How to Boost Your Child’s Academic Success: A Parent’s Guide
Building a solid foundation for your child’s academic success doesn’t happen by accident - it’s the result of consistent, focused parental involvement from the start of their educational journey. While most parents know they should be involved, many are unsure what that involvement should look like to truly support their child’s learning and growth.
To help guide you, education expert Dr. Linda Meyer shares a proven framework that is both practical and easy to implement, ensuring your child has the best chance of academic success throughout their school career and beyond.
The ABCs of Learning:
Proven Strategies to Boost Your Child’s Academic Performance
In today’s competitive world, academic success has become more critical than ever. The pressure to excel is growing, both locally and globally, with increasing demands for higher education access and job opportunities. While schools play a crucial role in shaping a child’s education, parental involvement can significantly enhance their academic performance. “As parents, we are pivotal in nurturing an environment that fosters learning and growth,” says Dr. Linda Meyer, MD at IIE Rosebank College. “Especially in the foundational years, we should ensure our children receive the right support to mould and cement their approach to learning and their educational journey.” Dr. Meyer emphasizes that supporting your child’s educational development doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s her framework to help parents build a strong foundation for their child’s academic success:
Create a Positive Environment
“The home environment is where a child’s learning journey truly begins. Creating a space conducive to studying is essential,” says Dr. Meyer. Beyond a dedicated study space, a positive environment extends to the emotional atmosphere at home. Encourage open communication, celebrate achievements, and approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset. Children who feel supported are more likely to be motivated and engaged in their studies.
Foster a Love of Learning
Academic success is not just about grades; it’s about cultivating a lifelong love of learning. When children find joy in learning, their academic performance naturally improves. “Encourage your child’s curiosity by exploring subjects they find interesting beyond the classroom. Whether through reading, visiting museums, or engaging in science experiments at home, fostering a sense of wonder helps children develop a passion for knowledge,” explains Dr. Meyer.
Keep It Real
While encouraging children to strive for excellence is essential, setting realistic expectations is equally important. “High pressure can lead to stress and burnout, which can hinder academic performance. Work with your child to set achievable goals and break them down into manageable tasks. Celebrate every milestone, no matter how small, to build confidence and teach valuable time management and organizational skills.”
Be Actively Involved
Active parental involvement is key to academic success. Dr. Meyer stresses the importance of attending parent-teacher conferences, monitoring homework, and staying informed about your child’s progress.“Engage in regular discussions about what they’re learning at school and show interest in their assignments. Children are more likely to take their studies seriously when parents are involved and set clear expectations.” Maintaining open communication with your child’s teachers is also crucial. “Regularly check in with educators to understand your child’s strengths and areas for improvement. A strong parent-teacher partnership provides a consistent support system that can enhance your child’s academic performance.”
Encourage Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Critical thinking is a valuable skill that extends beyond the classroom. Encourage your child to think critically by asking open-ended questions and discussing various topics from different perspectives.“Teaching children to approach challenges analytically gives them the tools they need to succeed academically and in life,” says Dr. Meyer.
Be a Role Model
Children often mirror their parents’ behaviors and attitudes, so demonstrating a love for learning and intellectual curiosity can inspire them to adopt the same approach. “Whether you’re reading, discussing current events, or pursuing a hobby, showing a commitment to personal growth can motivate your child to embrace learning and education,” says Dr. Meyer.
Encourage Emotional Well-being
Academic success is closely tied to emotional well-being. Dr. Meyer advises parents to encourage their children to develop social skills and emotional intelligence. “Teach your child how to manage stress, build resilience, and maintain a growth mindset. Emotional support helps children thrive academically, as they’re better equipped to handle challenges and setbacks.” Building confidence is equally important. Dr. Meyer concludes, “Celebrate your child’s efforts, not just their results. Recognizing the hard work they put into their studies reinforces the value of persistence and dedication, helping them develop a resilient mindset and an understanding that effort leads to success.”
Parental involvement is essential in fostering a child’s academic success. By creating a supportive home environment, encouraging a love for learning, and staying actively engaged in their education, parents can provide their children with the tools they need to thrive academically and in life. With these strategies from Dr. Meyer, you’ll be setting your child up for success both in school and beyond.
Navigating nationwide education budget cuts: How schools can maximise resources
As South Africa faces widespread budget challenges in the education sector, schools across the country are being forced to rethink their financial strategies.
