The first-ever Cannons Colour Run will take place on Friday 4 September 2026, with the event beginning at 17h00. This event replaces the Fun Run and caters for everyone in our broader community – the serious runners, the joggers, the plodders and even those who simply want to come along to cheer and enjoy a…
Cannons Creek Independent School recently partnered with textile recycling and disability empowerment organisation, Clothes To Good (CTG). The school collected 264 bags of donations, totalling 1900kg after it ran a clothing, textiles and shoe clothing drive; with the bags being collected on 27 May 2026. “What a great opportunity to educate our families about conscious fashion…
Written by Mrs Tracy Wahl, Primary School Principal. As first published in The Muse magazine (June 2026). “I’m bored.” It’s a phrase that can instantly make parents tense. We feel we need to fix it, to suggest something, organise something, entertain them, solve it. But what if boredom isn’t a problem? What if it’s a gift? In…
We are living in a world of devices, where the goal of parents shouldn’t be to eliminate technology, but rather to guide users towards better overall well-being; and the need to shift away from ‘how much is too much?’ to ‘what is the screen replacing?’. Parents need an undersanding of how and why screens are…
On Wednesday, our debaters travelled to Springfield Girls’ Convent for the first round of the season. Although the competitive format had to be adjusted due to several team forfeits, the afternoon was productive and rewarding, as our speakers had the rare opportunity to debate directly with the adjudicators. Our team proposed the motion: “Parents should…
Primary School Principal Mrs Wahl’s speech: Good morning Cannons Creek family, and welcome to our Founders’ Day Assembly. Today we extend a very warm welcome to our special guests: Mrs Duncan, one of our founder teachers and former Trust member; Mr and Mrs van Haght, founding High School Principal and Secretary; and Mr Parkar, one…
We warmly welcome our new staff members to the Cannons Creek family! We are excited for their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm. Mrs Jess Biermann – HS English Teacher I have been an English teacher for 14 years, and I am still convinced that words can change lives. I am passionate about literature, poetry, and developing…
Cannons Creek looks forward to hosting prospective families at its 2026 Open Days. Families are invited to view the school, meet the teachers, and interact with its pupils. It is essential to book a timeslot for your tour, by clicking here. Primary School Open Day (including Grade RR and Grade R): Friday 27 February (09h00 –…
At our Staff year-end function, we proudly presented long service awards to two staffmembers – Mr Freddie Siyema (25 years) and English Teacher Mrs Jeanne Rankin (15 years). Unfortunately Mrs Rankin was unwell, but Mr Jan de Waal (Chairman of the Board) was able to honour Mr Siyema. An excerpt from Mrs Rankin: “At the…
The Cannons Creek Carnival on Saturday 1 November 2025 was the ultimate fun-filled event, attracting members of the community, alumni, and current members of the school community. It featured all the hallmarks of a great day – rides, games, a photobooth, arcade zone, food stalls, and market vendors! The little ones had their own dedicated…
