Micklefield School News

Weekly Update

October 17, 2025

20-24 October

weekly update

WEEK AHEAD:

Term 4 2025

  • Monday 20 October
    • Gr 4-7: Compulsory Sport Hour starts this week
  • Tuesday 21 October
    • Gr 3: Compulsory Sport Hour starts today (during school)
  • Wednesday 22 October
  • Thursday 23 October
    • Grade 7 run EMS Games Day for Grades 3-7
      • Please send cash to support this event
  • Friday 24 October
  • Saturday 25 October
    • MICKLEFIELD MARKET 15:00-20:00

Coming up

(More information under Events)

  • Wednesday 29 October
    • Grade 1 Showcase
    • Grade 7 Maths Relay
  • Saturday 1 November
    • Alumni Tea
      • 10:00-12:00
  • Friday 7 November
    • Grade 5&6 Shimmy and Slice (Barndance)
      • Buy your ticket on KARRI now
      • 18:00-20:00
  • Monday 10 November
    • Grade 6&7 Exams Start
  • Wednesday 19 November
    • Stationery collection
      • All 2026 Stationery information will be coming out next week.

Aftercare Sign-Up Reminder

As we head into the new term, we kindly ask all parents—whether you plan to use Aftercare regularly or only occasionally—to please complete the Aftercare Google Form.

Having your information and permission on record is essential to ensure that your daughter can safely attend Aftercare whenever needed.

Aftercare is available for:

  • Grades 00–2: SIGN UP HERE

    • in the Multifunction Room

  • Grades 3–7: SIGN UP HERE

    • starting in the Grade 5 classroom, then moving to the Multifunction room at 15:30

Even if you anticipate using Aftercare only on an ad hoc basis, completing the form helps us care for your daughter efficiently and ensures smooth communication.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our girls safe and well looked after.

Grade 7 run EMS games Day  for Grades 3–6

Get ready for the Grade 7 run EMS Games Day on Thursday, 23 October. The girls in Grades 3–6 will enjoy some fun-packed games and more run by the Grade 7s.

There will be 10 exciting games to play, including:

  • Blindfold Beauty Bar

  • Ghost Busters

  • Amazing Race
    …and so much more.

Game prices range from R10 to R20, so please send cash with your daughter to join in the fun.

Library Notice

Please note that the library will be conducting its annual stock take at the end of this term. As a result, no library books may be taken out from Monday, 17 November.

We kindly ask that all school library books be returned by Friday, 21 November. After this date, any missing or unreturned books will, unfortunately, be billed to parents’ accounts.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our library collection complete and ready for the new year.

Lea Road Property

The architects are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to assist with the costing of the Micklefield Aquatic Centre and Mickayla House projects, now that the final plans have been drawn up. 

If any of our Micklefield parents is a Quantity Surveyor by profession and is willing to discuss options for assisting with the costing of these projects, please send an email to michele@micklefield.co.za

Woolworths MyDifference.

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and WRewards have joined to create one bigger and better ‘get’ and ‘give’ loyalty programme – Woolworths MyDifference.

The aim is to empower our customers to support the causes they care about and to really see the positive impact of our collective support.

We will be phasing out our plastic cards and introducing a new virtual MyDifference card on our app.

MySchool and WRewards cards will remain valid until 31 March 2026 (date subject to change). Starting 1 April 2026, these cards will no longer work.

Please download the Woolworths App and register for their new virtual MyDifference program, and select Micklefield School as your cause to keep supporting us.

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.

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK:

Children, remember this:  The coach really doesn’t determine your playing time. Your own choices do. Your effort. Your attitude. Your work ethic. Not just your skill set.

TENNIS:

Hard copy tennis fixtures have been sent home with the pupils.  They are also available on the Ed-Admin Portal App under Documentation, Sport/Extra-Murals.

The first matches are on Thursday, 23 October and the last matches are on Thursday, 20 November.  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.

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.

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.

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

  • Friday, 24 October:
    • Herschel Senior School pool
  • Friday, 31 October:
    • Pinehurst
  • Friday, 7 November:
    • RGJS pool at Grotto Road
  • Friday, 14 November:
    • Pinehurst
  • Friday, 21 November:
    • WGJS

events

The much-loved Shimmy and Slice is back for 2025. Get ready for an evening of fun, laughter, and lots of dancing!

