Caps, Gowns, and Cheers: A Heartwarming Grade R Graduation Day! This past Saturday, November 23rd, our school hall was filled with excitement, joy, and plenty of proud moments as we celebrated the Grade R graduation. The day marked a significant milestone for our youngest learners, as they bid farewell to their first chapter of formal education. The ceremony was a
Elsies River Police Force visited our school 👮🏽👮🏾♀️👮🏽♂️ On November 12th, the Elsies River Police Force visited our school, bringing with them a day of music, important conversations, and uplifting words of encouragement for our learners. It kicked off with a lively performance by the Elsies River Police Band Orchestra. The police officers, not just in their roles as law
Celebrating a Legacy: Mr. Grootboom’s Retirement 🎊🎉 On a memorable day in our school hall, we gathered to honour Mr. Grootboom, an esteemed educator who dedicated 38 years of his life to teaching at Balvenie Primary. His journey, which began and ended within these walls, is a testament to his unwavering commitment to education and his learners. The event brought
Excitement at Grade R Open Day 🤩 On October 19, 2024, our school proudly hosted its Grade R Open Day, welcoming our soon to be learners and their parents to become familiar with our school and meeting their children’s educators for next year. Parents were invited to attend an informative presentation led by our dedicated teaching staff and principal in
Empowering Young Women: Always Pad Company Visits Grade 6 On October 17, 2024, our school had the honor of welcoming a representative from the Always Pad Company, Ms. Zenele, to speak with the girls of Grade 6 about an essential topic: menstrual hygiene and health. This visit took place in our school hall and provided an important opportunity to
DHL’s Water Safety Presentation Engages Grade 4 Learners at our school On October 17, 2024, Mr. Matthews and his dedicated team from DHL visited our school to deliver an informative presentation on water safety and emergency preparedness to our grade 4 learners. The event took place in the school hall, where learners gathered to learn essential safety tips. Mr. Matthews
Empowering Parents: Ongoing Workshop Series for Caregivers of Young Children Our school is currently hosting a series of impactful parental workshops designed specifically for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5 years. This initiative, which began on October 16th, is a collaborative effort between the Department of Basic Education, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the National Early Childhood Development
MEMORIAL SERVICE OF DEVANO VAN WYK Memorial Service of Devano van Wyk, On October 16th, family, friends, and loved ones gathered at the Balvenie Primary School hall to honor the life of Devano van Wyk, a cherished learner who touched the hearts of many. The atmosphere was filled with love, remembrance, and shared stories as those who knew him came
Stop the Bullying Campaign at Our School Nazli George and Dr. Brenda Matthews Launch “Stop the Bullying” Campaign at Our School. On the 11th of October 2024, in a powerful collaboration aimed at combating bullying, SAFTA award-winning actress Nazli George—famed for her roles as Aunty Ivy in 7de Laan and Ragel in Skermergrond on KykNET—joined forces with Dr. Brenda
Grade 1 Excursion On October 10, 2024, Grade 1 learners had the most AMAZING day at Bugz World! 🎉 They kicked off their adventure with an exciting lesson all about animals, where they learned fun facts that had them buzzing with excitement. Then it was time for the petting farm! The kids got to cuddle and play with all