The Grade 6s had an entertaining outing to the serene Liesbeeck River on 8 May. They thoroughlyenjoyed the last of what seemed to be the warmer weather as well as the beautiful natural surroundings. They learned all about the river, the origins thereof, and some alien vegetation while acquiring some new Afrikaans vocabulary. The aim…
The Grade 3s visited the SANCCOB (Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds) Centre on 6 May 2025. The children learned all about African Penguins, their natural habitat, and the vital work SANCCOB does to rescue, rehabilitate, and release these endangered birds. It was an inspiring and eye-opening experience that highlighted the importance…
The Grade 2s are learning about the characteristics of the different animal groups in PBL this term. We visited Vredenheim Animal Park recently and saw some beautiful big cats. We watched them being fed and were able to feed some of the farm animals also.
Recently during Art, our Grade 5s each made a cartouche out of clay. They then inscribed their name in hieroglyphics (and explored the meaning of it) and decorated it with hidden jewels. They have delved into the mysterious world of Ancient Egypt – further exploration awaits as we journey down the Nile. Read more about…
At Cannons Creek Independent Primary School, Book Week is always a highlight. A love of reading is fostered in the classroom and our lovely library – a favourite space for many of its pupils. World Book Day was celebrated early this year, from 24-27 March this year, where the importance of reading while having FUN was emphasised. During the…
Cannons Creek Independent School hosted Gateway Primary School from Zimbabwe for two sporting fixtures during April – U12 girls Hockey on 22 April, and U13 girls Netball on 24 April. The energy was high as our girls displayed incredible talent and unwavering spirit. These special encounters allowed our players to test their skills against a…
Thank you to our Coaches and Sports department for hosting a great Hockey Skills session on Friday afternoon, at Pinelands High. It was a fun-filled session, where new skills were learnt, sharpened and proudly showcased. Well done to our pupils for their energy, enthusiasm and effort – we look forward to putting these skills into…
In early March, the Grade 4s visited the Centre for Education Conservation, where they experienced schooling in the Victorian era. They found out what it was like to be “seen and not heard”. They practised writing on slate boards and sitting up straight with their hands behind their backs.
Our Grade 1 pupils had a wonderful visit to Pinelands Library at the end of Term 1, where they discovered the magic of books and learned all about library etiquette. The friendly librarians welcomed them with an engaging reading of Little Red Riding Hood, bringing the classic tale to life. After the story, the children got…
Last week, our Grade 4-6s opened their Computer lessons up to their parents to come visit and see how their lessons had been integrated with their IBL. The Grade 4s got to show their parents how they had used coding to turn their Micro:bits into livestock counting devices. After adding a few finishing touches to…
