Thank you to all our Grade 1 parents who joined us for the Grade 1 picnic on Friday evening. It was wonderful to see families connecting and coming together. On Sunday, some of our Student Leaders showed their support at the Benoni Northers Marathon. Thank you to those who attended.

A warm welcome back to Term 2. I would like to wish our Staff and learners a most successful and productive term. “Don’t doubt the power of your potential, as the real competition is between what you do and what you are capable of doing.” A special welcome to the new families who have joined RPS this term, we trust that your time with us will be a happy and successful one.

As the term comes to a close, it is clear that the collective effort of the RPS community is a true strength all on its own. With such a strong foundation at our school, I look forward to the upcoming term, which I am sure will be as bright as the first one of 2025.

Term 1 has been a short, but incredibly busy term. Well done to the Staff and Learners for all their hard work, whether in the classroom, sportsfield or in the pool. You have done us proud.

The A team competed at the Inter-Primary A league swimming gala on Wednesday, 12 March. Our swimmers put on a star-studded performance and once again, finished victorious. The RPS A TEAM have held the Individual League Gala title since 2018. This is such an impressive accomplishment.

We have a week to go before Carnival Spectacular on Saturday, 15 March. A huge bouquet of thanks to all the parents who have supported our annual fundraiser. The last day for incentives is on Friday, 14 March. A sponsorship form was sent out to parents last week. A separate letter will be sent home, detailing all the fantastic activities on the day.

Our fundraiser, Carnival Spectacular, concludes in 2 weeks time. The last day for incentives will be on Friday, 14 March. There are still some children who need to bring back their forms with their sponsorship. To all the parents who have supported the fundraiser thus far – our heartfelt thanks. All monies collected will be used to upgrade the bathroom facilities.

Greater Benoni athletics was postponed due to the excessive rain that we experienced last week. The event is taking place today, 24 February, at Benoni High School. We wish our 37 athletes every success. Go out and give it your all.

Success is not an accident. It is hard work, perseverance, sacrifice. And most of all …… A love of what you are doing or learning to do – Pelé

Many of our learners bravely stepped up this term. Whether it was with new challenges in the classroom, on the sportsfield, at chess or practising for the concert. We applaud you. The sense of accomplishment was so heart-warming to see. Keep moving forward boys and girls – you can do it.

Out heartfelt thanks to the RPS family – the staff, the children and their parents for ensuring Term 2 was a great a one. Term 2 is always an extremely busy one, culminating in Controlled Tests. Hence, the winter holidays are perfectly timed!