Little Steps Pre-School hosts its 11th annual Cheese, Wine and Art Auction
Little Steps Pre-School brought parents and learners together for an evening of art, connection and community at its annual Cheese, Wine and Art Auction.
Little Steps Pre-School hosted its 11th annual Cheese, Wine and Art Auction on February 5, bringing parents, teachers and learners together for an evening of creativity.
School principal Melissa Savage explained that the much-anticipated event has become a highlight on the school calendar, offering parents an opportunity to socialise and engage with one another while appreciating artwork created by their children.
Read more: Centennial Schools works to teach learners to create jobs, not only to seek them
“This is our 11th cheese and wine evening, and it’s always held early in the year. It’s a lovely way to break the ice with parents and create a sense of community and family within our school environment,” said Savage.
She added that the event helps foster meaningful connections between parents beyond the school gates. “It sets the tone for the rest of the year. When parents walk past each other during morning drop-offs, it becomes a case of ‘Hi, how are you?’ instead of just drop and go.”
Savage said creating a nurturing school environment is deeply personal to her leadership philosophy.
“The school is very close to my heart. I run my school by asking how I would want my own child to experience school and how I would want to be communicated with as a parent. Those two things are vital. We work together as a family, and this evening allows us to connect and enjoy downtime together.”
The art auction formed a special part of the evening, celebrating each child’s individuality and creativity. Parents had the opportunity to browse and bid on their children’s artwork, with funds raised going towards the school. Savage explained that the artworks were entirely child-led and created over about a week.
“We started the process about a week ago. We didn’t want to take away from learning because we believe in holistic development. Everything is child-led and consists of their own original art pieces,” she said.
She also emphasised the importance of art in early childhood development, noting its role in both physical and emotional growth.
“Art helps with gross motor and fine motor development, as well as bilateral integration. It helps children understand the world around them, colours, shapes, self-expression and where they fit into the world.
@caxtonjoburgnorth Proud parents admire and bid on beautiful, child-led artwork during Little Steps Pre-School’s annual Cheese, Wine and Art Auction on February 05. Photo: Ayanda Ntshingila #caxtonlocalmedia #2026 #News #SA #Community #johannesburg #Fyp #Localnews #Schools #Fourways ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
“At Little Steps, we do art every day because we see such value in it. A brush stroke is not just a brush stroke. It involves learning balance, coordination and how to hold tools correctly.”
Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
