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.
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Navigating nationwide education budget cuts: How schools can maximise resources
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Ons o.19 krieketseuns het Saterdag 14 September, tuis teen Hoërskool Ben Vorster in die Limpopo Krieket Super Skole Liga deelgeneem.
• Dian Gouws het 47 lopies van 42 balle aangeteken
• Nicolas Oerlemans het 23 lopies van 14 balle aangeteken
• AJ Galloway het 3 paaltjies na 2 beurte vir 7 lopies geneem
• Ignus Ferreira het 2 paaltjies na 5 beurte vir 19 lopies geneem
Baie geluk aan elke Pietie en hul afrigters!
HOËRSKOOL PIETERSBURG
Krieket
Ons krieketdogters het Maandag 9 September, tuis teen Stanford Lake College aan die Limpopo Krieket Super Skole Liga deelgeneem en puik presteer!
• Chane Jacobs het 2 paaltjies vir 20 lopies na 4 beurte afgestaan.
• Dwané Robson het 39 van 42 balle aangeteken (nie uit nie).
Baie geluk aan elke Pietie en hul afrigters.
Boogskiet
Baie geluk aan Suné van Staden wat aan die “Triple Crown Leg Three” kompetisie in Pretoria in die “FYA”-klas deelgeneem het. Sy het ‘n indrukwekkende 385 uit 440 punte behaal en ‘n derde plek verower.
Baie geluk aan Isak van der Schyff wat gekies is om deel te neem aan die 2024 “Africa Genesis Archery South Africa’s” Nasionale Toernooi wat van 25 tot 28 September, in Kimberley sal plaasvind!
Sterkte vir die toernooi, Isak! Ons weet jy gaan PHS met trots verteenwoordig!
HTS TOM NAUDÉ
Die o.16 meisies wat Limpopo verteenwoordig by Noordvaal en Eindig 2de
Sewes Rugby
Tommies is trots op 4 spelers wat gekies is om ons provinsie te verteenwoordig in ‘n elite-rugbytoernoei.
Rugby
Ons rugbyseuns het die afgelope naweek aan die Noordvaal Sewes rugby in Potchefstroom deelgeneem en ons skool se vlag hoog laat wapper! Spesiale gelukwense aan die o.15-span wat as Noordvaal naaswenners geëindig het – julle harde werk het beslis vrugte afgewerp! Baie geluk aan elke Pietie en hul afrigters!
Karate
Baie geluk aan Erika Rupping wat onlangs aan die Suid-Afrika Karate Kampioenskap deelgeneem het! Erika het ‘n indrukwekkende silwermedalje vir kata behaal asook ‘n vierde plek in vegkuns verwerf.
Semifinalis
Baie geluk aan Leoné van Schalkwyk wat as een van die elf semifinaliste in die Universiteit van die Vrystaat se 43ste Matrikulant van die Jaar-kompetisie gekies is! Leoné is gekies op grond van haar uitstaande prestasies in akademie, leierskap, sport, kultuur en gemeenskapsbetrokkenheid. Baie geluk met hierdie ongelooflike prestasie Leoné! Ons is baie trots op jou!
Landloop
SA Kampioenskappe by die Vaal University of Technology in Vanderbijlpark. Die afgelope naweek het 4 van Tom Naudé se landloopatlete deelgeneem aan die SA Kampioenskappe by die Vaal University of Technology in Vanderbijlpark.
Kelebogile Mathekga B o.14, Lesedi Manaka B o.16, Tswiki Manamela B o.16 en Kutullo Sekokotla B o.17 het baie goed gevaar ten spyte van die feit dat hulle in groot groepe moes begin. Hulle het die seisoen afgesluit met hul beste vertonings.Kutullo Sekokotla se vertoning verdien vermelding met sy tyd van 20:06 in die 6km S o.17. Met sy 43ste plek uit 111 deelnemers het hy ‘n gemiddelde tyd van 3min30sek per km gehandhaaf. Hy het 3de geëindig van al die Limpopo atlete. Well done Tommies!
