"Humility is born in us all, gracious and beautiful,
strong to subdue. We think of little children as
being innocent and simple rather than humble; and it is only by
examining this quality of children that we shall find out
what Humility is in the divine thought.
For it is not Humility to think ill of ourselves;
that is faint-hearted when it is not false.
Humility is perhaps one with Simplicity and does not allow us to
think of ourselves at all, ill or well. That is why a child is humble."
- Charlotte M Mason -
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It’s been a week full of play at Gardens Nook Preschool!
Play is a natural foundation for learning. As children play, they discover problems to solve, explore possibilities, and use logical reasoning to find solutions. When they play alongside a friend, ideas are shared, perspectives broaden, and knowledge grows naturally through working together.
In our Grade R class, the children have been building structures using colour rods. This activity invites them to work as a team, think through possibilities, share ideas, and communicate their thoughts. Through trial and error, they learn to listen to one another, combine their ideas, and work towards a shared goal.
And when little minds come together, wonderful things take shape!
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Whether it's climbing trees in our beautiful garden, or taking part in wheel barrow races, our Three Peaks children enjoy their fair share of play.
At this stage of development, play is an essential part of learning to live and grow alongside others. It offers children opportunities to see the world through someone else’s eyes, navigate social situations, and make decisions that affect those around them. Through shared laughter, disagreements, and the challenges of friendship, they begin to develop humility, empathy, and an awareness of others’ needs. These experiences may not always be easy, but they are valuable stepping stones in the journey from seeing the world through their own eyes to considering the perspectives of others.
And when they’re not out exploring and playing, there’s plenty of purposeful learning happening in the classroom! From discovering the fascinating world of mining to mastering a composition on the duck-billed platypus, our children are hard at work, steadily growing in knowledge, developing new skills, and finding joy in the process.
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It's almost time for our Market!!!
Children can look forward to old-fashion games, jumping castles, candy floss, and an array of tasty treats. All this while parents and friends enjoy a good cup of coffee and traditional pancakes.
Save the date, invite your friends, and come along!
How can you help?
- Sell your raffle tickets
- Volunteer your help
- Bring your friends
The proceeds gained from our raffle and market day all go towards a new jungle gym for our upstairs garden!
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Three Peaks is encouraging all cyclists to join our team for the upcoming Cycle Tour. This initiative aims to ride and raise funds for children on our fee support program.
If you are an enthusiastic rider, please consider joining.
Email your interest to info@threepeaks.org.za
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This week we come to the Lord in prayer:
- committing our children to Him in all their comings and goings
- trusting Him for a wonderful day of community at our upcoming market
- thanking Him for His ongoing provision and sustenance
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"Humility sits within us all, waiting for
pride to be silent that he may speak and be heard."
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Wishing you all a wonderful week,
Nicolette Skead
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