade 7s showed the school the new

Flash Mob and we will continue to practise this in the coming weeks. The planning and organisation behind the

scenes is at a frenetic pace at the moment. I am so appreciative of all the time and energy that is put in by

parents. Thank you! I look forward to seeing you all there on Friday, 17 November. Please diarise this important

Prep School event.

Have a truly wonderful weekend. The advice below will be shared with the girls at assembly next week.

Warm regards

Mrs Belinda Heidmann

Head of Preparatory

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