Holy Rosary Independent Combined School

“Sports are not always about winning the competition, but also learning and trying to do better next time”.

On the third of February 2023, HOLY ROSARY SCHOOL sent its high school students to Malamulele Stadium whereby sports competitions were being held there.

It wasn’t a piece of cake many learners didn’t make it to the finish line, but what mattered is that they tried their level best and did not let any obstacles come their way. And there are those who made it, seeing another teammate’s achievement should also be your achievement.

This was a positive influence on the school as of it will encourage other students to try their level best in whatever they do weather its schoolwork or sports. Although most students didn’t perform well, their determination showed that it's not the will to win those matters -everyone has that. It’s the will not to prepare to win that matters and losing is part of the game. FAILUREFAILURE DOES NOT COME FROM LOSING, BUT NOT TRYING.

One thing people should take notice of is that sports teach character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to lose and win. Having a chance to play sports growing up teaches you all kinds of life lessons. It gives young people motivation and drive to be the best one can be the best one can be and it’s absolutely invaluable.

Continuous effort-not-strength or intelligence is the key to unlocking your potential.

HRICS MATRIC GRAND FINALE!
The HRS teachers and staff official said goodbye to the first group of the matriculants.

The school wishes them the best luck in their journey.

HRICS MATRIC GRAND FINALE!

The HRS teachers and staff official said goodbye to the first group of the matriculants. The school wishes them the best luck in their journey

VEMBE BIOSPHERE RESERVE COMPETITION (HRS RESULTS)

The Vhembe Biosphere Reserve organization held its first annual public speaking, creative arts and debate competitions on 28 October at the Thohoyandou sports centre – and Holy Rosary was there to make an impactful appearance.
The school was represented by nine-learner team of Holy Rosary’s public speakers and debate enthusiasts. Five other talented creative also submitted plastic-recycling inspired work of arts for the creative arts portion of the competition.
In summary, the team brought home five silver and gold medals (with four of those from debating and public speaking and one for creative arts) and managed to bag the trophy for Best school in public speaking!
Although the event was held as a competition, the VBR organization also raises awareness about environmental issues like climate change and pollution and this competition was a way of getting surrounding schools to participate in conserving the planet. Holy Rosary will also be participating in the “ ”, a plastic collecting challenge also held by VBR later this November,

VEMBE BIOSPHERE RESERVE COMPETITION (HRS RESULTS)

The Vhembe Biosphere Reserve organization held its first annual public speaking, creative arts and debate competitions on 28 October at the Thohoyandou sports centre – and Holy Rosary was there to make an impactful appearance.
The school was represented by nine-learner team of Holy Rosary’s public speakers and debate enthusiasts. Five other talented creative also submitted plastic-recycling inspired work of arts for the creative arts portion of the competition.
In summary, the team brought home five silver and gold medals (with four of those from debating and public speaking and one for creative arts) and managed to bag the trophy for best school in public speaking!
Although the event was held as a competition, the VBR organization also raises awareness about environmental issues like climate change and pollution and this competition was a way of getting surrounding schools to participate in conserving the planet. Holy Rosary will also be participating in the “ ”, a plastic collecting challenge also held by VBR later this November,

IT IS SAID THAT ONE'S JOURNEY WILL NEVER END BUT RATHER JUST CONTINUE SOMEWHERE ELSE…

The 15th of October, a day filled with pure bliss, joy and enjoyment and yet along with that, pure
sadness, sorrow but also appreciation.

A farewell was laid out to the first ever matriculates of Holy Rosary, almost in memory of their presence
and the footprint they left in this school due to the impeccable achievement and honour of being the
school’s first ever. One thing observed was that this was not an easy road for them, despite many having
had made jokes like “I can’t wait to get out of here” it was very clear in their features that rather a bit of
them did wish it was never coming to an end. “Holy Rosary has been honestly a home away from home
for me and despite everything I found the most peace when I was here, it is good to let go but definitely
it's not easy" said one of the matriculates who didn’t want their name to be exposed, this statement
alone just further backed up the fact that a piece of them did wish it wasn’t coming to an end but
unfortunately, all things have to come to an end, especially for greater things to come.

One impressive thing was how they spoke in the past tense, as if they were reminiscing and despite it
having had made this event a bit sadder, it was good to hear that they already saw themselves
beyond and were delighted regardless.

“If I am truly honest with you, for me it must have been the support of my school mates, they were my
inspiration and many might say the most important thing for a grade 12 leaner if to study and all but
looking at it from my point of view, it’s the support, and it just hits different when it comes from those
you are able to relate to” said another leaner who he also wanted to remain anonymous.

With their biggest support being there, they surely did feel empowered being who they were. “I’m very
proud of him, proud of the fact that he was able to make it this far, I’m very proud that he never gave up
regardless of what came his way and if I’m honest I am his biggest supporter and I will continue
supporting him as the year comes to an end and to all the many years that are laid out for him,” said a
grandmother who was truly emotional due to the achievement of her grandchild in coming so far, they
went on to mention that regardless of her having had been sick, she made sure to come and support
him like they always have. Beautiful indeed, not only was the day a beautiful memory, but it was also an event that laid a path for those who are still on their journey to matric.