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,
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:
CONTROLLED TESTS:
Controlled Tests for Grades 4 to 7 will continue on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week. Once testing concludes, all marks will be processed in preparation for the Departmental Schedules and Report Cards. Further information regarding the distribution of Report Cards will be communicated in due course. Parents of learners who did not meet academic expectations will be contacted and invited to the school to sign the necessary documents. Report Cards for these learners will be available for collection at the time of signing.
LEARNER RE-REGISTRATION FOR 2026:
Grade RR and Grade 2–7 registrations for 2027 will open from 21 July to 23 September 2026.
Please note: The online application process for Grade R and Grade 1 has not yet commenced. The official opening date will be communicated in due course via the Department’s website and all official social media platforms. No late applications will be accepted.
For queries, please contact Ms Thembi Ntombela at 011 953 1930 or thembi@paardies.co.za.
SCHOOL TIMES:
A reminder that the school day begins promptly at 07:20. All learners must be seated in their classrooms by this time. Please note that late arrivals will be marked as absent for the day.
SCHOOL FEES:
We sincerely thank all parents who have kept their school fee accounts up to date. Your continued support is deeply appreciated. Please be advised that outstanding fees without formal arrangements have been handed over for debt collection. If you are experiencing financial difficulties or have any concerns regarding fee payments, we urge you to contact Mrs. Lynch without delay to discuss available options.
NETBALL SPONSORSHIP APPRECIATION:
Our school would like to extend a sincere thank you to SAVAGE APPAREL, PCE and DLM for their generous sponsorship of our new netball dresses and bibs. Their support has not only provided our players with a professional and stylish appearance on the court but has also boosted team spirit and pride. We are truly grateful for their investment in our learners and school sport.
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