Welcome back after a short break. I hope our learners and staff are all well rested, ready to tackle the last stretch of a busy term 2.

Controlled tests for Grades 4 – 7 start on Thursday, 29 May. After the Controlled Tests work will continue as normal, therefore, all learners are expected to be at school.

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!