Bredasdorp High School Newsletter #23 (2025)

Important Dates:

• 13 Sept: NAMPO Youth Show

• 17 Sept: Test series for Gr. 8–11 begins

• 19 Sept: Toontjie Fun Run

• 20 Sept: Voet van Afrika

• 22 Sept: Governing Body Meeting

• 24 Sept: Heritage Day

• Culture: Excellent results at the Montagu Eisteddfod - several learners earned Gold++ in poetry, monologues, and singing (notably Reese Louw and Malienke van Wyk).

• Academics: Grade 10-11 learners attended a Physics demonstration by Stellenbosch University students to spark interest in science.

• Sport:

 - Rugby: Mixed results in U.15 and U.17 Sevens at Paarl Gimnasium - strong quarterfinal win vs Zimbabwe, but losses in semis and group matches.

 - Chess: U.17 team placed 8th in Western Cape Top Schools; Javen Hansen won all his games and received a trophy.

 - Equestrian: Gite-Mari Malherbe and Nazli Morkel achieved top placings at the Swartland Show.

 - Girls Cricket: Recruitment drive inviting new players.

• Social: Encouragement for alumni to join WhatsApp groups and stay connected.

Read the full newsletter here.