Principal's Desk

AUGUST 2026 BUZZ

The month of August is all about celebrations!

Gravity Bowl is South Africa’s biggest bouldering competition! We are so proud to announce that Farron Smith, in Grade 12, competed in this event on 1 August. She
has been a regular and successful participant in bouldering competitions throughout her high school career. Google Gravity Bowl, to find out more. Well done, Farron!

Chess Champions – Under the guidance and mentorship of Mr. Lekay, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Hendrickse, our chess team became the Jamie Tindall Champions on the first weekend in August. Read more about this phenomenal achievement in the accompanying story. Thank you to the educators and the learners for their  commitment and endurance.

Our Soccer Girl and Boy teams are next on the list of success stories for the month of August. Read more about their exploits and a tournament that culminated in our U16 boys being crowned National Champions during the Super Soccer Schools Tournament. We are very grateful to the staff and coaches who travelled with the teams and ensured that they arrived safely at their destination and back home. Read more about their adventure on our social media pages. 

A Staff Development and Wellness session on a Friday afternoon enabled staff members to share their talents with peers. There was something for everyone to get involved with: candle decorating, bookmark making, pot planting, pot plant painting, and crochet. Our staff has many talents!

Women’s Day allowed the female members of staff to be celebrated with coffee vouchers from the school and flowers from our male learners in the Young Men of Bergvliet Club (YMB). The ladies loved the spoils. 

The Continuing Education Programme run by Mrs Miles continues to give the community and members of staff the opportunity to try something new. A range of enrichment programmes are on offer each term. Visit the school website to find out more about the courses available on weekday evenings or Saturday mornings.

By the time you read this month’s edition of the Buzz, our matriculants will be kneedeep with their Trial Exams. We wish them every success and encourage them to dotheir best in preparation for the Final NSC Exams in October.

Regards
Mrs P Demas
PRINCIPAL