The year 2021 has started and we already been faced with a handful of challenges.  If 2020 has taught us anything, is that we should not take anything for granted.  Any chance we get to spend with our fellow VHS family this year, whether on the sport fields or in the classroom, will be seen

The matrics are finishing off the last of their year’s work as they ready themselves for the trial exams, that will kick off this Wednesday.  We wish them the best of luck.  Congratulations to the following learners who have made it through to the next round of the Old Mutual maths Academic Olympiad: B. Nehohwe,

We have been given a curveball this year. Life as we know it has been thrown upside down. Vryheid High has been hard at work to try and restore normality at our school. We have recently launched a talent show with a twist. All entries are online and our audience will also be behind a

When faced with tough times one can only look to the future.  Our marketing team has been hard at work visiting all our neighbouring primary schools, selling our wonderful school.  Our team has visited both Nardini Convent and NRS the past week.  Vryheid High had to be abruptly shut down on Wednesday as a precaution.

All ‘’masked’’ smiles at Vryheid High Even though we have to hide our smiles at Vryheid High, we are not letting it dampen our spirits.  Keeping social distance isn’t easy, especially at a high school, but we are coping with the ‘’new normal.’’ Thank you to Spar for making this task easier for the learners

Monday saw a number of anxious grade 12 faces entering the gate.  Friday a clear change in the mood was evident.  Grade 12’s quickly realised that all safety measures are in place and the academics could be prioritised. Our educators and learners adapted really well to the change and can not wait too welcome back

The pandemic has thrown this year into disarray, more so the academic year.  Vryheid High has been hard at work the past two weeks ensuring that when our learners return, they will return to a safe learning space. Our educators have returned and have been briefed with all the safety precautions which will be followed

The learners literally and figuratively went the extra mile this week.  Our learners travelled far and wide to compete in different codes.  The first boys and girls hockey sides took to the road to compete in the annual Eshowe winter sport festival. The boys first team played five matches winning three of the five, the

Bumper week at Vryheid High School We had an eventful week at Vryheid High.  We had both our swimming Gala as well as our Interhouse athletics the past week. We would like to thank all our officials at these events.  A clear surge in learner participation was evident this year. We would like to commend

Bullying is a huge problem in schools with more than 3.2 million learners bullied every year in South Africa.  160 000 high school learners bunk school every day, to avoid being bullied, and 1 in 10 learners drop out of school to avoid being bullied. On 23 and 26 August, about 40 members of the

Part of the Interact’s vision is to give back to the community.  As part of this vision, some of the members decided that they could help by picking up trash on the school grounds and the surrounding streets.  Between the giggles and heavy filled trash bags, the children helped to create a cleaner school and

Na die Junie-vakansie is ons weer volstoom aan die gang.  Hierdie kwartaal het begin met die aankondiging van die nuwe adjunkhoof, Me Alta Nel.  Me Nel is betrokke by VHS vanaf 1984 en dit is ‘n voorreg om haar aan die stuur te hê.  Ons wens haar alles van die beste toe met hierdie nuwe

VHS het hulle jaarlikse Wiskunde Olimpiade op 12 Maart geskryf.  Die volgende kinders het bo 50% behaal en skryf die tweede rondte op 15 Mei.  Baie geluk aan elkeen van hierdie leerders.  Die juniors: Silke Hinze, Faria Paruk, Muhammed Kajee, Lindy Els, Tahira Sheik en Marriam Mehtar.  Die seniors is: Antoinette Colloty, Kirsten Hellberg, Sigacinokuhle

VHS het 148 kandidate gehad wat die NSE eksamens geskryf het met ‘n slaagsyfer van 91.22%.  ‘n Totaal van 139 A vaksimbole was behaal met die volgende vakke wat oorhoofs ‘n gemiddeld van 60% of hoër bereik het: Afrikaans EAT, Engels EAT, Duits SAL, Zulu EAT, Toerisme en Lewensoriëntering.  Our Dux student for 2018 is

VHS wil graag elke leerder, ouer en opvoeder welkom terug heet. Ons is dankbaar julle is veilig en vertrou dat julle lekker uitgerus het en reg is vir die uitdagings van 2019. As with all things in life, VHS had to say goodbye to some staff members last year as change is unavoidable. We are,

Seeking tranquil hostel accommodation with a touch of exclusivity? Specious 3 bed bedrooms are available for R29 150 per learner per year. We are under Vryheid High administration and offer accommodation to learners from grade 7 – 12 irrespective of which school you attend. Limited to 18 boys and 18 girls. Enquiries: The principal at

Another weekend to remember. ACTS GROUP Die 1e span krieketmeisies spee teen Ferrum en verloor hul wedstyd met 20 lopies. Die 2e span meisies en hul wedstyd teen Newastle Hoër. Die meisies se wedstryd op Pongola teen die Zululnd Hub span word na 10 boulbeurte agv die reën afgelas. Baie dankie aan al die meisies

VHS high-flying oldies Miguel Machado (matriculated 2015) began his professional cricket career at the GKC High Performance Academy in November 2017 with the motivation to deepen the understanding of his game and explore his potential as a cricketer. Fast forward to July 2018 and the Frinton-on-sea Cricketer not only has made his debut for the

On Friday, 27 April a selected few learners were invited by the EAA Young Eagles program to be part of an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. These 31 learners had the opportunity to get a front row experience in a light aeroplane, some even getting the chance to handle the controls and fly themselves. The learners were: Khulani