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Our Afrikaans Primary School and Foundation Phase English learners enjoyed a wonderful trip last week! They had the opportunity to go see “Vlooi” and it was great fun! Afterwards we ended the day with a nice picnic at Green Point Park. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CuBv6vKKr/ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FC95RFFHi/

Our Grade 1 learners enjoyed exploring culture outdoors in the beautiful sunny weather! Teacher Luzaan and our fantastic assistants in the foundation phase introduced the learners to a variety of musical instruments and showed them how each one is used. The learners had so much fun discovering the different sounds and getting to experience music in a hands-on way! What a wonderful day of learning, exploring and enjoying culture! #Grade1 #Culture #LearningThroughPlay #Music #

It is our privilege to welcome the following students to Jan Kriel School for their practical teaching training: Jana Fourie – Life Sciences and Life Orientation Luan Kruger – EMS and English. (Former pupil of Jan Kriel School) Chelsea Chandler – English and Life Orientation Janelle Moses – Afrikaans Home Language Abongile Mbali – English and Life Orientation Pierre Voskuil – Business Studies and Life Orientation We trust that this practical experience will be a time of growt

Congratulations, Ian Esterhuizen! We are incredibly proud to announce that Ian Esterhuizen, a Grade 5 learner, has been selected to represent the Western Province wrestling team at the SA Youth and Presidents Championships taking place in October. We would like to congratulate Ian on this remarkable achievement. Your hard work, perseverance and dedication have certainly paid off. We wish you all the best for the championships. Enjoy every moment and make the Western Cape prou

We are incredibly proud of our dedicated educators who participated in the National Teaching Awards 2026. Their passion, commitment, and unwavering dedication to quality education continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our learners. Congratulations to the following staff members on their outstanding achievements: Category Winner – A. van der Spuy Excellence in ICT Teaching & Learning Nominee – L. Fritz Excellence in ICT Teaching & Learning Category Winner

Proud moment! We are incredibly proud of Benir de Villiers, Yusuf Hannibal and Denzel Cordon, who proudly represent Jan Kriel in the WP LSEN rugby team. We wish you all the best for the tournament. Play with passion, enjoy every moment and carry the Jan Kriel spirit with pride. What a special achievement by making this team! We stand squarely behind you. Make us proud! #JanBriel hashtag#WPLSEN hashtag#Rugby hashtag#Proud hashtag#MaakOnsTrots

Every child at Jan Kriel has a touching story. But Zinray’s positivity, his unique insight into life and especially his unwavering faith, inspire me. In the midst of tremendous physical challenges, he reached the highest level of sport. And in the midst of it all, he is grateful, grateful for an accident that changed the course of his life. Feel free to read his story (and also those of former and other Jan Krielers in the latest online newsletter at www.jankriel.com or use

Our Grade 6 learners designed and built water filters using recycled materials and created their own unique labels for their filters. After testing them, the learners used the filtered water to water the trees on our playground. We are proud of their creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to caring for the environment. #Grade6 #NaturalSciencesAndTechnology #YoungScientists #Recycling #WaterConservation #Sustainability

Recipient of the Karel Kriel Scholarship 2024, Nasr Esau, is currently pursuing a degree in Education at UWC. He received the ‘Dean’s Merit List Award’ for his accomplishments during his 2025 studies. Nasr was also selected as part of the USSA (University Sport South Africa) Selected National Team at the upcoming CUCSA (Confederation of University and College Sports Association) Games, to be held in Botswana 28 June - 5 July 2026. He will also be representing South African at

Dr Mariette van Niekerk is the Head Psychologist for the Inclusive Education team, which supports learners in mainstream schools. Learners identified for additional support start their application process at the mainstream school where the learner is currently placed and follow the WCED SIAS process. SIAS documents and supporting documentation (e.g. reports from educators, therapists, psychologists, medics and other professional role players) are attached, submitted directly