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WESTERN CAPE. – For the preschoolers of Clever Kid Academy, a visit to the Strand Magistrate's Court on Thursday turned into an exciting lesson about the law when magistrates, prosecutors, police officers and court officials played court with them. The visit included a court appearance, testimony in camera and visits to the holding cells where the preschoolers could take part in the procedures.
A magistrate personally took the children through the court building and gave them a behind-the-scenes look. The preschoolers also met police officers from Strand, asked questions and were spoilt with special treats at the court.
Clever Kid Academy says the idea for the visit came from this year's career day, when some of the preschoolers dressed as police officers and one as a judge. For the preschool, the visit aligns with a goal that was set when the school was founded twelve years ago. Children should be exposed to different professions early on and encouraged to complete their schooling and pursue their dreams. The school thanked the court and police officials for their warm welcome and the patience with which they answered the children's questions.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
