Senior Phase Learners Celebrate a Year of Achievements at Prize Giving Ceremony On December 10th, the Senior Phase learners gathered for a special Prize Giving Ceremony, where their dedication and hard work throughout the year were celebrated. This memorable event allowed the school community to reflect on the learners’ progress and recognize their achievements in various areas. The ceremony
Foundation Phase Learners Celebrate Achievements at Prize Giving Ceremony On the 10th of December, the Foundation Phase learners gathered for a memorable Prize Giving Ceremony, a special occasion where they were celebrated for their hard work and achievements throughout the year. This event was a highlight of the academic calendar, as it allowed learners, teachers, and parents to reflect on
Boeta Sulaiman’s Academic Intervention Program for Grade 5 and Grade 6 Learners: A Journey of Progress and Gratitude Boeta Sulaiman’s Academic Intervention Program for Grade 5 and Grade 6 Learners: A Journey of Progress and GratitudeOn October 12, 2024, Boeta Sulaiman launched an academic intervention program designed to support Grade 5 and Grade 6 learners with their reading skills. Recognizing
Parenting Workshop Series Concludes After Five Weeks Our school’s five-week series of parental workshops, aimed at supporting parents and caregivers of children aged 0-5, concluded successfully. This initiative, launched on October 16th, was a collaboration between the Department of Basic Education, UNICEF, the National Early Childhood Development Alliance, and the Grassroots Educare Trust Initiative. Led by Sheikh Kenny, an expert
Grade 7 Graduation Ceremony – A Day to Remember On November 30th, the school hall was filled with excitement as Grade 7 learners celebrated their graduation, marking the end of their primary school journey. The ceremony was a heartwarming occasion, full of smiles, cheers, and a few happy tears. The event began with an inspiring speech from the principal, who
Gratitude for Generous Donation of Sanitary Towels On November 22nd, our school was honored to receive a generous donation of sanitary towels from a local NGO. The donation, coordinated by the NGO’s representative, Estelle, came as a great blessing and will make a significant difference in the lives of many learners.We would like to take this opportunity to extend our
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