Recently, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) announced plans to cut 2 400 teaching jobs due to a staggering R3.8 billion budget shortfall, but this is only one example of the broader financial strain affecting all provinces. Schools are now tasked with maintaining quality education with fewer resources, which makes creative solutions and efficient resource management more important than ever.
With the other provinces also grappling with severe budget shortfalls, schools must stretch their funds while reducing staff and operational costs. As head of the WCED, Brent Walters, explained in a recent circular, “the current number of educator posts in the Western Cape cannot be maintained.” This mirrors the difficulties faced by education departments across the country, as schools are being asked to navigate reduced teacher numbers and frozen recruitment efforts.
Schools are now tasked with maintaining quality education with fewer resources, which makes creative solutions and efficient resource management more important than ever.
In this financially challenging environment, Everything School for schools to not only streamline their procurement process, but also generate additional funding by getting real cash back, in the form of School Bucks 1 School Buck = 1 Rand, making it easy for schools to maximise the value of their spending. Schools can then re-utilise their School Bucks when purchasing goods through Everything School. During these tough financial times, maximizing the value of every Rand is more important than ever. Schools can easily accumulate simply ordering pre-packed 2025 stationery packs for learners, schools can earn more than R50 000 in School Bucks -a critical financial boost in this time of austerity.
These School Bucks can be used to purchase essential items like 2025 learner and teacher diaries, customised workbooks, or yearbooks - all of which would otherwise place further strain on already tight budgets. Alternatively, schools can save their School Bucks for larger future purchases, such as modular classrooms or branded uniforms, ensuring that their procurement efforts support both immediate and long-term goals.
For example, by simply ordering pre-packed 2025 stationery packs, schools can earn more than R50 000 in School Bucks.
With staff reductions and fewer resources, schools are under enormous pressure to manage operations more efficiently. The challenge of sourcing suppliers, comparing costs, and securing the best deals has become a significant burden for already stretched school administrations.
Everything School simplifies this process by offering a one-stop solution for all procurement needs. From workbooks, school bags, educational toys, and classroom supplies to modular classrooms, sports equipment, and school furniture, Everything School handles everything under one roof, allowing schools to focus on what matters most—education.
HERMANUS HIGH SCHOOL
2025 Matric Council
Congratulations to our newly elected student leaders for 2025.
CURRO HERMANUS
We have great pleasure in announcing our Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2025. Our Head Leaders will be announced at the Valedictory on Friday 11 October. Congratulations to the following learners:
Advanced Mentorship Programme
The Advanced Mentorship Programme is a programme for selected Curro learners in which they receive the prestigious opportunity to participate in an individualised mentorship programme, each under the leadership of an industry professional specifically paired with them. These learners were specifically identified by professional mentor-adjudicators and are learners with an exceptional creative sense or talent in their particular field – no learner can apply for AMP. The mentor and the young creative then decide on an AMP challenge that the learner will complete under tutelage of the mentor. This is by far the most prestigious accolade within Curro Create. This year our very own Jorja Muller was selected as one of the eleven participants in the programme. Congrats Jorja, we are immensely proud of you! This is also the only opportunity, within the Curro Create framework, where a learner can receive full colours. Thus, Jorja will receive a blazer scroll and full colours for her selection into this very elite programme. Jorja….as always, we salute you!
E-Sports: Minecraft PVP team
This week our Curro Hermanus Minecraft PVP team took on Curro Bloemfontein in the first-place final for the Minecraft PVP league. Once again, they finished the match with a victory! We are enormously proud of these boys as they took on countless Curro schools and came out on top. Well done, Alex du Toit, Francois Scholtz, Vincent Collins, Noah Newton Johnson and Conner Lowe!
Front: Katelyn Mather, Michaela Olivier, Izandri Smit, Carly Fredericks, Abongile Matoti. Middel: Danielle Heydenrich, Jasmine Banson, Thando Mthembi, Charlize Chaima, Elri Buchner, Mea Grobler.
Back: Hayden Thomas, Divan Stander, Hugo Froneman, Aldrin Baartman, Robert Mans, Daniel Manchest, Jayden Maroun, Elmar van der Westhuizen, Frank Swingler.
Jorja Muller
Alex du Toit, Francois Scholtz, Vincent Collins, Noah Newton Johnson and Conner Lowe.
