News

Magazine

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Please remember to check out our weekly magazine “Aston Amplified” which is posted every Friday. It is always available at the top under our “Downloads” link.

We also post it to Facebook on a weekly basis so don’t forget to follow our facebook page 🙂

Problems with Downloading?

Most times if you are struggling to download something, clearing your browser cache or manually downloading the doucment may help. If you get stuck you can always contact our support at S_Mthembu@amps.za.com or M_Khunwana@amps.za.com

Sports

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AMPS Netball celebrated an outstanding achievement as five of our teams finished as D6 C-League winners, earning their place in the D6 Challenger Netball Play-offs.

We are incredibly proud of the girls for their dedication, teamwork, and excellent performances throughout the past week. Their hard work and determination continue to make the school proud, and we wish them all the best for the exciting challenges ahead.

🏐 D6 Challenger Netball Play-offs 🏐

Kempton Park Cluster hosted at Laerskool Birchleigh

28 May 2026

Results:

U10 B

AMPS vs Olifantsfontein Primary

AMPS won 12–10

U11 A

AMPS vs Norkem Park Primary

AMPS won 17–6

U11 B

AMPS vs Kreft Primary

AMPS lost 7–16

U12 A

AMPS vs Kreft Primary

AMPS won 30–9

U12 B

AMPS vs Jeugpark Primary

AMPS won 10–9

We are excited to report that 4 out of our 5 teams have progressed to the D6 Netball Play-offs taking place on Monday, 1 June, at Rynfield Primary.

Congratulations to all our players and coaches on this fantastic achievement!

#AstonPride#AMPSNetball#D6Netball#NetballPlayoffs

Aston Pride

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A huge congratulations to Mawande Saule on being recognised as a top performer at both the EGA Regional Level Swimming Competition and the National Champs Swimming Competition! 🏊‍♀️🏅

Her dedication, hard work, and determination continue to make us incredibly proud. Mawande’s achievements are a true reflection of excellence both in and out of the pool. Well done, Mawande, your AMPS family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🌟

#AstonPride#AMPSSwimming#TopPerformer

Sports

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Our AMPS Mini-Netball teams proudly participated in the Laerskool Edleen Netball Festival this past weekend. 🏐✨

It was a wonderful day filled with teamwork, excitement, learning, and plenty of fun! Every player gave her absolute best on the court, showed great sportsmanship, and gained valuable experience along the way.

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our little stars for their enthusiasm, determination, and team spirit! 💙👏

#AstonPride#AMPSNetball#MiniNetball

Aston Pride

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Sweet smiles, chocolate dreams, and a whole lot of Milo magic! 🍫✨

Today our Foundation Phase learners enjoyed a delicious visit from Milo, who shared some chocolatey yumminess and loads of excitement with our little ones. It was truly a choco-lot of fun! 😄🍬

#AstonPride#Milo

Arts and Culture

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Tessellation in Action: Grade 6

Learners Transform Patterns into Art

This term, the Trade 6 learners explored the fascinating world of tessellation—the art of covering a surface with repeated shapes without any gaps or overlaps. Using the knowledge they gained about transformations—including translations, rotations, reflections, and enlargements—they created vibrant and visually striking patterns.

From simple geometric designs to more complex, interlocking shapes, the learners showed creativity and mathematical thinking in equal measure. Their understanding of how shapes can move and fit together beautifully came to life through their artworks, which now brighten up our classroom walls.

It was inspiring to see how mathematics can go beyond numbers to become a form of creative expression. Well done, Grade 6s!

#Tessellations#Mathematics

Arts and Culture

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Draped in tradition, standing in pride✨🫶🏽

#HeritageWear#AstonPride

Pre-School (Goosey) Improvements

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The school has been working hard in-between all the renovations and school work and are currently busy redoing the Pre-School Bathrooms. Have a look at some of the incredible new artwork 😉

We have also worked hard to give the learners brand new Jungle Jims and nice soft grass to play on!!

Enjoy guys and look after the new equipment!

 

Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust

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Saving the Rhino project

Rhinos are killed in South Africa at an alarming rate and the Aston Manor community is encouraged to make a difference. Learners can enter a competition where they draw a picture of a rhino or write a short story about a rhino. Attached to the art work or story the learners have to place an envelope with R30-00 as an entry fee. Learners are reminded to write their name, surname and grade on the artwork / story and envelope and post their entry in the post box that is situated in the front office of the school.

  • The competition end date is 19 July 2018. Winners will be announced on 22 July 2018.
  • Monies raised will be donated to the Pilanesberg Wildlife Trust and used to combat the poaching of rhinos.

Pilansberg Wildlife Trust

New Principal Mr. Botha

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The School Governing Body of Aston Manor Primary is proud to announce that Mr W. Botha has been appointed as the new principal as from 01 September 2017.

Mr Botha was the Deputy Principal at Rynfield Primary School in Benoni for nearly seven years and decided to make Aston Manor his new home. Mr Botha is passionate about education and only wants the best for the teaching staff and the children. Parents can rest assured that a high academic standard will be the order of the day at this beautiful school.

Mr Botha is also very passionate about sport and cultural activities and wants to see Aston Manor children perform at the highest level. He would also like to thank Mr L.J. Steenkamp for being so committed to the school and leaving behind an institution that a newly appointed principal can be very proud of. Mr Botha has an “open-door” policy and parents are invited to meet with him about any issues or concerns.

Parents can set up appointments with Mr Botha by contacting the school office.

There was a circular regarding Mr Botha’s appointment and welcome, you can download it here. Please welcome Mr Botha and support his future endeavours as he continues to improve the school following a long history of successful principals here at AMPS! Welcome Mr. Botha we wish you all the best!

Term Dates

2026
  • Term 1: 14 January – 27 March
  • Term 2: 8 April – 26 June
  • Term 3: 21 July – 23 September
  • Term 4: 6 October – 9 December

Contact Info

Eland Road, Nimrod Park
Kempton Park
1619
South Africa

P.O. Box 10617
Aston Manor
1630

+27 11 970 2171

About

Aston Manor Primary School
(AMPS)

A public primary school in Kempton Park
South Africa near Oliver Tambo International
Airport (formally Johannesburg International
Airport).

AMPS has been educating children from the
ages of 5-14 for 54 years.

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