Jordan Govender (5), Aaliyah Era (6) and Kefilwehape Mphomela (6) were all smiles on their first day at Actonville Primary School.
Some were excited as they walked into their new classroom, while others had teary eyes as they tried to keep a brave face in front of their new classmates.
Grade One learners (all seven-year-olds) at Benoni Junior School, Tokozani Mpongose, Mpho Ndhlovu, Mandla Nakedi and Abiba Njie (sitting).
Josephine John (6) stands next to her friend Nicole Kalochuran (6) during their break at Benoni Junior School. The girls are seen with Shyen Ramoo (6).
These are learners from Benoni Junior, St Dunstan’s Preparatory, Pioneer and Actonville Primary schools.
Former St Dunstan’s College learner Melissa de Lima keeps the school in her family as her daughter, Leah (6), starts Grade One at the school.
No messing around for Lexia de Abreu (6) because her granny, Shirley Allen (left), is a teacher at St Dunstan’s Preparatory School. They are seen here with Lexia’s mother, Christy.
Lesedi Nungu (6), Audrey Pfumbi (6), Lethukuthula Kunene (6) and Tsheamo Gaobepe (6) from Actonville Primary School.
Actonville Primary Grade One Learners pose for a photograph on their first day of school. They are: Mmamosa Jacobs (6), Paul Mapondera (6) and Kgomotso Morodi (7).
Zahieda Ahmed is ready to teach her new class of Grade One learners at Actonville Primary School. Ahmed is seen here with three of her learners, Siyabonga Nyathi (5), Khanyisile Wonci (6) and Jazmine Khan (6).
Pioneer Primary School learners were already seated and ready to learn when the City Times visited the school.
All smiles for Grade One learners at Pioneer Primary School.
Grade One learners at Pioneer Primary School eagerly wait for their teacher to start the lesson for the day.
Grade One learners at Pioneer Primary School.
Pioneer Primary School Grade One learners Ntsako Nyati (5), Uwais Daya (6) and Katlego Antonia (6) were excited for their first day at ‘big school’.
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