Our Principal's Message:
We aim to improve education by providing effective teaching methods based on skills and expertise of our educators. Our methodologies change the way people behave and react. Discover the level of education we provide and see for yourself the results based on the work that we do. We love educating the youth and paving the way forward in their career paths.
Announcements
Dear Parents / Guardians,
We are through the first week of September already and we desperately need the renewal that comes with Spring. Let’s hope for a pleasant weekend with some warmer temperatures that comes with Spring… Please take note of the following important matters:
SCHOOL WHATSAPP CHAT GROUPS (2026):
You can join the school’s various WhatsApp chat groups by clicking on each relevant Grade’s below:
SICK CHILDREN:
We are dealing with a huge number of sick children sent to school on a daily basis. Those children normally infect other children who become sick as well. At this stage we have many children who suffer from a stomach bug as well as excessive vomiting. It is a huge problem to deal with sick children at school. PLEASE KEEP SICK CHILDREN AT HOME. We cannot continue to phone parents shortly after school has started to fetch sick children from school.
TD VACCINATIONS AND HPV MOP UP:
COLOUR FUN DAY REMINDER:
- 11 September 2026
- R130 per child
- 17+ Jumping Castles (included in price)
- 5 Game Stations (R10)
- Face Painting (R10)
- Amount can be paid off at class teacher
- Last day to pay: 9 September 2026
- Food, Beverages and Toys will be for sale on the day
- Limited to learners only
SUSPENSIONS:
Please be advised that multiple students from Grades 4 through 7 are near suspension due to a range of infractions, including disruption of classes, disrespectful behaviour, vaping, bullying and other forms of unacceptable conduct. The tolerance for such behaviour has reached its limit. Effective immediately, suspensions will be enforced rigorously until discipline and order are fully restored within the school environment.
ATHLETICS INTER HOUSE DAY – 18 SEPTEMBER 2026:
We are excited to announce that the Athletics inter house will take place on 18 September during school’s hours from 8:30-12:00. All learners are encouraged to participate and represent their house (team) colours. We encourage all the learners to participate and show their team spirit! We are looking forward to a fun-filled day of athletics.
Please note the following important details:
• No school bags are necessary.
• Bring your lunch.
• Don’t forget to pack sunscreen, a hat and extra water to stay hydrated.
• Wear your house colour (red, blue, yellow or green) and comfortable shorts – no shoes are needed.
• The inter-house will determine who will be in the Athletics team for 2027
OFFICE & CLOTHING STORE HOURS:
- Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 14:00
- Friday: 07:30 – 13:00
No money can be accepted after these specified times, for safety and security reasons. Please remember that there are card facilities available at school. It is a more convenient and a safer way of making payments at school. Please make use of this facility or make payments via the internet or direct bank deposits. The school’s banking details are as follows
- Laerskool Paardekraal
- ABSA
- Current Account no – 01005000153
- Please use your child’s name, surname and grade as a reference and send Proof of Payment by email to joey@paardies.co.za.
Acting Principal
Amanda Martignone
Acting Deputy Principal
Dawie Breedt
Departmental Head:
Foundation phase
Derise Le Grange
Acting Departmental Head:
Foundation phase
Mariska Braune
Acting Departmental Head:
Foundation phase
Jané Keys
Acting Departmental Head:
Intersen phase
Zendra Hattingh
Acting Departmental Head:
Intersen phase
Leandré Da Silva
Departmental Head:
Intersen phase
André Shannon