Joy and anticipation: First day of school at Constantia and Westcott Primary Schools
New Constantia Primary School Grade R pupil, Zarah Grootboom, along with her parents, Tomlin and Nastassja Grootboom on her first day of school.
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The new school year started in the province on Wednesday, January 14, and the Western Capel MEC for education David Maynier, said there are 73 000 new Grade Rs and 102 000 new Grade 1s that are among 1.2 million pupils that started the new school year. The Bulletin visited Constantia Primary School and Westcott Primary School to capture their first day excitement.
Constantia Primary School Grade R pupil, Hlelokuhle Ndlumbini and her mother, Cordelia Ndlumbini.
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Constantia Primary School Grade 1 pupil, Trish Capere with her mother, Evelina Nhumba.
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Constantia Primary School Grade 1 pupil, Vimbiso Chikomo, and her mother, Precious Mushayi.
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Westcott Primary School Grade 1 pupil, Peyton Louw, with her parents, Kurt and Tatum Louw.
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Westcott Primary School Grade R teacher, Nicole Tomlinson with her new Grade R pupils.
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Westcott Primary School Grade 1 pupils, along with Principal Amanda Fortuin, back left, and class teacher, Naeema Kazi.
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