Fast Five Netbal
o.15-span (Sômirlêkir) het vir die Fast Five SA’s gekwalifiseer.
o.17 Reddz-span kwalifiseer vir Fast Five SA’s
o.19 Dogters Krieketspan
Isak van der Schyff
Erika Rupping
Suné van Staden
Katelyn Labusschagne, Erandi Cillier, Lehandri Jacobs, Tharia Collins en Ansonel Venter (Afrigter).
Kelebogile Mathekga, Kutullo Sekokotla, Tswiki Manamela, Lesedi Manaka.
Aphane Lebogang, Fortune sehlabane, Tsenollo Nkwana en Lele Magashoa.
o.15A Rugby 7’s
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Tennis
Our College First team served up a strong performance at the play-offs, after winning three out of four group matches. They advanced to the semis but were aced by the University of Limpopo. In a close 3rd/4th place play-off, they were edged out by Louis Trichardt, finishing 4th out of 9 schools. The team played with great spirit and grit. Well done team!
Reage Goeieman, Itumeleng Phala, Réchia Masipa, Thabang Molepo and Matshela Vyamungu.
Mabetji Mankga Manong Mokonyama Zwikhodo Netshitomboni
Reneilwe Mosoma
Fulu Masindi Khanyisa Maluleke Palesa Ramothopo
Ku-Hlula Mashimbye
Nick Koma Ndaedzo Mavhungu
Tumi Lamola
Tinengoni Shuro.
HOËRSKOOL HANS STRIJDOM
Leiers 2025
Bosveld Interhoër
Ons is
Dogterskrieket
Aerialnastix
Hans
wen
Kobus Burger skrywer van die teks DOL en tans programbestuurder by RSG.
Redenaars
Sy het op 9-10 Augustus die Suid-Afrikaanse span in Mauritius verteenwoordig. Megan het Naboomspruit en die Suid-Afrikaanse Aerialnastix span baie trots gemaak en het die volgende medaljes huis toe gebring:
• Benchnastix – 3de plek
• Trampnastix – 2de plek
Marnus Law het deelgeneem aan die Artistatue Nasionale redenaarskompetisie te Midstream Pretoria. Daar was 30 deelnemers per graad regoor Suid-Afrika Hy het die volgende plekke behaal:
• Voorbereid: 1ste
• Onvoorbereid: 2de
ATKV Waterberg
Op 14 Augustus het Lavo-ne Jansen van Rensburg gaan deelneem aan ATKV Waterberg Kunstefees. Sy het met haar sangitems die volgende verwerf:
• Solo eie keuse - Hoogste lof 99%
• Solo gospel - A+
• Duet eie keuse - A+
Volgens die organiseerder is Lavo-ne die enigste persoon wat op daardie dag van deelname “Hoogste Lof” ontvang het.
Alexander Johnson en Kiandra Doubell
Zuanitta Fourie, Li-Mei Coetzee, Chariska Fouché, Karla Strydom en San-Mari Steyn
Alexander Johnson en Kiandra Doubell Chariska Fouché en Janneman Benson
Konradt Fourie, Neo van der Walt, Janneman Benson, Ryan Botha en Ruvan Kruger
Op 8 en 9 Augutus het die Bosveld Interhoër by Hans Strijdom plaasgevind.
Bosveld Interhoër wenners.
Siswe Ralepelle
Mikayla Smith, Juan van Staden, Francois Koen en Janneman Benson
Masterchef –1ste plek
Die span het op, 9 September, teen Hoërskool Nylstroom gespeel.
Strijdom
Nylstroom met 31 lopies.
Megan Cary-Smith
Marnus Law
Sekelbos seunskoshuis
Koshuis Hoofleiers
Portefeuljevoorsitters
Leatitia meisieskoshuis
Redenaars – Junior en Senior afdeling wenners
Skaak – 1ste plek
Toneel – 3de plek
Skandeer die kode en lees
Skool Hoofleiers
Isebelle de Beer, Reuben van der Wal, Alexander Johnson, Kobus Burger (RSG programbestuurder) en Lavo-ne Jansen van Rensburg.
