Micklefield School News

Weekly Update

September 26, 2025

13-17 October

weekly update

WEEK AHEAD:

Term 4 2025

  • Monday 13 October: last day of school holiday
  • Tuesday 14 October: Term 4 starts
    • Start time:
      • Grade 00 – 08:20
      • Grade 0 – 08:15
      • Grade 1-7 – 07:50
    • Grade 1-7 to wear summer uniform from TODAY
  • Wednesday 15 October
    • All class, sibling, absentee and big girl/little girl (Grade 7 and Grade 00) photographs
  • Thursday 16 October
  • Friday 17 October
    • Twilight Tales (Grade 00 & 0)

Coming up

(More information under Events)

  • Monday 20 October
    • Gr 4-7: Compulsory Sport Hour starts 
  • Tuesday 21 October
    • Gr 3: Compulsory Sport Hour starts
  • Thursday 23 October
    • Grade 7 EMS Sales
  • Saturday 25 October
    • MICKLEFIELD MARKET 15:00-20:00
  • Wednesday 29 October
    • Grade 1 Showcase
    • Grade 7 Maths Relay
  • Friday 7 November
    • Grade 5&6 Simmy and Slice (Barndance)

PHOTOGRAPHS: WEDNESDAY, 15 OCTOBER

All class, sibling, absentee and big girl/little girl (Grade 7 and Grade 00) photographs will be taken on Wednesday, 15 October, during the course of the day. 

Please ensure that your daughter wears her correct summer uniform and that her hair is neatly and appropriately tied back. 

The Grade 1 and Grade 2 girls do not need their Phys Ed uniform for that day, just their takkies to wear for the tennis lesson.  Any girls who are doing tennis trials in the afternoon must bring their sports uniform to change into.

the lion inside award

The Lion Inside Award for Term 3 2025 goes to Jamie (Grade 5)

sports and extra murals

The updated 2025 sport and extra-mural programme is available on the Ed-Admin Multi Portal App, under Documentation.  Please check both the Term 1 and 4 (Summer) and the Term 2 and 3 (Winter) schedules when doing your planning for the new year. All information with regards to the private extra-murals on offer is available on the Ed-Admin Multi Portal App under Documentation, Sport/Extra-Murals.  Please liaise directly with the extra-mural providers.

TENNIS:

Tennis trials for the current tennis team players will take place on Tuesday, 14th, Wednesday, 15th, Thursday, 16th, Friday, 17th and if need be, Saturday, 18 October.  The players and parents have been notified as to who must play on which afternoons.

The first early morning practices will start on Wednesday, 15 October. League matches start on Thursday, 23 October.  Fixtures will be made available nearer to the time.

TENNIS HOLIDAY CLINICS:

Please see under Documents, Sport and Extra-Murals details for tennis clinics during the holidays run by BVTS at the WPCC courts.

SWIMMING:

Swimming training for the present gala squad girls will start on Tuesday, 21 October for the early morning squad (U11, U12 and U13) and in the afternoon for the U8, U9 and U10 girls.

  • Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the RBHS pool from 06.45 – 07.30
  • Tuesday afternoons at the RGHS pool from 16.30 – 17.30

Any girls who would like to try out for the gala squad are to attend the first practices on Tuesday, 21 October. The first gala will be on Friday, 24 October.  Details to follow nearer the time.

COMPULSORY SPORT HOUR: 14.30 – 15.30

The compulsory Sport Hour for Grade 4-7 starts from Monday, 20 October and will finish on Thursday, 27 November.

  • Grade 4: Thursdays
  • Grade 5: Mondays
  • Grade 6: Wednesdays
  • Grade 7: Tuesdays

The Grade 3 Sport Hour takes place during the school day on Tuesdays from 13.20 – 14.20 and will start on Tuesday, 21 October.

Micklefield market: 25 October

Call for Donations

Farm Stall

🍯🥖 Farm Stall Donations Needed. 🥕🍪

The Grades 2 & 4 Farm Stall at the Micklefield Market 2025 is calling for donations of all kinds of food items.

From jars of honey and preserves to baked sweet or savory treats, your contributions will help make this stall a highlight of the market.

Pledge a donation HERE

All donations can be dropped off at the front office next term. Every little bit helps, and we can’t wait to see the delicious variety our community will bring.

Let’s make the Farm Stall a feast for everyone. 🌽💛

📚 Secondhand Book Stall – We Need Your Donations! 🏆

Thank you so much for all the donations. 

We are still looking for more donations of children’s books to fill up that table.

🧺 Bric-a-Brac Stall – Time to Declutter! ✨

The Grade 3s are gearing up for their Bric-a-Brac Stall, and we’re calling on all families to help fill the tables.

We’re collecting good-quality, pre-loved treasures — think:

  • ornaments,
  • kitchenware,
  • toys,
  • décor,
  • gadgets,
  • games,
  • and all those bits and bobs you no longer need.

Drop your donations off in the foyer of the hall, and help us turn clutter into cash for a good cause.

🎟️ Lucky Draw Prize Donations Needed! 🎁✨

The Grade 6s are preparing for the ever-popular Lucky Draw at the Micklefield Market, and we’re looking for fabulous prizes to make it our best one yet.

Prizes can be big or small — from vouchers, hampers, and beauty products to wine, homeware, or fun family experiences. Every donation helps make the draw exciting and supports our school.

If you or your business can contribute, please fill in the donations Google Form below.

Let’s make this a Lucky Draw to remember!

To pledge a prize, fill in the Google Form HERE

weekly snapshot

final assembly

Joanna (Grade 7) on the Violin.

Joanna (Grade 7) performed on the Violin
Charlotte (Grade 4) performed on the Guitar
Interhouse Hockey Cup Term 3: Kingfishers

House Cup for term 3: Swallows

Spring reading bingo winners

Emma (Grade 0)
Rafa' (Grade 2)
Emma-Rose (Grade 4)
Mila (Grade 7)

Well done to our girls who have been playing in the CPL hockey tournaments: Alexa and Holly (U13) and Chloe (U12).

Chloe (U12)
Alexa and Holly (U13)

Congratulations to Jamie and Rosa (U12) and Georgia (U11) who have been selected for the South Zone Tennis Team to participate in the Inter-Zonals in November.

Jamie (U12)
Rosa (U12)
Georgia (U11)

Grade 4 fun with hula hoops during PE.

last lesson of the season for the Grade 1 and 2 hockey girls

Morning games on the playground

alumni spotlight

past pupils tea: class of 2020 (Matric class of 2025)

Our recent Alumni Tea was a truly special and successful gathering. It was such a joy to welcome past pupils and past staff back to Micklefield for a relaxed afternoon of tea, conversation, and reminiscing.

Catching up with old friends, sharing stories, and seeing familiar faces around the school reminded us of the lasting connections that make the Micklefield community so special. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon such a happy and memorable occasion.

Holiday programs

Green Kids are having our spring holiday club from Monday 6 Oct – Friday 10 Oct from 9:30am to 12:30pm. 

Link for the registration form: https://forms.gle/BSA7WZFhRLPR4or26

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