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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.
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BEAUMONT PRIMARY
Head Learders 2025
Congratulations to the following learners:
Winter Interschools 2024
Beaumont and De Hoop had their annual Rola Winter Interschools between Wednesday, 21 August to Friday, 23 August 2024.
HOËRSKOOL PAREL VALLEI HIGH SCHOOL
Prefekte / Prefects 2024 – 2025
With great anticipation, Parel Vallei’s new prefects were announced. Congratulations to each of these Parel Valleiers who made themselves available to be elected and were successful! We know that you will lead the school with wisdom and a lot of BLUE THREAD passion. Ons wens julle alle sukses toe vir die nuwe pad wat voorlê - mag julle die skool en ons gemeenskap dien met waardigheid en opregte harte in elkeen van die onderskeie portefeuljes, waaruit die prefekraad bestaan, naamlik:
• Sport, Kultuur, Media, PV-Huise (Nassau, Stella, Aberdeen), VRL (Verteenwoordigende Raad van Leerders), Akademie, Klubs en Tradisie.
Besondere gelukwensing gaan ook aan ons twee hoofleiers: Anneh Mitrovich en Noah Enyang.
Voor: Anneke Titus, Jordan Boer, Anneh Mitrovich (hoofdogter), Noah Enyang (hoofseun), Anja de Villiers, Simoné van der Merwe, Dillon le Roux. 2de ry: Anmari Grobler, Unathi Mankahla, Janae Theron, Emma Beukes, Alicia Ferreira, Christelle van der Spuy, Tihanna le Roux. 3de ry: Lukah du Toit Francois Retief, Ross Stone, Liam de Villiers, JP van der Walt, Star Tshilumbu.
Agter: Carla Moses, Ena Mari Ozrovech, Jenna de Beer, Eva Blaauw, Anya Theron, Leah Krynauw, Chaeyoon Lee.
Sportprysuitdeling 2024
Spesiale gelukwensing aan die onderstaande leerders wat top sportpryse in hul verskeie kodes behaal het. Die leerders se toewyding en harde werk dien as ‘n inspirasie en dit was met groot trots dat ons hul prestasies saam kon vier. Stay focused, stay motivated, and may you always find the strength to TUNGU so that you can achieve all your goals!
• Selmarie Erasmus: Junior Victrix Ludorum, Atleet van die jaar, Mees belowende junioratleet: landloop, Landloopatleet van die jaar en Mees belowende sportvrou van die jaar
• Nikalau Volsteedt: Fietsryer van die jaar
• Christopher Nimb: Golf player of the year
• Marais Westraat: Senior Victor Ludorum: boys and Hockey captain award
• Julia Pete: Junior first aider of the year
• Jodi Oostendorp: Girls’ hockey player of the year and Sportswoman of the year
• Chelsey Kock: Netball player of the year
• Joané van Geest: Junior girls tennis champion and tennis player of the year
• Rona Kirstein: Senior first aider of the year
• Leah Reeding: Senior first aider of the year
• Devon Osborne: Squash player of the year and Sportsman of the year
• Keagan Webb: Junior golfer of the year
• OwenScholtz: Junior muurbalkampioen:seuns
• Christo Cilliers: Senior tenniskampioen: seuns en Victor Ludorum: seuns
• Ayandisa Mpumlwana: Rugbyspeler van die jaar
• Matthew Temmis: Seunshokkiespeler van die jaar
• Jessica Lavies: Senior tenniskampioen: dogters
• Daniël Cilliers: Skaakspeler van die jaar
• Christopher Hughes: Krieketspeler van die jaar
• Stefan Malan: Seunshokkiespeler van die jaar, Junior Victor Ludorum en Mees belowende sportman van die jaar
• Dylan Cockcroft: o/19A -rugbyvoorspeler van die jaar
Scan
Bennjamin van der Walt, Alec Koch, Lukas Janse van Rensburg, Caleb Kotze, Keegan du Toit, Owen Pieterse, Francois Brink, Nathan Phillips (C), Joshua Sinclair, Gideon de Bruyn, Andrew Hartley, Benjamin Miller, Jared le Roux, Luke Peckham en Benjamin Wege.
