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

Announcements

Dear Parents / Guardians,

Another week of term 3 is gone already, and all learners and teachers are very busy with teaching and learning. Please take note of the following matters for the coming week:

SCHOOL WHATSAPP CHAT GROUPS (2026):

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

UPDATED CONTACT DETAILS:

We are experiencing ongoing difficulties reaching some parents due to outdated or invalid contact details. Additionally, very few students can provide an emergency contact number when needed. To ensure your child’s safety, please make sure they carry a valid contact number for a parent or guardian in both their school bag and diary.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE:

We continue to face significant challenges with punctuality in the mornings. Several learners are being dropped off late—some as late as 08:30—directly at the school gate. Please note that the late arrival forms completed at the gate are being documented as evidence of our ongoing efforts to promote punctuality.

Afternoon Pick-Up Concerns: Late collection of learners in the afternoon also remains a serious concern. On many days, school staff are left supervising children well beyond 16:30. It is unfair to expect our staff to remain on duty indefinitely. This often results in staff members being contacted by their own children’s schools, as they are late to collect their own families due to these extended responsibilities
A Note of Appreciation: We extend our sincere thanks to most parents who consistently drop off and collect their children on time. Your continued support and cooperation are greatly appreciated

SERIOUS CONCERN ABOUT CERTAIN LEARNERS’ SAFETY:

It has come to our attention that several of our learners are leaving the school premises at dismissal time and making their way to various locations in town—unsupervised—to wait for their transport. We understand that in some cases, transport providers are collecting high school learners first, returning only later to collect primary school children. Please be aware that these unsupervised children are at risk, as they are not under the care of the school or any responsible adult during this time.

SCHOOL UNIFORM, JEWELLERY, HAIR AND NAILS:

We have noticed an increasing number of learners arriving at school wearing clothing items that do not form part of the official school uniform. This includes jackets, trousers, and shirts in various colours. While we understand that the colder weather may require additional layers, we kindly request that any non-uniform items be worn underneath the school uniform, not over it.

GRADE 1 AND GRADE 8 APPLICATIONS FOR 2027:

Applications for Grade 1 and grade 8 for 2027 are still open. Please ensure that you apply online if you are seeking space for your child into grade 1 and grade 8 for 2027. Please remember that space is limited in most school, so please do not delay this very important process.

CURRICULUM MATTERS:

The assessment plans for Grades 1 to 7 have already been distributed to learners. If you have not yet done so, please sign the tear-off slip at the bottom of the plan and return it to school as soon as possible. We urge all parents to take note of the important assessment dates listed in the plan. If a learner is absent on the day of an assessment, a doctor’s certificate will be required in order for the learner to be granted a second opportunity.

PRACTICES:

For all after school activities: Please ensure that all learners are fetched on time
CHESS: The Final stages of our Internal Chess League is here and the excitement is building!
- Semi Finals & Finals:
  - Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
  - Time: 13:50 – 15:00
    Venue: Mr Ueckermann’s classroom
    Attendance: Only qualifying players listed on Mr Ueckermann’s door may participate
    We wish all our finalists the best of luck!
NETBALL: Mini Netball & Senior Netball:
- Who: Girls born 2014 – 2020
- When: Wednesdays & Thursdays
- Time: 13:45 – 14:30 (unless specified otherwise)
- What to bring: Sports clothes, tekkies, water bottle
- Note: No short or revealing clothing is permitted

WOMEN’S DAY – 09 AUGUST:

On this special day – 9 August, National Women’s Day – we extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to each one of you. As we reflect on the significance of this day and the powerful legacy of the women who came before us, we also celebrate your courage, your dreams, and the unique paths you walk. May you continue to grow, thrive, and lead with confidence and pride. Happy Women’s Day – today and every day, we celebrate you… with respect and gratitude.

10 August – PUBLIC HOLIDAY in Celebration of Women’s day

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.