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Ring Botha's Bell as a departing teacher
Teachers at Andrew Rabie High School who are concluding their service can ring Botha's Bell to mark their legacy and the impact they have made on the school community.
And when they conclude their journey with us, they ring it once more — symbolising the impact they have made and the legacy they leave behind.
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https://www.andrewrabie.co.za/content/botha-s-bell
Ring Botha's Bell as a Grade 12 learner
Grade 12 learners at Andrew Rabie High School can ring Botha's Bell during the Valedictory Day ceremony. This final ring symbolises their achievement, growth, and readiness to leave school and enter the next phase of life.
Years later, on Valedictory Day, those same learners return to the bell. Now, they ring it not as newcomers — but as young men and women ready to step into the world.
Ring Botha's Bell as a new teacher
New teachers at Andrew Rabie High School are invited to ring Botha's Bell upon starting their career. This act symbolises their commitment to teaching, guiding, and shaping students' lives.
When a teacher begins their career at Andrew Rabie High School, they ring the bell as a sign of commitment — to serve, to guide, and to shape young lives.
Ring Botha's Bell as a Grade 8 learner
Grade 8 learners at Andrew Rabie High School can participate in the tradition of ringing Botha's Bell on their first day of high school. This symbolic act marks their official entry into the school community and celebrates the beginning of their academic journey.
On the first day of their high school journey, our Grade 8 learners gather at the bell tower. One by one, they ring Botha's Bell. This is more than a symbolic act. It declares: I have arrived. I am now part of the Rabie family.
