17 June 2026

Have you ever watched a newborn foal rise to its feet? Within thirty minutes of its birth, it lifts its full body weight onto four spindly legs and struggles to remain steady, ready to flee if necessary. Despite falling repeatedly, it gathers strength with every attempt. We can learn so much from this remarkable image of untapped potential and courage if we learn to see the value in weakness. Weakness is inherent in us all, but we were intentionally designed to rise above it—not in our own strength, but in the strength of our Creator.

As we come to the end of our semester, we are making the most of our time together. The children at Gardens Nook have developed strong friendships, and each morning presents fresh opportunities to do life together. Gentleness, sharing, genuine conversations, and sincere relationships are hallmarks of our playground.

With the autumn chill and falling leaves, there are ample opportunities to see our time at school from a new perspective. Huddling together, we enjoy hot chocolate and boerewors rolls. When we're not trying to keep warm, we're building leaf heaps and making the most of the season. Our children at Three Peaks learn and grow together; it is a family whose bonds run deep.

Extra-murals will be ending on Friday, 19 June. School will close as per usual in our last week of term. 

 Thank you to everyone who supported our hot chocolate and boerewors fundraiser. The children had a marvelous morning.

A special thanks to the ladies who came and assisted with organising and serving the drinks and eats.

This week we come to the Lord in prayer:

• thanking Him for His ongoing grace
• trusting Him for perseverance in struggle

• submitting to Him in prayer and thanksgiving

" The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night."

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow-

Wishing you all a wonderful week,

Nicolette Skead