Lexi Kirkham. Moya Steer and Lia Hulin on their first day back at School at Ashton.
Tears and excitement have traditionally marked the first day back to school as a landmark in every child’s life.
We took photographs of the big day at Ashton International Junior Collage, Victoria Primary, Crawford North Coast, The Beaches Primary, Umhlali Preparatory (see separate gallery),
Stanger Manor Primary, Hmbanathi’s Mbonisweni Primary School, Tongaat Junior Primary School, Bongimfundo Primary School and Mbonisweni Primary School.
If you took photographs of your child’s first day send them to news@northcoastcourier.co.za.
Stanger Manor Primary grade one teacher Selina Abrahams gives new pupils Lakshay Hiblal and Tiara Govender a reassuring squeeze.
Grade R students Kayla Leigh and Zaria Ndokweni had a very tiring first day at The Beaches.
Bongimfundo enrolled its first set of twins this morning, identical brothers Bonga and Bongile Dyubhele.
Mrs Peter’s Grade 2 class shows some spirit on their first day at Victoria Primary.
Mrs Mahumood’s Grade 3 class gets ready to start their first day at Victoria Primary.
Seluleko Dlamini looks excited for his first day as his mother, Lindiwe, drops him off at the Grade R classroom at Victoria Primary.
Patience Lungile with her children, Phumelelo and Wandile, who are going into Grade R at Victoria Primary.
Shamine Pillay with her daughter, Sathisha, who is going into Grade R at Victoria Primary.
Safety in numbers: Siyanda Myeza, Andiswa Ntuli, Anathy Shandu, Emihle Ngcobo, Luyanda Shandu, Tshepo Ngobezi, Ayabonga Ngcobo and Asanda Ndlovu at Victoria Primary.
Mrs Verster’s Grade 1 class introduces themselves one by one to their new classmates at The Beaches.
Neville McDermid, Troy Olivier and Zabuya Mkhawanazi building blocks in Auntie Olga’s Grade R class.
From left, (back) Neha Sujan, teacher Heather Pearson, Blake Kurt, (front) Yashi Mahadeo and Shay Naidoo.
(back) Sienna Lord, Tasmin and Ryan van der Merwe, Shahir Hiraman and, (frint) Orissa Naidoo, Michael Cocker and Amarachi Vincent in on their first day of grade one at Crawford.
Tishul Juinaran and Raag Rugbeer playing in the classroom on the first day at school at Crawford.
From left, Gabriella Morais, Annabel Wightman, Rekaelin Naidoo and Shivam Govender in the classroom on the first day of school at Crawford.
Kaylin Psiloyenis, Roarke Welsh, Yajoor Ramsaroop, Anel Kemp, Keean Naiker, Ulisa Govender and Madison Franklin in the classroom on the first day of school at Crawford College North Coast.
Matthew Ranjithlall and his father Kevin with Nonti Siwundla and her daughter Khanya on the first day of school at Crawford College North Coast.
Christopher Blackmore and his mother Jo, ready for the first day of school.
Annabel Whiteman whith her daughter Annabel on the first day of school at Crawford College North Coast.
Hambanathi’s Mbonisweni Primary School 2014 grade R class.
Lexi Kirkham. Moya Steer and Lia Hulin on their first day back at School at Ashton.
From left, Taylor de la Cruz, Taishaar Singh, Riley Muller, Matthew Lyall and Owami Mdabe at Ashton with (back) Nadine James and Anne Lyall
Adele Naidoo and Thaslima Moosa with Ashton pre-schooler Farah Moosa.
Oliver Pritchard and Dylan Schubel after their first day at school.
Enjoying their first day back at school, Ashton pre-schoolers from left, Troy Tusanye, Ethan Venter and Valentino Rossi.
The thought of leaving his Mommy behind became a bit much for this little chap.
Falakhe Ndebele says a prayer for the new year.
It’s a long walk to Bongimfundo Primary School near Darnall. Bonginkosi Mthembu makes sure his classmates Londeka Makathini, Amkele Nojaja and Nosipho Ngqathiya are safe.
From left, Luyanda Nduli, Livi Walega, Zesuliwe Majola, Akwande Sibiya, Amahle Mdlala, Siyanda White and Lindokuhle Xulu on their first day of grade one at Sizani Combined.
Newtowns’ Sthembiso Moyo with his boys, Banele (left) and Bandile who are enrolled to do grade one at Tongaat Junior Primary School.
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Editor Lesley Naudé is a slightly frazzled mom of three (operating on less-than-optimum sleep) who cherishes life’s simple pleasures. She kick-starts her day with a strong cup of coffee, finds peace in ocean swims, and loves unwinding with a glass of red wine and a good book.
