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Jade Marx Baanatleet-dogters 2023
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Major Sport events in 2024 The main highlight for 2024 is the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Paris. Date
Sport
Jan 14-28
Tennis
Jan 19 - Feb 2 Jan 26 - 28
7’s Rugby
Event
Location
Australian Open
Melbourne, Aus
Winter Youth Olympics
South Korea
HBSC SVNS
Perth, Aus
Jan 26-28
Extreme Sports
Winter X Games
Colorado, USA
Feb 2-18
Swimming
World Aquatics Championships
Doha, Qatar
Feb 2 - Mar 16
Rugby
Six Nations
Feb 8 & 9
Swimming
Midmar Mile
Pietermaritzburg
Feb 23 - 25
7’s Rugby
HBSC SVNS
Vancouver
Mar 2
Formula Racing
Bahrain Grand Prix (F1 #1)
Bahrain
Mar 2 - 3
7’s Rugby
HBSC SVNS
Los Angeles
Mar 17 - 31
Tennis
Miami Open
Miami
Mar 24
Formula Racing
Australian Grand Prix (F1 #3)
Australia
Mar 7
Formula Racing
Japanese Grand Prix (F1 #4)
Japan
Apr 5 - 7
7’s Rugby
HBSC SVNS
Hong Kong
Apr 8-14
Golf
Masters
Georgia, USA
May 3 - 5
7’s Rugby
HBSC SVNS
Singapore
May 4 - 26
Cycling
Giro d’Italia
Italy
May 5
Formula Racing
Miami Grand Prix (F1 #6)
Miami
May 16–19
Golf
US PGA
Kentucky
May 20 - Jun 9
Tennis
French Open
Paris, France
May 19
Formula Racing
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (F1 #7)
May 25
Soccer
FA Cup final
London
May 26
Formula Racing
Monaco Grand Prix (F1 #8)
Monaco
May 26 - 8 June
Tennis
French Open
May 31 - 2 Jun
7’s Rugby
HBSC SVNS
Madrid, Spain
Jun 4-30
Cricket
ICC World T20 (men)
USA&West Indies
Jun 9
Running
97th Comrades Marathon
DBN to PMB
Jun 9
Formula Racing
Spanish Grand Prix (F1 #10)
Jun 13-16
Golf
US Open
North Carolina
Jun 29 - Jul 21
Cycling
Tour de France
Italy start, France
Jun 30
Formula Racing
Austrian Grand Prix (F1 #11)
Jul 1-14
Tennis
Wimbledon
Jul 5 - 7
Formula Racing
British Grand Prix (F1 #12)
Jul 18-21
Golf
British Open
Jul 19 - 21
Formula Racing
Hungary Grand Prix (F1 #13)
Jul 26 - 28
Formula Racing
Belgium Grand Prix (F1 #14)
Jul 26 - Aug 11
Scotland
Summer Olympics
Paris, France Canada
Aug 18-25
Rowing
World Rowing Championships
Aug 23- 25
Formula Racing
Netherlands Grand Prix (F1 #15)
Aug 28 - Sept 8
London
Paralympic Games
Paris, France New York
Aug 26 - Sep 8
Tennis
US Open
Aug 30 - Sep 1
Formula Racing
Italian Grand Prix (F1 #16)
Sep 20 - 22
Formula Racing
Singapore Grand Prix (F1 #18)
Singapore
Sep 24–29
Golf
Presidents Cup
Canada
Sept - Oct
Cricket
ICC World T20 (women)
Bangladesh
Oct 18 - 20
Formula Racing
Austin Grand Prix (F1 #19)
Austin
Oct 25 - 27
Formula Racing
Mexico Grand Prix (F1 #20)
Mexico
Nov 1 - 3
Formula Racing
Sao Paulo Grand Prix (F1 #21)
Sao Paulo
Nov 16/17
Rugby
England v South Africa
Twickenham
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Did you know? Breaking is the only sport making its debut at Paris 2024. At the Paris 2024 Games, the breaking competition will comprise two events – one for men and one for women – where 16 B-Boys and 16 B-Girls will go face to face in solo battles. Athletes will use a combination of moves and improvise to the beat of the DJ’s tracks. Breaking made its Youth Olympic debut at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018.
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Fourie Delport het onlangs deelgeneem aan die Trio TSA Junior Mini-Masters Toernooi in Kaapstad. Slegs die top 6 gekeurde spelers in die land, in elke ouderdomsgroep, kwalifiseer vir hierdie toernooi. Fourie het algeheel 4de geeindig in die seuns O/12 enkelspelafdeling en is dus die 4de beste O/12 seuns tennisspeler in die land.
