WESTERN PROVINCE PREPARATORY SCHOOL “Love and Joy”

Newsletter 25 May 2018

Community Development  Relationships with our many outreach stakeholders that are not merely handout based, but have educational backing and Through the implementation of our strategic imperatives, we have value. been able to review the way in which we approach outreach at  A blueprint of our Community Development programme. Wetpups. A significant change, I believe, is a rebranding to “Community Development”. Community development suggests a Where to in the future? more holistic approach regarding how we can serve and uplift our The development of such programme is not something to be community, which includes our micro-community at Wetpups, as rushed. We are determined to develop a programme that is good well as the broader, or even global, community. for our boys, as well as our community; this will take time. We ask for your co-operation, patience and understanding. Strong Our school is centred on a set of core values which we want, partnerships and buy-in from all stakeholders are key to ensuring through Community Development, to foster and instil in our boys. our boys benefit from Community Development Education at These values and the encouragement of servant leadership are WPPS. woven into our curriculum and will hopefully lead our boys to become active citizens. Our end goal is to create a Community Development Programme that nurtures and develops a love of learning; that makes boys not What have we done? only aware of those who are vulnerable in our society, but leads  We have become mindful of stretching ourselves with regard them to an empathic way of thinking; fostering ways in which we to our outreach, and are carefully considering the positives can care for others in an engaging and uplifting manner. and negatives before embarking on projects. Ultimately, as mentioned last week in the Academic Report, we  Introduced the concept of servant leadership into our Grade would like Community Development Education to create 7 year whereby boys serve in specific areas in order to uplift meaningful change, outreach and sustainability that is embedded the school. One of these areas is the establishment of a into our curriculum and aligned with our school values. Community Development Portfolio, consisting of boys and

teachers who look into ways in which we can serve our SIMONE BECKER community.  Assessed our current outreach activities across the grades to reassess whether they best fit grades/ages of boys and can be embedded into our teaching and learning. By the end of his Grade 7 year, a boy would have been exposed to (and involved in) a broad range of activities.  Scaled down the random acts of kindness that have little input from the boys (money, collections etc).  Looked into causes that we can support in a “soft sell” manner — not forcing boys to become involved, but rather providing the opportunity to be involved.  Linked up with the Eco Portfolio to look at ways in which we can support causes that seek to care for the environment.

What are we still developing?  A community service system whereby our Grades 6 and 7 boys can go and find an area of community development in which they would like to serve, thus fostering lifelong, active participants in change.  Ways in which we can instil our core values of respect, integrity, courage, compassion, humility and accountability into our curriculum; weaving this into our teaching, rather than as an add on. This will provide for a richer learning experience in which learning is functional and meaningful.  A school partnership with Boys’ Primary that is mutually beneficial to all role players. It is hoped that all boys will by Grade 7, have had multiple interactions with the boys from Zonnebloem. Sebastian Bunkell - Grade 7

celebrating life and learning Weekly Sports Wrap In This Issue RUGBY The boys had a enjoyable morning against Bishops last Saturday.  Community Development The willingness of both schools to let the ball do the work was clearly noted with some great tries been scored. Special mention must go to the U12B which managed to secure a convincing result  Thought for the Week against the Bishops C team. Good luck to all the boys playing tomorrow.  Weekly Sports Wrap HOCKEY  Grade 2 Music Concert A tough week against our traditional rivals Bishops last week saw us come away with a number of good results and team perfor-  Second-Hand Rose Collection mances. The U11As seem to be getting better with each outing, but the U13A and B teams showed what real grit was in their  Grade 4 Outdoor Learning matches, with both teams fighting to the final whistle in an exciting end-to-end encounters. Both teams walked away with  Grade N Library Morning very credible 1-1 draws. We face Rondebosch next week, another tough opponent, and look forward to seeing further growth from  Grade 1 Bridge Construction our teams.

CROSS COUNTRY The boys ran extremely well In very hot conditions. They enjoyed the layout of the track and each boy ran at his own best pace. Those who not that fit suffered a little, but training on Tuesdays can sort that out! In the U11 race, we took the first three places - a great achievement! We are very proud of the boys who showed perseverance and grit in participating and completing their races. PLEASE NOTE: This Friday's race at Heathfield has been cancelled due to the development of their fields and the City of being busy upgrading around the outside of the school and immediate area. A fun run will take place though at the Rondebosch Common. We hope to see many boys there.

Grade R drawing Grade 2 Music Concert

Most of the Grade 2 boys will be performing in their music concert on Tuesday, 29 May. The concert will take place in the Frances Crowson Recital Room starting at 13:15. Parents are encouraged to attend.

The programme is available on the school's website to see who is taking part. There will be a rehearsal for the boys on Monday dur- ing school. Boys must bring their instruments and music to school on both days.

Second-Hand Rose Collection

The Second-Hand Rose sale will be take place on Friday, 1 June 2018. This is one of our biggest fundraisers.

We would be most grateful if you could send in:  Old/previously loved clothes  Accessories – shoes etc. Sandwiches for U-turn made by the Pre-Prep  Children’s wear  Table clothes  Linen Thought for the Week  Towels  Working appliances "Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in  Crockery, cutlery and other kitchen items awareness." Drop-off points: Eden Road (DJ’s office) and Newlands Road (Chris American writer James Thurber (1894-1961) Porter’s office).

celebrating life and learning Outdoor Learning

A lovely day spent learning and researching in the sunshine.

Jake Fenn - Grade 5

Ilyaas van Graan - Grade 7

celebrating life and learning Grade N Library Morning

Francois Pretorius - Grade 4

celebrating life and learning Grade 1 Bridge Construction

The Grade 1s constructed bridges using biodegradable straws that can support a polystyrene cup.

celebrating life and learning