LAERSKOOL KRUGERPARK
Landloop
Die leerders van Krugerpark is in die Landloop Limpopo Span.
Krugie Fietsry
Baie geluk aan die volgende ryers wat die Limpopo Skole-span behaal het en wat aan die Laerskole Inter Provinsiaal finaal te Harrismith gaan deelneem. Ons is baie trots op julle en sien uit na ‘n fantasties finale.
Landsdiens
Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat reserwes was vir die Nasionale Landsdien Kamp en opgetrek is uit die Interprovinsiale groep om Limpopo te verteenwoordig by die Nasionale Kamp.
Ouderdomsgala
Ouderdomsgala trofee wenners.
HOËRSKOOL PIET POTGIETER
Hoofleiers en Komiteevoorsitters vir 2025 / Head Leaders and Committee Chairmen for 2025
Baie geluk en mag 2025 ‘n suksesvolle jaar wees. Congratulations and may 2025 be a successful year.
Dans
Biathle
Byde ontvang SA kleure en gaan SA in Egipte verteenwoordig tydens Wêreld kampioenskappe.
Jukskei
Vir die 2de Jaar in n ry wen Hoërskool Piet Potgieter die Noordvaalbeker.
Boxing
Congratulations, Mohammed Galiell! Mohammed is the (6-0) undefeated lightweight (Amateur boxing) champion! He won the final on the, 24th of August
at Emperors palace. Potties
the spark!
Hengel
Eerste hengelspan gaan Limpopo verteenwoordig tydens die SA Kampioen van kampioene kompetiesie.
Zarion Venter, Rickus Kruger, Henco Kruger, Marliné Pieterse en Hannes Bezuidenhout.
Marnus Truter SNR Victor Ludorum
Kinique Stols SNR Victrix Ludorum
Tiaan van der Merwe JNR Victor Ludorum
Emma - Lee Claassen JNR Victrix Ludorum
Gerard Kruger Jhemma Forssman Estian van Wyk
Elrike van der Merwe
Johanno van Tonder Elrike van der Merwe Estian van Wyk
Janse van Rensburg
Rudolf Britzz Tshego Setsiba Neo Chilengue Dané Schamrel
2024,
ignites
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Micke Prinsloo en Petri Grobler.
Jamie - Lee Botha ontvang haar SA kleure in Dans.
Reghardt Human , Evan Pretorius , Jacobus Botha en Anro Liebenberg.
Anro Liebenberg, Evan Pretorius, Du Preez Coetzee en Frederick Botes.
CURRO HEUWELKRUIN
Prefects 2025
Congratulations to the prefects for 2025!
Sevens Tournament
Curro Heuwelkruin u.15 rugby team played in the Sevens Tournament at Tom Naude. They made history to be the first Curro Heuwelkruin team to reach the Top 4, receiving 3rd place in the tournament. Well done, Kruinies!
WOW Spelfees Grand Prix
Neo Mongwe, a Grade 7 learner, recently showcased his impressive spelling talents at the WOW Spelfees Provincial Competition, where he earned a commendable 3rd place.
His remarkable performance has led to an invitation to compete at the National competition, which will take place on 28 September 2024, in Stellenbosch.
This opportunity not only highlights Neo’s hard work and dedication, but also promises to be an enriching experience as he represents his school and region on a broader stage. Well done, Neo!
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Kalenderpret Fees
Congratulations to our Baseline Warrior - Liah Lucilla Rodriguez who shone at the Nelspruit Grand Prix over the long weekend! This tournament is the highest-ranking Tennis South Africa (TSA) Junior Tournament. In the youngest age group, u.12, the girls’ final was one for the history books.
