"Another Desire which serves to feed the
mind is that of Excelling. If we are learning to skate, we have no peace
till we skate as well as a boy we know who learned last winter; then we
want to outdo him; then, to skate as well as another better skater; then,
to outdo him; and so on, and when we go to bed at night we dream of
the day when we shall skate better than anyone in the neighborhood;
nay, we think how glorious it would be to be the very best skater in the
whole world. It would seem as if some animals , horses anyway, have this
Desire. Do you not know how another horse, in advance, puts yours on
his mettle? It is as good as a prick of the spur to quicken his pace. And
that is just what this Desire of Excelling does for us; it spurs us on to
effort when we are lazy. If another boy read, we choose to read more. If
he work at his lessons, we work more; and so, one way or another, the
Mind is sustained by the food it needs."
- Charlotte M Mason -
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The desire to excel is a powerful and worthy force that drives children to grow. Each year at Gardens Nook, we witness children taking meaningful strides towards greater independence, self-management, and good conduct.
Just as the desire to reach something high above them can inspire a child’s first efforts to stand, so too is maturity nurtured by the desire to imitate those they admire and look up to. We sometimes invite our older children to read to our preschoolers, or demonstrate the beauty and care of an excellent nature sketch. In these simple moments, younger children are given something worthy to imitate, while older children experience the joy and responsibility of setting an example.
In this way, the child’s desire for excellence is gently directed towards that which is good, true, and beautiful. |
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Excellence can be seen throughout Three Peaks School. From attentive engagement in lessons to literary compositions, nature sketches, and works of art, our children demonstrate sincere effort, hard work, and perseverance.
At times, we are all rewarded for this pursuit of excellence when we have the privilege of enjoying our children’s outstanding performances in production. It is truly wonderful to witness children rise to the challenge of Shakespearean English, bringing character and plot to life with such maturity, confidence, and sustained effort. We must pause to acknowledge the beauty of their growth and the remarkable achievement of performing in a genre that many would not even attempt. Their courage, perseverance, and excellence deserve our wholehearted appreciation.
Well done, Three Peaks! |
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Our third-term Parent-Teacher Meetings will be taking place this week. Please ensure that you have selected and entered your name in an available time slot on the form sent to your child’s class.
During these meetings, you will have the opportunity to view your child’s workbooks and artwork, as well as discuss their progress, development, and areas of growth with their teachers.
We kindly ask that you prioritise these meetings, as they are an important opportunity to reflect on your child’s journey and work together in supporting their continued growth. |
This will be our last week of extra-murals for the term. Please inform all transport providers that children will finish at their normal end times in the last week of school. |
On Wednesday and Thursday this week, Jean Louw from Ambleside South Africa will be visiting our school to observe teachers and lessons across all grades.
Jean is a much-valued mentor who has worked alongside and supported our teachers over the years. We are grateful for her continued encouragement and insight, and we look forward to welcoming her back to the school for this visit. |
Three Peaks' Romeo and Juliet was a great success!
We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who came and supported the work of our children, acknowledging their efforts and rewarding them with appreciation.
I would also like to thank the parents who offered their support in volunteering time and assistance in serving treats, setting up, and packing away. We appreciate you! Lastly, I'd like to thank our school staff for helping bring this performance to stage. You are a wonderful team to work with! Thank you. |
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 its future to the Lord in prayer. |
This week we come to the Lord in prayer: |
"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence." |
Wishing you all a wonderful week, Nicolette Skead |
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