Bergvliet High School

The Diagnostic test for our new grade 8s took place today. We look forward to welcoming you all in 2024.
Head Girl, Chloé Dennis assisted with today's setup.
See you soon guys, we are excited to have you join our amazing school family.

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Grade 8 Specialised Art - Neuropathic art is a meditative approach to art through the work of Russian psychologist Pavel Piskarev, transforming stress into a piece of art.

DIWALI CELEBRATION
Join me in wishing the staff, learners and parents who are celebrating Diwali today.

Today marks a significant celebration of Light, Love, and Joy. Amongst the many forms of celebration, Diwali is also a time to reflect on life and make changes for the upcoming year.

Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is marked with a different tradition. What remains constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment, and a sense of goodness.

Mrs P Demas
PRINCIPAL

Only 2 weeks to go until our GOLF DAY.
Places are filling up fast, with only a few places left.... DON'T MISS OUT!!

BOOK TODAY by contacting Anthony Rimbault on [email protected]

'Still life' by grade 8 Specialised Art learners

Last Car Boot Sale of 2023....

Chalk and Charcoal portraits by grade 8 Specialised Art learners...

Jarrod Naidoo and Gianni Almano, both in Grade 12, were both awarded Player of the Year at Stephanians Ottery Football Club, at the weekend.

Well done guys how awesome to share this wonderful tribute.

David Johnson was the first junior and first Spartan to finish the Landmarks half marathon in 1 hour 34 minutes 47 seconds.

David said, "I started with a pace of 3:30
and for the first 3 km I was motoring because I was aware of the uphills.
I ran with the overall winners for the first 3km to learn from them and for position advantage. It was a tough run, but tough runs don't last, tough runners do".

Another awesome achievement David🏃🏃

This morning the grade 10 hospitality learners invited their special guests to a meal they had prepared, as part of their final assessment.
These photos show them setting up and serving their guests while being immaculately dressed.
Hospitality teacher, Mrs Mamhende and guests must have been very proud.

Seascape by Grade 9 Specialised Art class

It’s the end of a journey for the matrics in the first team cricket team.

What a rollercoaster journey it has been for Bergvliet 1st team cricket. Through all the ups and downs, we have stuck together as a team supporting each other every step of the way. A final match day for matrics and happy to end it with a win over Milnerton 1st team.

To all our incredible supporters, thank you for being there through thick and thin. Your cheers have pushed us to that extra mile when we needed it the most.

To our coaches, thank you for dedicating your time and effort into making us better players and stronger individuals. Your guidance has shaped us into the players we are today.

And let us not forget the incredible talent within our team. Together we have motivated and supported each other, pushing boundaries and proving that we are a force to be reckoned with. Our unity and resilience have been the driving force behind our success.

Thank you for an unforgettable journey. Let us carry the memories, lessons, and friendships we have made with us as we continue to pursue our love for the game.

Brandon Spocter

This Saturday, Car Boot Sale at Bergvliet High - 8:00 'til 12:00..come and have a rummage, grab a coffee and a bite to eat...it'll be fun!!

BE A HERO, IT’S IN YOUR BLOOD
It's Blood Donation Day at school today, when our teachers and learners give selflessly as an act of generosity and kindness without expecting anything in return and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others - well done to our Bergvliet Heroes.

Representative Council of Learners Elect for 2024

Bergvliet High School is proud to announce that the following learners have been elected to serve on the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) for 2024.

Back (L-R): Malakhi Marney, Levi Solomons, Juno Judd, Kaydin Adams, Tahnah Abrahams, Tristan Fortune, Samuel Graham.

Front (L-R): Skyler Swartz, Mrs Murphy, Emily Mentor (Secretary), Sufiyaan Nordien (Chairperson), Kgothatso Mkonwana (Chairperson), Taisei Saito (Co-opted: Assistant Secretary), Mrs Barnwell, Anel Snyman.


RCL PLEDGE
As an elected member of the Bergvliet High School Representative Council of Learners, I hereby pledge my support to the task of promoting good relations amongst learners, between learners and educators, and between the school and the Bergvliet community as a whole. I vow to represent the interests of all my fellow learners to the best of my ability.
I strive to set a positive example of discipline, loyalty, respect, academic thoroughness, morality and active participation. Through this, I aim to promote responsibility, leadership and an ethos of learning and I vow to uphold and refine our school’s traditions.

Congratulations and very well done!

Thank you to the outgoing RCL for their service to the school in 2023.

Grade 10 Visual Art learner Cassidy de Hahn recently painted a portrait of Mrs Demas, which was displayed at the Visual Art Exhibition.
Good job Cassidy, what a lovely keepsake for our Principal.

Bergvliet High School is proud to announce the Heads of School and Prefects for 2024.

L – R (top): Sarah Strydom, Farhan Abels, Leo Thomas, Thaakierah Mohamed, David Johnson, Jaden Naidu, Abdul-Qayyoom Adams, Jordan Ohlson, Ryan Jacobs, Micah Bugan, Meeka Fields, Sisanda Khuzwayo.
L-R (bottom): Jenna van Niekerk, Tyra Hendricks, Ms. Booysen, Joel Harris (Deputy Head Boy), Simanye Cofa (Head Boy), Chloe Dennis (Head Girl), Ruwayda van der Schyff (Deputy Head Girl),
Mr. Rimbault, Jaden Campher, Jade Abrahams.

Congratulations to our young leaders!!
Lead with excellence, confidence and humility as you inspire to impact lives.

We thank the outgoing Prefects for their service to the school in 2023.

Congrats to Tyler Steyn who ran the Ard 3 Vlei Race this weekend - 10km in 48mins.
Tyler also ran the Don Lock Memorial Run on Sunday 22 October alongside Matthew van Reenen. They both completed 8km in 40min, which put them in the top 100 overall. The heat got to them, but they persevered - well done guys, your dedication and stamina are impressive.