Local star Murunwa Nemavhidi played a three-hour 45-minute match against Limpopo rival Liah, with Liah winning 5-7, 7-5, and 6-3. Liah was the winner in both singles & doubles! Well done Liah - what an incredible achievement. She is currently in the Top 9 u.12 girls in TSA.
Khomotjo Mehlape, Boitumelo Makgaba, Palesa Malebana, Lesego Mokobane, Liana Pragji and Jesse Shivamba.
Moloko Laka, Ruby Manyowa, Caitlin Bradbury, Haley Davids, Andani Netshifhefhe, Nicole Potgieter and Regaugetswe Ramulondi.
Armandt Smith, Ntsako Tsopkeng-Serote, Shushu Mahlangu, Alex Mckenzie, Tiaan Oosthuizen, Reinhard van Vuuren and Matshona Langa.
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Limpopo Varswater Oewerhengel
• 1ste span is algeheel 1ste, tweedespan is algeheel 6de en die 3de span is algeheel 5de.
Individueel:
• 2de plek, Righard Cilliers verwerf 2 goud en 1 silwer
• 3de plek, Chris-Lou Duvenhage verwerf 4 goud en 1 brons
• 5de plek, Jason Breed verwerf 2 goud
• 10de plek, Jones Brits verwerf 2 goud en 1 silwer
• 14de plek, Zander le Roux verwerf 1 brons
• PLS 1ste span verteenwoordig die skool op SA Skole kampioen van kampioene
Dogters
• 1ste span is Liga wenners, 2de span is Naaswenners en die 3de span eindig 4de
Individueel
• 1ste plek, Temicke Kruger 6 goud en 1 silwer
• 3de plek, Janica Cilliers verwerf 1 goud, 2 silwer en 2 brons
• 4de plek, Wilné Claassens verwerf 3 goud en 2 brons
Die leerders het die dag se Liga terdeë geniet. Met selfdissipline, hardwerkendheid en deursettingsvermoë het hulle goed gevaar. “Jukskei is waar presisie, tradisie ontmoet en elke skei n storie vertel”. Uitslae:
Seuns
• o.13A verwerf Brons
• o.13B verwerf Brons
Gemengde spanne
• o.13 Gemeng 1 Goud
• o.13 Gemeng 2 Brons.
Baie geluk julle.
• 5de plek, Zanica Hough verwerf 1 goud en 2 silwer
• 7de plek, Elain Venter
• 8ste plek, Beatrix Fourie
• PLS eerste- en tweedespan gaan die skool by kampioen van kampioene verteenwoordig.
• Elain Venter is op die kortlys vir die Limpopo uitnodiging span.
Gymnastic
Baie geluk aan boetie en sussie Henrè en Adenei Ras.
Limpopo Trampolien span 2024. Limpopo Mans Artisties span 2024. PLS trots!
MSA Northern Regional Motorcross Championship
Luan van Niekerk (Gr.2) het n algehele 4de Plek gekry by die MSA Northern Regional Motorcross Championship.Baie geluk met die prestasie Luan.
Volgende kinders is gekies as uitblinkers:
• Jo-Lani Kuhn,
• Anzia Schaafsma
• Xander Swanepoel
Adenei Ras Henré Ras
Jukskei
Hokkie
Voor: Lafras Holtzhausen. Middel: Janco van Dyk, Zander le Roux, Ertjie Lourens, Zufyahn Chanai, Nico Botha, Mason Taylor, Cameron Jansen van Vuuren. Agter: Ryan Evert, Chris-Lou Duvenhage, Juf. Sasha-Lee Jansen van Rensburg, Arno Roberts, Jason Breed, Luan Jooste en Juf. Hilary Visagie.
Voor: Juf. Danelle Dayson, Lindie Coetzee, Rieke Bosman, Michelle Hugo, Reese de Neisjs, Juf. Jenene Geldenhuys. Agter: Emma Schwartz, Jolandie de Necker, Mia Jacobs, Jessica Olivier, Shaylene van der Merwe, Sharné Smith, Bianca Jordaan en Lizé Small.
