PRINCIPALS DESK s w w e e N N hoool Sch S TERM 2 Dear Parents and Guardians, As we move through another busy and rewarding school term, I would like to take a moment to reflect on something that lies at the heart of every child’s growth and development: the way we respond to them during their most challenging moments. As parents and educators, it is often easy to focus on behaviour itself—the tantrum, the defiance, the withdrawal, the tears. Yet behind every behaviour is a message. A child who is acting out may be seeking connection. A child who shuts down may be searching for safety. A child having a tantrum may be overwhelmed by emotions they do not yet know how to manage. A child who appears defiant may be looking for a sense of control, while a child who clings may simply need reassurance. These moments can test our patience, but they also present some of the greatest opportunities to influence a child's emotional wellbeing. We may not always be able to change how a child feels in the moment, but we can choose how we respond. When we respond with patience instead of anger, curiosity instead of judgement, and connection instead of rejection, we teach children lessons that extend far beyond obedience. We help them understand that their feelings are manageable, that they are safe, and that they are worthy of support—even on their hardest days. The voice children hear from the adults around them gradually becomes the voice they carry within themselves. The encouragement, understanding and reassurance they receive today shape their confidence, resilience and self-worth for years to come. At our school, we are committed to nurturing not only academic progress but also emotional growth and functional independence in our learners in all areas of their life. We value our partnership with parents in creating environments where children feel seen, heard and supported. Together, we can help our children develop the skills they need to navigate challenges, build healthy relationships and thrive. Behaviour is temporary. The way we make children feel about themselves can last a lifetime. Thank you for your continued support and for the important role you play collaboration with our staff in shaping the lives of our children Enjoy a wonderful winter break with your children and make beautiful memories!
w w e e N N hoool Sch S TERM 2 SLT & OT WORKSHOP A. Barreiro) hosted rs (M OT d an a) en ak M K. SLT (Ms a Hess at Filia School on ni So s M th wi er th ge to a workshop as introducing AAC as well on s wa s cu fo e Th . 26 13/05/20 ll as th ASD to educators as we wi ild ch e th r fo s ol to y sensor s. Filia school staff ol ho sc m ea tr ns ai m us facilitators from vario id out for the audience la re we s ol to nt re ffe di also attended. The to see and engage Outreach to mainstream schools Filia School's support services rolled out outreach services to small groups of Gr R, 1 and 2 learners at Edward Primary & Norwood Central Primary Schools every Tuesday for term 2. PT Nicole Dennis conducted gross motor classes and OT Nur Banu conducted fine motor classes. It was rewarding to see progress in some of the learners we started supporting in 2025. Speech & Language therapist Ms K.Makena conducted individual outreach sessions to Gr R,1 & 2 learners at Norwood Central Primary. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS! Thank you for your generous donation to our school. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our learners and help us create better opportunities for their growth and success. We truly appreciate your contribution.
S L L A A R R U U M M A EXTTRA E TERM 2 NETBALL ce l players for attending practi A big thank you to our netbal ay their best. During their aw every week and always giving us school beautifully and made games, they represented our pleased to hear that the other very proud. We were especially ll behaved and friendly our schools commented on how we for showing great team spirit and learners were. Thank you for ud ors for our school. We are pro being such wonderful ambassad of each and every one of you! BOCCIA The objective is to roll heavy balls so they can land closer to the target ball than your oppone nts ball. For individuals with limited hand function a chute is used to direct the ball to the target ball. The game improves eye-hand co-ordination, gra sp and release of hands and str ategic planning skills. The lea rners enjoys the competitive edge of the game. SOCCER The soccer boys resisted the early pressure of the season and quickly came to grips with the running of the programme by delivering some good performa nces and results. We look forward to next term where we will continue our growth as a team and to contin ue loving the game as love always prevails. TYGERBERG ART CENTRE Our learners attended regular art classes at the Tygerberg Art Centre. The learners was part of their primary schools exhibition in May where their wonderful art decorated the walls of the Art Centre. We would like to thank the management and teachers at the Tygerberg Art Centre. See you again in term 3.
W W E E N N OL HOO SCH S TERM 2 FILIA GARDEN Thank you Mr Adams for maintaining the Filia School garden. The vegetables are used at the NSNP Kitchen. Prestige Photo Day Success 📸 Thank you to everyone who made our Prestige Photo Day on May 26th such a wonderful success! We successfully captured 347 beautiful portraits out of our 389 staff and learners. Order envelopes have gone home, and sales are officially underway. Please ensure all orders are returned by the 27th of July 2026 to secure your photos. We look forward to running this program again and aiming for even greater success next year! WORLD PLAY DAY The learners had an amazing time celebrating World of Play Day. It was heartwarming to see them interacting, playing together, and fully enjoying the activities. The energy, teamwork, and laughter filled the play session as they explored, created, and simply enjoyed being children. Play is such a vital part of learning, and it reminded us how much our learners thrive when they have space to imagine and connect with one another.
W W E E N N OL HOO SCH S TERM 2 AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH During Autism Awareness Month in April, OT Ambre arranged a week of meaningful and inclusive activities for all learners across the classes to promote understanding, acceptance, and celebration of autism. On Monday, each class participated in decorating a puzzle piece, encouraging creativity and discussions around autism awareness. Tuesday focused on kindness and inclusion, with learners creating handprints and hand drawings that were added to a kindness tree to symbolise support, friendship, and acceptance. Wednesday was “Sunglasses Day,” aimed at highlighting the experiences of learners who have sensory sensitivities, particularly to bright lights and busy environments. On Thursday, learners participated in picture charades to bring awareness to non-verbal ASD learners and to emphasise the importance of alternative forms of communication. The week concluded on Friday with a superhero dress-up day, celebrating the unique strengths, abilities, and individuality of our learners with ASD and reinforcing the message that autism is a superpower.
EW NE N TERM 2 Congr Schouwaotulations to Ms nt her babhye birth of girl o Mrsge t s n o a i tulather marri a r g n Co iro on Barre We celebrated OT Month on 30/04/2026 Nurses Day on 15/05/2026 CONDOLENCES OT Ambre was also part of the training hosted by MNED on 23/05/2026 olences Our deepest cond lost to all the staff who loved ones. THANK YOU! We would like to thank everyone for their contributions to this terms fundraising. From tuckshop to dress-up day and everyone that attended our Annual Barnyard Fundraising Event.
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