Hoërskool Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School

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Hoërskool Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School has been a place of learning for youth in Grades 8 through to Grade 12, since its inception at its Bond Street premises in 1957. The dual-medium and multicultural school is fronted by a team of teachers and support staff, who have a progressive attitude toward teaching. Standing proudly at the foot of the Heuningberg Nature Reserve, Hoërskool Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School has modern facilities that include a state-of-the-art rugby field and sports pavilion. Principal Retief follows through with his philosophy that an involved learner is a happy learner, and students are encouraged to take part in sports and extramural activities. Hoërskool Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School is within walking distance of the Heldersig Hostel where a large contingent of students is accommodated. Added to this is an after-school centre where students can have lunch and study.

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About

Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School is founded on five pillars and each learner’s potential is developed to enable them to be happy and successful in life.

1. Academic

Academia that focuses on teachers and learners being excited about learning and developing their life skills.

2. Sport

Sporting participation that encourages good health, commitment, responsibility and team spirit. 

3. Culture

Cultural development that teaches learners to respect each other’s culture and heritage.

4. Recreation

Recreational activities that help learners grow to become content and complete members of society. 

5. Religion

Religious guidance that has strong roots in Christianity but accommodates all learners’ faiths and denominations.

Staff

Staff

The faculty list for Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School is as follows:

Principal 

  • Mr GM Retief

Vice Principal 

  • Mr WE Matthys

Department of Academic Culture 

  • Mrs J van Aardt

Department of Sport 

  • Mr C van Niekerk

Secretaries

  • Financial - Mrs M Wessels
  • Debt collecting - Mr P Smit
  • Head and Vice - Mrs S Kotze
  • Reception - Mrs A van der Heever  

Teachers

  • Mrs E Genis
  • Ms E Olivier
  • Mrs G Saayman
  • Mrs L van Schalkwyk
  • Mrs C du Toit
  • Ms Geldenhuys
  • Mr W Stoman
  • Ms A Odendaal
  • Mrs N van der Walt
  • Mr T Diedericks
  • Mr JP Terblanche
  • Mrs T de Kock
  • Mrs A Augustyn
  • Mr M van der Vyver
  • Mrs C Leuvennink
  • Mr M Olivier
  • Mr M Kriel
  • Mrs D van Niekerk
  • Mrs R Nolte
  • Mrs M Stoman
  • Mrs C du Toit
  • Mrs Y Heunis
  • Mr D Cook

Academic Curriculum

Academic Curriculum

The academic curriculum at Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School is as follows:

Grade 8 - Grade 9
  • Afrikaans (Home and First additional language)
  • English (Home and First additional language)
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Economic Management Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology
  • Creative Arts
  • Life Orientation
Grade 10 - Grade 12
  • Afrikaans (Home and First additional language)
  • English (Home and First additional language)
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
  • Physical Science
  • Life Science
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Applications Technology
  • Geography
  • Consumer Studies
  • Tourism
  • Engineering Graphic and Design
  • Dance
Sport and Extramural Activities

Sport and Extramural Activities

Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School is proud of its young sportsmen and women who are trained by qualified coaches and trainers. The sports and extramural activities offered are:

The sports and extramural activities offered are:

  • Rugby
  • Netball
  • Hockey
  • Athletics
  • Tennis
  • Cricket
  • Golf
  • Chess
  • Cross Country
  • Underwater Hockey
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Additional sports offered externally that are recognised by Hoërskool Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School are:

  • Swimming
  • Bowls
  • Equestrianism
  • Youth Shows (Cattle)
  • Karate
  • Target Shooting
  • Fishing
Cultural Activities and Clubs

Cultural Activities and Clubs

Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School has the following cultural activities and clubs available: 

  • School Newspaper
  • Debate Society
  • Choir
  • Drama Club
  • Photography Club
  • Quiz
  • Eisteddfod
  • Revue
  • Culture Club
  • Dance Group
  • ATKV (Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuur Vereniging)
  • Joshua Outreach
  • USCA (United Christian Student Association)
  • Kers-en-Vers Evening
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Heldersig Hostel

Heldersig Hostel

“Ons tuiste, ons trots”

Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School has a hostel option for students at Heldersig Hostel which is a short walk away from the main school building. 

Superintendents
  • Mr Christopher van Niekerk
  • Mrs Danelle van Niekerk
Service Personnel
  • Monday and Friday - Mrs Danelle van Niekerk
  • Tuesday - Ms Elza Olivier
  • Wednesday - Mrs Gerlieda Saayman
  • Thursday - Mr Marlon Olivier
Weekly Boarding

Heldersig Hostel can accommodate a total of 88 girls and boys who sleep in separate double-storey wings of the building. The residents of Heldersig Hostel are supervised by a superintendent and five teachers who all live on the premises.
 
Three wholesome meals planned by a dietician, are served in the hostel dining room. Residents can take a sandwich or fruit to school if they need an extra snack between meals. There are packed lunches available when there are sports and extramural excursions that take place outside Bredasdorp.

The balance between study and play is monitored with set study times that happen for an hour in the afternoon and one hour and forty-five minutes in the evening. After which the hostel amenities include:

  • TV
  • DStv (premium package)
  • Foosball
  • Pool Table 
  • Table Tennis 
  • Board Games  
Daily After-School Study Group

Heldersig Hostel offers a safe, supervised study environment after school, from Monday to Thursday, until 17:00. 

The hostel serves a nourishing lunch followed by homework and study time.

For more information on the weekly boarding and after-school options offered at Heldersig Hostel, contact Mrs Mariana Wessels at Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School.

Reviews

Reviews

“Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School is a beautiful school with beautiful school grounds. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Well done to all the teachers and the principal.”  Johan Stander
“Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School have a good record on pass rate. They are well presented on the sports field. The Top 10 athletics meet held at the school annually is a big event with over 50 high schools taking part.”  Francois du Toit
“Hoërskool  Bredasdorp / Bredasdorp High School has an excellent governing body, building stronger relationships with the community and parents.”  Kayk

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