Madison van Helden, Gemma Harrington, Taylor Pepperell, Ashleigh Lippiatt-Moll, Zani van Dyk, Grace Hoffman, Kate Higgs, Ella Dunlop (C), Leah Helmbold, Amelie Peters, Emma Higgs, Mila Smith, Lily Purnell en Elzanri Oosthuizen.
Daylin Swartland, Deacon de Jongh, Hunter Pillay, Keon Janecke, Sam Symons, Frans Henderson, Owen Pieterse, Gido Wessels, Gabriel Naidoo, Christian Coetzee, Garyk Williams, Liam Armitage (C), Brian-James Knott, Michal Grobler, Sam Savides, Jonathan van der Byl, Corey Blignaut, Migael Bekker, Noah Koen, Andrew Hartley, Loumar Yntema, Benjamin Miller en Benjamin Wege.
Andrea Kelly, Lillee Latsky, Kayla Basson, Ella Dunlop, Chiara Leotta (C), Ashleigh Lippiatt-Moll, Someleze Ntinge, Elzanri Oosthuizen, Madison van Helden en Zaybi van Niekerk.
Onderhoofseun: Michal Grobler, Head Girl: Ella Dunlop, Onderhoofdogter: Nilo de Villiers, Head Boy: Liam Armitage
Boys Hockey
Hokcey Girls
Rugby Netball
SOMERSET WEST PRIMARY
u.13A Capping Ceremony
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Caleb Claasen and Leighton Hendricks
Chloe Bantom and Israel Williams
Caleb Claasen - Western Province Schools Cross Country and Leighton Hendricks – WP u.13 Rugby and WP Sevens Rugby.
Chloe Bantom and Israel Williams were the joined English winners at our annual Gr. 1 spelling B event.
Princess Ebere
Princess Ebere received a Cum Laude award at the Helderberg Eistedfod. She is also the overall winner in Grade 2 in the Art section.
u.13A Chess Team
u.13A Rugby Team
u.13A Netball Team
u.13A Girls Hockey Team
u.13A Boys Hockey Team
• u.13A Girls Hockey Team with their coach Mrs. Carmen de Bruyn and assistant coach Miss Keren Kalmeyer.
• u.13A Boys Hockey Team with their coaches Mr. Danie Snyman and Jesse Linders.
• u.13A Netball Team and their coach, Miss Tatum Jooste.
• u.13A Rugby Team and their coaches Mr. Ehrick van Schalkwyk and Shaun Stewart.
u.13A Chess Team and their coach Mrs. Suzaan Cilliers. Alyssa De Silva was absent when the photo was taken.
CRICKET FIXTURES
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COLOURSKARATE
At the annual Karate S.A. Award Ceremony, Mignon van Zyl (Grade 11) received her Senior Protea Certificate and a trophy in recognition of the bronze medal she won at an international tournament in June 2024. Mignon also won a
medal at the
Championship (u.21 Ladies Kumite).
Winning Team - Hockey
Thomas Olivier Kate Rankin Ava Retief James Rothman Victoria Still Rudra Chhita Vineyard House Braam Pienaar Vineyard House
Taylor Axten Founders House
Zoe Steffny Founders House
Amy Smith Founders House
Front: Megan Falkenberg, Jessica du Toit, Genevieve Court, Julia Brown (C) ,Siena Kontopirakis, Ashley Hingeston,
Benson, Evi Benson. Back: Kyran Fortuin (Coach),
Edwards, Lara Gouws (Vice Capt), Alexandra Axten,
(Manager).
CURRO SOMERSET WEST
High School - Grade 12 SRC 2025
We are delighted to announce the Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2025! The hard work and dedication displayed by each of these learners have culminated in this significant achievement, and we could not be prouder. We have full confidence in their ability to lead with both passion and purpose, and we eagerly anticipate the positive impact they will have on our school community as they thrive in their new roles.
Primary School - Girls’ Football
Somerset
has recently
on an
by introducing girls’ football to the extramural programme. The initiative has gained significant interest and participation from our learners with successful matches in term 3.
look forward to seeing our learners thrive.
