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Announcements
Dear Parents / Guardians,
Following a very busy week, please take note of the important matters below:
SCHOOL WHATSAPP CHAT GROUPS (2026):
You can join the school’s various WhatsApp chat groups by clicking on each relevant Grade’s below:
SICK LEARNERS:
We kindly remind you to keep sick children at home. Calling parents to collect ill learners during the school day disrupts teaching and causes inconvenience.
LEARNER RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2026:
Re-registration forms were sent out this week. Please check and update the information before returning the form to school.
Important: If your form is not returned by the deadline, it will be assumed that your child is leaving at the end of the year, and their place may be allocated to someone on the waiting list. Late submissions may require you to reapply for 2027. For queries, contact Ms. Ntombela at 011 953 1930 or thembi@paardies.co.za.
CONTACT DETAILS ON DETENTION FORMS:
Please ensure your contact information is included on detention forms. Some learners sign these forms themselves, and parents are unaware of the detention. This leads to children being stranded after school. As many learners do not know their parents’ numbers, please ensure a contactable number is provided for follow-up if needed.
SUSPENSION OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Due to the upcoming School-Based Tests starting Thursday 8 May, all netball, chess, and RACA practices and matches are suspended until further notice to allow learners time to prepare. Soccer continues for this week due to pre-scheduled matches.
CONTROLLED TESTS:
Please find the roster for the mid-year School Based Controlled Tests which will be starting on Thursday the 28th of May. Please ensure that your children are well prepared for these tests. Demarcations were handed out last week already.
EARLY SCHOOL CLOSURE – CONTROLLED TESTS:
From Thursday, 28 May 2026, the school will close daily at 13:00 for the duration of the Controlled Tests. All learners from Grade RR to Grade 7 must be collected no later than 13:15.
Note: Learners not collected on time will be unsupervised, and the school will not be held liable for any incidents.
CELL PHONES AND SOCIAL MEDIA:
Please monitor your child’s use of social media and online platforms (e.g., Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube). We’ve encountered cases of inappropriate content being shared among learners. We urge you to install parental controls to block access to harmful material.
REMINDER:
Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed at school unless handed in at the start of the day and collected afterward. Phones found in learners’ possession during school hours will be confiscated, and a R200 fine will be required for return.
ROUGH PLAY:
We kindly ask parents to speak with their children about the importance of safe and respectful play. Recently, we have noticed an increase in rough games, including violent kicking and similar activities. These behaviours are not enjoyable for others and can cause harm, and must stop.
PRACTISES FOR NEXT WEEK – WEEK OF 25 – 29 MAY:
Please arrange transport accordingly after all practices and matches.
- SOCCER SCHEDULE
- Monday, 25 May: MOGALE CITY SCHOOL PLAY OFFS
Under 11 and Under 13 teams will play matches.
Venue: Munsieville Stadium
Time: 13:00 – 16:00 - Tuesday, 26 May: Under 13 players will practice at school until 15:00.
- Wednesday, 27 and Thursday 28 May: Under 11 players will practice at school until 15:00.
- Friday, 29 May: Gauteng West Championships
- Depending on results of Game being played on Monday 25 May
- Monday, 25 May: MOGALE CITY SCHOOL PLAY OFFS
- CHESS
- The 10 selected chess players in Team 3 will continue with our internal league on Wednesday 27 May at 13h45 in Mr Ueckermann’s class
- RACA
- Practice for all categories this week. Please check the WhatsApp groups for more details as they are shared. Parents, kindly make the necessary transport arrangements for your child to be picked up on time after practice.
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