Eastleigh Primary School celebrates 85 years
Eastleigh Primary School celebrated a remarkable 85-year milestone.
The Edenvale community celebrated with Eastleigh Primary School, which turned 85, on October 14.
The event, held in conjunction with the school’s fundraiser, saw attendees experience many fun activities and stalls.
Acting school principal Hanelene Muller said not many people get to celebrate 85 years of excellence.
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“It is something not many people achieve.
“We have had a lot of help from the GDE, but we still need community support.
“We need the community to see what Eastleigh is about and that whatever we do is for our learners because they are our number one priority,” explained Muller.
She said their biggest challenge is that the building needs much maintenance, from painting to the structural part of things, especially the roofing.
“If any businesses would like to assist, we would appreciate it,” added Muller.
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The school’s marketing and public relations officer, Bjorn Vorster, said, “As the oldest primary school in the area, it is nice to bring the community together, which was the event’s aim – to get together and celebrate this milestone.”
Vorster and the head of the entertainment committee, Astrid Bakker, who has been with the school for 12 years, put the event together.