Photos supplied.

School Fundraiser this Saturday 08:00 - 12:00 - come and support :)

Well done Springboks....bring it home🏆

Bergvliet High's new Representative Council of Learners (RCL) attended a WCED training course, today at Ottery Youth Center. They covered Skills and School development, Conflict and School Management and Team Building.
Thanks to Mrs Barnwell and Mrs Murphy for accompanying the RCL to this very informative event and for the photos.

Monochromatic self-portraits by grade 8 Specialised Art class

Matric Breakfast and Valedictory.

Matrics, we wish you well as you go on your way.
"You have brains in your head. Feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose" - Dr Seuss

All the best and keep in touch!

Photos: Mr. Murray

World Cup Fever
The school was awash today with support for the last Bok game .... green and gold replaced the uniform, and the excitement is building for tomorrow's Final.
Well done, Springboks.... Bergvliet High backs you!
Proud supporters of the Springboks - bring home THE CUP.
GO BOKKE!!

As all learners engage with their final school exams over the next few weeks, on behalf of the staff, I wish to extend my best wishes to every one of them.
We have seen them grow and develop over the years. We encourage them to do their very best, not for anyone else but for themselves. Family members need to support and motivate in their home, to persevere when the going gets tough and to ensure that they strike the balance between eating, studying, sleeping, exercising and praying.
We particularly think of the Matrics as they prepare for their final school exams – all the best!

Mrs. Demas
Principal

'Retired' Principal Steps in to Turn Around WC's Worst Performing School When so-called 'retired' principal Stephen Price faced his compulsory retirement in March this year after a decades-spanning career as an educator

Landscapes by grade 9 Specialised Art learners.

Bergvliet High School are very excited to host their annual Golf Day on the 23 November 2023 at Westlake Golf Course.
If you would like to play on the day or if you are able to sponsor a hole or donate some prizes, please feel free to email, Anthony Rimbault [email protected]

Our new grade 9’s at the peer promoter training yesterday for blood donation. After this training they will be part of the blood donation committee for 2024 in which their role includes, educating their peers about blood donation, promoting blood donation, recruiting new blood donors as well as helping the nurses set up the clinic that happens once a term at our school.
Well done girls for getting involved and taking a lead in this very worthy cause👏 👍🩸

Photo & report: Mrs Abrahams

2024 VISUAL ART CALENDER
Take a sample of the Visual Art Exhibition home with you, to be enjoyed all year round. This stunning calendar is only R100. Payment via Karri App or card, in the Finance Department.
Last day of exhibition at Blue Route Mall ..Sunday 22 October.

Basketball, 1st teams played in their new kit this week, and both teams won their matches🏀💥🏀
Kit sponsors: Chip 'n Dip - thank you!

Zara Solomons in grade 9 is a member of the dance school G-Squared Performing Arts Movement.
Zara and her dance crew, Youngbloods, took 1st place when they represented the Western Cape at Nationals last weekend in Gauteng and they have made it to the ALL-STAR TEAM.
In August 2024 they will represent South Africa in Blackpool, England, proudly wearing their Green & Gold.

What a great achievement, congratulations to Zara and her dance crew, you must be excited about your upcoming trip...all the best!!

Thank you to those who came to the opening of the 2023 Visual Art Exhibition, your support was much appreciated!
Mrs Demas opened the event by acknowledging Mrs Shukla and her talented learners, who ' blew us away' with their displays.
A huge "thank you " to Bronwyn Rabie at Blue Route Mall for graciously accommodating us.
Our lovely musicians complimented the evening, while the grade 11s were busy working in the background doing a Spur shadowshift.
All in all another wonderful Bergvliet High School event.
The artwork will be on display until Sunday 22 October.

Nothing planned for supper 🤔...the Grade 11s are ready to serve you at the Silver Mountain Spur, Blue Route....😋

Last weekend Kieran Brown, (9G) participated for Western Province RASSPL in a triangular angling league competition against OVERBERG RASSPL and Southern CAPE RASSPL in Gourikwa which is 20 minutes outside of Mosselbay.
With a stiff Easterly wind blowing into our faces, we were up at 2:30am to get to our fishing spots as there were over 120 anglers competing in the competition. Conditions were tough and we had to grind out our species of fish for points towards the league standings.
Overall Kieran finished 1st in the u16 Junior category, 5th overall beating many seniors and top father and son category on the day.

WP walked away with the trophy for the 2nd year running. Western Province Chairman Shaun Taljaard and Overberg Chairman Nieyaaz Hamza handed out the prizes at the prize giving after the competition.

Mr. Travis-Leigh Brown (father)

Well done to both of you, special congratulations for winning the father & son category, that's awesome!!

Matric art class of 2023
This Wednesday (18 October) is the Opening Night of the Visual Art Exhibition at the Blue Route Mall - 18 to 22 October.
On the same evening the Grade 11 Art learners will be doing a Shadowshift in the Spur.

Make an evening of it, bring family and friends and let's celebrate the amazing work of our Matric Art learners.

On Saturday 14th October 2023, Zaafir Azad (8L), attended his first Karate Association of Western Cape Awards evening.
He was 1 of 10 selected WP athletes receiving an invitation to attend the High Performance Youth Athlete development sports summit on 26th October 2023, at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa in Newlands.
Zaafir received a trophy for ranking No.1 in KSA (Karate South Africa) in his division.
He also received an award and trophy 🏆 for being one of the WP athletes to make the Protea Karate South Africa team this year.
This is an outstanding accolade Zaafir, very well done also special congratulations for making the South African team.