Voor: Arno Roberts, Jan Hendrik van Schalkwyk. Middel: Ryan Evert, Thumiso Molope, Jason Breed, Malan Swanepoel. Agter: Alex Hartslief, Chris-Lou Duvenhage, Gerhardo Wessels, Jayden van Niekierk, Mnr. Theo Jansen van Rensburg, Ruan Stoltz, Luan Jooste en Marko Kotze.
Krieket
o.13A Hokkieseuns
o.13A Hokkiedogters
o.13A Krieket
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DIE HOËRSKOOL BEN VORSTER
Western Mounted Games: Nationale Kampioenskappe
Vier Vossie-ruiters kwalifiseer vir die Western Mounted Games se nationale kampioenskappe wat op 23 en 24 September, in Parys by die Afri Dome plaasvind.
Die volgende ruiters kwalifiseer:
• Isabel Homan en haar perd, Kaingo Mister Pepperball
• Frieda Homan en haar perd, Poon
• Clarabelle Dippenaar en haar perd, Arkab Flonker
• Hanné Kemp en haar perd, Lekkerkry Charles
Studenteraad en Koshuisraad 2025
Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat verkies is tot die Studenteraad en Koshuisraad 2025.
Kriel Kultuur
Harmse Bemarking / voorsitter Vyfster Seunskoshuis
Smith Voorsitter Toekie Vorster Dameskoshuis
MERENSKY LANDBOU AKADEMIE
Jané Buitendag in graad 10 het op Saterdag, 7 September 2024, by die Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark aan die Landloop SA’s deelgeneem. Jané voltooi haar 4km-roete en eindig eerste onder die Limpopo-deelnemers en algeheel 29ste uit 96 deelnemers. Welgedaan, Jané!
Buitendag
Miss Limpopo
Baie geluk aan Lezaan Fichardt in Graad 10 wat op Saterdag, 7 September 2024, Teen Miss Limpopo gewen het, asook Miss Limpopo - Overall Public Choice en Miss Limpopo - Overall Debutante!
Zoë Venter het van Donderdag tot Sondag, 5 tot 8 September 2024, aan die vroue-afdeling van die Polokwane Ope Tennistoernooi deelgeneem. Sy eindig tweede in die afdeling en stap met ‘n welkome R6 000 prysgeld weg. Baie geluk, Zoë!
Venter
Vyfster Seunskoshuis
MDDK Eisteddfod
Op Donderdag, 29 Augustus 2024, het 3 studente van Feet on Fire Dance Studio aan die plaaslike MDDK Eisteddfod-danskompetisie by Merensky Landbou Akademie deelgeneem.
• Ruzanne Koekemoer in Graad 12 het 80% vir haar balletsolo en 81% vir haar “lyrical” ontvang
• Jayden Jurgens in Graad 12 het 79% vir haar jazz-solo en 82% vir haar kontemporêre stuk ontvang
• Samantha Twine in Graad 11 het 84% ontvang vir haar ballet deut, 84% vir haar Sleeping Beauty solo en 85% vir die Swane Lake ballet solo
Boogskiet
Oor die naweek van 7 en 8 September, het Plasie-skuts aan die ABO Triple Crown Been 3, by Wildcrete 3D Targets in Pretoria deelgeneem.
In die Female Youth-Afdeling:
• 1ste - Izelri Theron
• 2de - Rouxne Schnettler
• 3de - Carli Smit
Youth Male Release 15-17 Jaar:
• 1ste - Henk Meyer
• 2de - Tommie Strydom
• 3de - Christiaan Loots
Youth Male Release, 14-15 Jaar:
• 1ste - Nathan Swanepoel
• 3de - Pieter Gouws
Skoolspanne:
• 3de - Zelke Kruger, Tommie Strydom, Christiaan Loots, Izelri Theron
Stiaan Du Randt Voorsitter
Kwezi Lubisi Sport
Lourens
Sharice
Chanelle De Swardt Voorsitter
Lourens
Jani Minaar Akademie
Chifu Banda Ondervoorsitter
Nsuku Makhubele Ondervoorsitter Toekie Vorster Dameskoshuis
Jané
Zoë
Lezaan Fichardt
Super 12 Silwer Medalje in die Sakkie
Laerskool Tzaneen se Oop-A seuns en dogters hokkiespanne het op Vrydag en Saterdag, 19 en 20 Julie, deelgeneem aan die Super 12 Kompetisie wat gehou is by TUKS in Pretoria.
