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Historical overview of Hoërskool Stellenbosch, detailing the school's origins, values, and the significance of 'Grietjie,' a ceremonial…

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This document is a historical overview of Hoërskool Stellenbosch, detailing the school's origins, values, and the significance of 'Grietjie,' a ceremonial cannon with a legacy dating back to the early 20th century. The cannon, originally from Ficksburg and later from Sasolburg, was brought to Stellenbosch in 2016 as a symbolic tradition to celebrate academic, sporting, and cultural achievements. It continues to be fired using a modern bomklapper to inspire students.

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Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape

Key Takeaways

  • Hoërskool Stellenbosch
  • Grietjie
  • 1916-1926
  • 1961
  • 1962
  • 2015
  • January 2016
  • Jannaschstraat Stellenbosch 7600
  • ceremonial cannon
  • academic and sporting achievements
  • bomklapper
  • Afrikaans-medium school
  • Hoërskool Stellenbosch
  • Dr. S.H. Pellissier
  • Theo Pellissier
  • Dr. SH Pellissier (senior)
  • Sasolburg High School
  • Ficksburg High School
  • Irene Bester's steelworks
  • Ben Malan
  • Grietjie