High School - ATKV Youth Theatre - Purple Pers
On 19 August, our talented drama learners took to the stage in a dazzling performance of their production, “Purple-Pers,” showcasing months of hard work and dedication during their debut at the ATKV youth theatre competition. The cast, featuring Caleb Roziers, Nahum Christians, Bella Snyman, Neelo Kgosi, Kayden Wise, XaraLeigh Johnson, and Armand Fourie, delivered a spectacular show, while the crew, consisting of Dominique Gardener, Danté Felix, Paul Dryden, Michail de Kock, and Tamarah Serfontein, ensured everything ran smoothly. Special thanks to Mr. Olivier, Ms. Grunewald, and the Art Club for their exceptional set-building efforts. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our inspiring dramatic arts teachers, Mr. van der Westhuizen and Ms. Barkhuizen, whose unwavering support and mentorship have been vital in creating a nurturing environment that allowed our learners to thrive both creatively and personally.
Primary School - Helderberg Eisteddfod Achievements
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional performance of our learners who participated in the Western Cape Helderberg Eisteddfod. We take immense pride in their achievements.
A special congratulations to the Cum Laude (95% +) accomplishments: • Logan Johnson in Grade 7 - Contemporary Singing as well as the Primary School Junior Ensemble.
Dané van der Westhuizen, Jacy de Vos, Jarod Haywood, Christophe Viljoen, Joshoea Fox, Danielle Ireland, Siwamkele Somdaka.
On Stage at Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch Cape Town: Curro Somerset West Drama Club Learners.
Curro Somerset West Primary School Junior Ensemble
Curro Somerset West u.13 Girls’ Football Team
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LAERSKOOL HENDRIK LOUW
Rugby
We are ecstatic to announce that Reece du Preez and Hafeez Gabier have been chosen to represent the Western Province u12 Rugby Team!
and Hafeez Gabier.
Horizon Maths
Congratulations to these four exceptional learners who made it through to the final round of the Horizon Maths competition.The top 150 learners attended a special prize-giving ceremony. A special shoutout to our very own Yeajun Yoon, who placed third out of the 70,000 participants!
WOW spelkompetiesie
Baie geluk aan die leerders wat deur is na die provinsiale WOW spelkompetisie. Die nasionale kompetisie vind tydens die Woordfees in Stellenbosch plaas.
Congratulations to our Helderberg Eisteddfod contemporary music winners!
Lucian Julius has earned a Certificate of Achievement for the best solo singing in his age category. Lucian also took home a Reward of Excellence for his outstanding performance in contemporary music, achieving the highest average in the senior phase. Our school band has also made us incredibly proud by winning the award for the best ensemble in the senior phase.
HOËRSKOOL STRAND
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het vanaf 9-11 Augustus een die Wes-Kaap Gimnastiekkampioenskap deelgeneem – waartydens sy die prestasie as Wes-Kaap Vlak 10 kampioen behaal het. Dit is reeds die agtste keer sedert 2014 wat sy hierdie prestasie behaal. Sy het vir twee van haar drie roetines (wat die bal, “clubs” en lint insluit) goue medaljes behaal, ‘n silwer vir die derde een en algeheel ‘n goue medalje.
Met hierdie prestasie kwalifiseer sy ook virdie Wes-Kaapspan om in September aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Gimnastiekkampioenskap in Kaapstad deel te neem.
Vermeulen
Saskia Mc Dilling het vir ‘n oudisie gegaan en is gekies om tydens die naweek van 27 September in Johannesburg deel te neem. Sy staan ‘n kans om ‘n studiebeurs by AMDA in Los Angeles te wen! Ons wens Saskia net die beste toe! Nuwe leerderleiers vir 2025 word bekend gemaak
Lilou Tredoux, Mieke Flemming, Anika Marx. Christiné Kok, Tiané Smith, Cloete de Jager, Timothy van den Bergh, Trinity Stuart.
Emma Verster, Robin Beukes, FC van den Berg, Cleo Botha.
Voor: Jana van Vuuren, Joané Rall, Miecke Fourie, Nilene Bezuidenhout, Amber-lee Smit. Tweede ry: Shoné van Aswegen, Marné Meyer, Mia Myburgh, Lorette Louw, Déneucha Frieslaar, Laroché Weyer. Derde ry: Jordan Everts, Lindré Tolken, Madi Visser, Amelia Maree, Debrah Scmidt, Michael Ruzvidzo. Agter: Daniël Theron, Bernard van Staden, Gerber de Goede, Chrismar Prinsloo, DG Olivier, Armand Lewies.