Die Oop-A dogters het in die finaal verloor, 0-1. Ons is baie trots op hierdie span wat ‘n silwer medalje verower het. Baie geluk ook aan die afrigters, Me Louise Vosloo en Lara Scheepers.
Die Oop-A seuns het gemengde welslae gehad en eindig 15de uit die 24 skole.
Ons sien met verwagting uit hoe hierdie seuns en dogters in die komende seisoen gaan waar en wens hulle net die beste toe!
Bybelvasvra Kampioene
LS Tzaneen se Bybelvasvra-span, Tihana Venter, Liandri Terblanche, Ava Nel en Weirich Vorster het op Saterdag, 3 Augustus, deelgeneem aan die Super 12 Kompetisie by LS PietersburgOos in Polokwane.
Ons kondig met baie dankbaarheid aan dat ons spannetjie die wenners van die dag was! Saam met juffrouens Andri Luus en Tanya Espach het julle baie hard gewerk om voor te berei vir die kompetisie.
Presidente: Kyra Naude en CW Sparks
HOËRSKOOL ELLISRAS LAERSKOOL TZANEEN
Voor: Amber Hoadley, Sipheshile Sengwano, Twapalisha Kita, Kgothatso Senyolo, Karabo Selematsela, Dunay Dreyer en Kaylee Dreyer.
Middel: Lisa Bredenkamp, Chloë Snyman, Cara van der Westhuizen, Micah van Niekerk, Jany Norval, Liandri Terblanche en Mari Bruwer.
Agter: Me Lara Scheepers en Louise Vosloo (afrigters).
Hoofleiers 2025
Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat verkies is as Hoofleiers vir 2025.
Vise-Presidente: Elane Erasmus en Nika Snyman
Vise-Presidente: Funi Simba en Ashley Monyela
Congratulations to the nine boys who were chosen for the Capricorn District Cricket Teams! These boys will compete again before the end of the term and they hope to be included in the Limpopo Provincial teams! Good luck boys!
• u.13: Joshua Cronje
• u.12: Luandré Snyman, TE Smit, Abiel Mphasha and Tersius Pretorius
• u.11: Jainit Pandya, Ibrahim Bux, Rotenda Muumba and Christopher Swart
Congratulations to all the cyclist who held our name HIGH during the last school race of the season. Triegies is 2nd overall in Limpopo! Well done Triegies!
Sub Nipper Boys:
• AJ Moulder (3rd)
Sub Nipper Girls:
• Evené Botha (2nd)
• Nirieke Meiring (4th)
Nipper Boys:
• Luan Smit (4th)
• Louis Swart (5th)
• Milander Meiring (8th)
Sprog Boys:
• Mauritz Meiring (2nd)
• Christopher Swart (9th)
Sprog Girls:
• Mia Venter (1st)
Sub Junior Girls:
• Klara Swart (5th)
Sub Junior Boys:
• Aiden Bruce (2nd)
• Drian de Swardt (3rd)
Elizma Truter en Masana Muladi het op Maandag, 12 Augustus 2024, aan ATKV se Nasionale finaal te ATKV Klein Kariba gaan deelneem. Die twee sprekers het albei uitstekend gevaar en ons is trots op hulle uitnemende prestasies!
Triegies se sprekers het onderskeidelik onder die Top 15 in Suid-Afrika geëindig. Welgedaan meisies!
• Elizma Truter (Gr. 7) eindig algeheel 15de in Afrikaans Huistaal afdeling.
