Phiwokuhle Njapha and Ozoma Nyawose of Warner Beach Preparatory School.
IT WAS a morning of hustle and bustle as teachers and parents worked together to make certain the first day of school was a memorable and successful one.
The first day back can be a daunting one, especially with the stress parents experience as the working world kicks into gear, however it was smooth sailing for schools in the Amanzimtoti and surrounding areas.
Parents and their children toured the halls and classrooms as part of orientation for Umbogintwini Primary School, and each Grade 1 learner got the chance to ring the bell for the first time before being sorted into their respective classes.
A teacher at the school, Sinead Thomas, wished all learners making their way back into school, and all grade Rs and 1s, an exceptional year ahead. “We will continue to foster green minds and golden hearts at Umbogintwini Primary School,” added Thomas.
Kylie Pitchers of Warner Beach Preparatory School.
Slindokuhle Lushaba of Umgababa Primary School.
Ameer Moosa and Fezokuhle Mngadi of Warner Beach Preparatory School.
Naledi Mthembu of Warner Beach Preparatory School.
As is tradition for Umbogintwini, ringing the bell for the first time is Grade 1 learner, Enzokuhle Cele.
Sbongile Dlamini and her little one, Kwandokuhle Ngidi, on his first day of school at Umbogintwini Primary.
Umbogintwini Primary School teacher, Natalie Crowley, flanked by Grade 1 learners, Lilonke Khomo and Okuhle Mteshane.
Umbogintwini Primary’s adorable lot of Grade R learners were raring to go for their first day of school. Pictured are Kumkani ‘Ayabonga’ Nompula, Nkosinathi Nkomo, Abongile Mkhungo, Melamina Nsibande and Nsikayabathembu Mvelase.
Ziphelele Dlamini and Banzi Mbatha with their son, Lubanzi Mbatha, on his first day in Grade 1 at Umbogintwini Primary School.
Kenneth Sifiso Ntuli and Queen Crystal Bajabulile Mkhungo with their son, Enzokuhle Ntuli, on his first day of school at Umbogintwini Primary.
Eugene and Debbie Pienaar with their son, Eli, on his first day at Warner Beach Preparatory School. Photo: Supplied.
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Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.
