Noordwyk Primary School

– Serious Safety Concerns During Drop-Off and Pick-Up

As a concerned parent, I feel compelled to raise serious concerns regarding the safety of learners outside Noordwyk Primary School in Midrand, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times.

There is a complete lack of supervision or assistance from school staff or any form of school patrol outside the premises. No teachers, security personnel, or crossing guards are present to manage the heavy flow of traffic or to ensure that learners cross the road safely. The result is daily chaos: taxis and private vehicles are parked haphazardly, and traffic is uncontrolled, creating a dangerous environment for children.

Today, I witnessed a heartbreaking and deeply troubling incident. A young girl, no older than six years old, was left stranded and in tears on the side of the road. Her transport had left without her, and she was clearly terrified and unsure of how to cross the busy road on her own. There was no adult around from the school to assist her, and she stood there vulnerable, surrounded by fast-moving traffic and strangers. It is only by chance that a nearby parent noticed and helped her — but this could have ended very differently.

This situation is unacceptable. Without proper adult supervision or traffic control, children are at serious risk of being knocked down by vehicles or even abducted. It is deeply concerning that a school of this size and importance does not have basic safety protocols in place to protect its learners beyond the school gates.

I strongly urge the school management and the Gauteng Department of Education to take immediate action. This includes appointing staff or safety patrols outside the school during peak times, collaborating with JMPD or local traffic authorities, and setting up secure crossing points.

We cannot wait for a tragedy to occur before something is done. Our children deserve to feel safe not just in the classroom, but from the moment they arrive at school to the moment they return home.

My child got bullied by Grade 7 learners it is not the teachers fault it is the principal when my son came home his leg was broken so the school is something but the teachers are something please teachers help these learners my son was getting 95 but teachers make school fun please and stop bullying

This is a nightmare school.My son is doing first year there….That school is raising future thugs,the kids lack discipline,they steal,bullying on the highest level.I’ve been complaining to my don’s teacher almost every week but you can see she doesn’t care.My son is in Grade 2.Teachers give too much school work but they don’t mark.They just send school work with doing corrections or marking.very lazy staff and heartless

Don't ever take your child to this demonic and occultic school.The principal is a devil worshiper with purple hair.No homework no teaching done in classrooms with teachers never in class such Mr.Lentsoane who is never in class and always leave grade 7 learners or student teachers in his class come top ten his class is the best performing.Take your child in this school at your own peril.