Albertus van Zyl Julian du Toit Sinobomi Mbuqe Bea du Toit Jana von Wielligh
Leané van Heerden
Christable Nutt Jurgens Kotzé Siyolise Mcothama
Chiara Saunderson
Janice Jiratenga Marzaan Oosthuizen Gideon Scheepers
Maree Lourens Tobie Fourie
Heike Kuchar Kaitlyn Coetzer Mia Momberg Heinrich Kuchar Nils Ladewig
Timo Zipfel Herley April Kayla Smith Miencke Joubert Johan de Villiers Rohann Swart Werner Kuchar Isabel Nel Lea Boshoff
Miëtte van Huyssteen
Blou trots dra Groen en Goud
Sterkte ons SA toutrekkers wat die skool en land by die Wêreld Toutrekkampioenskappe in Mannheim, Duitsland, gaan verteenwoordig
LAERSKOOL MONTAGU
Ratem Eisteddfod - Kore
Op 19 Augustus 2024 het Laerskool Montagu se Junior- en Seniorkoor deelgeneem aan Ratem Eisteddfod te Riversdal. Hulle het puik presteer en die uitslae is soos volg:
• Juniorkoor – 84%
• Seniorkoor – 95% en word ook aangewys as die algehele wenners van die aand.
Ratem Eisteddfod - Privaat-inskrywings
Die volgende leerders het privaat ingeskryf vir Ratem Eisteddfod en uitstekend presteer. Baie geluk Monties en ook aan jul afrigter, me Retha Pool.
BolandLandloop
Mieke Joubert is opgeneem in die Bolandlandloopspan wat Saterdag, 31 Augustus aan die Wes-Kaap Landloop kompetisie deelgeneem het.
Western Cape Championship
Laerskool Montagu se gimnaste het deelgeneem aan die Western Cape Championship by Eversdal se gimnastiek klub in Brackenfell.
Ons is veral baie trots op Mia Vorster (11-12) en Gemma Cole (11-12) wat gekies is om deel te neem aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Kampioenskappe in September.
Voor: Mia Grobbelaar, Ané Smuts, Monja Roux, Jeanri Bothma, Ashlynne Joseph, Sivakele Nkumbi, Ada Conradie en Shana Mulder. Agter: DG Swanepoel, Dirkie Human, Gawie Marais, Mychal Swart, Willem-Pieter Botha, Alexander Stemmet, Meckenzie Marx en Eathan Fourie.
Voor: Carla Kruger, Nadia Blom, Marguerite Marais, Charlize Malan en Lizaandré Appollis. Agter: Mnr. Chris Eloff, Meg Bruwer, Jayden-Lee Snyman, Gawie Marais, Dirkie Human en Mnr. Anton Gerber.
Mieke Joubert
Luan Koekemoer
Olivia Alston Prosa - 89%
Mari du Plessis Gedig - 88%
Mia Voster en Gemma Cole.
Hackathon
LAERSKOOL OVERBERG
Laerskool Overberg het op 17 Augustus 2024 aan de WKOD se Hackathon deelgeneem en 2de van 24 skole geëindig. In die kompetisie word “design thinking” gebruik om d.m.v. rekenaars en kreatiewe denke probleme op te los.
Boland Landloop
o.13 Sportfoto’s
Die Klein Ovies se rugby-, netbal- en hokkiespanne het vanaf 22 – 25 Augustus 2024 hulle jaarlikse sporttoer na die Suid-Kaap onderneem. Op 23 Augustus 2024 het die toergroep die Kango-Grotte, Kango Volstruisplaas, Buffelsdrift en Wilgewandel besoek. Daar is 13 wedstryde gespeel waarvan die Klein Ovies 9 gewen, 1 gelykop en 3 verloor het.
o.13A-Netbal
o.13A-Hokkiedogters
HOËRSKOOL OVERBERG
Leerderraad 2025
Baie geluk aan die nuutverkose LDR en hul ouers.
