KANYAMAZANE – Hundreds of Grade R learners from 21 schools around Ehlanzeni district participated in this year’s Grade R Sub-district Academic Day held at Mgwenya Circuit at KaNyamazane last week.
“The theme of this year was ‘My environment, my future’ from which they formulated choral verses, arts and displays as well as dances. The aim of this event is to help them prepare for bigger school next year,” explained Ms Ethel Khoza the deputy chief education specialist for the foundation phase.
The learners performed a number of modern and traditional dances as well as gymnastics skills which were also created from the theme.
“Our judgment was based on the way they developed their gross mottor, confidence, creativity, skills, balance and coordinating,” she added.
They all received certificates for participation and the top three schools received trophies and certificates.
Winners will proceed to the provincial level to be held on a day which is yet to be confirmed.
