Durban East Primary School

05/10/2026

Happy Teacher’s Day! 💙💛

To all our amazing teachers — current, former and aspiring, thank you for shaping minds, inspiring hearts and making a difference every day.

Your impact lasts a lifetime.

28/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our beautiful Miss J. Camp!

May this new year of your life bring you as much joy as you bring to those around you. May your days be filled with laughter, your heart with peace, and your journey with countless blessings and beautiful memories.

Thank you for the kindness, warmth and positivity you share so effortlessly. We hope today reminds you just how appreciated and valued you are.

Wishing you a year filled with favour, happiness, good health and every dream your heart is quietly holding onto.

Enjoy every moment of your special day — you deserve to be celebrated!

Happy Birthday, Miss Camp! 🎂

24/09/2026

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16/09/2026

14/09/2026

GRADE 7 MARKET DAY – PART 2!

The excitement continues at D.E.P.S!

Join us on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 for Part 2 of our Annual Grade 7 Market Day, where our young entrepreneurs will once again be putting their EMS skills into action.

Missed out last week? Don't worry! Our Grade 7 learners are bringing you even more sweet treats, delicious goodies, refreshing drinks, fun accessories and other great items for everyone to enjoy during break time. There's sure to be something for everyone! 🍩🍬🍿🧋🎀✨

📢 A gentle reminder to all parents and learners:

Wednesday remains a normal school day.

✅ All learners must come to school in full school uniform.
🎒 All learners must bring their school bags and all the necessary books for the day.
🕒 Break time will be extended by a few minutes to allow learners the opportunity to visit the market stalls.
If you are able to, please send your child with a little spending money to support our Grade 7 learners as they continue learning valuable business, budgeting and entrepreneurial skills through this exciting EMS project.

10/09/2026

🛍️ GRADE 7 MARKET DAY – TOMORROW AT D.E.P.S!🛍️

Tomorrow is part 1 of our annual Grade 7 Market Day where our Grade 7 learners will be putting their EMS skills into action by selling a variety of delicious treats, sweet goodies, drinks and fun accessories.

There will be something for everyone, so learners can look forward to supporting our Grade 7 entrepreneurs during break time! 🌭🍔🍩🍿🍬🧋

A gentle reminder to all parents and learners:

Tomorrow remains a normal school day.

All learners must come to school in full school uniform.

All learners must bring their school bags and all necessary books.

Break time will be extended by a few minutes to allow learners an opportunity to visit the market stalls.

Please help support our Grade 7 learners as they learn valuable business and financial skills through this exciting EMS project.

We can't wait to see the creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurial spirit on display!

10/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR VAN DER MERWE ! 🎉

We celebrate the man who has mastered the art of looking very strict... until you actually get to know him! 😄

If you’ve only ever seen Mr Van walking through the corridors, you’d probably think, “Yoh... this principal means business!” And you’d be right... to a point. Behind the stern face is someone with a great sense of humour, a contagious laugh, and a personality that many people don’t get to see.

Mr Van has a special place in the hearts of all our learners.

The Grade 7s love him... although they’ll admit they fear him just a little too! 😂

The Grade 4s and 6s have claimed him as their own but the grade Rs will definitely challenge that, always stopping to greet him with the biggest smiles.

One of the most beautiful qualities of a leader is taking the time to know your people, and Mr Van does exactly that. No classroom or learner is beneath his attention.

Grade 7 Camp just isn’t camp without Mr Van. The Grade 7s look forward to every moment with him, and we’ll never forget the year we jokingly “left him behind!” (When Mrs Vun beat him on a hike) Somehow, he still turned it into a lesson about perseverance, encouraging everyone to keep going and believe they could do it. That’s just who he is.

Now... let’s expose one of Durban East Primary’s best-kept secrets. 🤭 Mr Van LOVES a good dance! Sports Day comes around, a Maskandi song starts playing, and before you know it, those dance moves appear. We’ve all seen it... don’t deny it, Sir! 💃🏽🕺🏽

And those Grade 7 stay-awakes, while most people are enjoying the comfort of home, Mr Van is spending the evening with our learners, giving up precious family time to create memories with them. Whether he’s teaching them a few dance moves ( met n bietjie Jan Pierewiet 😏), making them laugh, or simply being present, those moments mean the world to our children.

Leadership is about far more than making decisions. It’s about listening, guiding, encouraging, and carrying the weight of many different personalities with grace. Mr Van somehow manages a staff filled with different ideas, different characters, and different challenges, while always making time for someone who needs advice, a listening ear, or a little encouragement about family, work, or life.

That is the mark of a true leader.

Thank you for your dedication, your patience, your wisdom, your humour, and for leading Durban East Primary School with heart. May this new year of your life be filled with good health, abundant blessings, joy, laughter, and continued favour in everything you do.

From all of us at Durban East Primary School...

Happy Birthday Mr Van! 🥳🎂 May God continue to bless you as richly as you bless those around you.

01/09/2026

GRADE 7 ANNUAL CAMP

For decades, the Grade 7 Annual Camp at Durban East Primary School has been a much loved tradition, a time for our learners to step outside the classroom, build friendships, experience new things and create memories they will carry with them long after they leave our school.

But every year, we are reminded that not every child has the same circumstances.

For some of our learners, the cost of the camp simply isn’t affordable. Others may receive sponsorship to attend but still find themselves without some of the essential items they need for the trip.

And this is where the kindness of our community shines.

Year after year, generous individuals, parents, businesses and sponsors step forward to ensure that our learners are not left behind because of circumstances beyond their control. Whether it is helping with the camp fees, providing clothing, toiletries, bedding, luggage or other essentials, every act of kindness makes a difference.

There is something incredibly special about seeing people come together to give a child an opportunity to experience something they may otherwise have missed.

So we say:

27/08/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mrs Jenkins! 🎉

Today we celebrate someone who brings warmth, dedication, and a caring heart to our school every day.

Mrs Jenkins, may your birthday be as wonderful as the difference you make in the lives of those around you. We hope this new chapter is filled with laughter, special moments, good health, and countless blessings.

From all of us at Durban East Primary School, we wish you a truly beautiful birthday and a year ahead filled with happiness.

Enjoy your special day! 🌸🎂💙

26/08/2026

SPORTS WEEK – DAY 3 ❤️💛💚

Day 3, and shots were being thrown in more ways than one!
Today’s competition featured our Boys' and Girls' Shot Put, where our learners showed off their strength, determination, and competitive spirit.
But the best "shots" of the day were the ones filled with hope, encouragement, and support. It was heartwarming to see learners cheering one another on, celebrating every effort, and lifting each other up.
This is exactly what sportsmanship is all about, and it's what we love to see at Durban East Primary! 💙