Graad 8 Graad 12
Word aan die begin van 2025 verkies Favian Arendse
Graad 9 Caylin Benjamin
Marley King Johan Beukes
Joshua Kortje Anli Fourie
Miné van der Merwe Armand Giliomee
Graad 10 Lorenzo Kroutz
Amber Hoffman
Tyrone Modipa
Emily Meets
Emri Neethling
Marquerite Odendaal Sinalithemba Nkente
Graad 11
David de Villiers
Christiaan Maritz
Jan Malan Viljoen
Voogde
Mnr. Johan Jacobs
Me. Anna-Mart Fourie
Mnr. Francois Hugo
Christine Odendaal
Gareth Prins
Carla Whiteman
Hokkie
Duran de Wee is gekies om vir die Cape Town Premier League O.18 HEAT gedurende die September vakansie deel te neem. Hy het ook hierdie jaar die Boland A 0/18-hokkiespan verteenwoordig.
Boland Karate
Akademieweek
James Badenhorst, Pieter du Toit, Morné Wessels en Lorenzo Kroutz het die Boland by die O.18Akademieweek verteenwoordig. Lorenzo Kroutz is ook opgeneem in die Boland O.17-Sewes rugbyspan.
WP-Streekskou
Carli Swart het ‘n 1ste plek by die WPstreekskou vir wedvlugduiwe behaal. Sy in genooi na die SA’s in Mpumalanga.
South African Body of Dance
Die volgende leerders het Goud by die South African Body of Dance behaal. Machnus Beukes, Hanel de Wet, Leené Brynard-Mouton, Mia Barnard en Heleni van Niekerk.
Overberg Regional Museums
Emily Meets het ‘n derde plek in die Overberg Regional Museums Speech Competition behaal.
Overberg Eagles
Shanike Jantjies (Gr. 10) is opgeneem in die Overberg Eagles dames krieketspan wat aan die Boland T20-toernooi gaan deelneem.
Lize Mari Maritz is in die Boland landloopspan ingesluit.
o.13A-Rugby
o.13A-Hokkieseuns
James Badenhorst Pieter du Toit Morné Wessels
Jai-Lee Pillay (gr. 8) wen goud en silwer by die Boland alle style karate kompetisie.
Hanel de Wet Heleni van Niekerk
Lorenzo Kroutz
HOËRSKOOL BREDASDORP
Nog ‘n Springbok vir HSB
Die BD’s is besonder trots op Julia de Kock (matriek 2015) wat gekies is vir die Springbok Endurance Riding/Uithourit-span. Hierdie ervare perderuiter het onlangs in Swakopmund in Namibië deelgeneem as lid van die Protea Standaard Gewigspan. Hulle is nie net as die algehele wenners van die spankompetisie gekroon nie, maar Julia het ook algeheel vierde geëindig. Met hierdie pragprestasie het sy ook ‘n permanente nommer verwerf. Julia neem reeds van ‘n jong ouderdom af aan perdrykompetisies deel. Volgens hierdie bedrewe sportvrou was dit haar uitdagendste uithourit tot dusver, maar beslis ‘n ondervinding wat sy vir niks sal verruil nie.
HSB is saam met haar verheug oor hierdie hoogtepunt van haar sportloopbaan.
Baie geluk, Julia
KultuurTrots!
Malienke van Wyk (gr 9) wen nie slegs die medalje vir die hoogste prestasie in die gr 9 English-afdeling van die RATEMEisteddfod in Riversdal nie, maar sy stof ook almal van gr 8 tot 12 uit deur die trofee vir Algehele Hoogste persentasie vir hoërskool leerders in die Drama-afdeling te verower.
Reese Louw (gr 10) het met haar pragtige 91%, die medalje vir die Hoogste Prestasie in die gr 10 Poem-afdeling gewen.
BD-TENNISSPELERS SKITTER BY TENNISPROEWE
Die sussies Melissa (o.14) en Mieke (o.18) Saayman het die afgelope naweek eerste geëindig in die derde rondte van die Overbergtennisproewe in Hermanus. Lohann Fourie (gr.12) het hul sege geëwenaar deur eerste te eindig in die o.18-afdeling.
Baie geluk. Julle is voorwaar BD-tennissterre!
Rola Rugby
Baie geluk aan Hendré Wessels en Juan van Zyl, deel van die skool se Rola o.13A span, wat verkies is tot die o.12A Bolandspan wat 19-21 September in Riverdale gaan deelneem.
Equestrian
Johannè het 9-10 Augustus aan die SANESA(South African National Equistrian Schools Association) se Nasionale Kampioenskappe in Parys deelgeneem.
Sy het n eerste plek in Vlak 7 Laerskool (Hoogste vlak) performance gekry en daarmee n goue medalje verwerf, sy het ook in Vlak 7 Laerskool Equitation n derde plek verwerf.
