12/06/2026
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup excitement building around the globe, the buzz in our school is at an all-time high!
This morning, Grade 4 learner Edin van Heerden brought a very special piece of South African football history to Miss de Wet’s class. Edin proudly shared the Bafana Bafana number 13 jersey worn by his and his sister Maddison’s dad, Marc van Heerden.
Marc, a proud Welgemoed Primary parent, enjoyed an impressive 20-year professional football career. Known as a formidable defender and free-kick specialist, he represented clubs including AmaZulu, Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch FC and Cape Town City, while also proudly wearing the South African national jersey between 2013 and 2015.
Adding to the excitement, our educators showed their football spirit by dressing up in their favourite fan gear and team colours, bringing even more World Cup energy to the day!