Smiles and brave faces as Pretoria’s Grade 1s take on their first day

Rekord went around visiting schools to capture some amazing moments of new learners' first days. Check out these awesome pictures!

Staff reporter

January 17, 2024

Nokuthula Hlatshwayo was so excited on her first day. She has been wearing her Irene Primary school uniform since she got it.

Wednesday, January 17, marked the first day at “big school” for Grade 1 learners across the Capital City, which came with the usual fanfare, tears and brave smiles.

Rekord visited numerous schools in the area to document this milestone in the new learners’ school careers.

Here are some of the pictures captured on the day.

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Photos: Shaun Sproule.

Kai and Jurgen R?ppel.

Alexis Kichenbrand and Lihle Mabhena.

Paige Faro and her aunt Candice Latell at Irene Primary school.

Proud parents Thembelihle and Lebogang Malahlela with Motheo on her first day at Irene Primary.

Isipho Mayiyana was excited for his first day at Irene Primary School.

Rhulani, Kganya and Bogang Makhubele.

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