Cross country teaches perseverance
Cross-country is teaching valuable lessons outside of the classroom. They are learning social skills, behavioural etiquette and how to persist and persevere when it would be easier to give up.
News of our learners and what they are doing
Cross-country is teaching valuable lessons outside of the classroom. They are learning social skills, behavioural etiquette and how to persist and persevere when it would be easier to give up.
We are determined that when our children leave us they have as many experiences as possible so they can decide what they like and want to pursue as they get older. Our Grade 5 boys are loving their new Friday afternoon tennis lessons with Lou and Mrs Fourie.
Research conducted at the school is showing that there are many skills which are not taught during the school day, which are necessary to prepare our learners for a more successful future – these include, computer and vocabulary skills, and additional sports. We decided to introduce after-care for the grade 2-4 learners to fill the gaps.
African Angels Valentines market cements the concepts of entrepreneurial skills and terminology being learnt in Grade 7 EMS.
Three of our Grade 7 pupils from 2022 have earned High School scholarships to prestigious schools
We held our annual prize-giving at the beginning of December – congratulations to all the parents, teachers and the children who all worked so hard this year.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated a shoe box of gifts via the Santa Shoe Box campaign. Thanks to you, every single African Angel received a Christmas gift this year. Thanks also to the Team from NFB Wealth Management who threw an incredible Christmas party for them too.
I had the privilege of taking four African Angels learners to breakfast and a movie for the Principal’s Outing last week – an outing for the learner in each grade who has earned the most merits.
Grade 6’s learn teamwork The Grade 6’s recently went on an outing to Areena Riverside Resort for some beach orientated teamwork activities. “It was so lovely to see children working as a team, to see them encouraging and cheering each other as they took on the obstacles and overcame their fears.” Mrs P, Grade 6 […]
It’s our tenth year of operation and we’re aiming to set up new traditions for the future. One of these is an adventure camp for the Grade 7’s at Hobbiton on Hogsback where they use the outdoors and adventure activities to teach the children resilience, leadership and teamwork skills.
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