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Announcements

Dear Parents / Guardians,

My hope is that you had an enjoyable and fun-filled and short week with your children and families. Please take note of the following important information 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:

Grade RR
Grade R
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
HANDING OUT OF REPORT CARDS:

Report cards were distributed today to all learners who did not receive urgent notices. Congratulations to those who achieved excellent results — your hard work is commendable! To everyone, keep striving to improve and reach new heights in your academic journey.

GENERAL BEHAVIOUR OF CERTAIN CHILDREN:
It is with deep concern that I address a matter which continues to impact the learning environment at Laerskool Paardekraal. While most of our learners attend school with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we are increasingly facing serious disruptions from a small group of learners whose behaviour is unacceptable and detrimental to both teaching and learning.
 
PARKING IN FRONT OF SCHOOL GATE:

Parents and transport drivers, please note that the school’s main gate area is a no parking, no drop and go, and no thoroughfare zone. Kindly respect basic road rules and do not use this area for any reason, as it serves as the school’s primary entry and exit point.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: SCHOOL CLOSURE FOR THE TERM:

We have reached the end of another school term! Thank you all for your support throughout this term. It was a challenging and busy period, but together we made it through. This holiday is a short one, so please make the most of it and rest well, as Term 4 will also be short and busy. Kindly note that the school will close on Wednesday at 11:00 for the holiday. Please ensure that appropriate transport arrangements are made, as there will be no supervision available after the specified dismissal time.

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. 
 
GENERAL:
Thank you to all parents for the continued support to the school. We value you as partners in the process to raise and educate our children. Enjoy the weekend with your friends and family.

Feel free to send any comments or suggestions to info@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