Alexander attended the Steenboksvlakkte Practice Showing Show, in McGregor on the 17th August 2024.
His achievements were as follows:
• 2nd Place: Class 2: Show horse / pony in-hand over 10 years (Nemo)
• 1st Place: Class 4: Children’s Tack and Turnout (Leja)
• 1st Place: Class 5: Children’s Best Walk (Leja)
• 1st Place: Class 6: Children’s
(Bella Piet)
• 1st Place: Class 7: Children’s
(Nemo)
• 1st Place: Class 8: Children’s Best 3 Gaited (Nemo)
• 1st Place: Class 3: Working Riding inhand (Leja)
• 1st Place: Class 9: Children’s Working Riding (Nemo)
Alexander Butler-Pienaar
Skou
Baie geluk. Laerskool Bredasdorp is baie trots!
Malienke van Wyk Gr. 9
Reese Louw Gr.10
Lohann Fourie
Melissa en Mieke Saayman
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SPORT FIXTURES
RUGBY CRICKET
LAERSKOOL GERICKE
Ossewa Produksie
Ons is baie trots op ons dramagroep wat die volgende nominasies by die Montagu Jeugtoneelfees ontvang het:
• Inge Zulch: Beste aktrise.
• Retief Spence: Beste ondersteunende akteur.
• Eduard Joubert: Beste ondersteunende akteur.
Stoei
Geluk aan Janco van der Walt (gr.4) en Daniell Luff (gr.3) wat gekies is om die Kaapse Wynland stoeispan by die SA Jeug en Presidente Stoeikampioenskappe te verteenwoordig op 26 en 27 September in Stellenbosch.
Swimming
Karate
Die Ossewa produksie ontvang ‘n goud vir hulle optrede. Die dramagroep het ook ‘n allemintige 90% vir hulle kostuums ontvang.
Netbal
Die o.8A-span is vir twee opeenvolgende jare onoorwonne. Dogtertjies met ongelooflike talent en die mooiste sportmangees.
Voor: Cari du Plessis, Ankia Slabbert Agter: Gracie Gibson, Charnè Shiba, Marè Rix, Irma-Ann Orffer, Elise du Toit, Kari Eygelaar en Abby Everett.
Ellen participated in the Typergo Legacy Championships in Langebaan where she won gold in the 100m freestyle, 50m breaststroke, and 50m butterfly. She also won a bronze
Daniell Luff en Janco van der Walt
Daniel Nieuwoudt (gr.4) represented Boland at the 44th Goju Kai South African National Championships held in Bloemfontein from 9-11 August.
He took part in both kata and kumite. He received a silver medal in his age and weight category for kumite (fighting).
Ellen Faul Daniel Nieuwoudt
Rugby Wiskunde Olimpiade
Ons is ongelooflik trots om aan te kondig dat Deacon Duanne Willemse die enigste o. 13 rugbyspeler is wat in die Boland sewesrugbyspan opgeneem is. Baie sterkte met die voorbereiding vir die toernooi wat voorlê Deacon, ons weet jy gaan ons verskriklik trots maak. Die Noordjies is saam met jou en jou ouers trots!
Toneelgroep Presteer
Ons toneelgroep het in Kwartaal drie per uitnodiging by HTS Drostdy se toneelaand opgetree.
Ons Noordjies het omtrent die gehoor betower met ‘n “trending” onderwerp gebaseer op die ou sprokiesverhaal, Aspoestertjie. Baie geluk aan juffrou Brenda en elke Noordjie wat betrokke was gisteraand. Weereens baie dankie aan @karlebrie vir die skryf van hierdie toneelstuk.
Dankie ook aan Drostdy wat vir ons die geleentheid gebied het om by hierdie aand op te tree. Ons is beslis ekstra trots om ‘n Noordjie te wees!
Wintersportspanne
Eerstespan Netbal
Ons het onlangs ‘n plasing gemaak waar ons vir Livia Lategan geluk gewens het met haar deelname aan die Wiskunde Olimpiade. Ons wil dus nou van die geleentheid gebruik maak om haar besonderse akademiese prestasie aan julle deur te gee. Sy het op Dinsdag, 25 Julie 2024 gehoor dat sy 33ste gekom het uit 38 671 deelnemers vanuit 273 verskillende skole. Hierdie prestasie is beslis iets om op trots te wees en die Noordjies is beslis saam met jou trots Livia. Daar lê ‘n baie blink toekoms vir jou voor en ons kan nie wag om jou toekomstige prestasies saam met jou te vier nie. Baie geluk Livia!
