The Grade 6s have been making great strides with their Social Entrepreneurship Project which teaches the girls the importance of social responsibility. They have been busy raising funds for their chosen charities and learning how to market and sell a product.
The Grade 00s have been very busy learning about the body. They enjoyed making their big pictures of themselves. One of them commented, “Wow, am I that big?” They loved learning about how their bodies work. Our much loved George the Skeleton was also part of the Body Theme!
During the Grade 0s theme on Bears they looked at the similarities and differences between these beautiful creatures. They explored 2 classic books: Goldilocks and the Three Bears and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen. The girls made their own bears and a map showing the treacherous journey leading to the bear cave. They ended off their theme with their own bear hunt. Luckily for them, cuddly teddies were waiting in the cave, ready for a picnic.
The Grade 0s, 1s, 2s and 3s each had their own tailor made snake show. Many of our girls faced their fears and experienced these wondrous creatures up close and personal. Thank you to Tracey from The Cape Point Ostrich Farm for taking such care of these creatures so we can learn to respect them too.
to go out for cappuccinos and babychinos – Zoe Cole
having family time – Keira Lee Pan
watching rugby and sleeping – Caitlin van Harmelen
making tables with me – Naiobi da Silva-Mostert
to watch the sunset with me – Ndimphiwe Silingile
it when he doesn’t have to go to work – Ella Titley
cycling on his bike – Emily Shrimpton
to boogie board with me and my sister – Tessa Farlam
to fix things and I like to help him – Azraa Williams
sports especially rugby – Kate Kruger
it when we both go to the movies – Zara Mullaji
to play tickle monster – Stella-Marie Pike
to braai – Sophia McLoughlin
riding his bike with me – Jessica Clegg
drinking beer – Kate Rose
bird watching – Juliette Peter
my jokes – Eve Tobler
to watch soccer on the T.V. – Samiah Vermeulen
being silly, playful and a bit crazy – Dani O’Ryan
mom and Phoebe and Sarah and me – Maya Hayes
swimming in the pool with me – Scarlett Buys
my uncle likes to go to the beach – Lwamila Ndindwa
his telescopes. He can see the stars – Olivia Dunsby
to exercise. He is very strong – Imaan Mohamed
doing projects with me – Nina West
The Grade 2s have had a fun-filled, busy Term 2. They have introduced Miss Bergstedt to the new Poppit craze, enjoyed an informative bee presentation, taken responsible risks and presented individual formal animal orals, and been treated to special reading time with the Grade 5s.
The Velocity of Being: Letters to a Young Reader, written by Maria Popova and Claudia Zoe Bedrick, has inspired and captured the imagination of the Grade 5 class this semester. We have poured through the pages of beautifully written letters by famous writers and artists who aimed to motivate young readers to pick up a book and get lost in its pages. We were so inspired that we decided to create our own version of this book for the young readers at Micklefield. Spending some time with the Grade 2s, reading our letters and listening to their reading, allowed us to share our gift and spend time together, reading. Click on the link to peruse our book: Gr 5 Letters to a Young Reader
Grade 4 had a mom come and tell them about the significance of the holy month of Ramadan. Her message was that it is a time for reflection and gratitude. They also had beautiful henna patterns drawn on their hands.
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims won’t eat or drink during daylight hours, including water. This is referred to as fasting. Fasting is important during Ramadan because it allows individuals to devote themselves to their faith and it also brings them closer to God.
Many Muslims donate to charity and commit good deeds as this is another of the Five Pillars. It’s a period to reflect on your faith and spend time with family and loved ones.
Written by Kira Vassen
Grade 4s and 5s enjoyed a day of team work, having fun and finding out about ourselves. Instead of us going to High Africa on camp, they came to us! It is a whole different way of learning and our brains were stretched with having to think of new solutions to problems. The favourite game was using wooden tiles of various sizes to get our team mates across the hall.
Exploring the app, Expeditions, has brought about much excitement in the Grade 5 classroom. We have been around the world, into space, and back in time to meet the dinosaurs. From the International Space Station to the Triassic Period, Expeditions has allowed us to interact with the world #COVIDCANTSTOPUS!