• Masana Muladi (Gr. 4) eindig algeheel 4de in die Eerste Addisionele Taal afdeling.
Elizma Truter and Masana Muladi participated in ATKV’s National final at ATKV Klein Kariba on Monday, 12 August 2024. Their performance was excellent and we are proud of their achievements!
Elizma and Masana finished among the Top 15 in South Africa. Well done girls!
• Elizma Truter (Gr. 7) finished overall 15th in the Afrikaans Home Language category.
• Masana Muladi (Gr. 4) finished overall 4th in the Afrikaans First Additional Language category.
HOËRSKOOL LOUIS TRICHARDT
Fietsry
Baie geluk aan die 18 Triegie fietsryers, wat opgeneem is in die nasionale span wat van 20 tot 22 September by Hoërskool Wagpos aan die Nasionale Kampioenskappe gaan deelneem. Ons is ook besonders trots dat nine van hulle verkies is tot die Limpopo-span! Dit is ‘n ongelooflike prestasie, en julle harde werk en toewyding is waarlik inspirerend.
Ons weet dat elkeen van julle die Triegie-familie trots sal maak op die groot verhoog. Gaan gee julle beste, ons glo in julle!
Gimnastiek
Vutlharhi Mabasa (Vlak 4) presteer soos volg by die Limpopo Kampioenskappe die afgelope naweek:
• Vloer - 1ste plek
• Balk - 2de plek
• Sprong - 2de plek
• Vloer - 2de plek
• Algeneel - 2de plek
Hartlik geluk Vuthlarhi!
Karate
Reneé van Niekerk en Kailey Botes het op Saterdag, 27 Julie 2024, aan die “Clash of the Dragons” Kampioenskappe in Polokwane deelgeneem. Beide Reneé en Kailey het ‘n eerste plek (goud) in Unison Kata behaal. Reneé het ook twee derde plekke (brons) vir Kata en Kumite verwerf, terwyl Kailey ‘n tweede plek (silwer) in Kata en ‘n eerste plek (goud) in Kumite gewen het. Baie geluk Triegies!
Ons is ongelooflik trots om aan te kondig dat die volgende leerders medaljes gewen het:
• Goue medaljes: Carli van den Berg & Uzair Khan
• Silwer medalje: Diana Jordaan
• Brons medaljes: Daniel Musekene & Tlangelani Sibiya
Hierdie uitstekende prestasie is ‘n bewys van harde werk, toewyding en ‘n liefde vir wiskunde. Wiskunde is die sleutel tot ‘n wêreld van kreatiwiteit en logika. Soos die groot wiskundige Carl Friedrich Gauss gesê het: “Wiskunde is die koningin van die wetenskappe.”
Hou aan met die harde werk! Ons is trots op julle!
Elizma Truter en Masana Muladi
Leeanne van Heerden Nationals fietsryspan
Mikeila Scheepers Nationals fietsryspan
Daniel Lee Nationals fietsryspan
Danae Schuch Nationals fietsryspan
Brendan Bruce Nationals fietsryspan
Matthew Lee Nationals fietsryspan Maxelo Baloyi Nationals fietsryspan
Renette Nel Nationals fietsryspan
Liané Smit Nationals fietsryspan
Peroux du Preez Limpopo fietsryspan
Elané Visser Limpopo fietsryspan
Cara Bruce Limpopo fietsryspan
Chrizette Odendaal Limpopo fietsryspan
Jacques du Preez Limpopo fietsryspan
Amelia Scheepers Limpopo fietsryspan
Reneé van Niekerk en Kailey Botes
Vutlharhi Mabasa
Carli van den Berg
Diana Jordaan Uzair Khan
Daniel Musekene Tlangelani Sibiya
Fietsry
LAERSKOOL MESSINA
Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat die afgelope naweek gekies is vir die Limpopo Skolespan vir fietsry! Ons is trots op julle, hou aan om so hard te werk! BLINK UIT!