9 van ons tennisspelers het aan die Inter Distrikte Toernooi deelgeneem waar hulle Eden verteenwoordig. Die O/10, O/11 en O/12 span het brons gewen en O/13 span silwer.
BAIE trots op jou, Fourie! Dis `n pragtige prestasie!
Krieket Ons O/13A krieketspan was een van 5 skole wat aan die “six-a-side” toernooi op Oudtshoorn deelgeneem het. Laerskool Wesbank was die wenners van die toernooi. Baie geluk!
Voor: Christiaan Marincowitz, Gabriël van der Westhuizen, Alta Kroukamp, Isabella Bekker, Nika Odendaal Agter: Franco van Rensburg, Lucan Scholtz, Elizabeth de Waal, (afwesig) Engela de Wet.
HOËRSKOOL OUDTSHOORN Prysuitdeling: Oktober 2023 Ons is baie trots op die leerders wat die volgende toekennings ontvang het.
Lerato Vena (onderhoofseun 2023), Hlonela Pikashe (onderhoofdogter 2023), Joané van der Westhuizen (hoofdogter 2023), Magnus Engelbrecht (hoofseun 2023).
Kultuurtoekennings Voor: Luc Pretorius, Hlonela Pikashe, Briancé Carelse. Agter: Lorin Woodman, Angelique Neale, Andrea Boonzaaier.
Spesiale leierskaptoekennings Voor: Ninke Griffioen, Madri Botha, Herman Augustyn, Joané van der Westhuizen, Patience Mawela, Luc Pretorius. Agter: Daniel Wilck, Britney Windwaai, Andreas Niewoudt, Caley Summerton, Hlonela Pikashe, Michaela Fourie.
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Voor: Ninke Griffioen, Joané van der Westhuizen, Herman Augustyn, Madri Botha, Luc Pretorius.
Voor: Madri Botha, Luke Gerber, Ninke Griffioen, Joaané van der Westhuizen. Agter: Lerato Vena, Chanein Hifke, Herman Augustyn, Audan Olivier, Magnus Engelbrecht.
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LANGENHOVEN GIMNASIUM Prysuitdeling 2023 Baie geluk aan die leerders met hul top prestasies, ons is trots op elkeen van julle.
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Graad 12 Beste Vakprestasies
Jeanie du Plessis Dux (90.76%), Veelsydigste gr. 12-leerder, Gimmie van Uitnemendheid, Wisseltofee
Amé Pretorius Beste Senior Tweetalige Leerder, Gimmie van Uitnemendheid Wisseltrofee
Lara-Mia Goncalves Wisseltrofee vir Leierskap: Hoofmeisie 2023
Aliyah Cremer Beste in Skryfkuns, Kultuurmeisie van die Jaar
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Jean Joubert Beste Junior Tweetalige Leerder
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HOËRSKOOL OUTENIQUA Die Kwaggas hou prysuitdeling Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat pryse ontvang het
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Ian de Jager Charles Smalberger en Regter Kuhn Beurs
Henco Bester Uitsonderlike Prestasie (Wim Kok Gedenktrofee) & Veelsydigste bydrae op Kultuurgebied
Jeffwin Wesso Senior Sportman van die Jaar
Mieke Coetzee Senior Sportvrou van die Jaar
V. l. n. r Kristin Swart (Beste Kultuurprestasie in graad 12), Ashwen Damons (Kwagga-karakter van die Jaar & Voortreflike leierskap in graad 12), Jeffwin Wesso (Beste Sportprestasie in graad 12), Louisa Campher (Voortreflike leierskap in graad 12), Marizelle Meyer (Beste akademiese prestasie in graad 12 (Toegeken op grond van al die eksamens van gr 10 tot gr 12)
Hannes Smith Vasbyter van die Jaar
Jaco Jacobs Voortreflike Ambassadeurskap, Dienslewering, Toewyding en Lojaliteit (SAS Outeniqua)
Logan Jantjies Uitsonderlike Prestasie (Wim Kok Gedenktrofee)
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Renen Pretorius Uitsonderlike Dienslewering (Casper Brink en Chris Hattingh pryse)
Noah Thorne Uitsonderlike Dienslewering (Casper Brink en Chris Hattingh pryse)
Ashwen Damons Kwagga-karakter van die Jaar (Piet Scholtz Gedenkprys)
Jeaneldé Kasteen Vasbyter van die Jaar
LAERSKOOL OUTENIQUA Outies vereer op jaarlikse prysuitdelings Ons is baie trots op elke Outie wat erkenning gekry het tydens enige van ons 3 jaarlikse Prysuitdelings.
