Micklefield School News

Weekly Update

November 14, 2025

17-21 November

weekly update

WEEK AHEAD:

Term 4 2025

  • Monday 17 November
    • Grade 6&7 Exams continue
  • Tuesday 18 November
  • Wednesday 19 November
    • Stationery collection
      • All 2026 grade-specific Stationery and book covering information will come home in the stationery boxes 
  • Thursday 20 November
    • Strictly Come Dancing
      • Foundation Phase Play parents’ performance
      • 18:00-19:00
  • Friday 21 November
    • Grade 6&7 Exams End
    • Strictly Come Dancing
      • Foundation Phase Play grandparents’ performance
      • 09:00-10:00
  • Saturday 22 November
    • Grade 7 Leavers Dinner

Coming up

(More information under Events)

  • Monday 24 November
    • Splash Bash (Gr 1-7)
      • 14:30-16:00
  • Wednesday 26 November
    • Civvies day
      • Grade 1-7: A Day at the Theatre / On the Red Carpet (paid on KARRI)
    • House plays
  • Thursday 27 November
    • Grade 2&3 Stawberry Picking
  • Friday 28 November
    • Foundation Phase fun day
    • Leavers Camp
  • Tuesday 2 December
    • Rounders
    • Grade 7 Lunch
    • General Knowledge
  • Wednesday 3 December
    • IP Awards
      • Grade 4&5 (18:00)
      • Grade 6 (19:20)
  • Thursday 4 December
    • Grade 00 & 0 close 
  • Friday 5 December
    • Valedictory (09:00)
    • Term 4 ends

Grade 7 Splash Bash!

Get ready to make a splash. The Grade 7s are hosting an exciting Splash Bash and are inviting all girls from Grades 1 to 6 to join in the fun.

Come and enjoy an afternoon full of laughter, games, music, snacks, and a waterslide that’s sure to keep everyone cool and entertained.

  • When: Monday, 24th November
  • Time: 14:30 to 16:00
  • Price: R80 per person to cover costs

This is a perfect way to celebrate the end of assessment and exams with friends and have some summer fun! 

Don’t miss out on this splash-tastic celebration – bring your energy, your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of fun and excitement!

Buy your tickets on KARRI by Friday 21 November

Year-end collections

Reading for hope: Book Donation Appeal to support Young Readers in Bonteheuwel

We have been approached by one of our Micklefield grandparents who volunteers with Reading for Hope, a wonderful initiative supporting early literacy at EA Janari School in Bonteheuwel. 

They are appealing for gently used simple readers such as Ladybird “Read It Yourself” books or any beginner reading material.

If you are able to contribute, please send books to the school office.

Your support will help open new worlds for these children—one book at a time. 📚✨

Gently Used Stationery Drive

If you have any gently used stationery at home that is no longer needed, we would be grateful to receive it.

Items such as pencils, crayons, pencil cases, scissors, rulers, or unused exercise books can make a meaningful difference to children who may not have access to these basic supplies.

Donations may be dropped off at the front office, and we will ensure that everything collected is passed on to schools and organisations where it is needed most.

Thank you for supporting our wider community in such a practical and generous way. ✏️💙

sports and extra-murals

The updated 2026 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.

NEW PRIVATE EXTRA-MURALS FOR 2026

Please see on the extra-mural schedule that Heart Matters for Grade 00, 1 and 2, Junior Medics for Grade 0, 1 ,2 and 3 and Craft Club for Grade 00 and 0 will now be on offer for 2026. 

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:

‘It’s not the will to win that matters-everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.’ Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant

TENNIS:

The tennis fixtures are available on the Ed-Admin Portal App under Documentation, Sport/Extra-Murals. Match lists with all the information with regards to venues and times will be sent out on the Sport Whatsapp group every Monday.  Parents are please requested to transport the players to and from matches.

The last practices will be on Monday, 24 November, Wednesday, 26 November and Friday, 28 November.

Parents are reminded to not get involved at all when the girls are playing matches.  There are teachers on duty to deal with any issues that may arise on the courts.

SWIMMING:

Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the RBHS pool from 06.45 – 07.30 – last swimming training on Tuesday, 25 November

Tuesday afternoons at the RGHS pool from 16.30 – 17.30 – last swimming training on Tuesday, 18 November

Team lists will be sent out every Wednesday via the Sport Whatsapp group with all information pertaining to that week’s gala.