Deré
Saskia Mc Dilling
Hoërskool Strand het met trots die name van die nuwe VRL- en AR-lede bekend gemaak. Sterkte met die termyn. Deré Vermeulen
Reece du Preez
Leamé van Zyl, Lian Rall, Feraydo Adolf and Yeajun Yoon.
Lucian Julius
Graad 2: Ivanke Kotze
Graad 4:
Ruben Kramer en Karla Kramer
Graad 5: Ariana Van Niekerk
Graad 6: Micke Claassen
Graad 7: Isabelle Hattingh
The Hendrik Louw Band
Musiek
LAERSKOOL LOCHNERHOF
William Cass (10) is hier saam met mnr. Hans Heuer by die Stellenbosch Kunswedstryd se prysuitdeling.
William het die toekenning vir beste prestasie vir tienjariges in klavier ontvang.
Redenaars
Zhara du Toit in gr. 6 het op 9 Augustus aan die finale ronde van Podium Pretredenaars, waar sy ‘n totaal van 98% behaal het, deelgeneem. Sy is aangewys as die graadwenner vir haar afdeling en haar naam verskyn op ‘n plaatjie by die Afrikaanse Taalmonument in die Paarl.
Landloop
Debat
Twee van ons senior debatspanne het op 3 Augustus aan die Con Spirito Semi Finale Debatkompetisie deelgeneem. Beide spanne het uitstekend gevaar en is deur na die Nasionale Finaal in September.
Hokkie
Heinrich Greeff het sy plek in die o.9 Cape Metrolandloopspan ingedraf. Ons is trots op hierdie fikse Lochie.
Lochies is trots op hierdie twee hokkiedogters wat gekies is vir die Helderbergspan. Anja van der Hoven speel Helderberg A en Carlijn Lindhout speel Helderberg B.
Wetenskap Ekspo
Reuben Venter is gekies om in die Septembervakansie aan die Eskom Expo For Young Scientist International Science Fair in Boksburg te gaan deelneem. Ons wens hom alle sterkte toe en glo dat hy Lochnerhof se naam hoog sal hou.
Zara du Toit
Lisa Swart en Carla Barnard.
Magriet Spies en Inge van Niekerk.
William Cass
Heinrich Greef
Anja van der Hoven en Carlijn Lindhout.
Ruben Venter
Huiskomitee
HOËRSKOOL STELLENBOSCH
Hoofleiers
Hoofleiers 2025
LAERSKOOL STELLENBOSCH
Hieronder volg die tweede semester se hoofleiers:
Ester de Kock
Mila-Mari Bolz
Paul-Roux Haumann Hoofseun
Netbal Fast 5
Die o.13B netbalspan wen plaatafdeling by Laerskool Swartland se Fast Five.
Die o.10-tennispelers het aan die Graaff-Reinet tennistoernooi deelgeneem.
Matriekraad
Tennis
Hokkie
Die o.13A hokkiespan wen ’n silwer medalje by die Marius Schoeman Fast Five toernooi.
Die meisies het die A liga gewen.
Graad 7 Markdag
Die Graad 7 leerders het ’n markdag gehad vir hulle Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskap taak. Dit was ’n reuse sukses. Die leerders het dit baie geniet en geleer hoe om met geld te werk.
Mariké Basson
James Donohoe JJ Bush Talita De Bruyn
Ané Maree
Leonore Wessels
Bernardo Morkel
Danville Willemse
Rowaldo Cornelius
Zoey Groenewald
Juwan Dippenaar
Lea Holloway
Noelle Petitt Rouhan Venter
Mariké Basson
Juwan Dippenaar
Anuk Bredell
James Donohoe
Inge De Villiers
Sophia Eksteen
Daniël De Wet
Liam Hendrickse
Emma Smith
Leonore Wessels
Rieze Steyn
Danville Willemse
Bernardo Morkel
Marinus Toerien
Odelia Krige
Voor: Thomas du Toit, Andreas van der Linde, Christiaan Malan, Sophia du Plessis, Catherine Malherbe, Isa Burke. Agter: Daniel Steyn, Daniel Hattingh, Ethan Kane, Mische Comerma, Christi Smit, Barbara Lategan.