2024 Hoofleiers Anina Badenhorst (onderhoofdogter), Liike Bekker (hoofdogter), Konrad Gouws (hoofseun), Joa Victor (onderhoofseun).
Congratulations to the Top 3 academic achievers in gr. 7
Baie geluk aan ons Senior Prysuitdeling-trofeewenners. They are Pieter Beeby (2nd), Mia Schoeman(1st) and Arno de Jager(3rd).
Liela Opperman SAS Outeniqua Trofee
Milan de Villers Ruben Coetzer Trophy for outstanding sport achievement
Nieke Bezuidenhout Xander de Beer Trofee vir uitstaande sportprestaise buite skoolverband
Nadia Meintjes Dominique Faber Trofee vir Uitstaande Musiekprestasie
Our sports personalities of 2023 Milan de Villiers, Migael Fick, JP Immelman and Zikho Hanase
Lila Hoogendyk Marli Koekemoer Trofee vir Drama en Kultuur - Uitstaande Prestasie binne- of buite skoolverband
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Top Sporttoekennings Hoofleiers en die LGS ambassadeur van 2023 Luhan van Niekerk, Arabelle Grütter, Hendrik Stander, Johannes Brink (ambassadeur), Anneke Erasmus.
Jordan Groenewald, Arabelle Grütter, Kara van der Merwe, Déhan Meyer.
Erepenning vir Top 3 plasing by Nasionale byeenkomste vir Sport en Kultuur Top 10 Akademiese prestasies Graad 7 Voor: Elena van Leeuwen, Cara Honeyborne, Arabelle Grütter, Suané Koegelenberg, Johannes Brink. Agter: Lizzy Coleman, Nina van Niekerk, Reinhart Prins, Anneke Erasmus, Megan Stahmer.
Voor: Brian Warren, Leoné Theron, Wynand Roeloffze, Andrew Brink. Middel: Nathan Geel, Johannes Brink, Dionéy Janse van Rensburg, Jordan Groenewald, Hanru van der Merwe, Llewelyn Viljoen. Agter: Luhan van Niekerk, Déhan Meyer, Keagan Eveleigh, Arabelle Grütter, Nico Pretorius.
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Grondslagfase JC le Clus Beste seunsatleet (Grondslagfase)
Ingrid Keyser Beste kultuur leerder (Grondslagfase)
James Venter Beste algemene kennis leerder (Grondslagfase)
Miané Sims Beste dogtersatleet (Grondslagfase)
Graad 4 tot 7-Trofeëwenners Annabelle Schoevers: Beste prestasie in: Ekonomiese- en bestuurswetenskap, Natuurwetenskap,Tegnologie. Livia Gericke: Beste prestasie in: Afrikaans, Engels, Lewensoriëntering, Sosiale Wetenskappe, Wiskunde.
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Niël Conradie Beste algemene kennis leerder
Livia Gericke Beste algemene Dux-leerder en mees veelsydigste graad 7-leerder
HOËRSKOOL PUNT Hoofleiers 2024
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Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders wat verkies is om hulle skool as hoofleiers vir 2024 te verteenwoordig.
Baie geluk aan die volgende twee leerders wat verkies is as koshuishoofleiers vir 2024 te verteenwoordig.
Dintle Sima (Onderhoofdogter), Gratia Pauw (Hoofdogter), Johannes Pretorius (Hoofseun),TJ Vorster (Onderhoofseun).
Jules Eloff (Koshuishoofdogter), Henco Pienaar (Koshuishoofseun)
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FJ Bezuidenhout Beste prestasie in Rekeningkunde: 94% Beste prestasie in Wiskunde: 94% Beste prestasie in Fisiese Wetenskappe: 91,75% Beste prestasie in Ekonomie: 96% Beste prestasie in Engels EAT: 84% Eerste klasposisie met ‘n gemiddeld van 92,5%
Toppresteerders 2023 Baie geluk aan die volgende leerders vir hul harde werk. Ons is baie trots om die belonings wat hulle ontvang het aan te kondig.
