Boishaaier 2025

Headmaster’s Message

message Headmaster’s

2025

What an incredible honour and privilege it has been for me to serve as the Acting Principal of Paarl Boys’ High School in 2025. At the beginning of the year, I knew there were only two choices: merely keep the ship afloat, or steer the Boys’ High ship forward – even if it meant in a slightly new direction. I deliberately chose the latter, for in my 29 years at Paarl Boys’ High, mediocrity has never been an option. As

exhibitions and sporting events that reflected the spirit of excellence he inspired. Central to the occasion was the timeless value of gentlemanship, which Mr Engela instilled to remind every boy that true success is measured not only by achievement, but by character, respect and integrity. Akademie bly die hoogste prioriteit by ons skool, en ek is trots om te sê dat die Akademiese Verbeteringsplan, wat reeds in Januarie geïmplementeer is, vrugte begin afwerp het. ’n Visuele hoogtepunt van die jaar was beslis die pragtige banier op die Faurestraat-pawiljoen, waar die “Lion Mode”-gees vir almal duidelik sigbaar geword het. Ons seuns het weer eens op al drie terreine – akademie, kultuur en sport – uitgestaan. Die blad wat u in die hand hou getuig van hul harde werk, toewyding en trots. Boishaai Bied Balans! A special word of thanks must go to our head boy, Brent Goosen, the prefects and the matric class of 2025. Through their example, leadership and pride in the blue, white and blue, they have

former headmaster Mr Knoetze often reminded us with the Latin phrase Primus inter pares – we must always strive to be first among equals. The theme of the year, “Boys’ High in Lion Mode”, has guided and inspired us throughout. It is a concept that emphasises the importance of being process-driven; to value not only the end result but also the pride, discipline and character found in every step of the journey. To make this a reality, our staff, boys, parents and the wider Boys’ High community had to learn to trust and embrace the processes we put in place.

The school proudly celebrated a Golden Anniversary, marking 50 years of the three

traditions (good conduct, good scholarship and good sportsmanship) established in 1975 by the legendary headmaster, Mr Tom Engela. The celebrations honoured these enduring values with assemblies,

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