VHS Cricket Girls win Super 8
The NKZN Super 8 tournament was held at VHS on Saturday and our cricket girls team put on a great display for the home crowd. In their first two matches they beat NHS by 21 runs and an invitational team by 31 runs. This set up a title deciding match against defending champions Ferrum. VHS
VHS’s Chess Champions
VHS chess players were invited to take part in the Zululand District Chess Tournament held at Vryheid Comprehensive School on 27 April 2019. Our learners did us proud, especially Elvin Varghese who came third. They learnt a lot and enjoyed playing very competitive chess. The excursion exposed the players to a tournament situation in preparation
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1ste netbalspan dank borge
Mark 16:15 – “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation”. These words sum up what the VHS ACTS group (Association for Christian Teachers and Students) set out to do over the Easter period, “spread the message of hope that God is still alive and working in people’s lives,” through
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VHS vs Empangeni
Saturday, 23 February was a warm and sunny day – a day ready for some serious action on the sports’ fields. Ons netbalmeisies het slaggereed gelyk in hulle uniforms. Alhoewel hulle nie die uitslae behaal het wat hulle gehoop het nie, het die meisies baie goed vertoon. Die tellings was soos volg: 1ste span verloor
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VHS sporting weekend
VHS sporting weekend Saterdag, 16 Februarie het die rugby- en netbalspanne vroegoggend na hulle onderskeie wedstryde vertrek. Die rugbyseuns het na Sarel Cilliers gereis en die volgende uitslae behaal: 0/14 wen 76/0 teen Ixopo 0/15 verloor 28/7 teen Voortrekker PMB 0/16 wen 25/5 teen Greytown 2de wen 22/10 teen KZN Development 1st verloor 50/24 teen
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VHS Athletics galore
On 1 February 20 learners attended the Filidi Circuit VHS athletics meeting. The following week 12 learners attended the Filidi Second Ward athletics meeting. We are still waiting for the results. VHS het op 6 Februarie-hulle jaarlikse aflosbyeenkoms aangebied. Die o/19 seuns het die meeste reaksie ontlok van ʼn juigende skare. Die uitslae was soos
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Annual Interhouse Gala & Athletics 2019
This week saw VHS holding their annual Interhouse gala and Interhouse athletics. It was amazing to see how our learners gave it their all to come out victorious and sometimes needing to accept defeat. VHS learners are really beginning to grasp the values we are trying to instil in them. Op Woensdag, 23 Januarie het
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Girls’ Cricket blooms at Vryheid High Cricket Festival
Three days of exciting cricket were on display during the holiday when VHS hosted the 2nd edition of the girls’ cricket festival. De la Salle Holy Cross College from Johannesburg and Felixton College were the visiting schools this year, while the Pongola development team also came through to play matches. De La Salle were the
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VHS Tennis
VHS Tennis Woensdag, 12 September het VHS en Pionier dit behoorlik uitgeveg op ons tennisbane. VHS wen die dogtersafdeling met 5 punte en Pionier seëvier in die seunsafdeling met 2 punte. VHS is die algehele wenners in hierdie toernooi. Baie dankie en baie geluk aan al die tennisspelers wat deelgeneem het. Baie geluk ook aan
VHS sporting heroes
On Friday and Saturday, VHS played against some of the bigger schools at the Sevens Rugby tournament held at Pionier. The u/15 boys won the bowl which is a marvellous achievement. The 1st and part of the 2nd boys’ soccer team received their 15 new jackets. The coaches and players would like to thank Shoe’s
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Sporting and Top 10 Academic highlights
Die graad 8 top 10 is verlede week aangekondig en hierdie leerders het gewys hoe harde werk gedoen word. The positions are determined on the promotion marks after the June examination. Congratulations to these learners for their hard work and great achievement. The top achiever in grade 8 is Tahira Sheik. The other learners are
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Sport uitblinkers
Sport uitblinkers. Gedurende die Julie vakansie het verskeie leerlinge VHS op provinsiale vlak verteenwoordig. Sommige van hierdie leerders het buitengewone prestasies behaal. Chloé Henstock was part of the NKZN hockey team and was also selected as the captain of the u/16 team. Linamandla Mngomezulu played for the Inland Country District boys’ hockey team. Zuríke Marais
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VHS Holiday Achievers
VHS Holiday Achievers. After a well-deserved winter rest, it is wonderful to welcome all students and staff back to the third term. With all marks in and reports handed out, the stage is set for some serious academic commitment to be had. Op 23 Junie 2018 het Mieke van der Walt na Duban gereis om
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June Sibeko selected for Zulu District Chess Team
On Saturday, 9 June Sigcinokuhle Sibeko (gr. 11) participated in the Zululand District Championship at Cecil Emmet Hall. Although he competed against adults, he managed to be selected for the Zulu District Chess Team, winning 3, drawing 1 and losing 1 match in all. Sigcinokuhle proved that he will not be checked mate by obviously
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Nicole Wessels achieved SA colours in karate
Our amazing children’s achievements. Nicole Wessels (gr 8Vd) achieved her SA colours in karate when she received 2 gold medals at the national tournament. Well done and we are very proud of you, Nicole Wessels! The following girls’ cricket players attended the 1st round trials. Kayla High (10 A); Michelle Meier (10 A); Chloe Henstock
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Developing our future leaders
The weekend of 4 – 5 May was filled with a lot of exciting sport activities. The following girls were selected to participate in the KZN netball trials in Durban. Lukhona Moloi, Mukelwe Sibiya, Jelaine Spies, Lethu Sibeko, Mieke vd Walt, Siyamthanda Zulu, Siza Mjwara, Zimele Zungu, Refeloe Moloi, Thando Ndlela, Zurika Marais, Zethembe Mdlalose.
