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

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2210

Coordinates26°08′50″S 28°40′05″E / 26.14713°S 28.66802°E / -26.14713; 28.66802
Information
School typePublic & Boarding
MottoEn ons sing want die lewe is mooi
Established1953
School districtNkangala
PrincipalMnr CH Badenhorst
Grades8-12
GenderMale & Female
LanguageAfrikaans and English
Colour(s)          Blue, Yellow, Red, White, Teal
SloganGoed begin is half gewin
MascotMielieman
NicknameDellies
Team nameDellies
AccreditationMpumalanga Department of Education
Websitewww.delmashs.co.za/wp/

History

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The 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

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Sport

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  • Athletics
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country Running
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Tennis

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References

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  1. ^ "RSA Search schools in South Africa".
  2. ^ "Delmas Highschool History".
  3. ^ "Delmas Highschool Sport".
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