Courage: lord & captain of the heart
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"We have Courage for everything that may come, not because we are more plucky than others, but because all persons are born with this Lord and Captain of the
Heart. Assured of our Courage, we must not let this courage sleep and
allow ourselves to be betrayed into panic. It is unseemly, unbecoming, for any of us, even the youngest, to lose our presence of mind when we are hurt or in danger.
We not only lose the chance of being of use to others, but we make ourselves a burden and a spectacle. Let us possess ourselves and say:
'What does it matter? All undue concern about things and
arrangements is unworthy of us. It is only persons that matter; and the
best thing we can do is to see that one person keeps a serene mind in
unusual or fretting circumstances; then we shall be sure that one person
is ready to be of use."
- Charlotte M Mason -
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At Gardens Nook Preschool, we believe in the power of living books to nourish young minds with wonderful ideas. When children encounter characters they connect with, they often embrace their ways of doing things and bring their stories to life through play. A gifted teacher anticipates where these ideas might lead and thoughtfully places the right tools and materials within reach, creating opportunities for discovery and learning without interrupting the magic of play.
With all the rain we've had this week, the children at Gardens Nook have rekindled their friendship with our garden snails. And what wonderful companions snails make! They are wonderfully obliging, patient, and cooperative, requiring very little fuss or persuasion. Not only do they stay where they're placed, but they also participate with admirable diligence in snail races, even when the racecourse runs vertically up a tree!
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With the end of the year in sight, Three Peaks children are working diligently to make the most of the learning opportunities that remain in their annual curriculum.
Science narrations are filling two or more pages as our Grade 5s explore the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians, putting their knowledge into words with growing confidence and detail.
Picture study and reproduction offer rich opportunities to explore distinctive artistic styles and techniques, experimenting with colour and form to recreate works by the great masters. As our Grade 2s study Monet’s Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies, they observe his remarkable range of colours and practise layering colour upon colour, gradually developing an appreciation for the techniques and beauty of Impressionism.
During handwork, our Grade 3 children explore the principles of buoyancy by carefully and skilfully folding paper into swans that float. Origami offers wonderful examples of how functional forms can emerge from a simple sheet of paper, combining precision, creativity and an understanding of structure.
While the rest of the school continues with its familiar daily rhythms, our Grade 6 and 7 boys have safely arrived in the Cederberg for four days of adventure. They will climb mountains, explore the landscape, and learn to read the stories held in ancient rock art. Along the way, they will also be encouraged to embrace new challenges, grow in confidence and independence, and navigate the important transition from boyhood towards young adulthood.
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Our fourth term extra murals will begin next week. Please communicate time changes to all transport providers.
Term 4 signups are available here.
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Our much loved Market Day is fast approaching. Together with friends and family, you can enjoy delicious food, browse different stalls, and allow children a morning of fun with a variety of games and jumping castles.
How can you support us?
- Please invite many friends to join us for this day
- Please sell as many raffle tickets as you can
- Please volunteer some of your time to help
- Please come and support us
All proceeds from our market day will go towards our planned upstairs garden playground upgrade.
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This week we come to the Lord in prayer:
- thanking Him for the safe return of all our families
- trusting Him for the safety of our grade 6&7's whilst on camp
- asking His blessing over our upcoming market day
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"We have been sent into life fortified,
some more so, some less, with a Courage which should enable
us to take the present without any fearful looking forward."
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Nicolette Skead
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