"The law of Kindness is universal. Kindness is simply to make
everyday life pleasant and comfortable to others, whether the
others be our pets which we feed and attend to, our dog which we
play with and take for a scamper, our horse which we not only
feed and care for, but cheer and encourage with friendly hand and
friendly word, or our family and neighbors, rich and poor, who
offer a large field for our Kindness. The kind person is described
by various epithets: he is called courteous or thoughtful, obliging
or considerate, according as he shows his kindness by refraining
or speaking, by his manner, his regard, his words, his acts."
- Charlotte M Mason -
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With such a warm and sunny week, our Gardens Nook children have made the most of their outdoor space—clambering over jungle gyms, climbing trees, searching for snails and exploring muddy tunnels.
I had the privilege of becoming acquainted with a rather dear snail family one morning, when a group of children delighted in sharing their discoveries with me. Before I knew it, I had a giant ball of slime slithering across my hand, while I carefully tried to ensure that his minute baby didn’t tumble to its untimely demise! It was utterly magical—and a wonderful reminder of the joy and wonder that can be found in the smallest of creatures.
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Nature is truly one of life’s most treasured teachers. Children ought to have countless opportunities to immerse themselves in the wonders of her scents, textures, sounds, sights and splendours.
On Thursday morning, the Grade 2, 6 and 7 children from Three Peaks ascended the slopes of Table Mountain. The weather could not have been more perfect, nor the scenery more spectacular. From this magnificent vantage point, our children were able to witness the stillness of the skies, the vastness of the land below, and the delicate beauty of our indigenous flora. Moments such as these can cultivate a deep sense of appreciation and awe for the extraordinary privileges we are fortunate enough to experience in this city.
Back home, our nature explorations continued with the study of grasshoppers and the beautiful hoo-poe. How wonderful to see five-year-olds capturing such intricate detail and demonstrating such remarkable accuracy of perspective in their drawings. What a joy it is to witness their powers of observation unfold through their encounters with the natural world.
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Supporting learning demonstration
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As mentioned at our last parents’ evening, Mrs Harrower and Miss Clowes will be demonstrating practical ways to support your children with mathematics and reading this Wednesday morning, 19 August, from 8:00–9:00am.
If you would like to see how these skills can be practised and reinforced at home, you are warmly invited to join our teachers in the upstairs tearoom after dropping your child off.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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We are delighted to announce the upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, brought to life by our Grade 4–7 children.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/364815-shakespeares-romeo-juliet/#/
Discovering the brilliance of William Shakespeare through the study and performance of his sonnets and plays brings our children into direct contact with the richness of language, the delight of humour, and the depths of creative genius. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to engage with one of the greatest writers in the English language while developing confidence, expression and a love of performance.
Beyond the joy of the production itself, this is a special opportunity to share in the life of our school and to witness the fruits of our children’s hard work, perseverance and potential.
Please come and support their wonderful efforts—and book your tickets! We look forward to sharing this special performance with you.
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If you are available on a Thursday morning from 8.00-8.30 am, please consider joining our prayer gatherings as we commit the life of the school and it's future to the Lord in prayer.
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This week we come to the Lord in prayer:
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"That best portion of a good man's life,
His little, nameless, unremembered act
Of kindness and of love."
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Nicolette Skead
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