Ysterplaat Primary School

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others..." - Mahatma Gandhi

We, here at Ysterplaat Primary School, are incredibly excited to report back on our community project which ran throughout Term 1. This initiative focused on supporting Ria Abel Home for the Aged, located in Brooklyn. It is a cause that is particularly close to our hearts as it forms part of our greater school community.

We spent the greater part of Term 1 collecting a variety of toiletries with the aim of creating care packages for the residents, filled with these much-needed items. Not only did this initiative support Ria Abel and its residents, but it also allowed us to teach our learners important values such as compassion and care for others.

We would like to take a moment to thank every learner, parent, guardian, educator and all of our greater school community members for your contributions. We were able to fill a total of a 100 care packages! These packages were handed over to Ria Abel Home for the Aged, by some of our Grade 7 educators and learners, and with that our Term 1 community project concludes.

"In a world where you can be anything, be kind..." - Jennifer Dukes Lee

We, here at Ysterplaat Primary School, are excited to announce our new value, KINDNESS. We encourage all of our learners to join us tomorrow, the 10th of April, as we come together for our anti-bullying campaign. Here we will be taking a stand, promoting KINDNESS, courage and support, leading with the motto, "Stand up & Speak up".

As part of our campaign and to introduce our value, we ask that learners take part in civvies tomorrow and wear anything blue (the colour of our value, KINDNESS).

We have some tricks up our sleeve to make the introduction of our value, not only kind, but fun too.

Option 1: R20 Civvies, partaking in the chocolate scavenger hunt and receiving an anti-bullying ribbon.
Option 2: R10 Civvies (as requested, please try to add in some blue)
Option 3: R10 Anti-bullying ribbon only.

Let us stand up for those being targeted, speak out against bullying and be the voice for those, who need it most.

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"Our socks don't match, but our vibes do" - Anonymous

We, here at Ysterplaat Primary School, would just like to share a little look into our world and the fun we had during the month of February. As part of our fundraising initiatives for the term, we held a "funky socks" day, where learners had the opportunity to style their school uniform with the addition of their funkiest, most colourful and odd socks.

Here are a few examples of the absolute "swag" our learners showed up with, the style our learners displayed, as well as some of the educators participating in the fun. Thank you to those who participated, we look forward to more exciting events and having fun, both in and outside of the classroom.

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"May this holy month bring peace, joy and hope to your homes..."

We, here at Ysterplaat Primary School, would just like to wish all of our Muslim learners, parents and our Muslim community an auspicious and joyous Ramadan Kareem, filled with love and laughter. As the holy month of Ramadan has begun we wish upon you days filled with prosperity. May the light of the crescent moon illuminate your path towards a year filled with laughter, countless blessings, and success.

Ramadan Mubarak 💙

"It's not about how much we give, but how much love we put into giving..." - Mother Theresa

We, here at Ysterplaat Primary School, decided to spread some love on Valentine's Day by visiting Ria Abel Home for the Aged. Our wonderful Grade 7 educators and a team of Ysterplaat Primary School prefects surprised the residents of Ria Abel, with some sweet treats and smiles.

We look forward to more outreach and community involvement, as it not only instils important values in our learners, but also serves as a chance to give back to our greater school community. A special thanks to the Grade 7 educators for not only talking the talk, but walking the walk.

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much...” – Helen Keller

We, here at Ysterplaat Primary School, are incredibly excited about our current community project. This initiative focuses on supporting Ria Abel Home for the Aged, located in Brooklyn. It is a cause that is particularly close to our hearts as it forms part of our greater school community.

We have been and are currently collecting a variety of toiletries with the aim of creating boxes for the residents, filled with these much-needed items. Not only does this initiative support Ria Abel and its residents, but it also allows us to teach our learners important values such as compassion and care for others.

Thank you to each and every one of you, whether it be learners, parents, guardians, staff members, or others, who have contributed to this wonderful community project. If you would still like to donate to our initiative, please reach out, as even the smallest contribution helps us move closer to our goal.

🚩 We ask that our parents, guardians, learners and greater school community please be on the lookout for John Adams.

Please contact the number on the photo, or Maitland SAPS, if you have any information or knowledge about his whereabouts.

"Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that's what we are..." - Mickey Hart

🚨 Last chance to join the Ysterplaat Primary School Majorettes Squad for 2026! 🚨

We are looking for new members to join our majorettes team — a sport full of fun, fitness and friendship, with exciting opportunities to perform and travel. ✈️

Open to: Grade 4 & 5 learners [girls & boys] at Ysterplaat Primary School.
📅 Practices on: First Thursday & Saturday of the new school year.
🤸 No experience needed!

ℹ️ See the poster for full details.

Sign up here 👉 https://forms.gle/eF9PQ2jz8ZwpSpnG6

Give your child the chance to shine! ✨

Ysterplaat Primary School Majorettes

"There are indeed a few shortcuts to happiness. Dancing is one of them..." - Vicki Baum

We here, at Ysterplaat Primary School, are about ready to kick up our heels and raise the roof with our exciting production, "Mzanzi in Motion".

Here are some important details to jot down, before we get down and boogie:
📅 Dates: 30 September – 2 October
⏰ Doors open: 6:00 p.m. | Concert starts: 6:30 p.m.
🎟 Tickets: R50
Available to purchase now at our front office, but hurry, seats are limited and filling fast! Once you buy your ticket, you get to book your seat.
🌭🥤Refreshments will be available at our tuckshop.


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"...music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and charm to life..." - Plato

We, here at Ysterplaat Primary School, would just like to share an exciting little look into our world and the fun we had on Saturday. As part of an event organised by Marimba Jam, 27 of our learners took part in a massive event held at the arena of GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World.

The purpose of the event was to try and break the Guinness World Records record for the largest marimba ensemble ever recorded. The previous world record was held by Guatemala, who had a 505 player ensemble.

On Saturday, Ysterplaat Primary School learners, as well learners from many other schools, alongside Marimba Jam formed part of the staggering 1177 marimba players, who took part in an absolute amazing world record attempt and succeeded, now ensuring that South Africa has another claim to fame, with this newly acquired record.

We would like to give a special thanks to our Marimba coach, Ms. Colleen Hart, who has opened a doorway into Marimba for our learners and who has stayed the course. Well done to everyone, who participated, we look forward to more exciting events and having fun, both in and outside of the classroom.

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