Eerstespan Rugby
PRIMÊRE SKOOL WORCESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Stoei
wat van 26-28 September 2024 aan die SAWF Jeug Kampioenskappe gaan deelneem.
Perdry
Anika Ackerman (gr. 7) het die naweek van 08 - 11 Augustus deelgeneem aan SANESA se Interprovinsiale Skole Perdry Kompetisie. Sy het ‘n eerste plek behaal in beide Equitation en Dressage L3. Sy kwalifiseer om die Wes-Kaap in die A-span in Johannesburg te verteenwoordig.
Artistiese Gimnastiek
Dané van der Colff het aan die Wes-Kaap Kampioenskappe deelgeneem. Uit 36 deelnemers behaal sy ‘n algehele agste plek in Vlak 4, 10 jaar. Sy verwerf ‘n brons medalje en word opgeneem in die Wes-Kaap span wat op 25 September in die Kaap aan die SuidAfrikaanse Kampioenskappe gaan deelneem.
Wes-Kaap Tuimelkampioenskappe
Ava Smit het by die Wes-Kaap Tuimelkampioenskappe ‘n goue medalje verower in die vlak 3-afdeling vir dogters, 8 - 9 jaar.
Deacon Duanne Willemse
Livia Lategan
Anika Ackerman
Dané van der Colff
Ava Smit
Voor: Jean Luff (o.8), Zac Swart (o.9) en Jacques Geldenhuys (o.8). Agter: Rhyann Richards (o.11) en Jadon Richards (o.13).
Baie geluk aan al ons wintersportspanne, julle het die seisoen jul harte uitgespeel. Ons is trots op elkeen van julle!
Vyf van ons WPS leerders is opgeneem in die Kaapse Wynland Stoeispan
HTS DROSTDY
VRL 2025
Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders in gr. 8 - 11 wat tot die verteenwoordigende raad van leerders verkies is. Ons is baie trots op julle en sien met verwagting uit na die manier hoe julle gaan leiding neem
Voor: Joané Swanepoel, Céan Wilkinson, Danika Fourie, Lara van Zyl, Tara Fowler, Jané le Roux, Imaan Laatoe. Agter: Mia Smit, Raeden Schamboua, Ruan Nortjé, Kevin Laubscher, Richard van Eeden, Werno Ramsauer, Michael Theron. Afwesig: Alex Matthee en Madeli du Toit.
Matriekraad 2025
Huiskomitee 2025
Baie geluk aan al die leerders wat verkies is tot die huiskomitee van hulle koshuise. Ons is baie trots op julle en sien met verwagting uit na die manier hoe julle gaan leiding neem.
BERGSIG:
Magriet Verdoes, Esté Louw, Carlie le Roux, Lilynne Griessel, Tieneke Bester, Leigh Lombard, Nina Louw en Janke Olivier.
DORP-MEISIES: Imke Preuss, Jana Smit, Madri van Zyl, Magriet Naude,
Baie geluk aan al die volgende leerders wat tot die matriekraad van 2024/25 verkies is. Ons is baie trots op julle en sien met verwagting uit na die manier hoe julle gaan leiding neem.
Voor: Janke Olivier, Lilynne Griessel, Magriet Naudé, Leigh Lombard, Chané du Plessis, Karmen Colling. Tweede ry: Anzél Jordaan, Madri van Zyl, Nina Oosthuizen, Gréthe Jordaan, Jana Smit, Nina Louw. Derde ry: Isai Mostert, Francois Prins, Dewald Liebenberg, Fourie Els, Christof Nelson, Mikhail Cupido. Agter: Benjamin Vorster, Hein van As, Helgardt Nortjé, Hugo Vorster, Hanno de Koning en Benjamin Kriegler.
Anneke Swanepoel, Lekeasha Opperman, Keira-Leigh Heskwa, Anzél Jordaan, Chané du Plessis en Shandré Cuttings.
NOORDSIG: Dewald Liebenberg, Helgard Witte, Hein van As, Herrmann Husselmann, Hanno de Koning, Andrew Kruger, Andreas Engelbrecht,
Fourie Els en Wikus Hanekom.
