It has been another busy and successful week at Vryheid High School, with our learners proudly representing the school on the sports field, serving the community through environmental initiatives and showcasing their musical talents.
Soccer Teams Take on Volksrust
On Wednesday, 29 July, our soccer teams travelled to Volksrust High School for a series of exciting fixtures.
The Under-15 boys fought hard but were defeated 7–1, while our First Team boys produced an outstanding performance to secure a thrilling 4–3 victory.
Well done to all our soccer players for their determination and sportsmanship.
Girls’ Cricket Continues Winning Form
Our First Team Girls’ Cricket side travelled to Ladysmith on Thursday, 30 July, where they recorded an impressive eight-wicket victory.
A standout performance came from Raeesa Patel and Angela Stoltenkamp, who shared an excellent 70-run partnership to guide the team to victory.
Congratulations to the girls on another outstanding performance. We are incredibly proud of your dedication and teamwork.
EcoClub Makes a Difference
Our EcoClub was back in action on Friday, 31 July, once again demonstrating that small actions can make a big difference.
The hardworking learners cleaned Utrecht Street, Kommissie Street (adjacent to the VHS Hostel) and the area surrounding the Donkey Field. Together they collected an impressive 18 bags of litter, helping to keep our community clean and beautiful.
A sincere thank you to every learner who sacrificed part of their Friday afternoon to serve the community. Your commitment to environmental stewardship is an inspiration.
Shoba Crowned 2026 Soccer Tournament Champions
The annual Vryheid High School Soccer Tournament took place on Saturday, 1 August, with schools from across the region competing in an exciting day of football.
The tournament produced many entertaining matches, with the following results:
- Shoba 3 – 1 Kwabanya
- Landbou 0 – 5 Filidi
- Vryheid High School 0 – 2 Vryheid Comprehensive
- Hlanguza 1 – 3 Nhlosenhle
- Mpofini 4 – 5 Shoba
- Filidi 4 – 2 Vryheid Comprehensive
- Nhlosenhle 1 – 6 Shoba
The final saw Shoba face Filidi in a closely contested match. Shoba emerged victorious with a 2–1 win to claim the 2026 Soccer Tournament title.
Congratulations to Shoba on an outstanding tournament.
We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to all our sponsors for their generous support. Your contributions played a vital role in making this event a success. A special word of thanks also goes to the organising committee, officials, volunteers and everyone who worked behind the scenes to ensure another memorable tournament.
Choir Performs at 75-Year Church Celebration
On Sunday, 2 August, the Vryheid High School Choir had the honour of performing at the NG Suid-Oos Church as part of the congregation’s 75th anniversary celebrations.
The invitation to perform was a wonderful recognition of the choir’s talent and dedication. As always, our choir delivered a heartfelt performance that uplifted and inspired the audience.
We are extremely proud of our choir for continuing to represent Vryheid High School with excellence.
Upcoming Events
- 4 August: Grade 9 Information Evening – 18:00
- 5 August: Boys’ Cricket vs Hoërskool Pionier & Soccer vs Hope High School (Home)
- 6 August: Blood Donation Drive & Girls’ Cricket vs Pongola (Away)
As another exciting week begins, we wish all our learners the very best in their academic, sporting and cultural activities. We look forward to celebrating many more achievements in the weeks ahead.
