Learning Through Play
A play-based, child-centred programme that follows the CAPS curriculum while keeping the joy, preparing children not just for Grade 1, but for a lifelong love of learning.
Our ProgrammeAccess to Education Changes Lives
GRADE R FOR ALL
A community-led vision for Hout Bay.
Life at First Friends
A garden full of growing, playing and belonging.
From story stones and sandpit adventures to the animals in our garden, every day is full of hands-on discovery, friendship and joy.
Why First Friends
One Shared Dream
Two Very Different Childhoods.
Imizamo Yethu is part of the Hout Bay valley, yet childhood opportunities across our community can look very different. At First Friends, children from different backgrounds learn, play and grow together, side by side, as neighbours and friends.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Established & trusted
Not a new school, the next chapter of one.
For nearly two decades, First Friends has been a registered, trusted preschool at the heart of Hout Bay.
- Serving Hout Bay
- Since 2007
- Established & trusted
- WCED Registered
- A community school
- Hout Bay families
- Grade R capacity
- 25 learners
Serving Hout Bay
Established & trusted
A community school
Grade R capacity
The Grade R Project 2027
Ready to build Grade R for All.
We’re building a dedicated, purpose-built Grade R classroom and a nature-based outdoor learning environment on our existing campus, so more Hout Bay children can step confidently into formal schooling.
Our fundraising goal
Help us reach our R300 000 campaign goal. Every rand builds real, lasting opportunity for Hout Bay children.
R9 714raised of R300 000 goal
3% funded · 8 donors
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The Educators Ready to Lead
Our success won’t be defined by buildings alone, but by the dedicated educators who nurture, guide and inspire the children every single day.
Meet the Team