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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