paardies.co.za – Paardekraal is a primary school in the Krugersdorp area

Announcements

Dear Parents / Guardians,

This week has certainly been a busy one, and as we reach Friday, there is a sense of gratitude knowing that a well-deserved weekend lies ahead. The opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend time with family and friends is always welcomed after a productive week. As we prepare for the week ahead, please take note of the following important announcements and reminders:

SCHOOL WHATSAPP CHAT GROUPS (2026):

You can join the school’s various WhatsApp chat groups by clicking on each relevant Grade’s below:

HONOURS CEREMONIES:

The school has handed out invitations to children this week. Dress code for the children invited will be the school’s SUMMER UNIFORM and BLACK SCHOOL SHOES. The ceremonies will be held as follows:

Gr 4 – Gr 7: 02 November 2026 (Starting at 14:00)
Gr 1 – Gr 3: 03 November 2026 (Starting at 14:00)
Gr R: 12 November 2026 (Time: 09:00 – 12:00)

Please note that we will be starting our ceremonies promptly at the given times. Please be seated in the hall at least 10 minutes before the starting time. Regrettably, we can only accommodate two adults per invited learner, due to limited space in the hall.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 05 NOVEMBER 2026:

The Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, 05 November 2026 in the school hall. If no quorum is present the meeting will be postponed. The next meeting will take place on the 12th of November at 14:00 in the school hall. If there is no quorum present at that meeting, the meeting will be concluded irrespective the amount of parents present.

GENERAL BEHAVIOUR:

We kindly urge all parents to have an open and serious conversation with their children about appropriate behaviour, respect and personal boundaries. We have become increasingly concerned about certain inappropriate behaviours among learners, including smacking one another on the buttocks and performing inappropriate movements during break times. These behaviours are not acceptable within our school environment and need to be addressed both at school and at home. Parents are also encouraged to be mindful of the content their children are exposed to, particularly during screen time, as what children watch and imitate can have a significant influence on their behaviour. Let us work together to teach our learners about respect, dignity, appropriate conduct and the importance of respecting one another’s personal space. Your support and involvement are greatly appreciated in helping us maintain a safe, respectful and positive school environment for all.

VOTERS DAY – 04 NOVEMBER 2026:

Please note that Wednesday, 04 November 2026, has been declared a school holiday to allow citizens to participate in the Municipal Elections. We encourage all eligible parents and guardians to exercise their democratic right by casting their vote. This also provides a valuable opportunity to discuss with your child the importance of democracy, responsible citizenship, and the role that voting plays in shaping our communities. School will resume as normal on the following school day. We wish all our families a safe, meaningful, and productive day.

UPCOMING NOVEMBER EXAMS:

Please make sure that your child is well prepared for the exams, by having a study plan and / or study roster in place.
Unfortunately, no child will be allowed to enter the examination room late. The rest of the children who were on time cannot be inconvenienced by a late comer. Please ensure that your child is at school latest 07:15, as the school day starts at 07:20.
Should a child miss out on a paper due to illness, a doctor’s note is required to allow the child to do the test at a later stage.
Please make sure that your child eats breakfast before coming to school. No child can concentrate on an empty stomach. A healthy lunch for break time is recommended. Please refrain from sending the child to school with sweets and unhealthy food.
The discipline system stays in place during the exam time and learners who transgress and booked for detention, will have to sit the detentions on Fridays.
As from Thursday 05 November, the school will close daily at 13:00 for the children. Please make sure that you communicate this time with your transport providers as well, to ensure that your child is fetched from school on time.
Good luck to all children with the upcoming exams. Work hard and you will succeed.

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.