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16 August 2019

Dear Parents

 

Thank you to Mrs Fraser for the intro to our newsletter this week...

 

“Endurance and to be able to endure is the first lesson a child should learn because it’s the one they will most need to know.” — Jean Jacques Rousseau

 

When we think of endurance, we often think of physical strength, not emotional or psychological resilience.  However, Rousseau’s writings about children, parenting, and teaching point to the fact that emotional and psychological endurance is what children most need to know. This is so true because as we go through life, patience and the ability to withstand when there are challenges and obstacles is paramount.  Even small children have to learn to wait — wait their turn at school, at home or in the community.  And, as adults, the same holds true.  No matter how much we plan, schedule and try to manage our lives, there are some things that we have absolutely no control over.  Traffic, the weather, our computers crashing are all examples of things we cannot control.  But in order to survive and move forward, we definitely have to endure these occurrences.  We have to coach ourselves and acquire the ability to cope with changes in our routines and plans.

 

Our lessons in endurance often end with a feeling of great accomplishment or satisfaction. It is really valuable to celebrate these moments and those of our children.

 

This week our Grade 1 and 2 boys have had to learn some lessons in endurance whilst practising for our top class AristoCats production. The boys were rewarded with feelings of great satisfaction yesterday after their second dress rehearsal went off beautifully. The Grade R’s and N’s were invited to watch and couldn’t get enough of the fantastic singing, dancing and acting. You can be assured that although there have been some tired boys coming home, they have had the benefit of being part of an amazing production which has many life skills teaching elements to it.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful, relaxing and recharging weekend!

 


Kind regards


SHARLENE GROOM
HEAD: PRE-PREP

DIARY DATES
Sartuday 17 August Tag Rugby

There will be Tag Rugby on Saturday 17 August from 8-9 am for those boys who would like to play. This is for Grade 1 and Grade 2 boys only. It is not compulsory.
Wednesday 28 August Burger Day

You would have received notification of an intended Burger Day, a PA initiative and fundraiser. More information will be going out regarding this event next week. It is purely an optional treat and one that is not offered often to the Pre-Prep
Friday 20 September Bandana Day

With Bandana Day falling on the day after school closes, boys may wear their bandana with their khaki uniforms on the last day of school which is the 19 September..
Friday 06 September Family Chapel

Please note our next family chapel service in the Memorial Chapel @ 8.30am. Please feel free to join us for this service.
TAKE NOTE
Aristocats Perfomance Nights

• 17h00 Main characters make-up (back stage dressing rooms)
• 18h00 Main characters sound check (onstage)
• 19h00 Show starts
• 19h45 Show ends (boys to be collected on time please)
PRE-PREP PRAYER GROUP
We are in the middle of the month of compassion: our prayers and intercession continue to plead and advocate for acts of love, kindness and generosity. Let us pray:

God of Compassion, you have a special place in your heart for all who suffer:
Help us to open our hearts to those who hunger,
those who do not have adequate housing,
those who need medical care,
those who feel trapped by their circumstances;
that they may draw strength from our acts of compassion and recognize the Lord who encourages us all.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord who gave everything for them and for us.
Amen
GENERAL INFO

Haircuts
We have asked boys to please be mindful of the fact that many of them need haircuts. Please could we ask that this be done over the weekend, before the production.

HIGHLIGHTS
Fundraising
Tickets will be sold on the night and card facilities will be available.
Work and Play
Rehearsal for Aristocats kids in full swing but work continues wherever it can!
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