Parenting in the digital age presents unique challenges. Balancing your child’s need for online interaction with the responsibility of keeping them safe can feel overwhelming. Excluding your child from the digital world might seem isolating, yet providing them with unrestricted access to smart devices without guidance can pose serious risks.

It is vital to equip our children with the skills they need to navigate the digital world confidently, responsibly, and safely. 

About Klikd
Klikd was founded by clinical psychologist Pam Tudin and social media lawyer Sarah Hoffman, combining their expertise to offer an innovative approach to cyber safety and digital citizenship education.

In today’s world, knowing how to handle challenges such as cyberbullying, gaming addiction, inappropriate content, online predators,  managing one’s digital footprint and  Artificial Intelligence -  is no longer optional -it's essential. These aren’t skills that can be taught in a single school talk but require continuous conversations and guidance, reinforced at school and at home.

The Klikd Digital Citizenship Programme for Schools
Through our partnership with Klikd, you as parents can join a WhatsApp group and be armed with weekly, practical resources and strategies to support your child.

Klikd in your Pocket: Parent Update Whatsapp Group

Join KLIKD in Your Pocket - a weekly bite-sized update on what’s trending in a child’s online world.

This WhatsApp broadcast group delivers practical, no-fluff insights on topics like:

🎮 Managing devices during playdates and sleepovers

👀 Accidental pornography pop-ups

🎰 Live gambling features on Roblox (yes, really!)

Each week, you’ll also get 4–5 conversation starters to use at dinner, in the car, or while shopping for that “perfect” hoodie — helping you stay connected and informed.

🟢 No group chat, no noise — just super helpful info.

📸 Scan the QR code below or tap the link to join: 

https://chat.whatsapp.com/H6zTS0hHpaIIHF2G5PigPq?mode=gi_t

The learners have been exploring 3D modelling with clay, creating the most delightful creatures!

Elmer Day 2026

Fuzzy Facts from Reach for a Dream:

Did you know? Some studies have shown that wearing slippers can increase productivity! And that might not be their only benefit. Slippers can also make meetings feel shorter, improve the taste of broccoli, and make your boss up to 15% less bossy… right?

Da Vinci doodled in his slippers. Edison wore stokies when he came up with his brightest ideas.

We can’t prove these fuzzy facts. But we can promise that when you buy your R20 sticker and don your slippers or 'pantoffels' to show your support on Slipper Day, you really do help us make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses. We fulfil over six dreams a day, every day of the year.

Slipper Day empowers us to continue on this critical mission. 

 And that’s a fact!

Junior Prep: Weathering the Storm with Style!

What a week it has been! Between the howling winds, heavy rains, and the kind of storms that make you want to stay tucked under a blanket, our Junior Prep athletes proved they are made of much "tougher stuff." Despite the weather playing its part on Wednesday and Thursday, our teams showed incredible grit and managed to get through a packed schedule of Rugby, Netball, and Hockey.

The Week That Was: Match Results

Our learners didn't let a bit of Cape Town weather dampen their spirits. Here is how our teams fared:

Netball vs. Blouberg

The courts were slippery, but the play was sharp!

• A Team: Won 8-2. A clinical performance with great movement into the circle. Players of the Match: Siseko & Feranmi 

• B Team: Lost 6-2. A tough battle, but the girls never stopped contesting the ball. Player of the Match: Marley

Rugby vs. Rallim

• U9: Lost 3-1. In a very physical and muddy encounter, our boys showed great heart and defensive structure against a strong Rallim side. Player of the Match: Rocco

Hockey vs. JvR (Jan van Riebeeck)

The Astro saw some high-speed action this week against some very technical opponents.

Girls:

• U9B: Drew 1-1. A perfectly balanced game with end-to-end action. Player of the Match: Parah

• U9A: Lost 1-0. A heartbreakingly narrow defeat in a game where our girls dominated possession. Player of the Match: Ashlyn 

Boys:

• U9B: Won 1-0. A gritty, hard-fought victory with a spectacular goal. Player of the Match: Ndalo

• U9A: Lost 4-0. A tough learning curve against a clinical JvR team. Player of the Match: Eli

Looking Ahead: A Full Week of Fixtures

We aren't slowing down! Next week promises another full schedule of sport across all codes:

• Rugby

• Hockey

• Netball

We invite all our parents, grandparents, and friends to come down to the sidelines. Your cheers are the best motivation our learners can ask for (and they definitely help warm things up on a chilly afternoon)!

A Message on Resilience: True Grit

There’s an old saying: "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." The same goes for the sports field.

Keep Pushing: Playing in the wind and rain isn't easy - it tests your grip, your footwork, and your focus. To every learner who stepped onto the field this week despite the storms: well done. You showed that you are more than just "fair-weather" players.

Use the lessons from the mud and the wind to sharpen your skills for next week. Whether you won, lost, or drew, you showed up, and that is where true character is built. Stay motivated, stay warm, and let's go again!

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