Colin Mann Primary School

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Mrs S. Enslin! 🎂🎉

Today we celebrate a wonderful member of the Colin Mann Primary School family, Mrs S. Enslin! 🌸✨

Your dedication, kindness, and commitment to our learners and school community are truly appreciated. The positive impact you make each day through your hard work and caring nature does not go unnoticed.

We are grateful to have you as part of our team and hope that your special day is filled with happiness, laughter, love, and all the things that bring you joy. 🎁🎈

May the year ahead be filled with good health, exciting opportunities, precious memories, and countless blessings.

From all the learners, staff, SMT, and governing body of Colin Mann Primary School, we wish you a fantastic birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 💚🏫

🥳 Happy Birthday, Mrs S. Enslin! 🥳

🌟 MEET OUR STAFF | GRADE 4 LIAISON | MRS S PRELLER 🌟

Next up in our Getting to Know Our Staff series, we're excited to introduce Mrs S Preller**, our Grade 4 Liaison who teaches Mathematics and Creative Arts at CMS 💚🤍

Let's get to know her a little better!

1. What do you enjoy most about working with Grade 4 learners at CMS? 🌟

"One of my favourite things about teaching Grade 4 learners is their incredible energy, curiosity, and sense of wonder ✨. They are at such a special stage in their lives—still needing guidance and support, but also beginning to spread their wings and discover their independence 🦋.
Every day brings new questions, exciting ideas, and plenty of laughs. In fact, one of the best parts of teaching Grade 4 is that we seem to share the same sense of humour, so there's never a dull moment in our classroom! 😄
Teaching this age group is a wonderful adventure, and I love being part of their journey as they learn, grow, and discover more about themselves and the world around them 🌍."

2. As the Grade 4 Liaison, how do you help learners adjust to the Intermediate Phase? 🤝

"As the Grade 4 Liaison, one of my most important roles is helping learners make a smooth and confident transition into the Intermediate Phase. Together with the other Grade 4 teachers, we ease learners into the year by setting clear expectations and gradually helping them develop greater independence and responsibility 📚.
We work closely with parents to ensure that any learner who may be struggling receives the support they need. We strongly believe that a child's success comes from a partnership between teachers, parents, and learners 💚.
Our goal is to help every Grade 4 learner feel confident, capable, and excited about the journey ahead 🌟."

3. How do you make Mathematics fun and less intimidating for learners? ➕

"I try to make Mathematics fun and accessible by using stories, memory tricks, and acronyms to help learners remember important methods and steps 🧠.
I also enjoy creating opportunities for learners to work together in groups, where they can support and learn from one another. Sometimes a concept explained by a peer can make all the difference! 🤝
Whenever possible, I incorporate practical, hands-on activities when introducing new concepts so that learners can visualise and experience Mathematics in a concrete way 🔢. I also love helping learners discover how Maths applies to everyday life, making learning more meaningful and rewarding.
My goal is to help learners see Mathematics not as something to fear, but as a subject they can understand, enjoy, and succeed in 🌟."

4. What role does Creative Arts play in helping learners grow and express themselves? 🎨

"Creative Arts provides learners with a welcome break from the structure of reading, writing, tests, and exams. It gives them the opportunity to use their imagination, express themselves freely, and explore their creativity in a safe and supportive environment 🎭🎶.
Through drawing, painting, singing, dancing, and drama, learners can communicate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in unique ways. For some learners, Creative Arts is a chance to step into the spotlight ✨, while for others it provides a space to relax, recharge, and find calm.
I believe that Creative Arts plays an essential role in helping learners grow, not only creatively but also personally. It develops confidence, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills 🌱.
Most importantly, Creative Arts brings joy to learning and allows every learner the opportunity to discover talents they may never have known they possessed 💚."

5. If you could instantly master any new hobby or talent, what would it be? 🥁

"I've always wanted to learn how to play the drums! 🥁 It looks like such a fun and energetic way to express yourself and release stress or negative energy. I also love how vibrant and powerful the sound is—it seems like a really exciting instrument to play! 🎶"

✨ We are grateful for Mrs Preller's enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication in helping our learners grow in confidence, independence, and a love for learning 💚🤍

📌 Join us as we continue getting to know the incredible staff who make CMS such a special place to learn, grow, and thrive.

