Rusthof LSEN School

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SENOR CHEF FUNDRAISER – IMPORTANT REMINDER

This is a friendly reminder to support our Senor Chef Fundraiser, which will close on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

We kindly ask to take note of the following:

Please complete the Senor Chef order forms clearly and accurately.

The completed order form and payment must be returned to the school before or on the closing date of Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Should you require additional order forms, these may be requested from the school.

We sincerely appeal to all parents, guardians and the Rusthof community to support this fundraiser, as the funds raised contribute towards the ongoing functioning and needs of the school.

FREE CIVVIES DAY!

As a special incentive, every learner who places an order will be entitled to enjoy a FREE Civvies Day on Friday, 14 August 2026.

We greatly appreciate your continued support and participation in our school fundraising initiatives. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a meaningful difference to our school and our learners.

Thank you for your valued support!

🌟 LEADING WITH PURPOSE, INSPIRING WITH EXCELLENCE! 🌟

Congratulations to Mr Jevonn Cloete, Deputy Principal of Rusthof LSEN School, on being crowned the Metro East District Winner for Excellence in Inclusive Education Leadership at last night's District Awards.

This remarkable achievement is a testament to Mr Cloete's unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and passion for ensuring that every learner receives the opportunity to thrive. His dedication to inclusive education continues to inspire our staff, learners, parents, and the broader community.

The entire Rusthof LSEN School family is immensely proud of this well-deserved recognition. This award not only celebrates Mr Cloete's exceptional work but also reflects the collective commitment of our school community to creating an environment where every learner is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

As Mr Cloete now prepares to represent the Metro East Education District at the Provincial Round of the National Teaching Awards, we wish him every success. We have no doubt that he will continue to showcase the excellence, innovation, and heart that define Rusthof LSEN School.

Congratulations once again, Mr Cloete! Your achievement is an inspiration to us all, and we will be cheering you on every step of the way.

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🌟 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.