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1st Team Netball Players – Winners on the sport field
1st Team Netball Players – Winners on the sport field On Thursday, we played an away game against Landbou. Although the weather was cold, our learners were on fire on the fields. The three netball teams and two hockey teams won all their games. The rugby boys were intent on beating Landbou and tried their
Exciting holiday activities
Die volgende leerlinge het deurgedring na die tweede rondte van die Wiskunde Olimpiade aangesien hulle meer as 50% behaal het. Graad 9: Badrulalam Kathrada, Elvin Varghese, Khuzaima Sheik, Tasnia Akhtaruzzaman, Rudi Oltman, Leo Mattison. Graad 10: Uzair Cassim, Daniel Gryffenberg, Kyle Crous, Medinah Khan, Sanele Menyuka. Graad 11: Antoinette Colloty, Kwandi Nkosi. Graad 12: Benjamin
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Five learners competed in the yearly Midmar
Saturday and Sunday, five learners competed in the yearly Midmar. We would like to congratulate the learners on competing in this momentous event especially Kirsten Hellberg who completed her first 8-mile. Catia Marques, Bianka Hellberg, Xander Richards and Lisa Steffensen. FRONT: B Hellberg, X Richards, C Marques. BACK: C Marques, K Hellberg, M Odendaal &
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Sbongakonke Thabede representing KZN Inlands
This week we are rolling out the red carpet for our top achievers with our prize giving ceremonies. We also give feedback on our library awards ceremony that Ms Harris attended. We are already preparing for the 2018 rugby season and we have more good news on the cricket front. Dit is hierdie week Woensdag
First team boys cricket wins Weston Cricket trophy again
Die besige vakansie is verby en daar is vele aktiwiteite om op terugvoering te gee. Die pas by VHS gaan lê nie sommer nie. Die krieketseisoen kom tot ‘n einde en leerders begin die laaste akademiese wedloop in hierdie kort kwartaal. We would like to congratulate Ms. Harris and her team at the VHS media
VHS all over the show
It was a busy week at VHS with plenty of activities all over Northern-KZN. This past Saturday the prospective Grade 8’s and their parents had successful interviews at school. Thank you to Mr Patrick Friend for the information shared on behalf of the SGB. Baie geluk aan die volgende leerlinge wat sertifikate ontvang het na
Conrad Jonker achieves his South African colours for angling
This week we are able to brag with a plethora of excellent achievements by our learners in a variety of disciplines, once more show casing our ability to nurture well-rounded individuals. News streamed in the past week about a South African angler, a rider representing her province, dancers excelling and cricketers joining the elite squad.
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u/15 Boys Sevens Rugby Team Victorious
The week that has passed has been jam-packed with activities of all kind. We donated food to those in need, we awarded academic accolades to our grade 8s and we kept warm by running around on the sport fields. The Inkanyiso School was in dire need of food and our Interact learners took the initiative
UITBLINKERS EN SKITTER BLINKERS
UITBLINKERS EN SKITTER BLINKERS. Kwa-Zulu Natal Inland Cricketers (from left to right) R. Benecke, C. High, S. Thanethe, J. Stoltenkamp. Dit is met groot trots dat ons weereens kan spog met ons krieket stêrre. Verlede week het ons een van ons oudleerlinge, Miguel Machado, geluk gewens met sy prestasies oorsee en hierdie week plaas ons
KZN Inlands Country District Team
RISES TO THE CHALLENGE. KZN Inlands Country District Team. Congratulations to 4 of our hockey players who have been selected to the KZN Inlands Country District Team. U/18: Mohammad Dhooma, Jürgen Paul and u/16: Sisekelo Hadebe and Kyle Crous (non-travelling reserve). Op Saterdag, 3 Junie 2017, was ons wintersportdag teen Hoërskool Pionier. Ons wil graag
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Dundee Results and Netball Excellence
Natal under 14 netball non-travelling reserve Ons het hierdie naweek wat verby is kragte gemeet teen Hoërskool Dundee, ons leerlinge is hard aan die oefen vir ons revue aan die einde van die jaar geskryf deur oudleerling, Tiaan van Niekerk, en Mieke van der Walt blink uit op die netbalbaan. We would like to congratulate
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Ms.E.van Tonder and her matric Life Science class preparing for the exam
WINTER SPORT AND CRICKET VICTORY This past week we played against Ferrum High School at home and we traveled to Newcastle to play Amajuba. One of our educators received high honours and we are still working diligently in the classroom in preparation for the exams looming ever closer. We would like to congratulate Mr. Duvan
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A NEW TERM WITH A SAD FAREWELL