  • Friday, 21 November: WGJS

COMPULSORY SPORT HOUR: 14.30 – 15.30

The compulsory Sports Hour will finish as follows:

  • Monday, 17 November – Grade 5
  • Monday, 24 November, is the Grade 7 Splash Bash, there will not be Sports Hour for Grade 5
  • Tuesday, 25 November – Grade 3 and Grade 7
  • Wednesday, 26 November – Grade 6
  • Thursday, 27 November – Grade 4

New Extramural: Junior Medics – First Aid Fun!

We are excited to announce that Junior Medics is joining our extra‑mural line‑up this term at Micklefield!

Designed especially for young learners, the program combines engaging games, role‑play and hands‑on activities to empower children with life‑saving first‑aid skills.

Let’s equip our girls not just with academic skills but with meaningful life‑skills — we can’t wait to get started.

https://www.juniormedics.co.za/

events

Term 4 Civvies

  • Grade 00 & 0
    • Civvies is paid for from the class kitty, but there is a voluntary support staff year-end gift donation open on KARRI
  • Grade 1-7:
    • R30 paid on KARRI

Your civvies money isn’t just about dressing casually—it’s a way to show appreciation for our incredible support staff.

Every contribution goes towards the support staff, thanking them for all they do to keep our school running smoothly.

Reminder: no crop tops or short shorts

Awards invites

weekly snapshots

Grade 4: Fun with Hoops in PE this week

Sneak Peak: Grade 1 Kirstenbosch outing

Shimmy and Slice

Fun was had by all at the Grdae 5 & 6 Shimmy and Slice evening.

Grade 7 gala swimmers doing a Pyjama Race at the gala held at RGJS last Friday afternoon.

The U11A tennis team played St Cyprians on Thursday. Tallulah, U10, stepped in at the last minute to partner Emma in the doubles and they won their match 6-3. Well done, girls and thank you, Tallulah.

The U11A tennis team played St Cyprians on Thursday and Emma played against her friend from her previous school, St Katherine's in Johannesburg.

Grade 00 & 0 Showcase

Our little stars shone brightly at the Grade 00 & 0 Showcase! ✨

The Grade 00s had a blast with their parents joining them in some fun PE activities, moving, laughing, and learning together. 🏃‍♂️🤸‍♀️

Meanwhile, the Grade 0s proudly shared everything they’ve been learning, showing their parents all the wonderful work in their books. 📚✏️

It was such a joy to see our youngest learners celebrate their achievements with their families.

Music Corner

Junior Assembly

10 November 2025
Well done to Katie and Alana for their beautiful piano solos they performed in junior assembly. 

Grade 4 ‘junk band’

Well done to the Grade 4s who have created an amazing ‘Junk Band’ and performed their piece in Class Music on Friday

A special ‘Thank You’ letter to the Grade 6 Entrepreneur group, Baby Angels, from the Helderberg Baby Saver organisation.

Holiday Programs

Junior Holiday Club

Mrs Hlanza is excited to announce that the Junior Aftercare Holiday Club will be running for Grade 00 to Grade 2 girls during the first week of the holidays, from Monday, 8 December to Friday, 12 December.

Join her for a week filled with games, arts and crafts, and loads of fun!

📍 Venue: Multifunction Room
🕗 Time: Arrival between 8:00–8:30 am | Collection at 13:30 (Aftercare door)
👕 Dress: Comfortable clothes and an apron
💰 Cost: R250 per day

Please send your completed form and payment in a clearly marked envelope to school by Monday, 1 December, to secure your spot — places are limited to the first 30 girls!

For any queries, contact Andisa at
📞 063 339 6468 or
✉️ andisa@micklefield.co.za.

Senior Holiday Club

Mrs Blackbeard and Mrs Meredith are excited to announce that there will be a Senior Holiday Club for our Grade 3–7 girls during the first week of the holidays — from Monday, 8 December to Thursday, 11 December.

Get ready for an exciting week of creative projects, games, and holiday fun with friends as we wrap up the year in style!

👕 Dress: Comfortable clothing
💰 Cost: R1200 for the week

To book your spot, please return your completed form and payment in a clearly marked envelope to school 

For any questions, contact Mrs Blackbeard 
📞 082 445 0761 or
✉️ sandi@micklefield.co.za.

Green Kids is having their summer holiday club during the December/January holidays.
 
It will run from Monday 9 December – 7 January 2026.
 

Community News

Congratulation to Ant Smyth who runs ThatsMe Photography, our official school photographers for many years.

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