Krieket
Hockey
Congratulations to our senior boys for winning the Limpopo Championship B-league final at Merensky on 14 September 2024. We are extremely proud of your achievement.
Baie geluk aan die volgende seuns wat opgeneem is in die Capricorn krieket streekspan.
Baie geluk aan Juané Labuschagne wat Saterdag, 24 Augustus, aan die Interprovinsiale Klub Gala by Stanford Lake College deelgeneem en puik presteer het.
Congratulations to Thyrone Khomojong, who has been chosen for the Inter-Provincial Team (IPT). The team will be representing Limpopo Province at the Nationals in Bloemfontein. Excel!
Term 2 - Circuit Excellence Awards
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Congratulations to these learners on this excellent achievement.
LAERSKOOL PHALABORWA NOORD
Landloop
Leerders het die naweek deelgeneem aan landloop en hul LLSV klere ontvang.
• Katlego Mampa - 3de plek
• Mpilo Mthombeni - 1ste plek
• Sibusiso Shishi - 4de plek
• Oratile Nkosi - 4de plek
Saterdag, 24 Augustus te Standford Lake Collage.
van Niekerk
• 50m Vlinderslag - 5de plek
• 200m Vryslag Aflos - 2de Plek
• 50m Vryslag - 5de plek
• 200m Wisselslag Aflos - 1ste plek
Izeldi van Niekerk
• 100m Vryslag - 4de plek
Bonga Mathebula
• 200m Vryslag-aflos - 1ste plek
• 100m Vryslag - 4de plek
Leander le Roux
• 100m Vryslag - 6de plek
• Basetsana Nkosi - 6de plek
• Danè Janse van Rensburg - 8ste plek
• Charlie van Heerden - 6de plek
Nelda Strijdom en Jake Whitaker
Thyrone Khomojong
Marko Pretorius o.12, Ulriek de Beer o.11 en Reghardt Jordaan o.11.
Caelum Carolissen Gr 7: 1st
– Nelson Mandela
Faiza Chowdhury Gr 6: 1st Ilaan Abrahams Gr 7: 2nd
Ano Chiweshe Gr 7: 4th
Lienke Vorster Gr 6: 3rd
Zoë Schmidt Gr 6: 5th
Cloë Bugan Gr 3: 7th
Andisa Tshimenze Gr 3: 12th
Katlego Mampa, Bohlokwa Lepheana en Kieran Horne.
Danè Janse van Rensburg
Katlego Mampa Mpilo Mthombeni
Oratile Nkosi Sibusiso Shishi
Wenners - Span Kompetisie o.12
Leander le Roux verwerf ‘n “A” simbool vir “Prosa Lees” by die Radikale Redenaars.
Leander le Roux
Voor: Izeldi van Niekerk, Charmé van Niekerk, Bonga Mathebula. Agter: Leander le Roux.
Charmé
Elana van der Walt o.13 Dogters
Orefile Mashamalle o.13 Dogters Alexuné Diederiks o.13 Dogters
Elithle Sithole o.12 Dogters
Khensile Mngoni o.12 Dogters
Christelle van der Linde o.10 Dogters
Dessiré van Zyl o.11 Dogters
Tahilia Mhangwane o.10 Dogters
Miané Bendeman o.10 Dogters
Leah Victor o.10 Dogters
Amoré van der Linde o.9 Dogters
Sophia Potgieter o.8 Dogters
Skylar Goosen o.7 Dogters
Leiliah Bendeman o.7 Dogters
Chenique Liebenberg o.7 Dogters
Kiano Govener o.13 Seuns Curtis Speelman o.13 Seuns Haydin Victor o.12 Seuns
Gavin Diederiks o.12 Seuns
Kaleb du Toit o.10 Seuns
Duan Fourie o.10 Seuns
Menno van der Walt o.9 Seuns
Raven Terblanche o.8 Seuns
Edrian Oberholzer o.8 Seuns
Nathan Sithole o.7 Seuns
Wihan Fourie o.7 Seuns
John-Peter Christie o.7 Seuns