Fanie Keyser Beste prestasie op kultuurgebeid
Bianca Fritzgerald Dan Potgieter-trofee vir veelsydigheid op kultuurgebied
Nazneem Domingo and Bianca Fitzgerald Scheepers cup for music
Maia Leonard Engela Lamprechttrofee vir hoogste telling in ‘n eksterne musiekeksamen
Franco Cilliers Sportman 2023
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John-Matt le Roux Pienie Pienaar-trofee vir leierskap en Ex Altis in Altioratoekenning
Mariné Botha Trofee vir veelsydigheid
CURRO MOSSEL BAY Prestige Prize-winners 2023 Well done to all our Gr 12 award winners. “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence.” - Colin Powel
Celest Johnson 1 Tim 4: 12 award
Liam Pietersen Executive Head award, Overall achiever for sport, culture and academics award
Joshua de Kock Engineering Graphics and Design award, Decency award, Accounting award, Presserverance award, Sportman of the year award.
Tia Marnrwick Hospitality award, Sportwoman of the year award
Cinti-Shae Ferreira Accounting award
Ricardi Matthee Perseverance award, Sportman of the year award.
Mienke de Beer Dux learner award, Mathematics award, Life Science award, RTT award, Decency award.
Student Council 2024 Our newly elected Student Council for 2024.
Ime O’Neil Head Girl
Keenu Vereeulen Headboy
Megan De Nobrega Deputy Head Leader
Kayla Pistorious
Amy Oliver
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Alyssa Jv Resburg
Danielle Lombard
Serea Pretorious
Jade Zeilinga
Jordan Strydom
Waldo Smith
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Transitioning to uni & college: gearing up for your new life chapter As the year draws to an end and Matriculants prepare to move from their school career to higher education, parents and students alike need to start preparing for the emotional whirlwind that accompanies this transition, an education expert says. “The leap from high school to university and college life is often portrayed as an exhilarating jump into adulthood. Movies, TV shows, and even best-selling novels romanticise the college experience, painting a world of limitless freedom, midnight study sessions, impromptu road trips, new friendships, and transformative learning,” says Dr Linda Meyer, MD of The Independent Institute of Education’s Rosebank College. “Yet amid the thrill of embarking on a new academic journey and the promise of fresh starts, it’s essential to acknowledge that this will be one of the biggest life changes young people will have experienced. Being aware of the challenges and what to expect – and prepare accordingly – will make a huge difference to the likely success of this transition,” she says. The emotional rollercoaster Dr Meyer says stepping onto a university or college campus for the first time can feel like entering an entire new universe.“The move isn’t just about packing bags, selecting courses, and choosing the right dorm decor. More profoundly, it signifies a shift in one’s identity. No longer is one a school student, protected and cocooned within the familiar confines of hometown life. Instead, you morph into a university student, standing on the precipice of adulthood: independent and responsible for your own choices, actions, and consequences.” This transition, while liberating, brings with it a complex mix of excitement, anxiety, hope, trepidation, and, sometimes, a touch of homesickness. Why is this transition so intense? The transition and its related challenges can be overwhelming for three reasons: independence overload, academic pressure, and social dynamics, notes Dr Meyer. New students will likely experience independence overload, as university marks the first taste of complete independence. Suddenly, tasks that were perhaps taken for granted at home, like managing finances, cooking wholesome meals, or even mastering the art of laundry, can become monumental challenges which quickly compound. It’s a crash course in adulting, and the learning curve can sometimes be steep. While trying to manage this new injection of independence, increased academic pressure will also enter the chat. “The shift from a high school curriculum, where learning is often structured and spoon-fed, to rigorous university-level courses can be daunting. Here, the expectation is to be proactive, self-driven, and selfreliant. The pressure to excel, maintain scholarships, or even just keep up can weigh heavily on young shoulders. As if that were not enough, students must navigate the new social dynamics at their higher education institution. “Universities and Colleges are not just academic institutions. Campuses are social hives. They bring together a melting pot of cultures, backgrounds, ideologies and personalities of people trying to find their tribe while also trying to do their best academically. This diversity is the university’s strength, but it also means that navigating new social circles, understanding different perspectives, and building genuine, lasting relationships can be exciting and challenging.”
