Southernwood Primary School

Girls Netball & Soccer Festival 2026 ⚽🏐

Southernwood Primary had a full day of our girls coming together to play netball and soccer which comprised of sisterhood and fun. 💕✨

Every girl went home with a special goodie bag as a reminder that she is valued and supported. 🎁💕

We play. We grow. We lead.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible.

| BOK FRIDAY |

Southernwood Primary School gathered today to celebrate Bok Friday with our staff and learners.

We are proudly supporting the Springboks ahead of tomorrow’s epic game against New Zealand.

From Southernwood Primary School to the men in Green and Gold, good luck for the game.

We are backing you!

🧮🌟 24 SUMMORE Maths Challenge 🌟🧮

Since the beginning of Term 2, our Intermediate Phase learners have been participating in the 24 SUMMORE Maths Challenge which is an exciting card game that challenges players to use the four mathematical operations to make a total of 24 using all four numbers on a card.

The game encourages quick thinking, problem-solving, confidence, and a love for Mathematics, while providing plenty of fun along the way

After several rounds of competition, six of our top learners were selected to compete in the school finals. From this group, two outstanding learners earned the opportunity to represent Southernwood Primary School in the semi-finals against learners from other schools in our area.

Congratulations to Carl Boatey and Alunamida Nobavu.

We are proud of your achievement and wish you success as you represent our school at the semi-finals to be held at Merrifield Preparatory School on 3 August 2026. We know that you will make Southernwood Primary proud.

The competition is proudly sponsored by Peregrine Capital, South Africa's longest-running hedge fund manager, with a range of exciting prizes up for grabs.

Our school grounds were filled with big smiles, as families came together to spend meaningful time with their children. It was heartwarming to see so many moms, dads, and loved ones availing themselves to share in a day of connection and togetherness.

From conversations to delicious treats enjoyed under beautiful weather, the atmosphere was consumed with happiness. The laughter echoed through the school which reminded us of just how important family involvement are in the lives of our learners.

The pictures truly speak for themselves, capturing the joy, love, and memories created throughout the day. 📸❤️

Thank you to all our families who took the time to join us and make the day so memorable. We are grateful to have shared such a beautiful occasion with you and look forward to many more moments together as a school family.

Admissions for 2027

Kindly take note of the important dates and information for new learner admissions to Southernwood Primary School for 2027.

ALL forms are to be collected from Swazi at the main gate between the office hours, Monday to Friday between 08h00 and 14h00 and handed in completed to the secretaries' office between the office hours.

ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL AND WEBSITE.

Admissions close on the 19th of June 2026.

Excellence in Inclusive Education

Southernwood Primary School is proud to share that we received a Commendation for Excellence in Inclusive Education at the Glen Eagles CMC Awards, hosted by the Eastern Cape Department of Education (Buffalo City Metro District) on 22 April 2026.

This recognition highlights the dedication and commitment of our educators and School Management Team, who continue to work tirelessly to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our learners.

We are honoured to represent Circuit 15 and celebrate this achievement as a school community.

Developing Road Safety

On 13 May 2026, our scholar patrol learners took part in training designed to build important road safety and leadership skills.

They practised safe road crossing, hand signals, and working together as a team, all under staff guidance.

The session gave learners a chance to learn by doing, helping them become more confident and aware of how to keep others safe around busy school areas.

It was an enjoyable and practical experience as they prepare to take on this important responsibility before and after school.

Good Start to the Netball Season

Our netball season got underway with matches against AW Barnes.

The U12 team put up a good fight in a tough game that ended 4–1

The U13 team had a great start to their season, securing an 11–6 win with accurate passing and confident shooting on goal.

Both teams played with great energy and represented the school well, making it a positive and enjoyable start to the term’s netball fixtures.

Exploring Length Through Play

Our Grade R learners had fun exploring the concept of length using colourful building blocks.

They worked together to build a tall tower while also comparing different objects to see which were short and which were tall.

Through hands-on play, they practised early measuring skills, made careful observations, and talked about what they were doing with one another.

The classroom was filled with energy, creativity, and plenty of proud moments during this enjoyable maths activity.

A Garden of Remembrance

Our Grade R learners have planted flowers in memory of our late Othalive Sicwetsha.

Each day, they gently water and care for the garden as a special way of remembering him and keeping his memory close to their hearts.

Through this meaningful act, they are also learning the value of kindness, care, and looking after something with love.