🎾 TENNIS CLINIC 🎾

Join us for two fun-filled days of tennis, learning, and games at Colin Mann School! 🌟

📅 Date: 9 & 10 July 2026
📍 Venue: Colin Mann School
💰 Cost: R200 per learner

⏰ Times:
🎾 Juniors: 8:00 – 10:00
🎾 Seniors: 11:00 – 13:00

🍭 Small tuckshop available
👕 Learners to please wear activity kit

Come improve your skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun on the court! 🎾😊

📧For more info, contact Mrs van der Bank: [email protected]

🌟 MEET OUR STAFF | GRADE 2 LIAISON | MRS K REEVE 🌟

Next up in our Getting to Know Our Staff series, we’re excited to introduce Mrs Reeve, our Grade 2 Liaison and teacher at CMS 💚🤍

Let’s get to know her a little better!

1. What do you enjoy most about teaching Grade 2 learners? 🌟
"At that age, learners are naturally curious and still see their teachers as trusted guides who can explain the world to them 🌍. Their confidence in you often makes the classroom feel full of wonder, excitement, and meaningful connections ✨."

2. As the Grade 2 Liaison, how do you support learners during this important stage of their school journey? 🤝
“When a child experiences behavioural challenges, I try to communicate with them at their level, helping them understand their actions and guiding them toward making better choices in the future 💚.”

3. What is one “big moment” you love seeing Grade 2 learners achieve during the year? 📚
“One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is seeing how much children grow throughout the year 🌱. From the beginning of the year to the end, their sentences improve significantly, and they become far more fluent and confident readers 📖.”

4. What is one value or lesson you always try to teach your learners? 💡
“I aim to teach my learners responsibility in both their actions and the way they care for their belongings 🎒. I encourage them to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions and to be more mindful and organised. For example, when they lose something, I encourage them to search carefully rather than immediately giving up — and they often end up finding it themselves 😊.”

5. If your Grade 2 classroom had a theme song, what would it be? 🎶
“I would choose CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! by Justin Timberlake 🎵 because it is cheerful and uplifting. I want my learners to feel happy, comfortable, and full of energy in my classroom 😄.”

✨ We are grateful for Mrs Reeve’s care, patience, and dedication in helping our learners grow in confidence, responsibility, and joy for learning 💚🤍

📌 Join us as we continue getting to know the incredible staff who make CMS such a special place to learn, grow, and belong.

Private Netball Coaching at CMS

This Friday we celebrate the birthday of our wonderful financial lady, Mrs Kieser, whose special day will be on Saturday! 🥳

Thank you for the dedication, hard work and care you bring to Colin Mann Primary School each and every day. Your commitment behind the scenes plays such an important role in keeping our school running smoothly, and we truly appreciate all that you do.

We hope your birthday is filled with happiness, laughter and special moments with family and friends. 🎂💚

Wishing you a fantastic birthday weekend and a year ahead filled with blessings, joy and continued success!

Happy Birthday, Mrs Kieser! 🎈🤍

💚 Welcome to the Colin Mann Family! 💚

We are excited to officially welcome Mr D. Maphalala to Colin Mann Primary School! 🏫⚽

Mr Maphalala joins our Sports Department and will be teaching Physical Education. We are thrilled to have him as part of our team and look forward to the positive impact he will make in the lives of our learners both on and off the sports field.

We wish him many happy and successful years at Colin Mann and trust that he will quickly feel at home in the CMS family. 🤍💚

Welcome to the team, Mr Maphalala! 🎉

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🎉 Happy Birthday to Mmamphe “Oupa” Seema! 🎉

This week we proudly celebrate the birthday of one of our valued GA staff members, Mmamphe “Oupa” Seema! 🥳

Thank you for your dedication, hard work and the important role you play at Colin Mann Primary School each day. Your willingness to help and positive presence are truly appreciated by both staff and learners.

We hope your special day is filled with joy, laughter and wonderful moments with family and friends. 🎂🎈

Wishing you a fantastic birthday and a year ahead filled with happiness, good health and many blessings!

Happy Birthday, Oupa! 💚🤍

🎉 Celebrating Mr Cilliers! 🎉

As we head into the weekend, we would like to wish Mr Cilliers a very Happy Birthday for Sunday! 🎂

Thank you for the energy, dedication and enthusiasm you bring to Colin Mann Primary School each day. Your commitment to our learners and school community does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.

May your birthday be filled with joy, laughter and well-deserved celebration surrounded by those closest to you. 💚

From all the staff, learners and families at Colin Mann — we wish you a wonderful birthday and an amazing year ahead! 🎈