Holy Cross Sisters’ School Bellville

Hey HCSS family 💙❤️

Photo Day is tomorrow, Thursday 18 June! 📸✨

We are so excited to capture these special school memories and see our learners looking smart, proud and photo-ready.

Please ensure that your child comes to school dressed in full winter uniform/attire.

Learners who are not dressed correctly will unfortunately not be allowed to take part in the class photo.

Let’s get those blazers ready, polish those shoes and make tomorrow picture-perfect! 💙❤️

Karate Pride at HCSS! 🥋✨

A huge congratulations to our HCSS learners who took part in the Regional Championships at the Wynberg Military Base Sport Centre last weekened.

Richard and Muna Obiwuru proudly brought home Bronze Medals, while Miracle, who only started karate at the beginning of this term, won a fantastic Silver Medal! 👏

Miracle fought his way into the final and gave a phenomenal performance against a Brown Belt competitor who represented South Africa in Finland last year. What an incredible achievement! ❤️

We are also so proud of our young Team Event competitors, Dominic, Lwandle, Iminathi, Nyasha and Joshua, who represented HCSS with courage and determination.

Well done to all our karate stars. You made the HCSS family very proud! 💛💜🥋

Hey HCSS family 💙❤️

Photo Day is coming up on Thursday, 18 June and we are so excited! 📸✨

We can’t wait to capture these special school memories and see our learners looking smart, proud and photo-ready.

Please make sure your child comes to school dressed in full winter uniform/attire for the day.

Winter uniform options:

Boys: blazer, shirt, tie, grey pants, grey socks and black school shoes
Girls: blazer, shirt, tie, skirt, black pantyhose and black school shoes
or
blazer, dress, black pantyhose and black school shoes

Please note that learners who are not dressed correctly will unfortunately not be allowed to take part in the class photo for the day.

Let’s get ready for a beautiful Photo Day and make those HCSS memories count! 💙

Hey HCSS family 💙❤️

Big news from one of our very own!

Zoey Steyn has been invited to travel to the UK this December to participate in an International Netball Tournament. She was hand picked based on her exceptional performance, and we could not be prouder!

This is such an incredible opportunity for Zoey to represent, grow, learn and take her talent onto a global stage.

Now it’s our turn to rally behind her.

Let’s make some noise, show our support and help Zoey get one step closer to making this dream come true!

Every contribution, big or small, will help with flights, passport and visa costs, accommodation, meals and tournament expenses.

To contribute or find out more, please contact Zoey’s Momager on +27 82 788 7492.

Let’s help take Zoey to the world! 🌍🏐
Her journey. Our support. Her future.

📚 June Exams Closing Times ⏰

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please take note that school will close at 13:00 from 1 June to 25 June during the June exam period.

Thank you for your support as our learners prepare, focus and finish strong. 💛

Dear HCSS Families 💜💛

Please take note of the Clothing Store hours.

The store is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Please also note that from 1 June 2026, during exam periods and on days when school closes at 1:00 pm, the Clothing Store will close at 1:30 pm.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Here’s a little look into life at HCSS this week 💛✨

This week was filled with so many special moments, happy smiles, and exciting stories from around our school! From funny jokes that made us giggle to amazing art creations and wonderful achievements, our learners have been shining brightly 🌟

We loved seeing our Grade 4 learners share their creativity in Creative Corner with colourful origami animals and mobiles. Our student recommendation section also introduced us to a super exciting book, The Spy Dog, and we had lots of laughs from the hilarious jokes shared by Lisa-Maree and Rose 😄📚

A very special congratulations goes to Othalive for his incredible soccer achievement and VIP match experience ⚽🏆 We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication shown on and off the field.

This week also included a beautiful faith moment as some of our Grade 4 learners celebrated their first confessions with Fr Nkululeko. It was such a meaningful and important day in their faith journey ✝️💛

We also got to learn more about Mrs Myburgh in our staff spotlight and loved hearing all her fun and thoughtful answers 💜

As exams begin next week, we want to wish all our learners the very best. Remember to stay calm, believe in yourselves, and do your best. Your HCSS family is cheering you on every step of the way 🌈✨

A huge thank you to our amazing HCSS News Team for capturing all these beautiful memories and sharing the joy around our school 📸💙

Got something special to celebrate? Big family news, achievements, or happy moments? Contact Mr T at [email protected] ✨

🍎✏️ Join the HCSS Family ✏️🍎

Holy Cross Sisters’ School is looking for a passionate and caring Foundation Phase Teacher to join our school community as a Grade 1 Maternity Relief Teacher from 1 August 2026 to 30 November 2026 📚💛

We are a small Catholic independent school in Bellville that believes in nurturing the hearts and minds of every child while creating a warm and supportive learning environment for both learners and staff.

✨ Requirements:
• Recognised 4-year teaching qualification
• SACE registration (not provisional)
• Police clearance certificate (not older than 6 months)
• Foundation Phase teaching experience
• Willingness to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Extra-mural involvement preferred (especially netball) 🏐

📧 Please email your CV, cover letter, and 2 contactable references to:
[email protected]

📅 Closing date for applications:
5 June 2026

Please note that an application does not guarantee an interview, and the school reserves the right not to fill the position.

We would love for you to share this opportunity with any wonderful teachers who may be interested 💫

This week at HCSS was filled with adventure, laughter, and lots of special memories 💛✨

From our exciting SOFA Quiz with schools from all over, to our Grade 5 camp full of teamwork, games, and fun, there was never a dull moment around our school. We also spent time reflecting on Ascension Day and remembering to trust God, spread kindness, and shine His light wherever we go 🌤️🤍

Our learners also shared awesome book recommendations, hilarious jokes that made us giggle, and proud moments that reminded us how lucky we are to be part of such a joyful school family 📚😄

A huge shoutout to our amazing HCSS News Team for putting this week’s stories together with so much creativity and heart. We love seeing our school through your eyes 💙💛

Swipe through and enjoy this week’s HCSS News with us 📸
Which page was your favourite this week?

Got something exciting or special to share? We would love to celebrate with you! Send it to [email protected]

⚠️ SCHOOL CLOSURE NOTICE ⚠️

Dear HCSS Families

Please take note that Holy Cross Sisters’ School will be CLOSED tomorrow, Tuesday 12 May 2026, due to the severe weather conditions currently affecting the Western Cape.

Aftercare will also be closed.

This decision has been made in the interest of the safety and wellbeing of our learners, staff, and families following guidance from the Western Cape Education Department.

Parents will continue to receive updates via WhatsApp regarding any further impact on Wednesday’s school arrangements.

We encourage all members of our HCSS family to stay safe, warm, and cautious during this time 🌧️🙏