La Rochelle Yearbook 2024

ANNUAL REPORT Gedurende die jaar groet ons vir mev. Elzanne Strachen (IGO), Wanri Venter (Sport) en me. Carmari Marais (Duits). Ons is dankbaar vir die bydrae wat hulle almal in ’n kort tydjie by Hoër Meisieskool La Rochelle gemaak het. Mev. Christa Vos (Afrikaans) tree die einde van die jaar af, maar ons gaan nog volgende jaar van haar dienste gebruik maak in ’n aflos hoedanigheid. Na 31 jaar by Hoër Meisieskool La Rochelle tree mev. Sonnet Vorster (Toerisme) af. Ons sal hierdie elegante dame by beide die skool en die koshuis mis. We celebrated joyous occasions within our staff community; engagements and weddings brought happiness to Madri Gerber and Annadene Malan. Additionally, we welcomed new members with the birth of Jozua, son of Mrs Leani Neethling, Leah, daughter of Mrs Monika Burger, and Ava-Mari, daughter of Mr Quinton Meades. Staff achievements 2024: • Mr. Frans Botha-Visser: French Paper 1 IEB/NSC examiner and chief marker. • Mr Quinton Meades was actively involved in hosting and presenting at teacher training events. He led a series of six coding and robotics workshops, covering a range of topics from Unplugged Coding and Six Bricks to micro bit and LEGO Robotics. In addition to these, he presented at various national seminars, such as the SATA Principals’ Conference. His expertise in the field was recognised when he was selected as a Schoolscape Guru, where he shared his knowledge and experience at Schoolscape events, contributing to the broader educational community. • Me Madri Gerber: Begeleidster van die wêreldbekende Tygerberg Kinderkoor. • Mrs Cindy McFarlane: Telematics online presenter for English Home Language and part of the BOT (Back-on Track) programme. • Mrs Tracy Meyer and Nadene van Aswegen: Part of the WCED BOT programme. • Ms Kirsty Nel: National Teaching Awards for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching – runner-up. • Ms. Mandy Hermanus: Selected as coach for the u.14 Western Cape Oakes team who came third at the All Ages tournament. She was also selected as the Assistant Coaches Convenor of Cape Winelands School Netball. • Ms Adéle Bothma is the chairlady of Boland Hockey, and Mrs Leani Neethling serves on the Boland Hockey Committee with umpires as her portfolio. INSTANDHOUDING EN INFRASTRUKTUUR A heartfelt thank you goes to Mr. Peter Whitmore and his dedicated team, for their tireless efforts to keep our grounds pristine. Their hard work ensures that our school remains a beautiful and welcoming space for all. Die plaveisel voor die koshuis is gelê en daar word beplan om die res van die plaveisel in die parkeerarea gedurende 2025 te voltooi. Verdere projekte by die koshuis behels die instap vrieskas en verbeteringe aan die hoofkoshuis se dak om te verseker dat dit waterdig is. One of the standout projects this year was the construction of the stunning En Avant coffee shop, offering our learners a cosy and inviting space to relax and enjoy their breaks. We are immensely grateful to Feedem and Mr. André Wessels for their generous contributions, which made this project possible. The netball courts received much-needed resurfacing, and we thank RFG Foods for their contribution to this project. We

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revamped the teachers’ and learners’ bathrooms and the bathrooms in the school hall, providing updated and more comfortable facilities for staff, learners, and visitors. The archive was moved to the Learning Centre, making space for a new media room. Planne vir ’n addisionele 8 klaskamers in reeds deur A3D argitekte opgetrek en goedgekeur deur die Wes-Kaap Onderwysdepartment. Die onderwysdepartement het ongelukkig geen befondsing vir hierdie projek goedgekeur nie. Die koste van die projek beloop egter R20 miljoen en dus sal die beheerliggaam nou moet gaan kyk na moontlike finansieringsopsies vir die projek. ACADEMICS La Rochelle Girls’ High School continues to uphold its reputation as an institution of academic excellence. Our school remains a place where outstanding teachers are eager to contribute to the learning environment, drawn not only by our ethos but also by the spirit of continuous improvement that defines our school. We are proud to have some of the best educators in the country, true leaders in their respective fields, guiding our learners to achieve their full potential. A key component of our success is our commitment to e-learning and the ongoing professional development of our staff. By equipping our teachers with the latest educational tools and techniques, we ensure that our learners receive the best possible education in an ever-evolving academic landscape. Die matrieks van 2023 het ons trots gemaak. Die 93 kandidate het nog ’n keer vir ’n 100% slaagsyfer gesorg met ’n klasgemiddeld van 73% en ’n B-graad toelating van 96%. 19 kandidate het ’n gemiddeld van 80% of meer behaal. By die Wes-Kaap Skole se toekenningsfunksie by Leeuwenhof word La Rochelle 14de in die provinsie geplaas. By die SOS se Top 20 toekennings eindig La Rochelle 14e landwyd vir die afdeling “meeste onderskeiding per getal kandidate”, met 231 onderskeidings (2,5 per leerder). Onderskeie vakprestasies landwyd is Afrikaans Huistaal (4de), Engels Eerste Addisionele Taal (6de).Baie geluk aan ons DUX-leerder, Iris Saunders, met haar pragtige gemiddeld van 94,4%. Iris is ook aangewys as die top-leerder in die Wes-Kaap vir RTT. The Prestige Academic Award Evening acknowledging achievements form 2023 took place in the En Avant Centre on 25 January 2024. During this event, the 2023 Matrics were honoured for their excellent results in the NSC exams, and the current Grade 9-12 learners were awarded honorary colours for academic achievement.

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