"When our hearts smile
because a ray of sunshine creeps in through the window, because a bird
sings, because a splash of sunlight falls on the trunk of a dark tree,
because we have seen a little child's face — why, then we are glad.
There is Gladness enough in the world for us all; or, to speak more exactly, there is a fountain of Gladness in everybody's heart only waiting to be unstopped.
Grown-up people sometimes say that they envy little children when they hear the Gladness bubbling out of their hearts in laughter, just as it bubbles out of the birds in song; but there is no room for regret; it is simply a case of a choked spring:
remove the rubbish, and Gladness will flow out of the weary heart as
freely as out of the child's."
- Charlotte M Mason -
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Enchanted by the wonders of growth and discovery, the children at Gardens Nook find joy in everything they do. Just this week, our little Grade R learners enthusiastically immersed themselves in their sewing project, giving each and every stitch their full attention and concentration. It was a delight to watch them take such care and pride in creating their lovely work.
And that same thoughtfulness extends to the great outdoors! In every sense of the word, we believe in caring for all our little garden visitors. After all, our resident squirrels need to be well nourished and looked after too! Fortunately, our little ones never disappoint. They are always observant, eager and ready to make sure the feeders are topped up.
It's the little acts of care, curiosity and responsibility that make growing up at Gardens Nook so special.
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At Three Peaks, we are delighted to see our Grade 1 learners taking such wonderful strides towards independent work. Throughout much of the year, they benefit from gentle guidance and support as they navigate tasks and activities. Now, as the year draws to a close, it is lovely to see them taking greater initiative, demonstrating growing self-control and concentration, and learning to pace their efforts thoughtfully in order to complete their work within a given timeframe. These are important milestones in their journey towards independence and self-confidence.
Meanwhile, our Grade 3 learners are showing steady progress and increasing consistency in their mastery of skills. This is particularly evident in their drawings and handwriting, where their growing confidence and technical ability shine through. Their work is becoming increasingly refined, with beautiful attention to detail and wonderful expressions of creative flair.
It is a joy to witness these stages of growth, as developing abilities gradually blossom into confidence, competence and independence.
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Our Market Day was a wonderful success!
Perhaps the loveliest part of the morning was the joyful mingling and socialising among parents, families and friends. Saturday was filled with special moments as our community came together to enjoy coffee, delicious treats and an array of exciting stalls, all nestled beneath the shade of our beautiful garden trees. The children certainly seemed to have a blast on the jumping castles, and if the little blue-stained lips were anything to go by, the cupcakes and ice cream were a definite hit!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and shared in this special morning. It is these moments of connection, laughter and togetherness that make our Three Peaks and Gardens Nook community so special.
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Public holiday - 4 November
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Wednesday, 4th November is Voting Day - this is an official government holiday. We wish everyone a peaceful day of voting! School will resume on Thursday again.
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This week we come to the Lord in prayer:
- acknowledging Him as Lord of our school
- thanking Him for His kindness and many blessings
- trusting Him for protection for staff and children affected by the taxi violence
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"There is nothing so catching as Gladness,
and it is good for each of us to know that we carry joy
for the needs of our neighbours."
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Wishing you all a wonderful week,
Nicolette Skead
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