Career Day 2024🤩 On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, we celebrated Career Day, a vibrant initiative that inspired our learners to envision their futures. Students came dressed as their dream professions—doctors, engineers, firefighters, journalists, and more—expressing their passions and aspirations.This connection provided learners with role models and practical advice, reinforcing the message that their dreams are valid and attainable. Career Day
Celebrating Ms. Daniels: A Remarkable 70 Years 🎂 🥳 On August 16, 2024, we had the joyous occasion of celebrating the 70th birthday of Ms. Daniels, a beloved figure in our community and a dedicated educator. Ms. Daniels served as an SGB educator at Balvenie Primary for many years, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless learners and
Inter-Music Concert 🎶 We were extremely excited to announce that our learners performed at the Inter-Music Concert, featuring orchestral performances by Beau Soleil, Frank Pietersen, and Hugo Lambrecht music schools, on Friday, 13 September 2024. It was a wonderful opportunity for our learners to be exposed to the orchestral setting, igniting their passion for music and inspiring them to explore
Foundation Phase PLC Foundation Phase PLC at Balvenie Primary School: Addressing Learner ChallengesOn August 20, 2024, Balvenie Primary School hosted a Professional Learning Community (PLC) focused on improving learner outcomes in the Foundation Phase. This event brought together educators from various schools within our circuit to share effective strategies for addressing common areas where learners often underperform. The presentation highlighted
Mandela Day 🌟 *Mandela Day 2024 at Balvenie Primary* 🌟 In partnership with CAFDA School of Skills, we hosted a special breakfast and pamper day for the wonderful elderly members of our community. They enjoyed a delightful breakfast at our school before being treated to manicures, hair styling, and massages at CAFDA School of Skills. On their return, they received
Congratulations to Mrs. F. Wakefield! 👏 We are excited to announce that Mrs. F. Wakefield, principal of Balvenie Primary School, was awarded 1st runner-up for the Excellence in Primary School Leadership on June 11, 2024. Since becoming our first female principal in 2018, she has been a driving force for transformation, dedicating herself to enhancing both educational achievement and community
Hugo Lambrechts Junior Symphonia Concert Our learners performed at the Hugo Lambrechts Junior Symphonia Concert as part of the choir. We are immensely proud of our learners for their dedication and performance in such a short amount of time. It’s heartening to see our children thrive in the developmental program, gaining exposure to orchestral music despite their underprivileged backgrounds. Next
Mothers Days Celebration 💕 Our school celebrated Mother’s Day at Balvenie PS. We wanted to show our thanks to the amazing moms and grandmas in our school community who always supports our school. We invited 100 moms and grandmas to join us. They were chosen because they always support our learners and are involved in everything we do at school.
Table Mountain Excursion Attention Grade 4 parents: An urgent reminder about the excursion to Table Mountain on the 14th May 2024. Tickets are only R150 including a return cable way ticket and transportation 🤩😊 tickets however need to be paid on Monday the 6th May 2024 and no later.. thanking you 🙏
Month of Honesty Something blue for the month of honesty 🥰💙💙💙