Oatlands Preparatory School

Oatlands Preparatory School Oatlands Preparatory School is a public primary school offering Grade R to Grade 7.

Oatlands is renowned for high quality education and provides primary schools in Grahamstown and beyond with learners fully prepared academically, socially, emotionally, creatively and physically to make the rest of their school careers meaningful and productive.

On 11 May 2026, our school hosted its first Eskom Expo for Young Scientists District Expo, where Grade 6 and 7 learners ...
05/06/2026

On 11 May 2026, our school hosted its first Eskom Expo for Young Scientists District Expo, where Grade 6 and 7 learners presented their science projects.

We are proud to announce that 13 projects have been selected to progress to the Regional Round, which will take place at Rhodes University on 1 August 2026.

We are proud of all the learners who participated and represented our school so well at the Eskom Expo District Expo.

A special thank you to Mrs Chepete, our Natural Sciences SES, for attending and assisting with the expo. We are also grateful to Ms Nwabisa Magengelele from the Rhodes University Zoology Department for coordinating the selectors, as well as the postgraduate students, lecturers, and staff who assisted on the day.

👏 Congratulations to the following learners:

*Grade 6*
• Iyasazi Sithonga
• Olulo-Uthando Beyi
• Sothando Maldaka and Khayone Mazungula

*Grade 7*
• Luke Porthern
• Emihle Lusizi
• Mhlasavuya Jabavu
• Limile Njenje and Maliphathwe Motjeane
• Lincoln King and Oyintando Sgam
• Sbongojola Mpiyane and Ikhona Sooi
• Aphelele Sonanzi and Jordan Jordaan
• Zizikazi Mteto and Zimi Bona
• Bunono Mfobo and Lunje Kweta
• Aqhama Mngambi and Imigcobo Mpiyane

We wish our learners all the best as they prepare for the Regional Expo!

03/06/2026

*SCHOOL CLOSED*

Dear parents.

Please note that after 22:00 tonight (2 June), the EASTERN CAPE Dept of Education issued the following memo concerning the closure of schools in parts of the EC. According to this, schools in Makanda will be closed on Wednesday (3 June) due to fear of flooding. The situation for Thursday will be communicated tomorrow.

An alternative writing date will be found for affected exams and communicated at a later stage.

Please stay safe in the grim weather. Learners should study for their exams on Thursday and Friday, as well as those missed.

Regards
Mrs Sonne

Boots off, slippers on! 🐾🎒 Today, we are swapping our school shoes for cozy slippers to support Reach For A Dream Founda...
29/05/2026

Boots off, slippers on! 🐾🎒 Today, we are swapping our school shoes for cozy slippers to support Reach For A Dream Foundation.

Our learners and staff raised R20 each for their stickers to help grant dreams for children fighting life-threatening illnesses. Slipper Day is all about compassion, comfort, and showing that every small step makes a difference! 🌈👣Check out these awesome slippers! ✨

On the 26th of May our school was blessed to be visited by Christ for All Nations. They shared a powerful story about a ...
29/05/2026

On the 26th of May our school was blessed to be visited by Christ for All Nations.

They shared a powerful story about a little boy who lost his toy boat. Later he found it in a shop and bought it back, saying, “Now you are mine a second time.” ❤️

What a beautiful reminder of God’s love for us — that we belong to Him and He cares deeply for every one of us.

We sang together, prayed together, and had such a meaningful time as a school community. Thank you for the encouragement and inspiration!

Our Grade 2 learners are exploring the exciting world of wild animals! 🦓✨This week they learned about zebras and created...
28/05/2026

Our Grade 2 learners are exploring the exciting world of wild animals! 🦓✨
This week they learned about zebras and created these beautiful zebra artworks using their creativity and imagination. We are so proud of their work and enthusiasm! 🎨👏

Our Grade 2 learners had so much fun making this beautiful masks🎨🦁🐯🐰The learners created beautiful and creative animal m...
27/05/2026

Our Grade 2 learners had so much fun making this beautiful masks🎨🦁🐯🐰
The learners created beautiful and creative animal masks using different materials and colours. It was wonderful to see their imagination, creativity, and hard work come to life. Well done to all our talented young artists! 👏✨

Oatlands Preparatory School Best Speakers Competition ReportLearners from Grades 4–7 recently participated in the annual...
25/05/2026

Oatlands Preparatory School Best Speakers Competition Report

Learners from Grades 4–7 recently participated in the annual Best Speakers Competition at Oatlands Preparatory School. The competition provided learners with an exciting opportunity to showcase their public speaking abilities, confidence, and communication skills before an audience.

The standard of the speeches was exceptionally high across all grades. Learners presented their prepared orals with confidence, clarity, and enthusiasm. Topics were thoughtfully chosen, well researched, and creatively delivered, demonstrating the effort and preparation invested by each participant. The adjudicators were highly impressed by the maturity, expression, and speaking skills displayed throughout the competition.

The winners per grade were as follows:

Grade 4: Iminathi Damana
Grade 5: Esinakho Ntshingana
Grade 6: Iyasazi Sithonga
Grade 7: Emihle Lusizi

The Best Speakers Competition was a wonderful and valuable experience for our young speakers.

Congratulations to all participants and winners on their outstanding efforts and achievements.

Congratulations to our Grade 7 learners who proudly represented the school in the second round of the Astro Quiz on 19 M...
25/05/2026

Congratulations to our Grade 7 learners who proudly represented the school in the second round of the Astro Quiz on 19 May.
Team 1: Bunono Mfobo, Ngcebo Duma, Emihle Lusizi, and Lunje Kweta

Team 2: Zizibele Ntengo, Jordan Jordaan, Lesedi Ngoqo, and Aphelele Sonanzi

We are proud of your participation, teamwork, and enthusiasm for science and astronomy. Well done! 🌟

“Learning takes courage… and sometimes a very BIG snake! 🐍😄Our brave teachers stepped out of their comfort zones for an ...
21/05/2026

“Learning takes courage… and sometimes a very BIG snake! 🐍😄
Our brave teachers stepped out of their comfort zones for an unforgettable hands-on experience, holding this beautiful giant snake with confidence, teamwork, and lots of laughter. Moments like these remind us that learning is not only for the classroom — it’s about embracing new experiences and facing fears together.

We are so proud of our adventurous staff for showing our learners that courage and curiosity go hand in hand! 💛 ”

Today our school had an exciting and educational visit from Animals in Wonderland. They presented an amazing wildlife sh...
21/05/2026

Today our school had an exciting and educational visit from Animals in Wonderland. They presented an amazing wildlife show where learners had the opportunity to see and learn about different birds, snakes, and other fascinating animals up close.
The presentation was fun, interactive, and full of interesting facts about wildlife conservation, animal behavior, and the importance of protecting nature. Seeing the owls and birds of prey in flight, as well as learning about snakes and how they live in the wild, made the experience unforgettable for everyone.
A big thank you to the team from Animals in Wonderland for bringing the adventure to our school and teaching us so much in such an exciting and enjoyable way! 🦉🦅🐍

Address

African Street
Grahamstown
6139

Opening Hours

Monday 07:15 - 15:15
Tuesday 07:15 - 15:15
Wednesday 07:15 - 15:15
Thursday 07:15 - 15:15
Friday 07:15 - 14:00

Telephone

+27466222935

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