Rusthof LSEN School

🌟 SPICE UP YOUR MEALS, SUPPORT OUR JUNIOR PHASE! 🌟

The Junior Phase of Rusthof LSEN School is excited to launch their Señor Chef Fundraiser! 🎉

Every purchase of these delicious, high-quality seasonings helps us raise funds to support our learners and enhance educational opportunities in our school. From Garlic & Herb to Braai & Grill, Chicken Spice, Steak & Chops, and Sweet & Sticky – there’s a flavour for every kitchen! 🍗🧄🌿

💙 How you can help:
✔️ Purchase your favourite seasonings
✔️ Share this post with family and friends
✔️ Support a great cause while enjoying great flavours

📅 Payment period: 24 July 2026 – 11 August 2026
📍 Order forms available from Rusthof LSEN School

Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our learners. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

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🌍✨ AFRICA DAY CELEBRATION 2026 – PROUDLY AFRICAN, PROUDLY UNITED! ✨🌍

Today, our school came alive with colour, rhythm, culture, and celebration as we proudly commemorated Africa Day 2026! 🇿🇦🌍

Our learners and staff embraced the spirit of Africa through a spectacular showcase of talent and cultural pride. The audience was treated to a variety of outstanding performances, including a beautiful choir presentation, energetic dances, a captivating percussion performance, and a heartwarming poetry recital by our little ones, who stole everyone's hearts with their confidence and enthusiasm. 🎶🥁💃🕺📖

One of the highlights of the day was an exciting surprise modelling show, where learners and staff confidently showcased their stunning African attire. The vibrant colours, intricate patterns, and rich cultural expressions reminded us of the beauty and diversity that make our continent so special.

👏 Congratulations to our Best Dressed Winners! 👏

🏆 Staff Members: Mr Elias & Mihlali
🏆 Learners: Liyabona & Suraida

Thank you to all our learners, staff, and supporters who made this celebration such a memorable occasion. Africa Day is a reminder of our shared heritage, unity in diversity, and the incredible strength, resilience, and talent found across our continent.

The school also acknowledge and thank the Culture Committee for their passionate efforts in supporting today's event.

Today we celebrated more than culture—we celebrated identity, community, and the spirit of Africa! 🌍❤️💛💚

🎈🌍 CELEBRATING WORLD PLAY DAY 2026! 🌍🎈

On the 28th of May 2026, our school proudly celebrated World Play Day, a special occasion dedicated to recognising the importance of play in the lives of children and young people.

Throughout the day, our learners participated in a variety of engaging activities that encouraged teamwork, creativity, movement and joyful interaction. The laughter, excitement and enthusiasm displayed by our learners served as a wonderful reminder that play is a powerful tool for learning and well-being.

For learners in inclusive school settings, play creates meaningful opportunities to build friendships, develop social skills, express emotions and experience success in a supportive environment. It helps foster a sense of belonging and promotes positive mental health and emotional well-being.

At our school, we recognise that every learner deserves opportunities to learn through play, explore their strengths and experience the joy that comes from active engagement with others.

Thank you to our staff and learners for making this year's World Play Day celebration such a memorable and enjoyable experience!

🎲⚽🎨🧩 Because every child learns, grows and thrives through play!

🎭✨ CELEBRATING TALENT, INCLUSION AND CREATIVITY! ✨🎭

On 21 May 2026, a group of our talented learners had the privilege of participating in a Collaborative Culture Event hosted by Alta du Toit School, alongside learners from several other inclusive schools.

The variety show was a vibrant celebration of talent, creativity, diversity and inclusion. Audiences were treated to an incredible range of performances, including singing, dancing, acting and percussion, with each learner showcasing their unique abilities, confidence and passion on stage. The event highlighted the remarkable talent that exists within our inclusive school communities and demonstrated the power of the performing arts to bring people together.

Participation in the performing arts plays a vital role in the holistic development of learners. Through music, drama and dance, learners develop self-confidence, communication skills, creativity, teamwork, self-expression and emotional well-being. These opportunities allow learners to shine, build meaningful connections and experience the joy of success in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Alta du Toit School for the invitation and for hosting such a well-organised and inspiring event. Thank you for creating a platform where learners could express themselves, celebrate one another's achievements and experience the true spirit of collaboration and inclusion.

We are incredibly proud of our learners for representing our school with enthusiasm, confidence and excellence. Their performances were a testament to their hard work, dedication and courage.

🎶🥁💃🎭 Together, we continue to celebrate the transformative power of the arts and the limitless potential of every learner.

⚽🔥 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our U/16 boys soccer team! 🔥⚽

Proud Rusthof moment 💙💛

Today our U/16 boys soccer team brought home a brilliant 6-2 win against Oasis Special School!

More than the score, we’re proud of the way you played - great team spirit, smart strategic passing, and you never gave up throughout the game.

To our boys: You are our future soccer stars at Rusthof LSEN School. Keep working hard and believing in yourselves.

Your discipline, teamwork and heart on that field makes us all so proud. These are our future soccer stars at Rusthof LSEN School! 🌟

Thank you to the coaches, staff, and parents for your support.

⚽💛We’re kicking off with gratitude! ⚽💛

A Huge thanks to Mr Graem Roeland and Mr Branton Riddles of Goldwagen Bellville for your generous donation of 10 soccer balls to our school. Because of you, more of our kids get to play, learn teamwork, and stay active.

We appreciate you investing in our future stars! Watch this space😉.

📣 Breaking News: We will be having an AMAZING CARNIVAL soon. Circus performers will entertain us with daring aerial acts, acrobatic routines & many more. We invite all learners, family & friends to join us on this mesmerising journey!

* Date: 10th of June 2026
* Ticket: R80 per person
* Book now to secure your tickets
School tel: 021 851 4441 or Mrs Louw: 071 3648125
Snacks & beverages will be sold at the tuckshop for your convenience. Hope to see you there

📚✨ BEST DRESSED WINNERS – WORLD BOOK DAY ✨📚

A huge congratulations to our World Book Day Best Dressed winners! 🎉👏

🏆 Best Dressed Staff Member: Jo-dean Grundman
🏆 Best Dressed Learner: Renier Myburgh

Thank you to everyone who participated and brought their favourite book characters to life. Your creativity and enthusiasm made the day truly special! 📖🌟