Shewie !! Where does the time go? Can you imagine that it's May ........... and mid-May at that.

We are very privileged to be playing a small part in assisting with the establishment of a home in Bethanie for children needing full-time medical care and also a day care for aids orphans. There are fifteen ladies who volunteer their services (and love) to these children. We have invited the volunteers (in small groups) into our pre-primary class to observe our teachers in action in an effort to equip them for the task ahead. They have a building but very little else (except the will to succeed, of course). We will, as a school, be supporting them by having a day of fundraising at some time but in the interim, if anyone is interested in getting involved - a small as donating a cooking pot, any assistance will be welcome. The feeding project is probably the aspect that needs most attention so if there are business owners out there who can donate, for instance bread, on a regular basis, that would be a real win.

Nicole Sittig dressed for the Grade R Pirates Day.

Congrats to the Sittig Family on the birth of their new addition on Sunday (Mothers Day). How cute. We welcome the little girl into the world. We know you will be a wonderful older sister Nicole.

The rugby match at Pecanwood went off extremely well on Saturday. Well done to all the players who took part. We were four players short and still held our own. Watch this space - I expect BIG THINGS.

Thank you so much to Ms Gordon, Zsanett, Rachael, Refiloe and Mrs Darne who spent the morning at Wellness World representing the school. I was totally kitted-out in my school tracksuit and so on to arrive at around 11 but I got held up by a couple of lion cubs and ended up leaving Ukutula Lodge in the afternoon! I knew that the school stand was in good hands and I am so grateful to have such wonderful people to rely on. Thanks guys.

The Science Fair held yesterday was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!! Wow our children are so clever. I spotted eggs, marbles, water, sand, wire, lights, batteries, fans, cheese, chocolate, bricks, shoe polish ... you get the message - IT WAS REALLY INTERESTING. Well done to all the participants. Thanks a million to Alan who came to adjudicate on the day.

On Friday the staff will be spending the afternoon "TEAM BUILDING". Our span is so tight at the moment, I don't think we need any team building - in fact I think we could give our rugby team a good go .... ha ha - I am sure we are going to have great afternoon and I really look forward to spending this time with my colleagues where the focus is on our individual personalities - I cannot wait.

To the mommy who popped her head around the corner of my office yesterday saying "Thank you for giving us such a special school" - bless you. My heart still feels fuzzy!!!!! Obviously this message is intended for each and every person associated with the school - maintenance staff, admin staff, teachers, learners and parents. We make a heck of a team.

Speech festival TOMORROW !!! Good luck, don't be nervous.

Soon,

Daleen