Northdene Preparatory School

SIMUNYE- WE ARE ONE!
Despite the challenges we face in South Africa, sport has a special way of bringing people together. Today, the learners and staff of NPS proudly showed their support by dressing up in South African colours. We are proud to be South African and proud to stand behind our national team. Go Bafana Bafana! We are cheering you on all the way!

What a beautiful sight it was today as the staff and learners of NPS came together in support of our national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, who take to the world stage tonight in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match.

It is a tremendous honour and privilege for South Africa to be part of this historic occasion and we are incredibly proud of our boys as they represent our nation in front of millions of supporters around the world.

At NPS, we believe in teaching our learners the importance of loyalty, unity and national pride. Today was a wonderful opportunity for our school community to celebrate our South African heritage and stand together in support of a team that inspires hope and determination.

The sea of green and gold around the school was a reminder that sport has the power to bring people together and create lasting memories. Thank you to all our staff and learners who showed their South African spirit with such enthusiasm and pride.

Good luck, Bafana Bafana! The entire NPS family is behind you as you make history tonight

Our Grade 2 and Grade 3 learners are hard at work preparing for their Sports Day on Thursday, 18 June! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

With plenty of enthusiasm and determination, the learners have been practising their races and participating in various activities to ensure they are ready for the big day. The excitement is building as they develop their skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Keep up the great work, boys and girls – we are cheering you on every step of the way!

Our Grade R and Grade 1 learners are hard at work preparing for their Sports Day next week! ☀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The beautiful weather made for a perfect morning outdoors as the learners enthusiastically rotated through the different activity stations. From running and jumping to practising important sporting skills, there was plenty of excitement and energy on display.

It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and teamwork as they get ready for the big day. We are looking forward to an exciting Sports Day and wish all our learners the very best as they continue their preparations!

Foundation Phase Athletics Captains Announced! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Congratulations to our newly appointed Foundation Phase Athletics Captains and Vice-Captains. It is a great privilege and honour to be chosen for these leadership roles. These learners have shown dedication, commitment, enthusiasm and excellent sportsmanship, making them wonderful role models for their peers.

We wish them every success as they lead their houses during the athletics season.

Swift House

Akesihle Dladla – Captain
Shayur Moodley – Vice-Captain
Harley Ellis – Captain
Maryam Phiri – Vice-Captain

King Fisher House

Zyan Bedhram – Captain
Adriel Pasupathi – Vice-Captain
Meleah Naidu – Captain
Ariella Naidoo – Vice-Captain

Weaver House

Jordan Shange – Captain
Jude Sydney – Vice-Captain
Kerah-Jade Potgieter – Captain
Shasvi Reddy – Vice-Captain

Congratulations to each of these learners. We are proud of you and look forward to seeing your leadership, teamwork and house spirit shine throughout the athletics season!

Yesterday, 6 June, was an incredibly busy and exciting day for our sports teams as they participated in various Queensburgh and District Tournaments. Our learners represented the school with pride, determination and excellent sportsmanship.

Congratulations to our outstanding teams on their achievements:

🏆 Grade 3 Boys Hockey– Joint Winners, sharing the trophy with Parkside Primary
🥇 Grade 3 Girls Hockey– 1st Place
🥉 Under 11 Boys Hockey – 3rd Place
🥈 Under 13 Boys Hockey – 2nd Place
🥈 Under 13 Girls Soccer – 2nd Place

We are extremely proud of all our players, staff and coaches for their hard work, dedication and teamwork. These results are a testament to the commitment and perseverance shown by our learners both at practice and on the field. Thank you to our staff, coaches and parents for your continued support and encouragement.

Well done to all our teams on a fantastic day of sport!

Congratulations to our Under 12 Boys Cross Country learners who were awarded certificates at our Sport and Cultural Prize Giving this morning.

Exciting Training Opportunity! 🌟

Northdene Preparatory School is proud to partner with the Ernie Els Foundation for Autism South Africa to bring this valuable two-day Autism Awareness and Classroom Support Training for educators to KZN and a one day session for parents and caregivers, assistants and professionals.

This workshop is ideal for teachers, parents, caregivers and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of autism, behaviour management and effective classroom strategies. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Together, we can create more inclusive and supportive learning environments for all children.
If you want to attend all 3 days, you pay a discounted price of R300.

Today we hosted our Termly Sport and Cultural Prize Giving, a wonderful celebration of talent, effort and achievement across our school. We are incredibly proud of all our learners for their achievements and the way they continue to grow in confidence and skill.

This event highlighted the importance of dedication, discipline, perseverance and teamwork in everything we do. Each award reflected not only ability, but also commitment and hard work throughout the term.

Congratulations to all our recipients for setting a strong example for their peers. Thank you to our staff, parents and learners for making the day such a meaningful celebration of excellence.

Soccer Fever...
Our SP Assembly yesterday centred around soccer and sport in anticipation of the upcoming Soccer World Cup 2026. Learners were encouraged to support their teams with enthusiasm while learning valuable life lessons through sport. We reminded them that perseverance, hard work, dedication and discipline are key qualities that can help them achieve their goals and dreams.