25 July 2026

"The work of Pity in our hearts seems to be to stir
us up to help those who suffer. Many tender hearts have been and
are so consumed with Pity that they give up their whole lives to
the comfort and help of sufferers. 

Indeed, if one thinks long and much about any
sufferers, until their distress becomes real to us, we have a sick
pain at our hearts until we can give them help. It is because they
have in this way taken thought of suffering that the noble army of
martyrs, thousands, and thousands of them all over the world,
give up everything in life that they may serve the suffering."

-Charlotte Mason-

Our children's presence is warmly welcomed after a long break and we are once again reminded of the important duty we have towards them - to present as many wonderful ideas before them as is possible. They naturally come together, sharing moments of exploration and discovery whilst learning. Charlotte Mason acknowledged that this important time together allows for the minds to grow and test ideas. 

As children engage with their world alongside each other, they experience joy. They desire society as much as they desire knowledge and esteem. And when there is joy, children's brains are more receptive to learning. Whether we are building castles, discovering foreign lands, or playing in the rain, we come to know form, area, patterns, solutions, cause and effect, and much more, all in the space of a morning shared together.

Extra-murals will commence next week. To select extra-murals for your child, please sign up here.  

We welcome Jean Louw from Ambleside South Africa next week. Jean will be joining me as we visit lessons, observe teaching, and evaluate children's work. Jean's commitment and valuable feedback has always served our school well. 

Please support our grade 7 fundraiser!

Join us for an evening watching the movie "David" whilst receiving  popcorn, a drink, a hotdog and a cupcake - R100

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mgdoq8LSBCpxgjHb6

 

This is open to all children as well as their friends outside of the school, but please take note of the movie, its content, length and age recommendation when signing your children up. (see details here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/david). There won't be alternative activities available during the movie.

This week we come to the Lord in prayer:

• thanking Him for wonderful rest over the holiday period
• trusting Him for all that this new term holds

• faithfully committing all our worries and troubles to His care

" The work of Pity in our hearts seems to be to stir
us up to help those who suffer."

- Charlotte Mason-

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Nicolette Skead