Grade 1 learners at Blairgowrie Primary School momentarily show their smiles without their masks on their first day of school. Photo: Ofentse Moduka
Blairgowrie Primary School grades R and 1 learners were bright-eyed and bushy tailed to start ‘big school’ on 15 February.
All Covid-19 regulations observed, the school welcomed all learners to the new school year.
Abbey McGill (Grade 2) shows little brother Matthew the ropes as he starts his first day in Grade R. Photo: Aimee McGillBlairgowrie Primary School principal Pat Oosthuizen is eager to begin the new school year. Photo: Ofentse Moduka
“We have a 100 per cent return of all learners and we are thrilled to have them back,” beamed the principal of Blairgowrie Primary School Pat Oosthuizen.
Teachers Anais Wilmot and Louis Fransman are teachers at Blairgowrie Primary School eager to begin the new academic year. Photo: Ofentse Moduka
“The learners were excited this morning. It’s clear that they missed structure, routine and social interaction.”
Grade 1 learners at Blairgowrie Primary School do a Mexican wave on their first day of ‘big school’. Photo: Ofentse Moduka
The school has thought of everything to prepare for a unique start to the year. Learners had their temperatures taken on entry and are sanitised by teachers every time they enter their classrooms.
The school has employed new staff and added extra classes to accommodate all learners.
Grade 1 learners at Blairgowrie Primary School momentarily show their smiles without their masks on their first day of school. Photo: Ofentse ModukaGrade 1 learners at Blairgowrie Primary School share their ‘first day of school’ smiles. Photo: Ofentse Moduka
Teachers Louis Fransman (who teaches Grade 6 Afrikaans) and Anais Wilmot (subject head of creative arts) were both motivated to start the new school year, as well as welcome the excited learners.
Principal of Blairgowrie Primary School Pat Oosthuizen welcomes Christopher Velev and his mommy Bongi Velev.
The school is eager to take on the academic year and is confident that they will remain ‘stronger together’.
Lily and Kim Steer are ready for Lily’s first day of Grade R. Photo Aimee McGillLittle Is’haaq Mahomed with his mommy Fara and daddy Zaahir. Photo Aimee McGillWerner and Maison Mienie are ready for Maison’s first day of Grade R. Photo: Aimee McGill
