Kids ready for school

KANYAMAZANE – Hundreds of grade R learners from 21 schools in the Ehlanzeni district participated in this year’s grade R sub-district academic day at Mgwenya circuit last week.

“The theme was ‘my environment, my future’ from which they formulated choral verses, arts and displays as well as dances.

The aim of this event was to help prepare them for big 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 gymnastic skills.

“Our judgment was based on the way they developed their gross-motor, confidence, creativity, balance and coordination skills,” she added. They all received certificates for participation and the top-three schools received trophies.

Winners will proceed to the provincial level to be held on a day which is yet to be confirmed.