Oakhurst Girls’ Primary School

Fun Sports Day

dion — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:52:50 +0000

This year our school had a Fun Sports Day. Everyone was included in the races, for example the three legged race and tunnel ball. Even though there was no trophy to be won, everyone participated and worked as a team to bring spirit to the event. We encouraged the girls to win their races for the various houses and sang house songs. Everyone had fun and it turned out to be a great memory to take with us, as we progress through our school career.

Written by Jamie O’Brien and Layla Mahomed

Rhythm Workshop

dion — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:50:07 +0000

Oakhurst girls recently enjoyed a Rhythm workshop as part of the Summer School programme. Everyone was given a stick and a tube. The tubes were different sizes so they produced different sounds. One of the women from the workshop stood on the stage and we had to copy what she did with the tube and stick. If she hit it twice we would have to copy her. On the table behind her were all the different tubes. When she picked a tube that a row of girls had we would have to play on our tubes, if she put down our tubes we would stop. We made lots of beautiful sounds. Her brother and her niece were playing on different instruments in the background. It was an amazing experience, everyone enjoyed it!

Written by Samantha and Emma

Grade 7 Farewell 2011

dion — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:47:43 +0000

The Grade 7 Class of 2011 were the first to have a farewell with all the teachers together on that memorable night. The evening started off with our stupendous principal, Mrs Van Velden, giving us an inspiring speech. Next our remarkable teacher, Ms Deane, gave a speech. This speech was different from others because to each girl Ms Deane pointed out all their best virtues and qualities and how everyone had grown and changed. Later we had a scavenger hunt and had great fun finding all the clues. It was our last function together as a class at Oakhurst and we enjoyed and treasured every moment of it. We will always be thankful for everything that all the teachers have done for us. Thank you for being there for us.

Written by Asma and Jehaan

Foundation Phase gala

dion — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:43:35 +0000

The Grade one to three Oakhurst girls loved swimming in their Foundation Phase gala. Many girls managed to swim a full length of the pool. Some Grade ones swam a whole length of Butterfly. The girls’ swimming skills have improved enormously during the year thanks to the guidance of the swimming teachers.

Written by Nicola and Jordan (Swimming Captains of 2011)

Oakhurst Carols

dion — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:38:57 +0000

Recently the Oakhurst girls celebrated the Christmas spirit by enjoying a family carols evening. Each grade performed a festive song accompanied by a few teachers playing the trumpet, saxophone and the piano. The carols evening was not only a night of enjoyment for everyone, but also a night of giving. We handed over presents that the girls had collected for underprivileged children through the Tree of Joy Foundation.

Written by Hannah and Taryn

4 Bikes 4 Singapore

dion — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:35:31 +0000

Shan Taylor, an ex Oakhurst pupil, visited our school recently. She came to tell the girls about her trip called 4 Bikes 4 Singapore. Shan has always dreamt of riding a motorbike and that dream has been turned into an adventure. Shan, her brother, father and a friend are about to travel from Cape Town to Singapore on their motorbikes while raising funds for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital Infection Ward. There will be an extra passenger, a doll called Lolo, the Red Cross mascot, riding along with them. The Oakhurst girls and their Afritwin school in Manchester will follow their adventures via their website at www.4bikes4singapore.wordpress.com There has been a lot of preparation towards this four month trip and we hope it pays off and they succeed. We wish them the best of luck and safe travels.

Harvest of Hope Art Competition

dion — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:11:11 +0000

Last term the Oakhurst girls participated in the Harvest of Hope Art Competition. Harvest of Hope was looking for the best art pictures to use in their 2012 calendar. Each girl had to draw a picture involving anything to do with vegetables.

Oakhurst did very well in this competition and seven girls had their pictures chosen for the calendar. It was very enjoyable and each and every girl was happy to participate.

Written by Atheera, Grade 6

Grade 4 Market Day 2011

dion — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:35:53 +0000

Recently the Oakhurst Grade 4s held their Market Day. They were in groups of two to four girls. They had a month to make their products and got four hours in class to make some extra products. They had to fill in a business plan and a checklist. On the morning of the Market Day excitement was buzzing in the Grade 4 classroom. Each group set up a table and decorated their stall. At half past eight the grade 1s and 2s started looking around. The older classes came a bit later.

Although tired and cold after the long morning, the grade 4s had a wonderful time. They were so excited to count their money! They counted their money, gave 10% to a charity which helps people to get jobs, and divided their remaining money equally between their groups. What fun the Grade 4s had!

Written by: Alice and Sian Grade 4

Spring Hats on Spring Day

dion — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:30:37 +0000

To celebrate the first day of Spring on 1 September, all the Oakhurst girls wore fancy, colourful hats to school. All the girls gladly showed off their beautiful hats to the rest of the school in the hall. It was all loads of fun for everyone; even the teachers wore their lovely Spring hats. The few girls who didn’t wear hats, they still had spring smiles on their faces. We had lots of fun that day!

Written by Allison, grade 6

Bok Day at Oakhurst

dion — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:22:06 +0000

As we all walked into assembly on Friday the 2nd of September there was excitement all around! All of us put a lot of effort into our outfits for Springbok Supporters’ Day and we all looked fabulous in our green and gold. Oakhurst celebrated this day to show how much we support the Springboks, and we all want to wish them the best of luck for the World Cup. We all hope that they play like stars and bring home the gold!

By: Michaela, Grade 7