Bryanston Primary exhibits Tickey Day Amazingness

Bryanston Primary School carries on with 60-year-old traditional school event.

September 16, 2023

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The Stranger Things-themed stall brought all the mystery and intrigue to Tickey Day: From left - Samuel Withers, Jack Hatfield, Gabriella Iyakannoo, Romy Samuel, Viggo Chelius, Lance Roman, and Luke Kowlessar flourished as young entrepreneurs.

In keeping up with the school’s traditions, Bryanston Primary School hosted parents and the community for this year’s Tickey Day – hosted at the school on September 2.

The event was an entrepreneurial day characterised by turning the field into a carnival – with amusement-themed activities, treats, and a Ferris wheel. Traditionally, Tickey Day is arranged by the Grade 7 learners.

BPS educator Rhuhie Laher's daughter Tayyibah Devaduth was on an amazing roll inside the big inflatable ball overseen by Wisane Jared Nkuna at the Tickey Day event. — BPS educator Rhuhie Laher’s daughter Tayyibah Devaduth was on an amazing roll inside the big inflatable ball overseen by Wisane Jared Nkuna at the Tickey Day event.

“It’s a Grade 7 initiative fundraiser for the school towards projects,” said school principal, Morne Marx. “Currently, we’re working towards a multi-purpose court that we’re going to start building in September.”

According to the Grade 7 economic and management sciences teacher Bernard Maseko, the idea of Tickey Day has since grown into a long-standing tradition whereby the Grade 7 group would be able to give the school something back by which they could be remembered.

Bryanston Primary School educators Rhuhie Laher, Grant Hart and Verna Bester embody the characteristics of those teachers every child deserves to have.

“All money raised goes to the school,” Maseko said. “What’s interesting is that it’s no longer simply a fundraising event – the economic and management sciences is a practical subject which equips the learners with real-life skills for personal development, and the development of the community as well.”

Maseko shared a brief history of what Tickey Day is.

Muxe Nkuna, Glenda Nyalungu and their hyper-energetic bundle of joy Reevo Nkuna - who made the absolute most of Tickey Day. — Muxe Nkuna, Glenda Nyalungu and their hyper-energetic bundle of joy Reevo Nkuna – who made the absolute most of Tickey Day.

“Tickey began in the early 60s when South Africa still used the monetary system of pounds, shillings and pence,” said Maseko. “Inflation had not yet set in – and you could actually purchase something of value for a tickey.”