Most schools such Laerskool Die Ruiter have an orientation session before school starts to familiarise parents and their child with the school, their classroom and their teacher.
On Tuesday, January 10, Grade 1 learners reached a significant milestone as they began their school journey accompanied by their parents, who struggled to forget the old image of crying children in oversized uniforms carrying little brown cardboard suitcases.
The Record spoke to a few excited learners at Laerskool Die Ruiter who were attending an orientation session at their new school.
The school held an information morning followed by with fun activities and some class time for Grade RR, R and 1.
Also read: Horizon View Primary’s little ones ready for Grade 1!
Excited and proud parents took notes at the session so they can remember everything and support their child when being asked questions.
Parents were also reminded to not be afraid to ask questions as at time teachers can leave out important details because they are so familiar to them.
• Munel Tshibyumo
“I like colouring and drawing, I also want to make a lot of new friends at my new school, I came with my mom to meet my new teacher who’s going to take of me.”
• Isabella Bailey
“I am very excited to be at school, I came here with my dad and he bought me a lot of school things, I cannot wait to use them.”
• Deoney Davids
“I like to colour in a lot, especially pictures of animals and cars, my parents said I am going to meet a lot of children like myself and I must be nice to everyone.”
• Xylar Bailey
“I am excited because I am going to be in the same class as my friend Isabella, we both like doing drawings and looking forward to learning big school things.”
• Kade Martin
“I want to be a policeman when I’m all grown up and I like to draw fast cars and cars with police lights.”