STALSHUIS: Lukas le Sueur, Hugo Vorster, Ben Vorster , J-Cop van Engelen, Sias du Toit’ Francois Prins, Drehan van Zyl, Christof Nelson en Vincent Bronkhorst.
DORP-SEUNS:
Stefan le Roux, Pieter Conradie, Jacobus Taljaard, Allie Khoza, Marco Brand, HD Schmitt, Henko Smit, Jandré Rix, Sam-Leigh Coetzee en Jeandré du Plessis.
Skyfskiet - Internasionale Prestasie
Soos ons vroeër berig het, het Francois van Tonder onlangs as lid van die SANSSU-skoleskietspan aan die GBJI-kompetisie (Great British Junior International) in Londen gaan deelneem. Hier behaal hy die volgende prestasies:
Individueel:
10 m Air pistol Grand Prix - 6de 10 m Air pistol Finals - 6de
Span: 10 m Air pistol - 3de 25 m Sport pistol - 2de
Wat ‘n ongelooflike prestasie om met twee internasionale medaljes terug te kom. Ons is besonder trots op Francois en glo dat ons hom eendag by die olimpiese spele gaan sien!
Skandeer
LAERSKOOL WORCESTER-OOS
Netwerk 24 - Wiskunde Kompetisie
‘n Paar van ons gr. 7-leerders het aan Netwerk24 se Wiskundekompetisie deelgeneem. Zoë White het ‘n eerste plek in die Wes-Kaap behaal, en Nasionaal tweede gekom in die gr. 6 en 7 kategorie.
Blitzbokke
Christie Grobbelaar het vandag ons seuns kom inspireer en sommer heelwat handtekeninge uitgedeel. Die leerders het sy pragtige medalje bewonder. Ons voel geëerd en bevoorreg om ons nederige en talentvolle ambassadeur in sy Olimpiese Spele sweetpak te sien.
Boland Rugby
Hazzlett Cloete is hierdie week opgeneem in die Boland o.12A-rugbyspan. Hazzlett sal in September aan ‘n interprovinsiale toernooi deelneem. Ons is trots op jou!
Enduro
Rugby Sewens
Danté Amsterdam en Josua du Plessis (graad 7) is onlangs in die Worcester Sone o.13-sewesrugbyspan opgeneem. Hulle het hierdie week deelgeneem aan die NoordBoland proewe. Danté is ook verkies tot die Noord-Boland span. Mooi so manne, ons is trots op julle!
WORCESTER GIMNASIUM
7’s Rugby
Op 24 Augustus het Worcester Gimnasium se o. 16-sewesrugbyspan aan die Cheslin Kolbe 7’s-dag by Hoërskool Brackenfell deelgeneem.
Worcester Gymnasium represented Boland schools against very competitive Western Province schools. Ons span het baie goed gevaar en in die Skildfinaal teen Paarl Gimnasium die stryd gewen. Our results were as follows:
• WG vs Kasselsvlei Lost 12 - 17
• WG vs Tygerberg Won 12 - 7
• WG vs Monument Park Won 34 - 5
• WG vs Paul Roos Lost 29 - 7
• Shield Semi-Final vs Tygerberg Won 23 - 12
• Shield Final vs Paarl Gymnasium Won 19 – 7
Toutrek
Op 26 - 27 Julie het vier van ons leerders aan die Senior Toutrek SA-kampioenskappe in Ashton in die Wynlandspanne deelgeneem. Alle provinsies neem deel per gewig afdeling, die top 4 kom in die premiere afdeling, 5de tot 8ste plek in die president afdeling en 9de tot 12de plek in die plaat afdeling.
Die volgende is verower:
• Fredrick Herzog: goud in 600kg B mans o.23, president en goud in 560kg C o.23 gemeng plaat.
• Leneeq Visser: brons 500kg C dames plaat, silwer 540kg B dames plaat en brons 560kg D o.23 gemeng plaat.
• Susan Reid: brons 560kg D o.23 gemeng plaat en brons 500kg dames plaat.
• Zenobia Bezuidenhout: silwer 540kg B dames plaat, die uitstekende resultant van goud in 500kg o.23 dames premiere en goud 500kg dames premiere.
