Cannons Creek Independent School held its annual much-anticipated Pre-Primary ‘Things That Go’ morning on 25 May 2024. This event was well supported by friends and family who cheered the Pre-Primary pupils on as they notched up their laps on their various ‘wheeled’ apparatuses. The purpose of the morning, other than socialising, was to also encourage…
Painting the school badge was a great activity to help our Grade RRs develop their fine motor skills. Holding a paintbrush and carefully applying the paint to the badge helps children improve their hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. It also allows them to explore different colors and shapes, boosting their creativity and artistic expression. Overall,…
The skills that enable a child to move are known as motor skills. The two main types of motor skills are fine motor and gross motor. Fine-motor skills are what allow us to make movements using the smaller muscles in our hands, fingers, wrists, eyes, tongue and toes. We rely on these abilities to do…
Did you know that Fingerpainting improves fine motor development? It does so by strengthening the finger and hand muscles… which in turn help when holding and controlling a pencil or crayon when writing. Children also learn about colours, shapes and what happens when you mix colours. The senses of hearing, touching and smelling are also…
Cannons Creek Independent School held a special morning for the Pre-Primary dads / guardians on Thursday 15 June. They got to explore the classroom, colour in the superhero dad card, drink a cup of tea, and complete a jelly tot construction (and not eat them!). Finally the rain cleared a bit so there was much energy…
We invite families with 4- or 5-year old children to join Cannons Creek Independent School for an Open Morning on Friday 21 July 2023. Parents will have the chance to find out what the school has to offer, while the child has a fun morning meeting Mickey Mouse and friends! Book your slot now by clicking…
Sending your child off to preschool is an exciting milestone in their life, and as a parent, you want to ensure they have the best possible experience. To help you prepare your child for this new adventure, we have put together a guide with practical tips and strategies: By following these guidelines, you can help…
Cannons Creek Pre-Primary School held their annual much-anticipated ‘Things That Go’ morning on 6 May 2023. This event was well supported by friends and family who cheered the Pre-Primary pupils on as they notched up their laps on their various ‘wheeled’ apparatuses. The purpose of the morning, other than socialising, was to also encourage healthy…
Our Grade 6 Drama Club pupils performed a show for the Pre-Primary pupils – ‘The Mickey Mouse Club House and Friends Show’. This is a special tradition at school, and there was great excitement in the Hall! The Grade 6 Drama Club spent the first part of the year preparing a 20-minute show for the…
