Pinnacle College Waterfall hosts family fun day to celebrate 5 years
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The event brought together families and friends to enjoy a festive day filled with activities, entertainment, and a strong sense of togetherness.
School head Andrea Dawson expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made the day possible. 'Today we are celebrating our five-plus birthday. We're in our sixth year now, and we're celebrating with our parents, our students, our teachers, and our broader community.
@caxtonjoburgnorth Pinnacle College Waterfall learners, parents, and staff join together to sing Happy Birthday as Pinnacle College Waterfall marks five years of growth and community. #Pinnaclecollege #Fourways
♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
'We are very blessed with the way the school has grown and the sense of community that has developed as a result. We look forward to the next five years of success and growth, continuing to pour into our community and raising the future contributors of society, which is what we strive to do.'
The celebration ended on a joyful note as the crowd came together to sing Happy Birthday to the school, marking a proud and promising moment in the life of Pinnacle College Waterfall.
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