Gearing up emotionally Taking into consideration all these new challenges, Dr Meyer advises the following steps to prepare for the new life as a young adult in higher education: Open Conversations: Before making the move, talk to someone who’s been there – it could be a sibling who’s a year or two ahead, a friend who’s already on campus, or a mentor from school. Their experiences, anecdotes, and advice can provide invaluable insights and dispel some myths while also helping you build a mental roadmap of what to expect when you arrive on campus. Set Realistic Expectations: Popular culture has, in many ways, romanticised university life. While there will be moments that feel like they’re straight out of a movie scene, there will also be mundane days, challenging weeks, and tough semesters. Understand and accept that everyone has their unique journey, complete with their own set of highs and lows. Seek Support: It’s okay to ask for help. Universities are aware of their students’ emotional challenges and typically offer counselling services, student support groups, and peer mentorship programs. Utilising these resources can make a world of difference. No matter what your situation, they have seen it all, so don’t be intimated to seek assistance. Embrace the Change: Change is the only constant in life. Instead of resisting the unfamiliar or longing for the comfort of the known, embrace the change. Every challenge faced, and every mistake made is an opportunity for growth and learning. Self-Care: Mental wellbeing should never take a backseat. Self-care should be non-negotiable, whether practising meditation, indulging in a hobby, journaling reflections, or simply taking a weekend off to recharge. “Despite the challenges and occasional bouts of self-doubt, the university or college experience is undeniably transformative. It’s a time of self-discovery, pushing boundaries, forging lifelong friendships, and acquiring knowledge that shapes our worldview. By being emotionally prepared and adopting a proactive approach to mental well-being, students can navigate this phase with resilience and grace, ensuring that the memories made during these years are cherished for a lifetime,” says Dr Meyer.
HOËR LANDBOUSKOOL OAKDALE Erkenningsgeleentheid Die jaarlikse erkenningsgeleentheid van die Hoër Landbouskool Oakdale het op Donderdag 19 Oktober in die Burgersentrum plaasgevind. Dit was weereens ‘n spoggeleentheid waartydens leerders se gawes en talente gevier is. Leerders is vereer vir prestasies op akademiese-, sport- sowel as kultuurgebied.
VRL 2024 Oakdale Dux-leerders
Voor: links na regs: Adrian Smith, Deon Viljoen (adjunkhoofseun), Kurt Coetzee (hoofseun) en Joseph van der Merwe. Ry 2: Zandré Lategan, Daniël Joubert, Jacobus de Villiers, Rico Ferreira, Jandrian Goosen, Andreas Badenhorst en Gustav Schutte. Ry 3: Ruben Bezuidenhout, Marno Meyer, Jannes Snyman, Erick Steyn, Bernard Erasmus, Artho Saayman en Sine Mdlankomo. Agter: Tristan Atsell, Dewalt Jonck, Migail Barnard, Zander Groenewald, Henry Beukes, Hendrik de Beer en Kéan Enslin.
Duan Rautenbach, Gustav Schutte, Artho Saayman, Kéan Enslin en Schalk Meintjés.
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Hoofleiers Hoofseun Kurt Coetzee en Deon Viljoen as adjunkhoofseun
Kurt Coetzee Sportman van die Jaar
Zandré Conradie Oakdale Stefan Marais Toekenning
Theo Nel Landbouweekblad
Verskeie leerders het as toppresteerders toekennings vanaf AGRI EXPO ontvang.
HOËRSKOOL LANGENHOVEN Erkenningsaand 2023 Ons is baie trots op ons akademiese presteerders. Die toppresteerder in graad twaalf is Irmari Oosthuizen (hoofdogter van 2023). Sy het medaljes vir die beste prestasie in Engels en Rekeningkunde ontvang. Haar gemiddeld is 91,36%. Sy ontvang ook volkleure vir akademie asook vir Voortrekkers.
Graad elf se toppresteerder is Inga Rall met ‘n gemiddeld van 93,25%, graad tien is Ansua du Buisson met 95.18%, graad nege is Anze Gildenhuys met 91.82% en graad agt se toppresteerder is Ben Fouché met 91.44%. Die skool is baie trots op elkeen van hierdie leerders!
Benjamin Esterhuizen
Ambassadeurstoekenning Benjamin Esterhuizen (hoofseun van 2023) het tydens die Erkenningsaand die gesogte Ambassadeurstoekenning ontvang.
