"To be benevolent is to have
goodwill towards all men. The wise emperor, Marcus Aurelius,
described the lowest form of Benevolence when he said, "Men are
born to be serviceable to one another; therefore, either reform
the world, or bear with it!" The very least we can do for the world
is to bear with it; the world, in this case, being the people in it who
are, for any reason, disagreeable to us. But Benevolence makes us
able, not only to bear with the people who annoy us and irritate
us, but to give them sincere and hearty liking. Perhaps there is
nobody whom we should not be able to love if we really knew him,
because all persons are born with the beautiful qualities of mind
and heart we have spoken of, in a greater or less degree; and
though the beauty of a person's nature may be like a gem buried
under a dust-heap, it is always possible to remove the dust and
recover the gem."
- Charlotte M Mason -
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Gardens Nook Preschool has always been a place where the sun shines, no matter the weather outside. The genuine warmth and joy that echo through the classrooms in the sounds of laughter and play fill each day with light, happiness, and a sense of peace. Children delight in the company of their friends, spending treasured moments reading together, playing outdoors, or chatting about the important events in their young lives.
This week, our little boys discovered a family of snails neatly lined up along a ledge. Their fascination was unmistakable as they watched every tiny movement, gently felt the cool, sticky texture of the snails' underbellies, and eagerly gave each one a name. It was a beautiful reminder that some of childhood's greatest moments of wonder are found in the simplest discoveries.
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At Three Peaks School, our children have immersed themselves in the wonderful world of learning. They have explored the composition of matter, from the tiniest atom to the mighty steam engine, while also discovering the simple joy of the timeless craft of French knitting. With every new experience, the world becomes a playground, and we become its eager companions.
In the spirit of true exploration, our Grade 3 class recently visited Babylonstoren, where they were welcomed by a mycologist—an expert in fungi and mushrooms. Through this hands-on experience, they were introduced to the fascinating and essential world of fungi, learning how they grow and the remarkable role they play in nature, as well as their valuable medicinal properties. What may once have seemed like a strange growth on the forest floor has now become a fascinating friend, opening their eyes to the hidden wonders of the natural world. When leaving, our children were gifted with a beautiful cork-wood log housing some remarkable bracket mushrooms - a wonderful specimen!
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Thank you to those parents who were able to attend our parent evening last week. The booklet on Supporting Learning will be posted on the on the parent portal this week should you want a copy.
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Movie night - Thursday, 6 August
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Please support our grade 7 fundraiser!
Children are welcome to join us for an evening of fun,
watching the movie "David",
eating popcorn, hotdogs and cupcakes,
all for R100!
4.30 pm to 7.00 pm
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.
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This week we come to the Lord in prayer:
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"Men are born to be serviceable to one another;
therefore, either reform the world, or bear with it!"
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Nicolette Skead
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