Hoërskool Delmas is a public, tuition-charging, Afrikaans and English language high school located in Delmas, Mpumalanga, South Africa. As of 2014 it had approximately 670 students. Two hostels are located on the premises.[1]
| Hoërskool Delmas | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1 Hendrik Verwoerd Avenue Delmas West , , 2210 | |
| Coordinates | 26°08′50″S 28°40′05″E / 26.14713°S 28.66802°E |
| Information | |
| School type | Public & Boarding |
| Motto | En ons sing want die lewe is mooi |
| Established | 1953 |
| School district | Nkangala |
| Principal | Mnr CH Badenhorst |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Gender | Male & Female |
| Language | Afrikaans and English |
| Colour(s) | Blue, Yellow, Red, White, Teal |
| Slogan | Goed begin is half gewin |
| Mascot | Mielieman |
| Nickname | Dellies |
| Team name | Dellies |
| Accreditation | Mpumalanga Department of Education |
| Website | www.delmashs.co.za/wp/ |
History
editThe first grade 11 class began in January 1953 and the first matrics was written in December 1954. On 4 February 1956 the corner stone with the text written: “Daar op die rooi bult" was laid. The school grew to about 539 students in 1979 and were the host of their first inter high in 1980.[2]
Activities
editSport
edit- Athletics
- Cricket
- Cross Country Running
- Golf
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rugby
- Tennis