Baby City will equip you from cradle to potty training, weaning to solids with every conceivable product or gadget imaginable to keep you and your baby safe and comfortable. From everything feeding-related, hygiene products, clothes, bedding, toys, and accessories, as well as all the everyday bum creams and diapers, you can kit out your nursery with cots, compactums, nightlights and more. Make sure your most precious cargo is strapped snuggly into the car with their range of SABS-approved car seats. A gift registry is available.

babycity.co.za

You’ve been invited to the coolest party and haven’t got a thing to wear! Where’s the first place to look for something that’s locally designed, on-trend and speaks to your unique sense of style? Yes, it’s YDE of course. From head to toe – dress, shoes, accessories – you can coordinate the complete outfit at YDE. And if you want to follow the latest fashion news, sign up for their newsletter and always be ahead of the pack!

yde.co.za, 021 460 2500

Winning Best Store for Kids’ Clothes is just another milestone in the 100- year journey of Ackermans. Their hard-wearing clothing is good for rough and tumbles, for parties and they even have a school wear range – all at great prices. Kids and parents both love shopping at Ackermans, which makes it a worthy winner.

ackermans.co.za, 0860 900 100

Let’s face it, hosting a kids’ party at home is hard work and messy! So why not book a venue that’s fun for the littlies and relaxing for the grown-ups? The Parks knows a thing or two about keeping the kids entertained and fed with great healthy party food. They offer four different party venues including the quaintly named Gnome Room. They also host arts and crafts sessions, and special events, and have a lifestyle centre to keep kids and adults busy for days!

bookings@theparksfarm.co.za  / theparksfarm.co.za, 072 356 7816 or (011) 963-3077

We don’t know any children that when asked if they want take aways don’t chorus ‘McDonald’s’! In fact we don’t know any grown-up who don’t love a Big Mac either! For the kids there’s the free gifts with every Happy Meal and we all love a McFlurry. McDonald’s take aways work for everyone as a special treat or when you just don’t have time to cook dinner. The ‘golden arches’ never fail to please.

mcdonalds.co.za

Before you complain about how much screen time your kids are getting, head to Toys R Us and have a look at their selection of exciting, learning and educational toys for a vast age range. We love how this favourite toyshop has stayed abreast of the times, stocking all the latest interactive electronic gadgets for our Generation Alpha kids yet at the same time keeping it old-fashioned with bikes, dolls, jigsaws, games and puzzles, dress-up and more. Honestly, there’s something for all the family!

toysrus.co.za

Learners at St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls are always at centre stage. A leader in future-focused education from two years old to Grade 12, the school ensures the girls participate, take charge, and get involved. The school turns out critical thinkers, self-starters and contributing team players giving their learners an all-girl advantage!

stdominics.co.za, 011 917 5150

Their motto of ‘Invictus’ or undefeated is very apt for Farrarmere. They are literally undefeated and once again take the title of Best Public Primary School. They make sure the kids learn in the most effective, fun, happy, safe and memorable way and are more than ready for high school by the time they leave at the end of Grade 7! Cleary they’re top of the class!

farrarmereprimary.co.za,  +27 11 849 4221

Benoni High School has the motto ‘better than the best’ their own as winners in this category! Their ethos is to educate and equip learners to contribute to the building of our nation and to support educators in a safe and secure learning environment. Rich in cultural activities and sports, Benoni High School gets our vote.

bhs.co.za

Gone are the days of ‘chalk and talk’ in the classroom! Teneo Online School is one of a new generation of schools that have taken learning entirely online by offering live real time learning or recorded lessons for students to ‘attend’ in their own time and at their own pace. But don’t imagine your child will be cut off from other learners as they also have a full programme of extracurricular activities from drama to debating, music to chess and much more.

teneoschool.co.za

Wits has long been a centre of excellence and earning a place to study there is still the ultimate accolade for our Ekurhuleni learners. Wits alumni include four Nobel Laureates, almost 50 who have been awarded national orders, hundreds of Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, and many more who have been recognised for their excellent results and world-renowned research across many different fields of study. No wonder they say once a Witsie, always a Witsie!

wits.ac.za