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District Mail and Helderberg Gazette

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30 Apr 2025

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Squirrels Preschool in Somerset West was celebrated at the 16th Annual Play-with-a-Purpose Awards held last month, receiving the Model Preschool Award for 2024. This accolade recognised their outstanding implementation of the Play-with-a-Purpose programme, a South African early-childhood education approach grounded in learning through play and neuro- scientific principles. The award, presented by the Play with a Purpose Educational Trust, highlighted Squirrels Preschool's commitment to providing high-quality early learning experiences that foster academic success, particularly in maths and science. The Play-with-a-Purpose Awards honour preschools across South Africa demonstrating excellence in this educational philosophy. Squirrels Preschool's recognition places them among leading institutions committed to innovation and leadership in early-childhood development. Their achievement underscores the transformative impact of quality early education in creating nurturing environments where children can thrive and build a strong foundation for future learning. The success of Squirrels Preschool serves as an inspiring example for others in the field, showcasing the power of play-based learning. Pictured is Western Cape trainer Shantel Meyer (right) who represented Squirrels Preschool at the awards ceremony held on Thursday 6 March. — Squirrels Preschool in Somerset West was celebrated at the 16th Annual Play-with-a-Purpose Awards held last month, receiving the Model Preschool Award for 2024. This accolade recognised their outstanding implementation of the Play-with-a-Purpose programme, a South African early-childhood education approach grounded in learning through play and neuro- scientific principles. The award, presented by the Play with a Purpose Educational Trust, highlighted Squirrels Preschool’s commitment to providing high-quality early learning experiences that foster academic success, particularly in maths and science. The Play-with-a-Purpose Awards honour preschools across South Africa demonstrating excellence in this educational philosophy. Squirrels Preschool’s recognition places them among leading institutions committed to innovation and leadership in early-childhood development. Their achievement underscores the transformative impact of quality early education in creating nurturing environments where children can thrive and build a strong foundation for future learning. The success of Squirrels Preschool serves as an inspiring example for others in the field, showcasing the power of play-based learning. Pictured is Western Cape trainer Shantel Meyer (right) who represented Squirrels Preschool at the awards ceremony held on Thursday 6 March.

Squirrels Preschool in Somerset West was celebrated at the 16th Annual Play-with-a-Purpose Awards held last month, receiving the Model Preschool Award for 2024. This accolade recognised their outstanding implementation of the Play-with-a-Purpose programme, a South African early-childhood education approach grounded in learning through play and neuro-
scientific principles. The award, presented by the Play with a Purpose Educational Trust, highlighted Squirrels Preschool's commitment to providing high-quality early learning experiences that foster academic success, particularly in maths and science. The Play-with-a-Purpose Awards honour preschools across South Africa demonstrating excellence in this educational philosophy. Squirrels Preschool's recognition places them among leading institutions committed to innovation and leadership in early-childhood development. Their achievement underscores the transformative impact of quality early education in creating nurturing environments where children can thrive and build a strong foundation for future learning. The success of Squirrels Preschool serves as an inspiring example for others in the field, showcasing the power of play-based learning. Pictured is Western Cape trainer Shantel Meyer (right) who represented Squirrels Preschool at the awards ceremony held on Thursday 6 March. — Squirrels Preschool in Somerset West was celebrated at the 16th Annual Play-with-a-Purpose Awards held last month, receiving the Model Preschool Award for 2024. This accolade recognised their outstanding implementation of the Play-with-a-Purpose programme, a South African early-childhood education approach grounded in learning through play and neuro-scientific principles. The award, presented by the Play with a Purpose Educational Trust, highlighted Squirrels Preschool’s commitment to providing high-quality early learning experiences that foster academic success, particularly in maths and science. The Play-with-a-Purpose Awards honour preschools across South Africa demonstrating excellence in this educational philosophy. Squirrels Preschool’s recognition places them among leading institutions committed to innovation and leadership in early-childhood development. Their achievement underscores the transformative impact of quality early education in creating nurturing environments where children can thrive and build a strong foundation for future learning. The success of Squirrels Preschool serves as an inspiring example for others in the field, showcasing the power of play-based learning. Pictured is Western Cape trainer Shantel Meyer (right) who represented Squirrels Preschool at the awards ceremony held on Thursday 6 March.

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