Two of our Grade 5 learners, Kholofelo Makwela and Prevail Sithole, took part in the Afrikaans Arts Competition for Primary School learners who take Afrikaans as an additional language.  Both of them achieved Gold for reciting their poems excellently.  A further achievement was that Kholofelo was placed first overall, recieving a golden medal for that, and that Prevail was placed third overall.  They were coached by our HOD Foundation Phase, the talented Mrs. Soekie Olivier.

Animals on Wheels visited the school to present open air lessons to the Intermediate and Junior Phases.  On 20 May, Grades 4 to 6 had a hands-on experience of domestic animals and reptiles, including snakes.  Uncle Ross and his team made sure that each learner got a turn to touch every furry or feathery friend.  At the beginning of the day almost all the learners got the jitters when tame birds were brought close to them, but by the end of the day, some had the courage to "wear" a dangerous python around the neck!

On Saturday afternoon 8 May a record number of parents attended the parents' day.  At the general meeting in the hall, parents were welcomed by the Junior Choir, singing ever so sweetly and beautifully!  Aunty Gertie and the Grade 1 to 3 teachers had taught them so well that they were able to sing and move all on their own, while two of them conducted the choir themselves.  Thereafter the audience was entertained by the Grade 6s who performed the humurous Afrikaans poem "Die Snippermandjie" (waste basket).  Many parents were pleasantly surprised by the good progress this

Our Pre-school playground's jungle gyms sparkle with a bright new coat of paint.  Tyres were added to help develop the little ones' motor skills and balance.  Thanks to two different sponsors, some much needed renovations and upgrading have been completed recently.  In other areas of the school, roofs, walls and passage floors have been repaired, plastered or painted.  Thank you to staff members of VIP Softline for beautifying the Pre-school playground last year and to the Canadian friend of the school who sponsored the structural renovations.