Excited to be in Grade One at Laerskool Northmead are Jani Greyvensteyn, Anke Botes, Darius Strydom and Stian Marais.
The 2023 academic year officially kicked off on January 11, with thousands of learners across the country returning to classrooms.
For many children in Benoni, the day marked their first day in ‘big school’ as they embarked on another chapter in their lives as they started Grade One.
The City Times visited several schools to capture the moment, as teachers from the different schools welcomed the little ones to school.
Benoni Junior School
With no learner spotted crying, learners showed excitement and nervousness on their first day of school.
According to the principal Pranisha Mansingh, the school welcomed 200 Grade Ones for the 2023 academic year.
Mansingh said they referred parents who enquired about placements on the first day of school to the Gauteng Department of Education and also took their contact details.
Benoni Junior School welcomed twins, Peter and Malabele Langa on the first day of school on January 11.
Laerskool Northmead
All the Grade Ones at the school seemed to be happy to be at school as they explored their new environment on their first day.
The principal, Johan Pieters said they welcomed 115 Grade One learners this year. “The first day of school went smoothly and we are looking forward to a great year,” said Pieters.
Grade One learners Christiaan Botha, Ruzenka van der Westhuisen and Liané Smith enrolled at Laerskool Northmead.
St Dunstan’s Preparatory School
Learners were visibly excited for the first day at ‘big school’ as the school welcomed their intake of 71 Grade One learners.
The principal, Craig McIlrath said they were delighted with the intake this year. “I’m looking forward to watching them grow and develop and to nurturing the potential of every individual.”
Seen here with their educator, Shelley van der Merwe, and the headmaster, Craig Mc Ilrath, are Grade One learners of St Dunstan’s Preparatory School.
Emaromeni Primary School
All kitted in their new school uniforms and ready for the academic year were Grade One learners from Emaromeni Primary School in Actonville. The school admitted only 22 learners.
Emaromeni Primary School has a single Grade One class with 22 learners.
Pioneer Primary School
The school welcomed a total of 185 learners who were eager to begin their school journey. Added to this, the school was lucky to be gifted with six sets of twins.
The school’s foundation phase HOD, Ms S Moolla said all teachers were ready for the year ahead and cannot wait to work with the new learners.
Meanwhile, parents have also submitted pictures of their children’s first day of school.
Juwariya Bhagwandeen and her twin Aahil are all smiles as they begin their schooling journey.
Ayabonga and Hlelowenkosi Shoba are all smiles as they begin school at Pioneer Primary School.
Matéo Koen en Lumé Mostert is excited to start their school career at Laerskool Rynfield.
Happy to be at school are Grade One learners of Kuzimisela Primary School in Daveyton. They are Prince Tulumame, Enhle Ranuka, Thando Phora, Sinolwethu Dabula and Siyamthanda Nhleko.
Twins Zahra and Zainab Bhabha ready to start Grade One at Pioneer Primary School.
Alexis Chetty started Grade One at Farrarmere Primary School on January 11.
Twins Humaria and Ebrahim Khan Surti all kitted and excited for the year ahead.
Thumbs up for Grade One: Darius Strydom started Grade One at Laerskool Northmead on January 11.
Yippeee! Benoni Junior School learners proudly showed the City Times that they are happy to be in school. Front, from left: Malabele Langa, Arianna Pillay, Believe Tankwey and Oratile Mosaka. Back: Lelethu Phakathi and Karabo Gama.
Holly Kruger (6) started Grade One at Laerskool Northmead on January 11.
Giselle Govender started Grade One at Benoni Junior School on January 11.
Hennah Vermaak started Grade One at Laerskool Northmead on January 11.
Tyllum Roets and Shay Ryan-Williams started their Grade One journey at Laerskool Rynfield.
Excited to be in Grade One at Laerskool Northmead is Jani Greyvensteyn, Anke Botes, Darius Strydom and Stian Marais.
Happy to be at school is Amohelang Wisdom and Mpilenhle Mafunge.
Happy to be at school are twins Aadil and Aadila Amod.
All ready for school are Grade One learners of St Dunstan’s Preparatory School. They are Grace Eve, Ofentse Mthanti, Mila Raath and Viaharen Naidoo.
Benoni Junior School welcomed twins, Peter and Malabele Langa on the first day of school on January 11.
Saleema Patel and her twin Tasleema are excited to start 'big school' at Pioneer Primary School.
Amuré Pienaar (6) started Grade One at Laerskool Northmead on January 11.
Elmien Els (right) with her best friend Elré Erasmus on their first day at school at Laerskool Northmead on January 11.
Emaromeni Primary School has a single Grade One class with 22 learners.
Annemieke Jansen van Vuuren started Grade One at Rynfield Laerskool on January 11.
Luyando Chijikwa, Grade One learner at Benoni Junior School.
Already used to their new school environment is Hlelolwenkosi Mabaso and Asante Minnie.
Their teacher Miss Wendy said she is looking forward to working with the learners.
Seen here with their HODs, S Moolla and RM Kekana, are the six sets of twins from Pioneer Primary School in Actonville.
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