Noordgesig Primary School Newsletter

January 2025 – Volume 1, Issue 1

📍 800 Bergroos Street, Noordgesig, Soweto, 1804

From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents and Guardians,

A warm welcome to all our new and returning families as we begin the 2025 academic year. This year promises to be one of progress, connection, and pride in our school community. With our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated staff, we are committed to providing a safe and inspiring environment for every learner.

Our newly launched school website will now serve as your go-to hub for information, updates, and resources. This is another important step in keeping our school connected and accessible.

Let’s work together to make 2025 a year of achievement, unity, and growth.

Warm regards,
Mr. Sibusiso (Blessing) Mayisela
Principal

Stay informed with the latest updates from Noordgesig Primary School. This section will feature important announcements for parents and guardians.

Website Launch – Our official school website is live! You can now access admissions information, term dates, newsletters, and important notices all in one place.

Admissions 2026 – Limited spaces are available for Grades R–7. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis according to GDE guidelines. Application for 2026 closes Friday 29th August 2025. Grade 7 2025 applications for 2026 grade 8 are online also closes 29th August 2025

Uniform Policy – All learners must be in full school uniform from the first day. Please ensure your child’s uniform is clean, neat, and properly labelled.

School Hours – Classes start promptly at 07:30 and end at 14:30 (Mon–Thu) and 12:30 (Fri). Learners arriving after 08:00 will be marked late.

January marks our fifth year in our beautiful new campus. Gone are the asbestos structures of the past – today, our learners enjoy safe, modern classrooms, IT-enabled facilities, and spaces designed for creativity, sport, and growth. This transformation is a testament to the resilience of the Noordgesig community and the power of change in education.

Empowering Our School Through Local Skills

The Freelancer Hub connects Noordgesig Primary School with parents, alumni, and community members who have talents, services, or time to offer. It’s a platform for the community to actively contribute — whether you’re a plumber, tutor, web designer, baker, or event organizer, your skills can help our learners thrive. (Kindly note compensation is also negotiable based on contractual agreement)

Categories of Support:

Academic Support: Tutoring, homework help, reading clubs

Creative & Cultural: Art, music, dance, drama

Technical & Trades: Electrical repairs, plumbing, painting, carpentry

Events & Catering: Event planning, food stalls, baking

Digital & Media: Graphic design, photography, website updates

Sports & Recreation: Coaching, fitness training

Mentorship & Career Guidance: Motivational talks, skills workshops

How It Works:

Register as a freelancer volunteer (online or admin office)

List your skills

School matches you to a relevant project

You contribute to the school

Recognition on the “Community Heroes Wall” or Compensation/ certificate

Benefits for Volunteers: Shape the future of learners, build portfolio/references, network with community members, receive certificates of appreciation.

Visit: 800 Bergroos Street, Noordgesig, Soweto

Recognition: Featured on the school website and in the school foyer as part of the “Community Heroes Wall.”

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⭐ Hero: Timothy Kunene

Role: Entrepreneur– 2025

Story:

Timothy Kunene – Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Every community has people who stand out — not because they seek attention, but because their work shines through service. Mr. Timothy Kunene is one of them.

Timothy’s story begins in KwaZulu-Natal, where he grew up and went to school. Like many young South Africans, he moved to Johannesburg in search of work, trying everything from self-employment to full-time jobs. When COVID-19 struck in 2020, he lost his job — but instead of letting hardship define him, Timothy made a bold decision: he would create opportunities instead of waiting for them.

That decision gave birth to a mobile car wash business unlike any other. With buckets, determination, and faith, Timothy began washing cars wherever people parked them — at companies, at schools, and eventually here at Noordgesis . What started as survival has grown into a trusted community service.

But Timothy is no ordinary car washer. His work is infused with integrity, vision, and charisma. He reminds his staff that even something as small as a sweet left in a car belongs to its owner. “We are not doing anyone a favor,” he says. “We are providing a professional service, and honesty is the foundation.” Teachers now drive home in spotless cars while focusing on their true mission: educating children.

And Timothy didn’t stop there. Alongside car washing, he expanded into tax services and helping people register their businesses. For him, it’s about more than earning a living — it’s about empowering others to stand on their own feet. He mentors aspiring entrepreneurs, proving that success is not only possible, but repeatable if you work with passion and integrity.

His dream is to see his water-saving car wash model across South Africa. Unlike traditional washes that waste over 150 liters per car, Timothy’s method uses only 25 liters — sometimes none at all, thanks to innovative waterless products. It’s practical, it’s eco-friendly, and it’s visionary.

When asked what it means to be called a hero, Timothy smiles and shakes his head: “I am just a humble servant of the community. Whatever I have done is what I ought to have done.” Yet his impact is undeniable. To the teachers, he is a partner. To the youth, he is a role model. To the community, he is family.

Timothy’s charisma shines in his message to young people: “Focus on your studies, respect your teachers, and dare to think differently. Challenge the status quo.” It’s this spirit of innovation and resilience that carries him forward, whether washing cars, registering businesses, or filing taxes.

Today, Timothy is more than an entrepreneur — he is a builder of trust, an innovator, and a giver. On our Wall of Heroes, his story reminds us that greatness isn’t about titles or wealth, but about service, character, and the courage to create opportunities that uplift others.

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• Shine Literacy 

  Free reading, listening, singing and writing resources that excite and engage learners while building the skills required to read for meaning. Get reading