Traditionally, our Grade 5 girls invite their dads to join them on the dance floor, but we know this isn’t always possible. Girls are welcome to bring along any special adult in their lives—whether it’s a grandfather, uncle, or another family member.

This year, we will be having fun with some Country Western and Line Dancing. And of course, no Micklefield event would be complete without pizza to fuel the fun!

Book your space now on KARRI—don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of music, movement, and memories.

✨ Micklefield Alumni Tea ✨

We’re inviting all our Old Girls (and some boys) back for a morning of connection, gathering, and reminiscing. 💙☕

📅 Saturday, 1 November 2025
🕙 10:00am
📍 Micklefield School (81 Sandown Road, Rondebosch)

Come and catch up with past classmates, stroll through the school to see what has changed (and what hasn’t), and enjoy a relaxed morning of tea together.

👉 RSVP HERE
💌 Please spread the word and share this invite with any Micklefield connections you’re still in touch with – we’d love to see as many alumni as possible.

Micklefield market: 25 October

Call for Donations

Farm Stall

The Farm Stall will be running 2 exciting raffles during the course of the market. Enter at R20 a ticket, and stand a chance to win:
  • A High Constantina Wine Hamper or
  • A delicious Cake.
All Farm Stall contributions can be dropped off at the Reception Foyer next week Friday, 24 October. 
 
There will be a designated table. Reminder to please drop off the contributions in their packaging with a note containing the NAME FOR THE LABEL:
  • provide a description of the item for labelling purposes eg. Mushroom and bacon quiche, date and nut squares.
  • Please indicate if Halaal or not too.
 

Grade 5 Tea Garden 🍰☕ 

Step into the Grade 5 Tea Garden at the Micklefield Market 2025 for a charming spot to relax, enjoy delicious treats, and soak up the market atmosphere.

The Grade 5 girls will be your friendly waitresses, serving up cakes, tarts, and refreshments in a lovely outdoor setting. 

We look forward to seeing you there on October 25 from 3pm.

📚 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.

The bookstall is also looking for these types of boxes, also known as beer boxes. If anyone has these boxes or is able to collect from any liquor stores, the bookstall would be very grateful.

🧺 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 – Let’s Get Selling! 🎟️

The Lucky Draw is one of the highlights of our Micklefield Market, and it’s time to start selling those tickets! With amazing prizes up for grabs — from vouchers and hampers to special treats — you don’t want to miss out. ✨

As always, there are great prizes up for grabs for the girls 🏆
💙 Prize for the girl who sells the most tickets in Grades 00–2
💗 Prize for the girl who sells the most tickets in Grades 3–7
💛 Prize for the class that sells the most tickets overall!

So, get those tickets out there, spread the word, and let’s make this the best Lucky Draw yet! Every ticket sold supports our school and adds to the excitement of the market. 💫

weekly snapshot

Grade 6 Conflict Resolution Workshop

A big thank-you to Mrs Welgemoed, our past principal, for running another insightful and engaging Conflict Resolution Workshop with the Grade 6 girls. As they prepare to take on their leadership roles in 2026, this session equipped them with valuable tools to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and lead with empathy and understanding. We are so grateful for her continued guidance and support.

Grade 2 PE – throwing & catching practice

Grade 2 celebrates Rachel’s birthday

The Grade 2 class had fun celebrating Mrs Meredith’s daughter’s first birthday this week.

Happy Birthday, Rachel.

Grade 5 science experiment – burning of fuels

Congratulations to Anna H and Emily for their excellent performances on the Recorder at the Trinity College London Examination.

Well done Ms Smith

We are so proud of Alison Smith, who will be running the Cape Town Marathon this Sunday.

She is one of the very few people to have completed every single CT Marathon since it began. It would be wonderful to have our girls along the route on Sunday to cheer her on and show their support.

Alison Smith has also impressively completed a parkrun for every letter of the alphabet (except X, as there isn’t one!). This Saturday, she and Mrs Steffen will be volunteering at the Rondebosch parkrun. Girls who participate and say hello to them will earn house points—a great way to get active and support our inspiring role models.

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