What a busy holiday our students and staff had here at VHS. We hosted a successful, thirtieth rugby week and our first team girls hockey went to camp Discovery. We hit the road running for the second term and we have already had our first parents evening and sporting weekend against Newcastle High School Die
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Melissa Hibbert en Rebekka Barnard by die E.G. Jansen Redenaarskompetisie
Melissa Hibbert en Rebekka Barnard by die E.G. Jansen Redenaarskompetisie | Rugbyweek, Redenaars en Hokkie The learners of VHS have once again shown their ability to not only participate, but also achieve respectable results on multiple platforms in the past week. The arrangements for the VHS Nashua Maluti Rugby Week are in full swing and
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Swimmers on their way to NKZN trial gala
Swimmers on their way to NKZN trial gala. Catia Marques, Kirsten Hellberg, Lisa Steffensen, JD Hattingh, Morné Odendaal. This weekend our winter sport teams played away, against Richards Bay High School, two of our girls went for Natal A-team hockey trials and our swimmers braved the colossal 50m swimming pool, at Kingsmead, for the NKZN
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Winning Weekend – u14 Girls Hockey Team
What a busy and successful weekend of sport and activities here at Vryheid High School. Ons het hierdie naweek kragte gemeet teen Hoërskool Emgangeni op ons tuisveld, ons eerste meisies hokkiespan is ook na Pongola toe vir die ‘Spar Challenge’ streekstoernooi en ons bloedskenk vrywilligers (blood droplets) is Newcastle toe vir ‘n kursus. We are
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VHS netball girls perform at the netball clinic.
We had a busy sporting weekend at Vryheid High School: our winter sport teams had away games, while our netball girls hosted a netball clinic. The first Boy’s hockey team played at the Spur pre-season tournament at St Dominics and finished fourth overall, taking away valuable lessons to apply during their season. The boys would
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Midmar marvels and relay rumbles.
We would like to congratulate all our learners who participated in the Midmar Mile over the weekend. A special mention to two of our grade 12 learners, Karl Kohlmeyer and Kirsten Verschuuren who both completed their second 8 miler event. They would like to thank the Vryheid community, as well as, all friends and families
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Hockey umpires at Pro Series Indoor (PSI) Nationals
Hockey umpires at Pro Series Indoor (PSI) Nationals Two of our promising young hockey umpires, Karl Kohlmeyer and Mohammed Dhooma, had the opportunity to umpire at the Pro Series Indoor (PSI) Nationals in Cape Town. Highlights of the tournament included watching 4 matches between the South African Men’s Indoor team and the International All Stars.
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VHS Sport Updates
VHS Sport Updates – On Tuesday, 13 September 2016, our cricket boys’ first team travelled to Piet Retief to play against the champions of Mpumalanga: Piet Retief High School. They batted first and scored 102 runs against VHS. We won the game with 9 wickets. Well played boys. VHS 1st girl’s cricket team also played
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TENNIS, CRICKET AND SOCCER-GOING STRONG!
TENNIS, CRICKET AND SOCCER-GOING STRONG! The following players participated in the NKZN B team tournament at Hillcrest Curro High School on Saturday, 3 September 2016. U/19 Karl Kohlmeyer and Nicole Muhl U/15 Kirsten Hellberg, Kyle Meyer and Jens Eckhardt On Friday, 9 September 2016, VHS played tennis against Sarel Cilliers high School. VHS won 16
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EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS AND SPORT!
EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS AND SPORT! A grade 12E learner Karl Hellberg, who maintains an average of 90% and above, achieved 6th place in South Africa in the National Physics Olympiad. We are very impressed! Well done Karl! VHS tennis teams competed against St. Dominics on 2 September 2016 and won 11 : 1. It’s obvious
SPORT AND CULTURE – DOING WELL!
SPORT AND CULTURE – DOING WELL! We are very proud of our 7’s Rugby Team as they have had a very good season. We thank their dedicated coach Mr Sheldon van Zeeventer and their generous sponsor ‘Meatmasters’ who ensured that they looked very good while playing excellent rugby. Our sincere appreciation to ‘Meatmasters’ for their
TERM 3 SPORT EXCELLING!
TERM 3 SPORT EXCELLING! VHS’ tennis teams are doing very well and seem invincible. VHS played against Pionier on 4 August and won 11 : 2. On Friday 12 August we played against Ladysmith and won 10 : 3. Congratulations! Baie dankie aan die Ladysmith tennisspan wat 5 liter waterbottels saamgebring het. Elke speler het
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