CONGRATULATIONS to Alex Wallace on the birth of her first grandchild on Friday 10th May! Alex's daughter Courtney and son-in-law, Mouton, welcomed Oliver Luca Joubert into the world. 

We are so happy for you, Granny Allie!❤️

Reminder to all Gr 4 - 7 learners to organize all the necessary stationery that they require - as well as to mark all their stationery items for the upcoming TEST WEEK.

On Tuesday 7th May our Grade 7 and Foundation Phase Bug Buddy families enjoyed a time of connection together playing games in the playgrounds.

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Exploring the Wonders of the World: A Day at the Museum and Planetarium!

This Wednesday was buzzing with excitement as our Grade 5s geared up for an adventure to the Cape Town Museum and the Planetarium. Oh, the anticipation was noticeable as they eagerly awaited their departure from school.

Embarking on a guided tour filled with intriguing lessons, our girls found themselves immersed in the wonders of the Discovery Room. Imagine skeletons and specimens of animals indigenous to South Africa coming to life before their very eyes! It was like stepping into a time capsule as they explored artefacts from the world of hunter-gatherers, connecting the dots from their history lessons. What’s more, our knowledgeable instructor sprinkled in some fascinating anecdotes, sharing insights from modern-day San visitors who shed light on our past. It's incredible how new knowledge is constantly unfolding and weaving into our understanding of the world.

But wait, there’s more! The main museum awaited, unveiling the secrets of dinosaur fossils unearthed right here in South Africa. Awe swept over our learners as they viewed the ancient Lydenburg Heads, realising the profound history encapsulated within these artefacts. It’s moments like these that truly broaden young minds and ignite a passion for exploration.

As the day drew to a close, we ventured into the depths of the Planetarium, where our girls embarked on an interstellar journey through the Solar System. Picture their wonder as they grasped the vastness of space, the miniscule size of our planet Earth in comparison to the cosmos. 

All in all, it was an immensely successful day, with girls left wanting more museum adventures. So, don’t be taken aback if your daughter comes home brimming with excitement, begging for another trip to soak in the marvels of the museum.

Here’s to fostering a love for learning and exploration in our amazing Grade 5s!

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Randy Pausch's statement, "Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other," truly encapsulates the achievement of the RGJS Service Society and Grade 7s Outreach in their recent celebration honouring Nurses Day at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. On the occasion of Florence Nightingale's birthday, we extended our deepest appreciation to the nurses whose unwavering dedication uplifts our community each day. On Saturday morning (very early), Rustybugs arrived at school with baked goods and ready to ice cupcakes. After all of the preparation, they headed to Mowbray Maternity Hospital to set up and serve tea for the nurses on duty. The nurses were incredibly grateful and thoroughly enjoyed their treats and the poem that the Rustybugs recited. Thank you to all the Rustybugs (and their parents) who were involved and contributed to this celebration!

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If you are able, please remember to pack in an extra sandwich and or a piece of fruit for the learners at Molo Mhlaba on Tuesdays. 

The sandwiches and fruit are collected every Tuesday at 08:30 and delivered to Molo Mhlaba in Khayelitsha.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Please sign up to assist with the STOP AND DROP in front of our school. 

We encourage ALL families to be courteous and kind to each other.

All tickets for the Funny Festival are SOLD OUT!

Thank you to those who have purchased tickets. Your tickets will be sent home with your daughters on Friday 7th June.

For any queries, please contact Pam

pamhei@rgjs.org.za 

The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra visits RGJS!

Normally it takes the purchasing of a ticket, an evening outing and a visit to a concert hall to watch the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Not so on Tuesday - the CPO visited us!

It was such a privilege to watch a spell-binding performance of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf in our own school hall. This is what our girls had to say afterwards:

"I liked the sound of the clarinet." - Kopano, Gr 3

"I liked that they played the music together so nicely." - Relebohile, Gr 3

"It takes a lot of practice, but they all played together so well that it sounded like one instrument." - Olivia, Gr 3

" I thought the costume and hats were funny and I really enjoyed it." - Hanaa, Gr 5

" I loved the way the violin section supported the clarinet when she had her solo." - Cathryn, Gr 6

If you'd like to find out more about the CPO, take a look at their website here.

History will be made this August when Rustenburg Girls' Junior hosts its inaugural National Ensemble Competition, in partnership with Trinity College London.

Diarise 8 - 10 August and watch RGJS transform into a music destination! We look forward to hosting ensembles from Pretoria, Bloemfontein, George, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Cape Town. 

RGJS is proudly entering the string ensemble, orchestra and cello ensemble into this exciting competition. We wish our girls well as they practise their parts individually and collaborate in rehearsals. Thank you, Rustybugs, for all the work going on behind the scenes!

Click here to listen to Mr Marais being interviewed on Fine Music Radio: FMR Interview with Mr Marais

Congratulations to Abigail Wood Gr 3a, our first Foundation Phase Violinist to make it onto the Bow Hand Buddies Wall of fame 😊 This is a competition for all the violin and cello students at the school.

Well done Abigail, we are so proud of you!