This morning, Premier Alan Winde joined me for a visit to Westcott Primary School to welcome learners and staff back to school for the 2024 school year.
The school year kicks off for 537 learners at Westcott Primary today, including 55 Grade Rs and 74 Grade 1s at the start of their school career. The school staff members were on hand to wipe away any tears, including from the parents!
We have just completed 7 brand new classrooms and 2 ablution blocks at the school to help meet some of the demand for places. This exciting project was completed in just 4 months, which is a fantastic achievement that would not be possible without the hard work of the school staff and governing body, our officials, and our contractors.
Principal Amanda Fortuin expressed the school’s optimism for the year ahead, saying:
“As principal of this beautiful school, I yearn for a future where every child thrives. My wish is that every learner at Westcott Primary learns from the best teachers and…