GOLDEN YEARS MORNING TEA

There is always a first time for everything and this was a wonderful first for the junior learners on 16 June. It was the first time the learners planned an event, created the décor, invited the guests, laid the tables, baked the sweets, served the tea, presented the program and handed out gifts, making our … Read more

MEET & GREET

On June 10, parents were welcomed to the junior school for the Meet & Greet event—a valuable opportunity to engage with teachers and explore the learners’ work. This time, the Grade 6 learners played an important role by guiding parents to the different venues and serving refreshments. The Foundation Phase learners proudly showcased their books … Read more

HISTORY COMES ALIVE

On 3 June the Grade 6 learners took a trip to the KwaZulu-Natal Museum, a place filled with fascinating cultural and scientific exhibits. Their history lessons came to life as they viewed a bust of Vasco da Gama, stepped onto a replica ship’s deck, and explored a dramatic shipwreck display. They also learned about Mapungubwe, … Read more

JUNIOR EISTEDDFOD

The Foundation and Intermediate Phase Eisteddfod turned out to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, memory skills and enjoyment. 26 March was the day to recite the poetry committed to memory over the past few weeks and despite having done it perfectly the night before, invariably a few words were lost and phrases missed during … Read more

PP & FP YEAR END CLOSING

The Year End Closing event on 22 November for the Pre-primary and Foundation phase was a happy affair. At this event we traditionally bid farewell to the Grade R learners. It is a joy to see their growth and development through their pre-primary years. Grade 3 girls, Dimakatso Mooka and Annabelle Teichrib ably managed in … Read more

TIMETABLE QUIZZ

Make Maths fun was taken a whole step forward with the junior school timetable quizzes on 9 and 10 September – for the IP learners on 9 Sept and the FP learners on 10 Sept. Both quizzes comprised of 5 rounds. The first round was a paper speed test; the 2nd round, a screen and … Read more

GERMS THAT HIDE

On 15 & 17 May we hosted a Germs Day for our Foundation Phase and Pre-primary learners. To make the event more exciting, Mr Germ paid a surprise visit, delighting everyone. The day was enjoyable and educational, focusing on improving young children’s handwashing habits, increasing their understanding of germs, and introducing them to scientific thinking … Read more

BOOK CHARACTER DAY

What better way to bring books to life than dress up as your favourite book character and come to school? The pre-primary, foundation and intermediate phase learners did just that with great aplomb on 12 March. General de le Ray arrived, Tintin, Heidi, Little Miss Princess, Mary Poppins and CT Studd were all there, to … Read more

PP & FP END OF YEAR FUNCTION

The end of year function for Gr RRR-3 is a less formal and rather charming event on the calendar. Program directors, Lila Joubert and Nonjabulo Khomo, ably handled the program. Joel Marloth and Abongwe Ngidi did the Bible reading in English and Sotho. The Gr R learners entertained the audience with ‘We’re going on a … Read more

FUN IN CANDYLAND

The Grade 11 class transformed the sports field into a colourful and delicious-looking Candyland and on 15 September that was the destination for the learners from RRR to Grade 3. As they arrived, enormous gingerbread men welcomed them for the morning. Giant doughnuts, enormous lollipops and an all-sorts array of activities lined the pathway to … Read more