Dear Parents

Welcome back to a very chilly term 3. It was so exciting to see our boys return and unbelievable to notice how much they have grown in 3 weeks! 
As we approach Mandela Day, we are filled with a sense of purpose and community spirit, inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela. This special day, celebrated on July 18th, serves as a reminder of the values that Mandela stood for, equality, justice, and the power of community service. 

Assembly Recap: Learning About Nelson Mandela 
At the end of last term, the boys were introduced to Nelson Mandela and the concept of Mandela Day as well as an introduction to how we would be celebrating. This week, we held a special assembly to educate our boys about who Nelson Mandela was and why we celebrate this important day. Through stories and discussions, the children learned about Mandela's remarkable journey and his contributions to South Africa, and we discussed how his kindness changed South Africa and how we can learn from his lessons and apply them every day at school.  

Grade Activities for Mandela Day 
Each grade at Bishops will be celebrating Mandela Day in a unique and meaningful way. Here are the plans for each grade: 

Grade N and R: 
We are excited to welcome the Volunteer Fire Services to our school. The firefighters will speak to the children about their work and the importance of community service. Additionally, we are organising a voluntary monetary donation to help purchase a new fire uniform for the new recruits, each uniform costs R7500. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest students to learn about the importance of giving back.  

Grade 1: 
Our Grade 1 boys will spend time at a local old age home, the Helen Keller Society in Pinelands. The boys will engage with the residents, performing songs and making bracelets with them. They will also be making sandwiches to donate to those in need. This activity not only fosters a sense of compassion and empathy but also teaches the children the joy of giving. 

Grade 2: 
The Grade 2 boys have invited 75 children from the Vusa Learning Academy, a society dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth in Langa. A day full of fun and educational activities has been planned, ensuring that our boys and their guests have a memorable and enriching experience. To ensure our guests feel welcome, we request that each boy brings a replica of his lunch (a sandwich and a fruit) to share with their buddy. The Grade 2 boys must come dressed in their whites. The event will take place during normal school hours and afternoon sports will continue as usual. This gesture will teach our boys the value of sharing and generosity, and will highlight the importance of inclusivity and community building. 

Getting Involved 
We encourage all our parents to support these initiatives and discuss the significance of Mandela Day with your children. Together, we can instil the values of kindness, generosity, and community service in the next generation. 
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make Mandela Day a meaningful and impactful event for our boys.  

Happy birthday to Mrs Band for 16 June, Mrs van Zyl for 5 July, Ms Tandwa for 8 July, Mrs Green for 10 July, Ms Paul for 16 July and Mrs Durham for 18 July.  

Kind regards

TARYN BAIN
HEAD: PRE-PREP

Family chapel at 08h15

Please join us for this term's Family Chapel service at 08:15.

We look forward to sharing this special time with you.

Klikd

Grade R - 3 parents are invited to attend the Klikd talk about various age-appropriate conversations with regards to devices, screen time, games, apps, and setting healthy boundaries etc.

This talk will be held at the Jager Hall at the Prep School @ 19:00.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, 24 July 2024 to confirm your attendance - (RSVP link)

Smart watches

A friendly reminder that our boys are not allowed to wear smart watches to school.

Welcome back, everyone! As we kick off the third term, we're excited to share all the amazing activities and developments planned ahead. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events and sneak peeks of what we've been busy with lately. Let's make this term one to remember! #BackToSchool #ExcitingTimes #StayTuned #Kinderkinetics #Grossmotordevelopment

The Lord be with you. 

Welcome back to all our students, parents, and staff! We hope everyone had a restful and rejuvenating break. As we step into Term 3, let's embrace the new opportunities with courage and grace. Together, we can make this term filled with learning, growth, and joy. 

Let us pray. 
Heavenly Father, 
We thank You for bringing us together safely after our break. As we begin this new term, we ask for your guidance, strength, and wisdom to embrace every challenge with courage and every success with grace.  

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer 
Father, we praise you for the holidays which are now over and for all the happiness we have enjoyed. At the beginning of this term, we present ourselves for your blessings, make us loyal and unselfish in our dealing with one another further helping us in our work and games to reflect you and do our best. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer 
God it is you that can bring good out of our evil and make the wrath of man into praise. Please teach us to live in charity and peace, asking that all the nations of the world be united in a firmer fellowship of your glory and goodness for the sake of all mankind. 

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer 
We acknowledge the recent storms and heavy rains in Cape Town. What may be a blessing to some can bring chaos and hardship to others. We lift those who have been severely affected by the weather, especially those with damaged homes, injured loved ones, and disrupted lives. Grant them comfort, healing, and the necessary support to rebuild and recover. 
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer 

Bless our community and keep us safe and united. In Your holy name, we pray. 
Amen. 

It's been so lovely having the boys back in class, albeit for three days this week. The Grade 2 boys wrapped term 2 up with a flurry of exciting activities. They were allowed to bring their desk pets to school and the classrooms were filled with fluffy and well-behaved desk pets. The boy's sprinted, dodged, and laughed their way through a lively Tag tournament displaying teamwork and sportsmanship. The talented storyteller Gilly Southwood visited our school, captivating the boys with her magical tales. Lastly, the boys cooled off with colourful ice lollies after a fun soccer lesson . A perfect way to bid farewell to the term! The Grade 2 boys showed resilience, creativity, and boundless energy. We can’t wait for the adventures that await us this term! 

Welcome back to Term 3! The boys ended Term 2 with football fever and a lovely soccer party. They created lovely soccer posters and enjoyed a game of pass the parcel. We dived into Term 3 with cold and wet weather and started by writing our holiday news. We have read all about their exciting adventures. The Grade 1s are exploring the topic of cows and using our project-based learning to explore this topic. We look forward to a fun filled term packed with new adventures and memories to last a lifetime.