Hoërskool Florida
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Hoërskool Florida is an Afrikaans high school situated in Florida, Roodepoort,South Africa. It is renowned for its academic achievers, producing the highest number of top achievers in the Gauteng province and in South Africa over the last decade. info.gov.za
"I must also applaud the Hoërskool Florida for producing the top three learners in our province." - Premier Mbhazima Shilowa 2002
"Jana de Lange from Hoërskool Florida scored the highest marks in the province." - [http://www.gautengonline.gov.za/5yearplan/legisl
The pupils at Hoërskool Florida have also performed well in an array of different sports producing some of the best athletes in Rugby, Swimming, Hockey, Chess and target shooting.
[edit] History
The corner stone was layed on the 30th of September 1944 and officially opened two years later as a dual medium school (English and Afrikaans languages). The school opened initially with 345 pupils and 15 teachers under the leadership of the first head master Mr. B. G. Lindeque. The school emblim was officially instated in 1954 by Mr. Charles Grevelink, which simbolizes, power, honour, protection and love.
The motto "Ons dien getrou" (We serve faithfully) was later initiated and is still the used today.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Heidi-mari Oosthuizen - South African gymnast
- Riku Lätti - Entertainer
[edit] External links
Official Hoërskool Florida Website
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