Back: Teacher Natasha Grobler.
Front: Hennie van der Merwe, Reon Erasmus, H.C. Skorbinski,
Righardt Coetzee , and Francois van der Merwe. > Photos: Gia Radnai
The Grade Ones of Curro Nelspruit bravely entered their new classes today, January 14, to meet their new teachers on their first day of school. Camera flashes captured the happy smiles of students and proud parents.
With five Grade One classes, the school looks forward to educating the learners and helping shape a bright future for them. Despite the gloomy weather, the students cheered up the school halls with their eagerness to learn and play.
JP, Reon and Elsje Erasmus.
James and Cait Michell.
Mufaro and Charlotte Chiloane.
Twins: Hennie and Francois, Shanél and Johan van der Merwe.
Junior, Lindo, Rayla Makwakwa.
Twins: Lango and Melo, Sacrament and Majuba Ngonyama.
Mtatambi Bukhobenkosi
Johan and Hennie van der Merwe take a selfie.
Kairi Govender, Lené Botha and Mtatambi Bukhobenkosi.
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Gia is a senior journalist at Lowvelder and joined the editorial team in 2025. She started her career as a business journalist in 2022 and decided to pursue her dream of becoming a news reporter instead. She believes in giving people a voice and is known for her community and hard news stories.