Fynnland Primary School’s newest batch of Grade R learners, Alleyne Mapira, Cooper Kinlock and Che Manique, enjoy the school’s jungle gym. Photos: Dillon Pillay.
THE sound of the school bell rang marked the start of a new academic year and return to school for many, but for a select few it signalled the start of their official schooling career.
The SUN team visited various primary schools on The Bluff to see the newest learners on the block and capture their gleeful smiles.
Bluff Christian Academy’s Saaranya Pillay enjoys some colouring on her first day of school.
Bluff Christian Academy’s Grade 1 teacher, Tayla Mackinnon, is ready to start the new year with her newest learners, David Schnittker and Amohelo Tladi.
Fynnland Primary School’s Grade 1 teacher Farhana Naidoo welcomes her newest learners Aydin Khan, Abongile Mbikazi and Delaney Nortjie.
Dirkie Uys Primary School’s Grade 1 teacher, Amanda Aplin, welcomes her newest learners Enzokuhle Mthembu, Lisakhanya Nkonya and Zukhanye Mncwango.
Fynnland Primary School’s Sthelo Cele, Iriyana Ramlakan, Lisakhanya Mbuyazi and Skye’ Whitfield show off their biggest smiles with their Grade 1 teacher Roxanne Vorster.
Fynnland Primary School’s Grade 1 learner Mpilenhle Doncabe enjoys some colouring in on his first day of school.
Ebenezer Gumede is proud and happy to drop off her daughter Zoe Gumede for her first day of school at Bluff Christian Academy.
Dirkie Uys Primary School’s Ayathandwa Nxumalo hugs her mother Leletu Marasha and sister Ayamangalisa Nxumalo goodbye.
Bluff Christian Academy’s Grade 1 teacher Tayla Mackinnon reads to the new Grade 1 class.
Fynnland Primary School’s newest Grade R learners, twin sisters Leila and Lianna Naicker, show no fear as long as they have got each other.
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