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Pikkewyntjies Penguins

Pikkewyntjies Penguins

It’s a question whether Overbergers have made the connection between the Betty’s Bay Penguin Colony and Pikkewytjies Pre-School.

School Changes at Pikkewyntjies

School Changes at Pikkewyntjies

In the past, we used to welcome visitors to the school and Louise used to enjoy laying a tea tray and baking cheese scones...

Part of the Daily Routine

Part of the Daily Routine

A Roman poet coined the phrase - mens sana in corpore sano - a sound mind in a sound body.

The Astro Art Competition

The Astro Art Competition

The South African Astronomical Observatory has issued an invitation to all Foundation Phase learners...

Our Playground and Mandela Day

Our Playground and Mandela Day

There is a large, grassed playground next to the school building and the shade trees the Harold Porter Botanical Garden donated are growing slowly, but steadily.

Pikkewyntjies Shapes - This is a square

Pikkewyntjies Shapes - This is a square

For a small person, the difference between a square and a rectangle is difficult to describe or even perhaps to see...

Pikkewyntjies Classwork

Pikkewyntjies Classwork

Here are some busy children in Juffrou Zaan’s class - enjoying a challenge and the satisfaction of completing it.

Blue People made by the Grade R Pikkewyntjies

Blue People made by the Grade R Pikkewyntjie...

In Juffrou Zaan’s class are the children being prepared for school in 2022...

The Funding Challenge

The Funding Challenge

You remember the February Challenge issued by the school’s Fairy Godfather?

OF SHOES AND SPAGHETTI

OF SHOES AND SPAGHETTI

Some of the 2 or 3-year-olds who start school at Pikkewyntjies have eaten only a small variety of foods in their lives...

New Teacher Assistant - Valney Smith

New Teacher Assistant - Valney Smith

We are delighted that Valney Smith has joined the Pikkewyntjies staff.

Fundraising Programme

Fundraising Programme

The Cape Education Department sets high standards for Early Childhood Development Schools and there isn’t a lot of time set aside for Arts and Crafts.