Pay your R80 here: Ice-Bites Orders
Please note that the screening reports will be emailed to those parents who signed up for the screening, from next week.
Roblox: What is it and how to protect your child
It’s essential to recognize that many children nowadays spend their free time playing online games such as Roblox. They play with friends from school, friends from other schools, and even strangers. As parents, it’s understandable if you’re not familiar with Roblox and what it involves.
I want to share two links, one from the Common Sense website and the other from Klikd. Both not only explain what Roblox is but also offer valuable tips for parents on how to protect their children while they’re gaming.
The Common Sense website is a fantastic resource that allows parents to review the content of games, movies, books, TV series, apps, and podcasts before their children engage with them. It’s worth noting that while the Film and Publication Board works hard to ensure accurate age restrictions, these guidelines may not always align with the perspectives of today’s parents. While the Klikd app/website is a very useful tool for both parents and teens. It provides education on cyber safety with a practical “how-to” approach, rather than just warning about the dangers.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-roblox
Reminder about our knitting drive!!! We are running this drive until the end of the third term, so keep knitting to donate to the Knitting Fairies!
We were very excited to welcome Maureen Edmund back to the school for a visit this week. Maureen was one of Micklefield’s first recruits back in 1934.
She is a Proud Micklefield old girl.
We would like to say a BIG thank you to all the parents who have donated to our Mandela Day drive. We have almost hit all our targets.
We will be packing our buckets on Monday 29 July.
Well done to those classes who have already hit their target!
Silver Linings Conference
On 31 August 2024 Micklefield School will proudly be hosting their 8th Foundation Phase Conference for 130 teachers in the area from both State and Independent Schools.
The Micklefield Conference has the reputation for “spoiling” the delegates with special touches, exciting prizes and indulgent goody bags.
We would be most appreciative of a donation of items for goodie bags (130) or for individual spot prizes for these teachers. Items could include beauty products (samples), magazines, sweets and chocolates, stationery, weekend getaways, vouchers, wine, food and drinks etc.
For more information about the conference you can contact Jacki Steffen on silverlinings@micklefield.co.za
If you would like to make a donation please fill in this form: Donations
Or contact Jessica Wyngaard on marketing@micklefield.co.za
The updated 2024 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. 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.
NETBALL
Monday, 29 July
The U11, U12 and U13 girls travel via the bus to RGHS, parents collect at RGHS at 16.00
Wednesday, 31 July vs Rosebank Primary and Groote Schuur Primary
All matches start at 3pm, on most match days, we leave school earlier in order to get to the opposing school on time. Please check the info on the weekly team sheet for the exact details for each match.
Saturday, 27 July
HOCKEY
Tuesday, 30 July
U10, U11, Open teams – bus takes them to WPCC, parents collect at WPCC at 14.45
Thursday, 25 July -matches vs Oakhurst
All matches start at 3pm, on most match days, we leave school earlier in order to get to the opposing school on time. Please check the info on the weekly team sheet for the exact details for each match.
Congratulations to Joanna Twycross (U12) who was selected to participate in the Zonal Cross Country trials on Wednesday, 24 July at Rocklands in Mitchells Plain. She finished 10th, a fantastic achievement.
FRIDAY RACES: GRADE 1 – 7: info to follow nearer the time
Friday, 16 August: Inter-Schools Cross Country (Grade 4 -7): Rustenburg High School
There’s nothing like a round of competitive Fraction Bingo to consolidate the strategies learnt so far.
The Grade 1’s have started class recorder and a lot of fun is being had by all. They are learning to create musical animal sounds and work together to make music. We are excited to see what they can accomplish this term.
Grade 7s in the wild.
Foundation Phase Drama. Creating rockets to the stars.
