by Administrator | Jan 25, 2022 | News
The beginning of a new school year is an exciting yet anxious time for both parents and children. It typically brings a change in the daily routine established over the holiday season. This transition can be especially challenging for families with children on the...
by Administrator | Oct 14, 2021 | News
This year, Pick n Pay School Club joined forces with ‘People Who Grow Food’ (PWGF) and the Department of Education Tshwane District, to create a food garden at Phumzile Primary School in Soshanguve. PWGF is a food garden initiative to grow, feed, educate, store and...
by Administrator | Oct 13, 2021 | News
When to have your child’s vision examined: The American Optometric Association recommends the following guide for childhood visual exams: children should have an eye exam by no later than 6 months old, then again by age 3, and just before starting school. School-age...
by Administrator | Oct 8, 2021 | News
Can you believe we’re almost at the end of yet another year? It feels like it was just yesterday when the new academic year began. 2021 hasn’t been easy, especially for students. Exam season is taxing, no matter how well you excel in certain subjects. One of the most...
by Administrator | Sep 17, 2021 | News
What started as a small, but impactful recycling initiative among 13 schools during lockdown, has boomed to 100 schools thanks to the involvement of new partners. The schools are collecting yoghurt tubs which are upcycled to create 500 school desks, and in...
by Administrator | Sep 3, 2021 | News
Don’t skip breakfast Breakfast is an important meal for growing children. Studies show that breakfast eaters tend to have higher school attendance; better short-term memory and their overall test scores are higher as they are better able to concentrate. After waking...
