The learners are being introduced to the challenging world of chess thanks to volunteers who generously give their time to teach and play with them. For many of the learners, this is a new experience. As they learn the game, …
Two HELP volunteers are providing learners with the opportunity to develop and hone their communication and debating skills. Life is about communication, whether a learner is in the classroom or the community. Debating is a formal way of communicating that …
For Women’s Month, we wanted to encourage our girls to pause and think about something that is not always easy to do: to see themselves in a positive light. Each girl traced around her hand and, on the five fingers, …
To celebrate World Lion Day, the Grade 5 learners combined Maths and Art and to create a magnificent lion using recycled and everyday materials. The project began with learners colouring and drawing geometric shapes, making the connection between mathematical concepts …
World Lion Day – Maths, Art and Recycling Came Together Read more »
To celebrate Mandela Month, learners spent three weeks learning about Nelson Mandela through art, discussion and teamwork. The objective was to explain to the learners who Mandela was, why we remember him and what qualities made him such an important …
To mark Mandela Month, the learners spent five days transforming a simple outline of South Africa into a vibrant celebration of its people. Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to the struggle for freedom and equality. Inspired by his legacy, we …
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The staffroom at Harmony Primary buzzed with energy when Professor Jonathan Jansen came to give a workshop on working with children from the Cape Flats. His message was clear – these children have enormous obstacles to overcome but with passion …
A heartfelt thank you to Kaylin Flaxmaz for her incredibly generous donation of backpacks filled with stationery, crayons, pencils, glue sticks and soccer balls. Her kindness has brought big smiles from the learners. One backpack was given to Chosen, learner …
The Third Term Kicked Off With a Super Donation. Read more »
Sometimes all it takes is one book to change a child’s relationship with reading. A Grade 4 learner has discovered exactly the right book for her in Andrew Matthews’ retellings of Shakespeare for children. While many children are still finding …
The Right Book, For The Right Child, At The Right Time Read more »
Our Under 12 team played five matches during Term 2. They won one game, drew one game, and lost three. The team has faced some challenges this term, with attendance and commitment to training being an ongoing concern. We look …
