Winners: Kids & Teens

Best Shop for Baby Essentials: Dis-Chem Baby City 

Whether you are preparing to welcome a bundle of joy or have a tot taking their first steps, Dis-Chem Baby City is there through every exciting stage their development. Stocking a wide range of brands, they makes parenting a little easier. babycity.co.za

Best Horse Riding School: Saddle up!

Aintree, Here riders of all ages have the chance to discover the joy of horsemanship. From beginners to advanced training, the school boasts expert instructors and well-schooled horses. Leisure, competition, therapy … its welcoming environment sets the tone for confidence in the saddle to grow. Facebook: Aintree South Africa

Best Store for Kids Clothing: Pick ‘n Pay Clothing

This store has become synonymous with stylish, affordable children’s clothing. From playful playsuits to seasonal must-haves, each item is made with your child’s comfort in mind. Head over to PnP where practical, versatile and great value for money comes standard. picknpayclothing.co.za

Best Kids’ Menu: Papachinnos 

This is where parents can enjoy a great meal and children can play with unbounded delight. Young diners can look forward to making their own pizzas, while the pickiest of eaters are assured that their nuggets are prepared to perfection. papachinos.co.za

Best Kids Entertainment for Party: Hire 123 Jumping Castles

Adding magic to birthday parties or school fun days, Kempton Park’s 123 Jumping Castles has it in the bag. Their colourful jumping castles brings hours of excitement and laughter while ticking the boxes for safe and reliable service. 123jumpingcastle.co.za

Best Kids’ Party Spot: Benoni Monkey and Bird Park  

Looking for a unique kids’ party venue, go wild at Benoni Monkey and Bird Park. Let the mischievous monkeys serenade the birthday boy or girl, while tigers roar in celebration; this venue is fast becoming a popular party venue for those with an untamed spirit. Instagram: benonimonkeybirdpark

Best Kid’s Take-Away: McDonalds

A weekend treat or mid-week spoil McDonalds’ brings the ‘eio’ to the table. Their Happy Meals comes in kid-sized servings, offering healthy options and a variety of toys as reward. Drive-thru or order in store, no matter the choice the golden arches always bring the joy. mcdonalds.co.za

Best Music School/Lessons: MUSIC BOX

Drum roll please? Aspiring pianists, guitarists and vocalists tune in to Music Box. The Boksburg-based music school assists budding musos in honing their skills and pursuing their dreams, through experienced and supportive tutelage. musicbox.co.za

Best Online School: Curro Online

Dive into the world of online learning with Curro Online’s world-class education system, in the comfort of your own home. Its foundation is rooted in following a structured curriculum with interactive lessons offering flexibility without compromising on quality. This is a convenient modern solution to academic freedom. curro.co.za

Best Private Primary School & Best Private High School: St Dunstan’s College 

Established in the Benoni CBD, St Dunstan’s College has for the past 107 years prided itself in offering a balanced and enriching educational experience. Focussing on personal development, the modern school grounds renders a space where leaners can flourish academically while fostering a strong sense of community. stdunstans.co.za

Best Private Primary School: St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls

Built in 1923, St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls is a nurturing environment where academic excellence meets a strong value system. Offering a variety of extra-curricular activities, girls receive a well-rounded education that encourages confidence, curiosity and creativity. stdominics.co.za

Best Public Primary School: Farrarmere Primary School

This school has become the cornerstone in providing an engaging and supportive environment for young learners. With a dedicated teaching compliment focussing on academics as well as extra-curricular development, pupils receive a solid foundation to grow confidently. farrarmereprimary.co.za

Best Public High School: Benoni High School

For more than a century, BHS, has been a pillar of excellence, offering a strong academic programme alongside a variety of sporting and cultural activities. Whether learners are drumming it up in the pipe band or kicking for goal, each one is cheered on to reach their full potential. bhs.co.za

Best Pre-Primary School: Benoni Nursery School

Here’s a place where tots can develop and explore within a warm and nurturing environment. With the focus firmly set on building essential foundation learning skills learners are encouraged to grow through play. benoninurseryschool.co.za

Best Place for a Junior Spa Pamper: Princess Parlour

Spa-tacular … wriggle them toes and stretch out like a cool cucumber for a whimsical day of pampering. From head to toe, this junior spa offers a variety of bashful, age appropriate beauty treatments for little princesses to enjoy. princessparlour.co.za

Best Swimming School: Brenda Black Swimming School  

Water safety and confidence in the pool is a lifesaving skill every child should possess. Here, little ones not only learn how to swim but are taught to glide through the water like graceful dolphins. brendablackswimmingschools.co.za

Best Tertiary Education Institute University of the Witwatersrand

Offering world-class tertiary education in a variety of fields, it is no surprise that Wits continues to be at the top of school-leavers’ list of campuses to attend. Its strong academic programmes, cutting-edge research and vibrant campus life, Wits prides itself in encouraging innovation, leadership and critical thinking. wits.ac.za

Best Toyshop: Toys R Us

From building bricks, squishy teddies, bouncy balls and whirling bicycles, Toys R Us is a toy mecca for young and old. Stocked to the hilt with leading toy brands, this is the place where imagination takes flight and childhood memories as made. toysrus.co.za

Best Young Boutique: H & M

  Trendy and hip, H & M is where fashionistas are born. Catering for the ever changing whims of teens, the outlet has created a platform for adolescents to explore their unique style blending fashion with everyday practicality. hm.com/za

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