Laerskool Skuilkrans Marks 50 Years with festival
Pretoria East school celebrated its golden anniversary with music, memories and a proud local turnout.
Laerskool Skuilkrans recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community-centred event called Kransklopfees, hosted on the school grounds in Murrayfield.
The festival-style event was open to the public and welcomed a large number of families, former learners, and residents, many of whom had long-standing ties to the school.
The day offered something for all ages, from food and toy stalls to performances by well-known Afrikaans artists, including Demi Lee Moore, Irene-Louise van Wyk, and Tannie Matie.
The school also brought in staging and sound equipment to create a proper music and entertainment experience, a big moment for learners and parents alike.
The selling of popular items like sunglasses and snacks at vendor stands became small highlights of the day.
Kransklopfees also gave alumni a chance to return and reflect, as many of them are now parents with children at the school.
As a long-standing institution in Pretoria East, Skuilkrans has remained a familiar part of the Die Wilgers and Murrayfield community for five decades.
The event was a mix of light entertainment and neighbourhood pride, an opportunity to honour the school’s legacy, while enjoying a relaxed day and night out.
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