Webpage from Hermannsburg School in KwaZulu-Natal that outlines the school's extramural sports programme
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Source domain: hmbschool.co.za
Collected on 7 August 2026
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Athletics
Athletics is primarily focused in the third term, with top performers given the chance to compete at zonal and provincial levels, and to attend events like KZN and Menlo Park meetings.
- Who it is for
- athletic students at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Participate in athletics trials and register during the third term
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The main focus of athletics is in the third term. Athletes who excel are afforded the opportunity to compete at zonal and provincial level, and may also attend the KZN and ‘Menlo Park’ meetings during the first term.
Hockey (boys' and girls')
Hockey is offered from Primary to High School level, with high competition and regular selection of players for district and provincial representative teams.
- Who it is for
- boys and girls at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Register for hockey through the school's extramural sports system
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Boys’ and girls’ hockey is offered from Primary School to High School level. The level of competition is high and the teams perform well against many larger schools.
Trail Running, Mountain Biking & Orientation
These outdoor activities are available to all scholars and use the school’s open countryside. Mountain bikes are provided for those without their own.
- Who it is for
- all scholars at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Participate in trail running, mountain biking, or orientation sessions offered by the school
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These sports are available to all our scholars and are fantastic outdoor activities to make use of our open countryside. We provide mountain bikes for those who don’t have their own.
Tennis
Tennis is open to all age groups and caters to boys and girls who want to play socially.
- Who it is for
- boys and girls at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Join the tennis programme through school registration
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This sport is open to all age groups and caters for boys and girls wanting to play tennis on a social basis.
Volleyball, Handball and Basketball
These sports are offered only in preparation for and during the biennial Sport Olympiade of the Southern African German Schools.
- Who it is for
- students at Hermannsburg School selected for the Sport Olympiade
- How to act on it
- Be selected by the school for participation in the Sport Olympiade preparation programme
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These sports do not form part of the general sport curriculum, and are usually offered only in preparation for, and participation in, the biennial Sport Olympiade of the Southern African German Schools.
Soccer
Soccer is a popular sport at Hermannsburg School, with matches organised against other schools in the third term.
- Who it is for
- students at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Register for soccer through the school’s extramural sports programme
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Soccer has become an increasingly popular sport and matches against other schools are organised in the third term.
Netball
Netball was introduced in 2020 due to high demand, and aims to help girls build skills and teamwork.
- Who it is for
- girls at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Sign up for netball through the school’s extramural sports system
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Owing to high demand, we introduced Netball to our sporting programme in 2020, and look forward to seeing the sport grow as our girls develop their skills and teamwork.
Golf Academy
The golf programme focuses on developing mental and physical readiness for young adults, emphasizing character building beyond the sport itself.
- Who it is for
- students at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Enroll in the Golf Academy through school registration
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We look at what golf teaches a player over and above just the sport. We believe golf can help establish fundamental character-building blocks.
Swimming programme
The swimming programme runs in the first term and focuses on improving stroke technique while offering competitive opportunities for students.
- Who it is for
- students at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Enroll in the swimming programme during the first term through school sports registration
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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The first term is the traditional swimming season – our focus here is on supporting individuals to achieve success in their strokes and providing competitive opportunities for them.
Cricket participation
Students at Hermannsburg School can participate in cricket, where they develop skills and strategy through competitive play. Age groups may be combined, but every player gets a chance to perform.
- Who it is for
- students at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Join the cricket team through school registration or sign-up during the sports season
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Although age groups may be combined from time to time, every player has the opportunity to show his mettle in this challenging game of skill and strategy.
Rugby 7s
Rugby 7s is offered at Hermannsburg School as a safer alternative to 15-man rugby, promoting skill development and enabling the school to compete despite its size.
- Who it is for
- students at Hermannsburg School
- How to act on it
- Join the Rugby 7s team via school sports registration
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We offer Rugby 7s here at Hermannsburg; a growing game in South Africa and internationally. This allows for important skills development for the game of rugby, but removes much of the danger inherent in 15-man rugby, and it makes it possible for our small school to keep competing against other schools.
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Key Takeaways
- Hermannsburg School
- KwaZulu-Natal
- 2026
- cricket
- swimming
- hockey
- rugby 7s
- athletics
- soccer
- tennis
- netball
- golf
- trail running
- mountain biking
- orientation
- Sport Olympiade
- zonal and provincial competitions
- Hermannsburg School
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Southern African German Schools