It was a successful first day for our little ones.
Double the trouble or double the fun for Laerksool Rynfield twins, Zané (left) and Amoré Jonker.
Youngsters bid farewell to their parents as they stepped into their Grade One classes ready to take on the day in their respective schools on January 9.
Little ones from Ashton International College preparatory, Arbor Primary School, Rynfield Primary School and Laerskool Rynfield were excited to heed the call of putting on a uniform, making new friends and journeying through the day.
Their principals shared some insights and well wishes with the City Times.
Walter van Rensburg: Laerskool Rynfield very happily exceeded our capacity and look forward to keeping the Grade Ones positive and giving them a good year. We received over 200 applications for 2019.
Lynette Cuthbertson: Rynfield Primary School received well over 300 online applications, but we accepted 144 learners. I wish the little ones a magical year ahead and I just want all the children to be happy and reach for their dreams both academically and personally.
Patrick Arentsen: We had about 507 applications and accepted 150 learners. This year we aim to give the Grade Ones and all our learners a good year. They grow so quickly and we would like to just help them along the way.
Gertie Testa: As the principal of Ashton Junior College, I wish the little ones a good year. We are a Christian-based school and we try to instil our Ashton values in the children. We have 64 learners and have two more spaces available.
The Barrett twins, James (left) and Benjamin are Grade Ones at Ashton International College preparatory.
The swings were wet because of the rain, but nothing was going to stop Nolwandle Matshanga (left, 6) and Salyman Essack from having a great first day of school at Ashton International College preparatory.
Lené Fensham (left, 6) and Gelene Steyn (6) from Laerksool Rynfield were ready to take on the day.
Twins Jenelle (left) and Jenay kiss their mom, Elinore Hattingh, before going into class at Laerskool Rynfield.
Nothing beats a hug from your grandmother on the first day of school. Veronica Watson proudly hugs grandson Jonathan Lass (6) at Laerskool Rynfield.
Ethan Black (7) and Nonkayezi Dlamini (6) were excited for their first day at Arbor Primary School.
Arbor Primary learners Keenan Smith and Xi-Yun Lin.
Christian van der Merwe (left), Sibahle Tshabalala and Keri-Mia Roux making friends on the ramp of the jungle gym at Ashton International College preparatory.
Thoriso and Nothemba bid farewell to their son, Rorisang Maduna, at Arbor Primary School.
Rynfield Primary School learners Khanyisile Nkosi (left) and Ethan Bowie already have their noses in their books.
Twins Erin-Mia (left) and Calib McGinn ‘jump’ into the day with fellow twins Thando and Mbali Mkhize at Rynfield Primary School.
Zoey Elipoulos (sitting) and Caleb van Niekerk are ready to conquer the day at Rynfield Primary School.
Ashton International College preparatory learners Kyla Erian (6) and Dylan Verster (7).
Adele Wright, Foundation Phase Department Head at Arbor Primary School, speaks to her Grade One class.
Laerksool Rynfield Grade One learners Stéfan van der Merwe (left) and Arno Coetzee.
