Grade 7: Leavers' Week 

Wednesday 26 November

The Grade 7s spent the day at uShaka Marine World as part of their farewell programme… and their last chance to blow off some steam before the reality of leaving Clifton set in. The weather certainly played along, and there were some very weary, very happy faces emerging from the buses upon return.

There is no truth in the rumour that the children were faster than the staff on the racing slides!

Thursday 27 November - A big Day

The Grade 7s spent a very happy morning at Khazimula Children’s Home in Lidgetton. They revelled in the opportunity to spend some ‘down’ time playing a bit of soccer and ‘duck, duck, goose’ with the Khazimula children before heading back to Clifton for their Leavers’ Service. It was a very special time for our children to decompress, and perhaps to reflect on how fortunate they are.

Thursday 27 November - Grade 7 Leavers’ Service

Suddenly it all became real… our Grade 7s Leavers’ Service.

Mr Fleischack’s message to the Grade 7s was an inspirational one, indeed. Using an old Clifton tie that had fluttered down from the Dream Tree, and is now covered in lichen, moss and the like, Mr Fleischack encouraged the Grade to remember that ‘storms’ we may face in life strengthen us, and to take adversity or challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. A profound lesson indeed.

With each Grade 7 child having received their leavers’s plaques, which will be mounted in the Indoor Centre, representatives of the Grade presented Mr Fleischack with their gift to the school, funded by the very handsome profits generated by the Grade 7 Valentine’s Day market.

Keep an eye out for 2 new benches on the track, 50 new trees (one per Grade 7) and some exciting new infographic boards featuring Clifton’s flora and fauna.