La Rochelle Yearbook 2025

SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY

Mnr. Sarel Rossouw (Voorsitter)

Mev. Marli Slabbert (Ondervoorsitter)

Mr Andrew Rielly (Treasurer)

Mev. Elsabe Conradie (Skoolhoof)

Me. Nadene van Aswegen (Adjunkhoof & Sekretaresse)

Mev. Karin Leibbrandt (Bemarking)

Mr. Christiano Sassoli (Sport)

Me. Adele Bothma (Koshuis)

Mr. Andrew Milne (Facilities & Maintenance)

Mev. Theresa de Villiers (Liaison)

Mnr. Allister Golding (Wellness)

Mev. Nita Volschenk

Claire le Roux (Head Girl)

Lael Frankfort (Deputy Head Girl)

As we celebrate 165 years of La Rochelle’s proud legacy, I am reminded that excellence is never accidental. In our case, it is the result of a school community living out the values of Love, Acceptance and Respect. These values are not just words – they are the foundation of our school’s enduring success. This year, our learners have once again excelled in academics, sport and culture. The 2024 matrics achieved excellent results and our teams and individuals have shone on provincial, national and even international stages. These achievements are a testament to the dedication of our staff, the commitment of our learners and the unwavering support of our parents and alumnae. Die Rol van die Beheerliggaam As voorsitter van die Skoolbeheerliggaam, is ek bevoorreg om deel te wees van ’n span wat toesig hou oor die strategiese rigting soos bepaal vir La Rochelle. Die SBL se rol is nie om die skool se daaglikse bestuur uit te voer nie, maar om te verseker dat goeie bestuur, deursigtigheid en verantwoordbaarheid altyd voorop staan. Ons werk saam met die skoolhoof, personeel en ouers om seker te maak dat elke besluit in die beste belang van die leerders geneem word. Dear La Rochelle Community

In 2024 het die SBL, saam met verteenwoordigers van die personeel, leerders en alumni, ’n strategiese beplanningsessie gehou met ’n dinamiese vyfjaarplan as resultaat. Hierdie plan is veel meer as net ’n dokument – dit dien as ’n lewende rigtingwyser wat ons help om La Rochelle se fondamente verder te versterk en proaktief aan te pas by ’n omgewing waar selfonderhoudendheid al hoe belangriker word. Strategic Vision and Community Involvement The SGB’s oversight role is most visible in our commitment to long-term planning and community engagement. Our five-year strategic plan, developed collaboratively with staff, learners, parents and alumnae, is already bearing fruit. It guides our focus on academic excellence, innovation and holistic development. A highlight this year has been the establishment of the SGB Liaison Committee, under the leadership of Theresa de Villiers. This committee has strengthened the sense of community, advocated increased participation and fostered a spirit of collective ownership. It is inspiring to see so many parents and volunteers stepping forward to support the school.

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