Our Micklefield musicians have treated us to such a lovely variety of performances in Assembly this term. Thank you to the following girls for sharing their talents:
Jodi Smith played the piano accompaniment of Ave Maria with Nikki Fyvie on the violin.
Please click on the link below to listen to these beautiful sounds.
A special welcome to our new Grade 5 Marimba girls:
Hannah McDavid, Annabelle Rowe, Amber Smith, Rania Parker, Jamie Henchie, Liya Lentsa and Jessica Kilkenny.
Enjoy this short video clip below of their first few notes under the leadership of Grant Adams (marimba teacher)
The girls have been very busy during the Phys Ed lessons and extra-mural sport. Even though matches have not been played, the girls have been able to improve their skills and fitness.
The Grade 4 class love to dress up and perform as often as they can in their drama classes. This term, one of their highlights was the final scene of the story of Professor Puffendorf’s Secret Potion when the character Enzo got his just reward and ended up a guinea pig!
Harry Potter is alway a firm favorite and we dramatized a fairytale called The Fountain of Fair Fortune which is a spin-off from the book series. This was the last time Julia Gebhardt would take to the Micklefield stage so our performance was in her honour.
The newly elected Executive Leadership Committee members are :
Chairlady: Jemima Kennedy-Smith
Treasurer: Kira Vassen
Secretary: Jaime Thompson
This term held both Mothers and Fathers days. As the Pastoral Committee we decided to hold a poetry contest about one’s parent/s. We decided to open this challenge to the Grades 4, 5, 6 & 7s. The entrance fee was R5 and there would be two winners from each grade. First place winners got 50 house points, a chocolate and their poem in the newsletter. Second place winners got 25 house points and a chocolate. This contest was a fun way to show parents how much they are loved and valued.
Alongside are the competition winners. Please click on the link to read their Parent Poems
Written by the Pastoral Committee
The Grade 7 portfolio groups were tasked with preparing and presenting one of the ‘Habits of Mind’ in the weekly assembly. Here, they highlight the key points of the habit they researched.
A valuable lesson can be learned through the Habit of Mind, Finding Humour. It is being able to find the whimsical and unexpected in situations. It’s important to look at your mistakes through the eyes of an optimist and to find the amusement in them, in order to eventually learn from them. To be optimistic is to be able to focus on the positives in life, rather than the negatives, and sometimes that means being able to find humour. Remember, we’re striving for happiness, not perfection. Don’t kick yourself for every small mistake you make, just laugh a little, and you’ll notice the great impact it has on your life.
Written by Saara Moosa
Striving for Accuracy is an important skill and Habit of Mind we use regularly. Striving for accuracy is not trying to be perfect or making everything look perfect, it’s having a goal in mind and trying to reach it. This Habit of Mind is when you check your work carefully for mistakes, when you give a task 100%, when you just do your personal best. If you didn’t strive for accuracy or try your best then don’t expect the best.
Written by Elise Makin
Thinking Flexibly is often referred to as one of the most difficult Habits of Mind. Thinking Flexibly is having a broader mindset, and looking at topics from different points of view. It is so important to look at situations from your friend’s perspective, and to be open to both sides of the story. If we thought about what we say, every time, before we speak, it can save people from misunderstandings and complications. Sometimes you also need to use reasoning that contradicts your beliefs. Try and understand from their point of view, be open to what they have to say, and try and empathise before you speak!
Written by Anna van Aarde
We give thanks to parents and teachers for education, and acknowledge that we now have a powerful constitution that protects our rights to speak up against injustice. We now have other battles before us: corruption, climate change, modern day slavery and poverty of fellow Africans. Are we going to be silent in our comfortable lives, or are we as brave as the Soweto students to give our support to the change we want to see? On this Youth Day 2021, let us commit to working hard to become honest, generous and fair planetary citizens and to work towards eradicating inequality in our lifetime.
Written by Kira Vassen
Sengathi UNkulunkulu angababusisa bonke abantwana base – Afrika kanye nomhlaba.
May God bless all the children of Africa and the world.
One of the leadership roles that the Grade 7s have, is mediation. They are familiar with the process of mediation and are available at break times to help any girls who may be experiencing problems with their friends. Here they explain the process to the classes.
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