Barbara Lategan, Isa Burke, Christi Smit, Catherine Malherbe.
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LAERSKOOL EIKESTAD
Hokkie
o. 13A-hokkiedogters wen ‘n silwermedalje by die Cape Co-Ed Cup 2024.
2024 ATKV-Redenaars
Isabella du Toit (gr. 7) het Maandag, 12 Augustus, aan die finaal van die ATKV-Redenaars te Klein Kariba, in die gr. 6 - 7 afdeling, deelgeneem. Uit die land se beste voorbereide- en onvoorbereide toesprake, het Isabella 6de in haar groep geëindig!
Landloop Kwartaal 3 - Hoofleiers
Abigail Keuler is verkies tot die o.13 Wes-Kaap Landloopspan 2024
Baie geluk aan ons hoofleiers wat gekies is vir kwartaal 3.
Aloe Cup 2024
o.11A Rugbyspan wen silwermedalje by die Aloe Cup 2024.
Akademie Kultuur
273-skole aan die Horizon Maths Competition deelgeneem, ‘n totaal van 38 671-leerders.
Uitslae is as volg:
• WP Odendaal - 127ste - Gr. 7
• Arielle Nel - 101ste - Gr. 6
• Daniel Louw - 83ste - Gr. 6
• Eben Cronjé - 60ste - Gr. 6
• Anina Christelis - 44ste - Gr. 6
Anina is ook aangewys as Laerskool Eikestad se top presteerder en ontvang ‘n medalje vir hierdie prestasie.
Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat deelgeneem het aan die Stellenbosch Eisteddfod Pryswennerskonsert 2024.
Pryswenners: Corlia van der Merwe
• M Koen-beker: Solosang - Dogters 11 jaar
• JP Smit-beker: Beste Volkslied 6 - 12 jaar
Nina Venter
• Elsa van Zyl-beker: Woordkuns Veelsydigheid Gr. 7
Isabella du Toit
• Matthew Reid-beker: Beste Junior Saxofoonspeler
Joshua Coldman & Tristan Mason
• Stellenbosch Kunswedstryd-beker: Dialoog/Dialogue Gr. 6 – 7
Nina Strydom
• Stellenbosch Eisteddfodmedalje
• Kontemporêre kitaar - 11 jaar
PRG Leerderraad 2025
Baie geluk aan die nuutverkose Leerderraad van 2025. Ons wens Simeon Rudolph (hoofseun 2025), Altus Rabé (onderhoofseun), Liam de Silva (onderhoofseun) en hul span alle sterkte vir hul
Voor: Luchwayito Mbaliswana, Matthew Seymore, Luca Plekker, Andries van der Vyver, Reuben de Wit, Altus Rabé, Mnr A. van Staden, Simeon Rudolph, Liam de Silva, Adam Meintjes, Josh Gaffoor, Nicolas van der Vyver. Agter: Connor Wooding, Jacobus Steenkamp, Liam Basson, Adriaan Brink, Andries Ferreira, Reuben van der Merwe, Gert Kemp, Nicholas Nieman, Ian Smith, Zak Hickman, Jordan Steenkamp.
Interskole vs Grey College
PRG se 1ste hokkiespan het ‘n briljante seisoen afgesluit deur Grey College Vrydagaand in Stellenbosch met 2-1 te klop. Die span eindig die seisoen as die no.2-span in die land terwyl hulle onoorwonne tuis bly.
Voor: Barend Geldenhuys.
Middel: Louán van Zyl, Logan Lackayvoor, Callum van Rheede van Oudtshoorn, Joshua Smit, Reuben Sendzul, Keith Siebrits, Beor van Reenen, Mnr. Michael Baker.
Agter: Luke Oliver, Seth Paterson, Hano Basson, Christo Swanepoel, Ruben Gouws, Ruan Strauss, Dan Lurie.
PRG se 1ste tennisspan het hul uitstekende vorm voortgesit en die interskole stryd 6-3 teen Grey College gewen.
ampstermyn toe.
Xander Pienaar, Pieter Kotze, Divan Prinsloo, Willem de Waal, Hanno Bouwer, Sebastian Oosthuizen.
Stephan de Kock & Megan Macki
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