Crossroads School’s new batch of Grade 1s includes Ben Joseph, Liyana Hlabangana, Leko Mkhonza, Clark Oehl, Dylan Lewis and Adam Lubani.
In a few years these Grade 1s will form the Matric Class of 2035. Until then we will celebrate their grand entry into ‘big school’ by honouring the importance 2024 ushers in for them.
These bright-eyed and eager young minds are found in local schools, such as Auckland Park Preparatory School, Crossroads School, De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School, King David Victory Park, Northwest Christian, Orban School and Reddford House Northcliff.
For a few of them, the anxious energy they woke up with disappeared when they were met with the warm welcome of their teacher. For others it was through the meeting of a new friend.
Here are some Grade 1s starting their school career.
New friends, Lia Shoul and Sadie Goldberg, play at King David Victory Park.
Joseph Thompson.
Nthandoyenkosi Nxasana thinks she will have a fun time learning and making friends at De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School.
Sadie Goldberg with parents Mark and Jodi while at King David Victory Park for her first day of school.
John Hewlett is at Crossroads School.
Adrian, Taylor and Nikki Rosenberg at King David Victory Park.
Iyaan Maduray is embraced by his parents while at Reddford House Northcliff.
Raphaela Bean is hugged by mom Michelle and Sadie Goldberg looks on while at King David Victory Park.
Shanice Miti excitedly rings the bell upon her entry into Orban School.
Bryan Forsyth embraces his son, Danny, on his first day at Northwest Christian School. Photo: Neo Phashe
Northwest Christian School welcomes Megan, Isaiah and Renato Goodyal into the family.
Hlelo Dube rests on his mom, Rhoda’s shoulder as he gets ready to step into class at Northwest Christian School. Photo: Neo Phashe
Zuhain Shaikh is a Grade 1 learner at Orban School.
Layla Nel looks forward to great days reading books at De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School.
Danielle, Isaac and Richard Shein at King David Victory Park.
Mikhail Petropoulos sits in his classroom at Reddford House Northcliff while being flanked by his doting parents.
Amaya Manger is excited to start big school at Orban School as she sits with her mom.
Damon and Karen Smit with Courtney at Redford House Northcliff for her first day of school.
Crossroads School’s new batch of Grade 1s includes Ben Joseph, Liyana Hlabangana, Leko Mkhonza, Clark Oehl, Dylan Lewis and Adam Lubani.
Sebastian Meadon of Crossroads School smiles with his parents.
Crispin-Kuo-Watson gives a big thumbs up to his year at De La Salle Holy Cross College.
Katanekwa Kabani couldn't be happier to be part of the Orban School community.
Parents Brendan and Stephanie Pillay flank children, Lemaya and Leano while at Northwest Christian School.
Lionel Makanza is ready for all the great things Reddford House Northcliff has in store for him.
Reddford House Northcliff learner Thoriso Musi is part of 2023’s Grade 1 class.
Hannah Hattingh slides into the new year at De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School.
Oliver Strooh is in anticipation of the fun things he will learn while at Reddford House Northcliff.
Kiean Gerrard looks dapper in his De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School uniform.
Mikhael Winer with mom Shelli Weltsman as she gives him support on his first day of school at King David Victory Park.
Kgogedi Maologela with her mom can’t wait to see what fun and learning will come from Orban School.
Nura Varachia is all smiles on her first day of school at Reddford House Northcliff.
Ash, Aryaan, Aaren and Euodia Naidoo are all excited for the first day at Northwest Christian School.
Miriam and Aliyah Mathosi sit lovingly at next to each other King David Victory Park.
Alegra Venter, Michaela Peers, Mila White, Zana Beckett, Xinning Li, Willow Scott and Leah Hugo all from Auckland Park Preparatory School.
Ayola Ntushelo chimes in her new year at Orban School.
Nothing will be too hard for Holly Heaney to achieve while at De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School.
Zayne Bye bets he will climb all the way up to success while at De La Salle Holy Cross College Junior School.
The Reid family – Philippa, Sarah, Lucy and Darryl at Northwest Christian School.
Crossroads School Grade 1 learner Liyana Hlabangana and his parents.
Reddford House Northcliff was the perfect place for Zahav Brijlal's entry into big school.
Darshin Perumal starts his schooling career at Reddford House Northcliff.
Auckland Park Preparatory School Grade 1s; Faatima-Zahra Ali, Ella James, Sarah Fedder and Amelia Kaloo.
Zoe Sibanda with her parents at Orban School.
Callum Linsell is eager to make new friends while at De La Salle Holy Cross Junior School.
