Hoërskool Florida
| Hoërskool Florida | |
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| Address | |
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Corner of Louis Botha and Havenga streets, Florida, 1716 Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | Ons dien getrou – "We serve faithfully" |
| Established | 1944 |
| Headmaster | Mr. M.S Schutte |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Colour(s) | Green , red , yellow |
| Nickname | Florries |
| Website |
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Hoërskool Florida is an Afrikaans high school situated in Florida, Roodepoort, South Africa. It is renowned for its academic achievers, producing the highest number of top achievers in the Gauteng province and in the country over the last decade.[1]
"I must also applaud the Hoërskool Florida for producing the top three learners in our province." - Premier Mbhazima Shilowa 2002.[2]
"A student from Hoërskool Florida scored the highest marks in the province." -[3]
The pupils at Hoërskool Florida have performed well in sports producing excellent results in athletics, rugby, hockey, chess, netball, squash, tennis, cricket and target shooting.
History
The cornerstone was laid on 30 September 1944 and officially opened two years later as a dual medium school (English and Afrikaans languages). The school opened with 345 pupils and 15 teachers under the leadership of the first headmaster Mr. B. G. Lindeque. The school emblem was officially instated in 1954 by Mr. Charles Grevelink, which symbolizes, power, honour, protection and love.
School anthem
- In die blommestad van Suid-Afrika.
- Op die dak van die ou Transvaal.
- Word daar troue bande saam gesmee in ons eie hoërskool.
- Ons dien getrou 'n nasie te bou.
- In ons moedertaal die vaandel hoog te hou.
- Vlug soos die arend met die daadkrag van 'n span.
- Dien ons saam ons naaste, tot eer van Sy naam.
- Florida, ons sal jou naam in ere dra.
- Ons dien, ons dien getrou!
- Words & Music: Bart Viljoen (1961) [4]
Headmasters
- Mr B.G. Lindeque (1944 - 1954)
- Dr H.P. Van Coller (1954 -1968)
- Mr P.D.A. Roux (1968 - 1989)
- Mr H.S. Diederiks (1990 - 1992)
- Mr K.S König (1993 - 1997)
- Mr M.S Schutte (1997 - present)
Notable alumni
- Steven Bosch - visual artist;
- Quinne (Brown) Huffman - actress known for her role as Connie in 7de Laan;
- Elton Jantjies - Springbok rugby player;
- Niel Kamfer - SA cricket u/16 u/18 and u/21;[5]
- Riku Lätti - singer and entertainer;
- Valentino Mosime - South African Dance Ambassador 2014;[6]
- Mercedes Mothibedi - Miss Teen Personality World 2013;[7]
- Heidi-mari Oosthuizen[8] - South African gymnast;
- Bertha (Le Roux) Wahl - actress known for her role as Emma in 7de Laan;
References
- ↑ http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/year/index.html
- ↑ http://www.gpg.gov.za/docs/sp/2002/sp0218.html
- ↑ http://www.gautengonline.gov.za/5yearplan/legisl
- ↑ "Skoollied". Hoërskool Florida. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ↑ http://www.sacricket.co.za/niel
- ↑ "SA Dance School Championships".
- ↑ http://www.worldpersonalities.co.za
- ↑ "International Gymnast Magazine Online".