Ruben de Kock (graad 6) het op Saterdag, 17 Augustus, deelgeneem aan die CSMX Enduro klub se vierde rondte by Tierhoek. Hy het ‘n eerste plek behaal in die 85cc klas en 12 rondtes voltooi in ‘n tyd van 1 uur en 36 minute. Hy het ook die ‘Fastest Lap’ trofee gewen in die junior klas met ‘n tyd van 7 minute en 13 sekondes.
WOW Spelfees
Neva - eerste plek
Luca - vierde plek
Herman - 2de
Liandri - 4de
Charné - 3de
Freda-Mari - 1ste
Anneke - 2de
Autumn - 3de
Grace - 4de
Mila - 1ste
Arriela - 4de
Senior Komitee
Joss le Roux, Ariella Groenewald, Anna Heatlie, Mila Louwrens, Jani Minnie, Jabrie van Zijl en Zoë White.
Hazzlett Cloete
Danté Amsterdam en Josua du Plessis
Rushaan Abdol
Chloé Barnard
Gustav Becker
Mia Coetzee
Caleb de Lange
Ike Dys
Juelle Ekermans
Noah Guntelach
Thaakirah Kafaar
Dian Louw
Aryn Nel
Evana Pietersen Van Wyk Reitz
Daniél Scholtz
Shannon Stynder
Henco van der Merwe
Christiaan Jacobs
Annelet Jordaan
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HOËRSKOOL MONTANA
VRL en BK vir 2025
Tweede
Derde
Agter: Evert
Jukskei
Robert Nieuwenhuizen wat gekies is om Suid-Afrika te verteenwoordig by die Uganda Ope Jukskei Kampioenskap van 1-8 September 2024!
Voor: Randall Stackling, Alta Rossouw, Zahraa Isaacs, Lisa Thomson, Nicole Cupido, Zinique Buys.
Ry: Heloise Calitz, Dilané Vermeulen, Kay-Lee Kotzé, Karleigh Bruwer, Abu-Bakr Isaacs, Nirah van Rhyn.
ry: Catelinn Cupido, Danelle Cooke, Deyaan Jeena, Taylea Fredericks, Elle Thomson, Mari le Roux, Leroy Thiart.
Marais, Petri Feast, Gerrit Hugo, Armand Lourens, Robert Nieuwenhuizen en Waldo Botha.
Sterkte aan
Toneel
Die Swellies toneelgroep het hierdie kwartaal by Fraserburg en Kathu se toneelfeeste gaan deelneem. Die toneel word genomineer vir 7 toekennings, insluitend beste laerskool produksie, regie en ensemble. Drie leerders kry goud en die res silwer. Ons is baie trots op hulle.
Boland Landloop
Ludwig Bezuidenhout het deelgeneem aan die Boland proewe as deel van die Noord-Boland o.12-span. 7 van ons leerders neem ook deel aan die Boland landloop kampioenskappe. Drie leerlinge dring deur na die Wes-Kaap byeenkoms. Ons wens vir al hierdie leerders alle sterkte toe.
Ludwig Bezuidenhout
HOËRSKOOL SWELLENDAM
VRL & Matriekraad 2025
Hoërskool Swellendam stel bekend die Verteenwoordigende Raad van Leerders en die Matriekraad vir 2025.
Voor: Esinako Qotyiwe, Mariana Swanepoel, Mila
Olivia Jordaan, Chrisli du Toit, Johané Bester, Jordan Loubser, Johané de Graaff, Ine van der Merwe, Lumari de Beer, Jordan Sefoor, Corné Uys en Lisa Blignaut.
Lumari de Beer en Nica de Wet
Lumari de Beer, Marga Steyn en Nica de Wet is ons drie Landloop sterre. Lumari en Nica dring deur na die SA kampioenskappe.
Engelbrecht, Benji du Toit, Tobie Nel, Vida-Maré Jordaan en Lenè du Randt. Agter: Juhan du Toit, Daniël Judd, Pedri van Rensburg, Mianke Janse van Rensburg en Rozali Blignaut.
Voor: Imke Hay, Shayden Michaels, JP Gaffley, Mila Engelbrecht, Karien Heyns. Middel: Juan Augustyn, Anine Dreyer, Marizè Boshoff, Jana Swart, Marco-Lee Adams.
Agter: Rikus van Zyl, Pedri van Rensburg, DW Wolfaardt, Daniël Judd, Gavin van der Merwe.