Welcome to the Joe Simon Pre-Primary School Journal, where we delve into the exciting events that took place during the academic years of 1997-1998. As we turn back the pages of time, we invite you to join us on a journey down memory lane that shaped our school’s history. Join us as we uncover the past and celebrate the remarkable legacy of Joe Simon Pre-Primary School.
14 January 1997 | School starts |
25 January 1997 | Sports Day at Monte Vista Primary School |
31 January 1997 | Bring and braai – 31 families attended the braai even though it was raining |
15 February 1997 | Paint and garden day |
19 February 1997 | We visit the Goodwood Fire Department – all 3 classes went |
20 February 1997 | Visit to Edgemead Library |
25 February 1997 | Visit to Citivet across the road |
1 March 1997 | Kermis! |
18 March 1997 | Mickey Mouse class went to Bloubergstrand |
8 April 1997 | Mrs Wilson’s last day at school (Aftercare) |
19 April 1997 | Sports Day at Joe Simon |
3 May 1997 | Fun day at school for Mrs du Toit and her children in the Mickey Mouse class. 16 parents attended this event |
6 May 1997 | We are super excited!!! We get our first computer! |
8 May 1997 | A representative from Colgate came to visit our school and told us about good dental hygiene. Each child received a toothbrush and toothpaste. |
5 August 1997 | The Mickey Mouse Class went to visit Panorama Hospital |
6 August 1997 | The Fish Class went to visit Panorama Hospital |
7 August 1997 | The Lion Class went to visit Panorama Hospital |
18 – 22 August 1997 | A wall is erected around our school |
5 September 1997 | Children work in the garden (Arbor Day) |
5 September 1997 | Derek Flynn came to our school to come and take photos of our learners in their concert costumes |
9 October 1997 | Our annual concert – Animal Fair at Monte Vista Primary School |
14 October 1997 | An outing to the beach (Fun Walk activity) |
16 October 1997 | All 3 classes went on an outing to the Planetarium |
5 November 1997 | Athletics at Monte Vista Primary School First place: Craig Hansen & Chané Kruger Third place: Carmia Smit, Riaan le Roux |
8 November 1997 | Champagne breakfast and fashion show |
21 November 1997 | Diploma Ceremony at 18:00 |
28 November 1997 | The drama group KEEDO came to visit our school |
19 January 1998 | Mrs Judy Weyers is appointed in Lorna Daroll’s position |
31 January 1998 | Sports Day at Monte Vista Primary School |
3 February 1998 | Individual photos were taken of learners |
20 February 1998 | Bring and braai at school. The Covenant Players paid a special visit to our school |
23 February 1998 | The Mickey Mouse Class went on a outing to Edgemead library |
26 February 1998 | Outing to the Goodwood Fire Department |
14 March 1998 | Lekker “Boeresport” day at school 09:00 |
