Da Silva Academy Combined School.

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Lions are one of Africa's most iconic animals, but there's more to them than their mighty roar.

Did you know? Lions are the only cats that live in family groups called prides, working together to protect their territory and care for their young.

Download our FREE “Meet the Lion” poster to help your children/learners discover fascinating facts about these magnificent animals: https://bit.ly/3RWTo9A

🎉 Happy Birthday, Miss vd Berg! 🎂💐

Today we celebrate not only another wonderful year of your life, but also the incredible difference you make every single day. Your kindness, dedication, patience, and passion inspire everyone around you, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the Da Silva Academy family.

May your birthday be filled with love, laughter, and beautiful memories, and may the year ahead bring you abundant joy, good health, exciting opportunities, and every success you deserve.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for the positive impact you have on so many young lives.

Happy Birthday! Wishing you a day as amazing and special as you are! 🎈🎁💖

Celebrating the strength, grace and courage of women everywhere. Happy Women’s Day! 🧡🤍

🩺❤️ Our little doctors were hard at work this week! ❤️🩺

As part of our “Jobs That People Do” theme, our Grade R learners had so much fun creating their very own Doctor’s Bags! ✂️🎨🩹

This hands-on activity encouraged creativity, strengthened fine motor skills, and sparked meaningful conversations about the important role doctors and healthcare workers play in keeping our communities healthy.

We are so proud of our young learners for their enthusiasm, teamwork, and wonderful creations! 🌟👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️💼

🛒🛍️ Theme of the Week: Shopping 🛍️🛒

Our Pre-primary learners had so much fun exploring the exciting world of shopping through imaginative role-play! 💵🛒 They took turns being shopkeepers and customers, used play money, packed shopping trolleys, operated the till, and practised buying and selling items.

This hands-on activity helped develop their communication, counting, problem-solving, social skills, and confidence—all while having lots of fun! 🌟

Learning through play makes every lesson an exciting adventure! 💙✨

🩺 Grade R | Theme of the Week: Jobs That People Do 👩🏽‍⚕️👮🏽‍♂️👩🏽‍🚒👨🏽‍🔧

Our Grade R learners had an exciting week exploring the different jobs that people do in our communities! Through role-play, discussions, and hands-on activities, they discovered how everyday heroes help to keep us safe, healthy, and happy.

As part of the week’s learning, the learners also created their very own First Aid Kit craft! 💊🩺🩹💉 This fun activity helped them learn about basic first aid items and the importance of caring for others.

Learning through play makes every lesson an adventure! ❤️✨

Principal Hautmann is FIRED! ‼️🚨🔔

👩‍⚕️🧑‍🏫🪖 Dress-Up Day: Our Future Doctors, Teachers & Soldiers 🪖🧑‍🏫👩‍⚕️

Today, our little dreamers stepped into the shoes of tomorrow’s heroes! 🌟 From caring doctors and inspiring teachers to brave soldiers, our learners proudly dressed up as the professionals they aspire to become.

Every big dream starts with a little imagination, and we are so proud to encourage our learners to dream boldly, believe in themselves, and work towards a bright future.

Here’s to the future leaders, caregivers, educators, and protectors of tomorrow. The possibilities are endless! 💙✨