Micklefield School News

Weekly Update

September 20, 2024

7-11 October

WEEKLY UPDATES

WEEK AHEAD: Term 4 Starts

  • Monday 7 October
    • Shocking Pink and Imilonji Choir
      • Ensemble evening at Wynberg Boys High
  • Tuesday 8 October
    • Conflict resolution workshop: Grade 6
  • Wednesday 9 October
    • Past Pupils Matric Reunion
    • Grade 4,5,6 Camp
  • Thursday 10 October
  • Friday 11 October

COMING UP:

  • Saturday 19 October
    • DE GRENDEL 5km FUN RUN/WALK

Lion Inside Award: Catherine Davige (Grade 5)
Kingfishers win the House Cup for term 3.

Exciting News: Ms. Dollie is having a baby

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news from our Micklefield family—Mrs Dollie is having a baby and the girls are very excited.

The girls entered their guesses: Boy or Girl?  

The answer was revealed today and IT’S A GIRL!!!

On behalf of the entire school community, we send our heartfelt congratulations to Mrs Dollie and her family as they await the arrival of their little bundle of joy!

Micklefield Bear

Get your very own Micklefield Bear, the official Micklefield School teddy! Each bear is uniquely handcrafted by an incredible group of women from Mitchells Plain, Cape Town. Unlike mass-produced toys, every Micklefield Bear is lovingly made from home, with each lady putting her own special touch on the bear she creates.

This means no two bears are exactly the same—each is one-of-a-kind! By purchasing a Micklefield  Bear, you’re not only getting a unique keepsake but also supporting the creativity and dedication of these talented women.

Bring home the joy of a Micklefield Bear today!

*All funds raised are going toward the building of our Micklefield Pool!

Order yours HERE

Events

DE GRENDEL 5km FUN RUN/WALK

WHEN: Saturday, 19 October

WHERE: At the picturesque De Grendel Estate 

TIME: 08.30am start  

Sponsorship forms have gone home this week.  All pupils must complete the form and return it to school by Wednesday, 16 October regardless if they are participating or not. 
This is a wonderful all school event which doubles as a fundraiser for the Micklefield Pool. 

The walk is not strenuous and prams that can be taken ‘off road’ can be used. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed.

SPORT & EXTRA-MURALS

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 AND HOCKEY FOR GRADES 1- 7 IS NOW COMPLETE FOR THE SEASON

4TH TERM SPORT

TENNIS

Early morning tennis practice

  • Monday Group will start on Monday, 7 October at WPCC, Ave De Mist.
  • Wednesday and Friday groups will only start the following week, Wednesday, 16 October and Friday, 18 October due to those groups being on camp for the first week.

Parents have been emailed with all the details.  The fixtures are available on the Ed-Admin Portal App under Documentation, Sport/Extra-Murals.  Hard copies will be given out before the end of the term.

Tennis Challenges: Saturday 12 October

  • Any girls who would like challenge on the tennis ladder, must notify Sandi Blackbeard before the end of this term
  • These challenge matches will take place on Saturday, 12 October at Micklefield. 
  • An exact schedule will be sent out to the players participating in these challenge matches once their names have been received. 
  • Players may challenge one above themselves as the ladder stands at present.

SWIMMING

  • Gala swimming training will start on Tuesday, 15 October for both junior and senior groups.
  • Senior swimming (U11, U12, U13) takes place at Rondebosch Boys High School from 06.45 – 07.30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
  • Junior swimming (U8, U9, U10) takes place at Rustenburg High School from 16.30 – 17.30 on Tuesday afternoons.

Any girls who would like to try out for the gala squad must attend the first practice on Tuesday, 15 October.

Those already in the gala squad will receive hard copies before the end of the term.

FRIDAY GALA DATES AND VENUES:

  • 11 Oct:  No gala
  • 18 Oct:  No gala
  • 25 Oct:  Pinehurst, Rhone Road, Pinelands
  • 1 Nov:  Wynberg Girls’ Junior School, Aliwal Road, Wynberg
  • 8 Nov:  St Cyprians, Belmont Ave, Oranjezicht
  • 15 Nov:  Pinehurst, Rhone Road, Pinelands

COMPULSORY SPORTS HOUR

The compulsory Sport Hour for Grade 3-7 at Micklefield resumes in the 4th term as follows:

  • Grade 3: Tuesdays : 13.30 – 14.30 (during the school day)
  • Grade 4: Thursdays : 14.30 – 15.30
  • Grade 5:  Mondays :  14.30 – 15.30
  • Grade 6:  Wednesdays :  14.30 – 15.30
  • Grade 7: Tuesdays :  14.30 – 15.30

The compulsory Sports Hour will start on Monday, 14 October.

WEEKLY SNAPSHOT

HERTIAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Last Grade 1 recorder session for term 3 on heritage day 🎵🎶

Grade 1 - Rainy Day dodgeball
Final Assembly
Robins win the Inter House Hockey trophy
Micklefield School

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