Some Windmill Park Primary School Grade One learners on their first day of school on January 9: Onalenna Nhlapo, Khensani Khoza, Denech Volmink, Nonhlanhla Khumalo and Nikitah Arends.
It was a bittersweet moment for children who started Grade One on January 9 at various primary schools across the country.
The Advertiser visited Dawn Park and Windmill Park primary schools to capture photos of these little bundles of joy.
With only six classes for the Grade Ones, Dawn Park Primary welcomed 269 learners to the school.
With no learner spotted crying, learners showed excitement and nervousness on their first day of school.
Grade One learner Tyler Fortuin said he was excited to be in school and is looking forward to making new friends.
At Windmill Park Primary some of the learners couldn’t hold back their tears as they cried for their parents when they left them in their classes.
Welcoming the learners, teachers at the school made the learners’ first-time experience fun and comfortable, assuring those crying learners their parents will fetch them.
Windmill Park Primary, which had seven classes for the Grade Ones, welcomed 315 new learners to the school.
Melanie Olyn, Grade One learner at Dawn Park Primary School.
Another learner who wasn’t thrilled to be at school is Thabo Khumalo.
Grade One learners at Dawn Park Primary School on their first day at school on January 9 (back): Moleboheng Zitha, Lesedi Tsoke and Kabelo Moloto. Front: Kgaugelo Tswai and Tshegofatso Ramoba.
Ready to eat her lunch on her first day of school is Shanique Govender from Dawn Park Primary School.
Just after 8am, Grade One learner at Windmill Park Primary School Ntokozo Nkhambule was already finding the going tough in class on his first day of school on January 9.
Striking a pose are some of the new Grade One learners from Windmill Park Primary School (back): Minenhle Mthunzi, Anele Mukhabela, Samkelisiwe Motaung, Sphesihle Mthunzi and Mboni Kubayi. Front: Jabulani Leibrandt and Zenande Ngomane.
Excited to be at school is Siyanda Khubekha at Windmill Park Primary School on January 9.
One learner who appeared unhappy to be at school was Pule Madai, who kept on crying.
Wearing their new school uniform with pride are Grade One learners at Dawn Park Primary School: Karabo Khumalo, Mpendulo Mhlongo, Nsovo Mikasi, Zonozuko Zwane, Cattleya Ranjoomia and Tyler Fortuin.
Cheering up her Grade One sister, Alaina Swartz, who was crying is, is Haleigh Swartz, a Grade Four learner at Windmill Park Primary School.
New Grade One learners at Dawn Park Primary school (back): Bokamoso Sepetla, Molatelo Kwata, Abigail Daniels and Olwethu Ntombela. Front: Bohlokwa Qwabe and Lerato Mosia.
