Noseweek article on the HCET

Two of our most generous and loyal donors have funded the purchase of a pre-fabricated classroom. Our principal, Marie Botha, will use the classroom for her maths classes. Given the recent growth in learners at Umthombo Wolwazi, she has been teaching maths in the school hall since the beginning of the year. The Gerber School…

On 31 July, two HCET teacher interns – Delia Allens and Unathi Asiya — received their Level 5 ECD Certificates from the Custoda Trust in Delportshoop after completing their distance studies, undertaken over several years. Delia Allens was the top student. This is a huge achievement, and we salute both of you !

[divider_flat]On 22 February, Umthombo Wolwazi held its annual athletics meeting on the athletics field of the Colesberg High School. It was one of the hottest days of the year! Nevertheless, the day went off successfully. The Green Team won.

[divider_flat]On 27 February, 12 learners participated in the Pixley ka Seme regional athletics meeting in Prieska. The athletes had to be in Prieska by 8h00, so they had to make a very early start. They were accompanied by teachers Hanna Phemba and Lizandi Breytenbach, and driven by Steytler Sifuba and Zollie Maquina. Estelle Jacobs provided…

[divider_flat]On 4 June, we took delivery of four new Isuzu bakkies from Dampier Motors in Aliwal North, to replace our bus which was involved in an accident and will be repaired and sold.