Horizon Primary School

28/09/2026

27/08/2026

💙🇳🇦 12 months – and now it’s time to say goodbye! 🇩🇪✈️

We are saying goodbye to our weltwärts volunteers Hannah, Lewin & Samy, who spent an entire year of their lives with us at TSN. 🥹💙

🏫 Hannah became part of the everyday life at Horizon Primary School, while 🧸 Lewin & Samy mainly supported our little ones in the ECD Department and Afternoon Classes at ODEC Swakopmund. 🌈👧🏽🧒🏽

It’s always sad to see our volunteers leave – but it’s also one of the most beautiful parts of the journey. 💫 They arrive young, curious and maybe a little unsure of what lies ahead… and 12 months later, we see young adults who have grown in confidence, independence and experience. 🌱💪🏽🌍

A year of learning, laughing, challenges, friendships and countless memories. ❤️

Hannah, Lewin & Samy – thank you for giving us one whole year of your lives! 🫶🏽 We hope Namibia will always feel a little bit like home. 🇳🇦💙

Now it’s time for your next adventure! 🌍✈️✨

14/08/2026

🌱 Small Seedlings. Big Impact. 💚

We specifically chose to make agriculture an important part of learning at our school. Many of our learners have families in rural Namibia where farming plays an important role in everyday life.

At the same time, we want them to discover what agriculture can look like right here in town – through urban gardening, hydroponics and growing food with limited space and water. 💧🥬

And we are already seeing the first little successes: Some of our learners have taken seedlings home and motivated their parents to start small gardens. 🌱🏡

From Environmental Studies in Grades 1–3 to Natural Science in Grades 4–5, Agriculture from Grade 5, and our Agriculture and Environmental Clubs – we want that connection with nature and food production to start early.

Our hydroponics systems are one exciting part of it – but there is much more growing at our school. 🌿💚

29/07/2026

🎉✨ HISTORY WAS MADE! 🇳🇦📚

Here are the first impressions from the official inauguration of Horizon Primary School – the first official school in the DRC of Swakopmund! ❤️🏫

What an unforgettable day! We were honoured to celebrate this milestone with Hon. Dr. Sanet L. Steenkamp, Minister of Ministry of Education Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Governor of Erongo Region Hon. Natalia ǀGoagoses, Mayor Suamma Kautondokwa (Swakopmund Municipality), regional leaders, councillors, education officials, sponsors, community members and so many incredible supporters. 🙌✨

Together, we celebrated more than a school - we celebrated hope, opportunity and a brighter future for every child. 🌍💙 From inspiring speeches and learner performances to the ribbon cutting, the atmosphere was simply incredible! 🎀📖

Thanks to the Werner Erkes Stiftung – the main donor for the construction of Horizon Primary School.

🎥 And this was only the preview... Stay tuned for our official inauguration video! 🔥❤️

24/07/2026

📊🤩 Maths is more than numbers... it's an adventure! 🚀

Who says mathematics has to be boring?💙

Our Grade 5 learners transformed their classroom into a mini data lab as they explored Data Handling through exciting group work 🤝, interactive lessons on the smart board 🖥️, colourful learning posters 🎨, and creating their very own bar graphs! 📈

We believe that when teachers put creativity, energy, and passion into their lessons, learning becomes exciting for everyone. 🌟 When learners can see, discuss, explore, and create, mathematics suddenly becomes something they look forward to! ❤️

23/07/2026

🇳🇦🤔 Did you know...?

Not everyone born in Namibia automatically becomes a Namibian citizen. 👀

Our teachers recently received a training by the Electoral Commission of Namibia - ECN to learn more about Article 4 of the Namibian Constitution – Citizenship. 📖✨

05/07/2026

🏄‍♀️🌊 And here they are... surfing! 🤩💙

Since last year, our Grade 3 and 4 learners have had the amazing opportunity to learn how to swim 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️ as part of our extracurricular programme. A huge thank you to Schwimmschule Wellenbrecher! 🙌💙

But swimming wasn't the final level... 🌊🏄‍♂️

Thanks to The Boardroom Swakopmund, a group of our learners is now learning to surf in the beautiful ocean of Swakopmund! 🌊🏄‍♀️ Along the way, they're also discovering how to protect our coastline through environmental education. 🌍♻️

We love seeing organisations come together 🤝 to create opportunities like these. Together, we're building confidence, creating unforgettable memories, and making waves! 💙✨
THANK YOU!

27/06/2026

❤️ Some lessons can't be found in a classroom.

Our volunteer Hannah couldn't finish her time with us without learning Ms. Grace's famous fatcake recipe. 👩‍🍳 🇳🇦

Thank you to Ms. Grace for sharing not only her delicious recipe, but also a little piece of Namibian culture. ✨

23/06/2026

🏆 Top 10 Learners Rewarded! 🎉

Recently we proudly celebrated our Top 10 learners in each grade for their outstanding achievements and dedication to learning. 📚✨

We are proud of every learner's journey! Your commitment and positive attitude are an inspiration to our school community.

Congratulations, champions! 🌟 Keep learning, growing, and believing in yourselves.

16/06/2026

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🌍 Day of the African Child ☀️

As the sun rises over Africa, it brings a new day full of hope, dreams, and opportunities for millions of children. ✨

Today, we celebrate the strength, courage, and dreams of Africa's children. Even when life is difficult, they continue to learn, grow, and look towards the future with hope. 🌱

On this Day of the African Child, let us stand together to protect children's rights and create opportunities for every child to reach their full potential. 🤝

💛 Every child matters.
💙 Every right matters.
💚 Every dream matters.

ODEC Swakopmund
Horizon Primary School