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Southernwood Primary School is a Full Service School in St. Peters Road, Southernwood, East London. GR R TO GR 7

07/10/2026

⚽ SOUTHERNWOOD PRIMARY ON THE SOCCER FIELD

Southernwood Primary School was well represented at the recent East London Primary Schools Football Association Under-13 Invitational Tournament, held at the Hamilton Sports Club from 28 to 30 September 2026.

Olwenene Puru featured for the East London Aloes, who went on to become the official winners of the tournament!

Qhama-Wande Ritilili showcased brilliant skill for the East London Buffaloes, finishing as the tournament runners-up.

Mutonji Kapila & Ngcali Qomfo both put on stellar performances for the Under-12 Development Team, fighting their way all the way to the semi-finals

Mr Matthew August was selected as the Team Manager for the Under-12 Development Team, guiding them to perform well above expectations.

Congratulations to each of you for your hard work, sportsmanship. You have made our entire school community proud.

06/10/2026

Thank You - NATE’S CAR SALES! ⚽

We extend our appreciation to Nate from Nates Car Sales East London for a spectacular and generous donation of brand-new sports equipment, which arrived just as our school closed for the term 3 holidays!

A special thank you to our support staff, who were readily available onsite to warmly receive the delivery and capture these wonderful photographs of the handover.

This donation is a boost for Southernwood Primary School. Quality sports equipment plays an important role in the development of our learners.

With this new gear, our sports programmes will allow our children to discover and nurture their athletic talents.

Thank you, Nate's Car Sales, for investing in our youth and driving our school's development forward! 🚗✨

15/09/2026

HERITAGE DAY |

Different roots, same tree.

On this day, we celebrated the diversity that shapes our school.

Happy Heritage Day to all our students, families, and staff.

Show us how you are celebrating by tagging us in your photos.

Heritage

24/08/2026

Girls Netball & Soccer Festival 2026 ⚽🏐

Southernwood Primary had a full day of our girls coming together to play netball and soccer which comprised of sisterhood and fun. 💕✨

Every girl went home with a special goodie bag as a reminder that she is valued and supported. 🎁💕

We play. We grow. We lead.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible.

21/08/2026

| BOK FRIDAY |

Southernwood Primary School gathered today to celebrate Bok Friday with our staff and learners.

We are proudly supporting the Springboks ahead of tomorrow’s epic game against New Zealand.

From Southernwood Primary School to the men in Green and Gold, good luck for the game.

We are backing you!

23/06/2026

🧮🌟 24 SUMMORE Maths Challenge 🌟🧮

Since the beginning of Term 2, our Intermediate Phase learners have been participating in the 24 SUMMORE Maths Challenge which is an exciting card game that challenges players to use the four mathematical operations to make a total of 24 using all four numbers on a card.

The game encourages quick thinking, problem-solving, confidence, and a love for Mathematics, while providing plenty of fun along the way

After several rounds of competition, six of our top learners were selected to compete in the school finals. From this group, two outstanding learners earned the opportunity to represent Southernwood Primary School in the semi-finals against learners from other schools in our area.

Congratulations to Carl Boatey and Alunamida Nobavu.

We are proud of your achievement and wish you success as you represent our school at the semi-finals to be held at Merrifield Preparatory School on 3 August 2026. We know that you will make Southernwood Primary proud.

The competition is proudly sponsored by Peregrine Capital, South Africa's longest-running hedge fund manager, with a range of exciting prizes up for grabs.

20/05/2026

Our school grounds were filled with big smiles, as families came together to spend meaningful time with their children. It was heartwarming to see so many moms, dads, and loved ones availing themselves to share in a day of connection and togetherness.

From conversations to delicious treats enjoyed under beautiful weather, the atmosphere was consumed with happiness. The laughter echoed through the school which reminded us of just how important family involvement are in the lives of our learners.

The pictures truly speak for themselves, capturing the joy, love, and memories created throughout the day. 📸❤️

Thank you to all our families who took the time to join us and make the day so memorable. We are grateful to have shared such a beautiful occasion with you and look forward to many more moments together as a school family.

19/05/2026

Admissions for 2027

Kindly take note of the important dates and information for new learner admissions to Southernwood Primary School for 2027.

ALL forms are to be collected from Swazi at the main gate between the office hours, Monday to Friday between 08h00 and 14h00 and handed in completed to the secretaries' office between the office hours.

ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL AND WEBSITE.

Admissions close on the 19th of June 2026.

19/05/2026

Excellence in Inclusive Education

Southernwood Primary School is proud to share that we received a Commendation for Excellence in Inclusive Education at the Glen Eagles CMC Awards, hosted by the Eastern Cape Department of Education (Buffalo City Metro District) on 22 April 2026.

This recognition highlights the dedication and commitment of our educators and School Management Team, who continue to work tirelessly to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all our learners.

We are honoured to represent Circuit 15 and celebrate this achievement as a school community.

19/05/2026

Developing Road Safety

On 13 May 2026, our scholar patrol learners took part in training designed to build important road safety and leadership skills.

They practised safe road crossing, hand signals, and working together as a team, all under staff guidance.

The session gave learners a chance to learn by doing, helping them become more confident and aware of how to keep others safe around busy school areas.

It was an enjoyable and practical experience as they prepare to take on this important responsibility before and after school.

Address

63 St. Peter's Road
East London
5201

Opening Hours

Monday	07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 15:00
Thursday	07:30 - 15:00
Friday	07:30 - 15:00

Website

http://www.swoodps.co.za/

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