Elizma van Noordwyk Beste dogters swemmer
Daylin Schietekat Beste junior rugbyspeler
Johan Jv Rensburg Beste junior tennisspeler
Chelsea Saayman Beste landloopatleet
Khiara Hans Sportvrou van die Jaar
Michaela crous Beste netbalspeler
Hierdie leerder en leier van HS Langenhoven ontvang dié besondere toekenning omdat hy die leuse van die skool, nl “GETROU” ten alle tye en op alle terreine uitleef. Benjamin het die vermoë om die régte ding op die régte tyd te doen én te sê. Verder beïndruk hy met sy optrede en voorbeeld wanneer hy in die skoolgange-, klaskamers óf op die sportveld is. Daarmee saam, is Benjamin ook ‘n ambassadeur wanneer hy nié sy skool- of sportdrag aanhet nie. Die agting wat ons ambassadeur van 2023 onder mede-leerders, personeel en elkeen wat sy pad kruis, afdwing, maak van Benjamin ‘n waardige en vólwaardige wenner van HS Langenhoven se Ambassadeurstoekenning. Die skool is baie trots op jou, Benjamin!
Cheslyn Abrahams Beste senior rugby voorspeler, Veelsydigste krieketspeler
Ellri van Zyl Beste senior redenaar
Alex Roberts Beste gholfspeler
Lisa Louw Beste hokkiespeler
Jayden Lakay Beste senior rugby agterspeler
Anze Gildenhuys Beste muurbalspeler
Ben Fouché Graad 8
Anze Gildenhuys Graad 9
Emmari Gildenhuys Kultuurdeelname
Mialize Wessels Beste senior dogter tennisspeler
Esteban D’Emiljo Sportman van die Jaar & bester senior seuns tennisspeler
Ansua du Buisson Graad 10
Inga Rall Graad 11
Irmari Oosthuizen Graad 12
LAERSKOOL VOLSCHENK Toppresteerders 2023 Ons jaarlikse erkenningsgeleentheid het in die Burgersentrum plaasgevind. Baie geluk aan elke Vollie wat ‘n toekenning ontvang het. Gee altyd julle beste en geniet elke oomblik! Ons is trots op julle!
Carine Uys Beste Redenaar Gr. 6 & 7 Hoogste punt behaal tydens Unisa praktiese eksamen.
Lize Retief & Lanelle Oosthuizen Hokkie – Dogter
Minke Nieuwenhuys & Lize Retief Atleet - Dogter
Joshua Muller Hokkie – Seun
Bea-Mari Vosloo & Daniël Vosloo Tennisspeler – Dogter & Seun
Zian de Kock Radikale Kulturele Trofee
Inge Joubert Volschenk Kultuurtrofee
Jo-Ané Geldenhuys Sportvrou
Jaydrian Prins Landloopatleet – Seun
Amber Johnson & Amy Johnson Skaakspeler
Licka Jordaan Landloopatleet – Dogter
Lize Erasmus Eisteddfod Hoogste Punt Behaal
Leerlingraad 2024 Baie geluk aan ons nuwe Leerlingraad vir 2024. Wees ambassadeurs vir Vollie-land en stel te alle tye ‘n voorbeeld. Dra ons skool se naam positief uit in alles wat julle doen met vaste beginsels en selfdissipline vir jouself en elke Vollie. Geniet elke oomblik. Ons is baie trots op julle!
Jean-Prieur du Plessis Sportman
Jack Hume Duxleerder & Ambassadeur
Diego van Rensburg Krieketspeler
Erin Hardnick Netbalspeler
Ludwig Odendaal (Atleet - Seun), Hendré Olivier (Toutrek), Adriano Hendricks (Rugbyspeler)
Abbygail Gee Jeugskou
Voor: Kaylin Strydom, Reinhardt Van der Heever, Jean-Prieur du Plessis. Middel: Hanco Uys, Chrisjan Louw, Louritz Holtzhausen, Carine Uys, Bea-Mari Vosloo. Agter: Emma Hume, Lienka de Kock, Chloé Stroebel, Carli Jordaan, Burden Hume, Juan Coetzer en Mnr Louis Lategan.
LAERSKOOL BERTIE BARNARD “Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers”
SA Jeugskou Katrien en Klara van Wyk (afdeling: perde) het gedurende die September - vakansie die Wes-Kaap by die Suid-Afrikaanse Jeugskou-kampioenskappe verteenwoordig. Katrien verower ‘n 3de plek in skouman en ‘n eerste plek met groepskou en ‘n algehele derde plek en Klara verower ‘n tweede plek in skouman en algehele tweede plek.
Hierdie 6 dogters van Laerskool Bertie Barnard is ge-identifiseer om deel te wees van die “Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers” o.13 krieketgroep.
Baie geluk met hierdie skitterende prestasies!
Katrien van Wyk
Klara van Wyk
Azelia Volschenk
Katrien van Wyk
Leah Janse van Rensburg
Leané Wright
Marli Matthee
Mienke Barnard