Excursion to Exotic Animal World – 9 April 2026 🐾 Our learners enjoyed an exciting and educational excursion to Exotic Animal World, filled with fun, discovery, and unforgettable experiences!They had the opportunity to see a wide variety of animals up close and learned interesting facts about their habitats, diets, and behaviors. The trip brought classroom learning to life and sparked
✨ Balvenie Primary Hosts Successful Term 2 Principals’ Meeting ✨ Balvenie Primary School had the honour of hosting the Term 2 Principals’ Meeting on Thursday, 16 April 2026. The event brought together school leaders from across the district for a morning of collaboration, reflection, and strategic planning. The meeting served as an important platform for principals to engage in
Weekly assembly proudly hosted by Mr Smith 😊 As always, the assembly brought our school community together, giving us a chance to reflect, connect, and grow as one. This week’s focus was on our Value of the Month for March — Kindness . Mr Smith shared an inspiring message about how kindness is more than just being friendly or polite.
Today was a truly heartwarming and inspiring day for our school community! ❤️✨ Coach Evan and the team went above and beyond by donating a generous pot of delicious food, which was lovingly prepared and handed out to our learners. 🍲🥖 Their act of kindness filled not only hungry stomachs but also warmed hearts across the campus. From the
💖 Love in Action: A Powerful Assembly on This Month’s Value 💖 Today’s school assembly was a heartwarming and inspiring reminder of the value we are focusing on this month which is LOVE ❤️. The session was beautifully led by Ms Le Roux, who shared a powerful message that left everyone thinking deeply about what love truly means. During
Rugby at Brackenfell Rugby Club ✨ On Saturday, our talented young rugby players proudly took to the field at Brackenfell Rugby Club for a day filled with excitement, determination, and true team spirit! Our Under 7, Under 9, Under 11, and Under 13 learners all participated with incredible enthusiasm and heart. From the youngest players bravely stepping onto the field
Value of the Month: Respect 🤝 On Monday, our school came together for its weekly assembly, which focused on the Value of the Month: Respect 🤝✨. The assembly was thoughtfully led by Ms Glossop, who guided everyone through an engaging and meaningful session.Ms Glossop spoke about what respect truly means in our daily lives — respecting ourselves, respecting others, and
Athletics Day 🏃♂️✨ On February 13th, our school learners proudly took part in an exciting athletics day held at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) in Bellville. 🏃♂️🏃♀️ The day was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and unforgettable moments as learners stepped onto the track and field, ready to give their very best. From the first race to the final
🌟 Glamour, Grace and ConfidenceOur School Modelling Show 2026 🌟 On 12th February 2026, our School Hall was beautifully transformed into an exciting runway for the much-awaited School Modelling Show. The entire hall was filled with energy, excitement, and loud cheers from teachers and learners. 🎉✨ Colourful decorations, bright lights, and a stylish ramp set up in the centre gave
🌿✨ Grade 5 Excursion to Zandvlei Nature Reserve ✨🌿 On 11 February, our excited Grade 5 learners hopped onto the bus 🚌 and headed off on a fantastic adventure to the beautiful Zandvlei Nature Reserve. The day was packed with discovery, exploration, and plenty of smiles 😄🌞! Surrounded by fresh air and stunning scenery, the learners were introduced to the