The prize-giving and farewell ceremony for the class of 2022 started off with an inspiring message to all the matrics, their parents and governing body members by Pastor Hannes Steyn.
As usual, the SAVF Kleuterskool’s grade Rs and the grade 1s from Tzaneen Primary School sang appropriate farewell songs to the school leavers. The grade 1s also handed out personal notes and treats.
The leaders and deputies of surrounding primary schools delivered farewell messages. Thank you to Tzaneen Primary School’s Carmé Louw, Eddie Mostert, Liné Brits and Cohen Dreyer. Dr. Annecke Primary School was represented by Welmi Joubert, Chrisjan Genis, Chantené Shoeman and Riaan de Kock. Neoné Swart and Bradley Molewa represented Duiwelskloof Primary School.
The audience was treated to a vocal solo by Tamar Kellerman, after which videos and photos from the past five years were shown.
The prize giving ceremony was, as always, a highlight. Special awards were handed over by the principal, Magnus Steyn. The trophy for Loyal and Selfless Service was awarded to Michelle Robertson. Carl Dohse received the trophy for Boere Decency while Daniel Spies received the Sakkie Meyer Senior Trophy for Dedication and Perseverance. Keynan Fox was the recipient of the Highest Cultural Award with Sanél Botha being awarded Cultural Personality of the Year. The Plasie of the Year award belongs to Johan van den Heever.
Sports achievements were also honoured. Reese Coetzee received the trophy for the best male athlete of the year. Marais Botha took home the trophy as best boy tennis player and Tetelo Mokoni was named the best soccer player. Neil van Vuuren received a trophy as the best rugby player of 2022. The best senior netball player was Kim Mohale, while Calvin Severin received the trophy for the best chess player. Don Hunter deserved the trophy for the best cricketer 2022 has produced.
Various trophies for achievement in specific subjects were presented to the following learners:
Luané Mare: best performance in English FAL with an average of 92%, best performance in Life Orientation with an average of 97%, best performance in CAT with an average of 93%, best performance in Life Sciences with an average of 97% and best performance in Physical Sciences with an average of 91%.
Chantelle Meyer: best performance in Agricultural Management Practices with an average of 91%.
Ilanie de Bruyn: best performance in Afrikaans HT with an average of 88% and best performance in IT with an average of 85%.
Sanél Botha: best performance in Hospitality Studies with an average of 80%, best performance in Mathematical Literacy with an average of 94% and best performance in Dramatic Arts with an average of 86%.
Vutomi Ngomana: best performance in Tourism with an average of 90%.
Nyasha Patel: best performance in English HL with an average of 83%.
Gontse Rabothata: best performance in Afrikaans TAT with an average of 82%, best performance in Geography with an average of 87% and best performance in Sepedi HL with an average of 80%.
Kim Mohale: best performance in Xitsonga HL with an average of 89%.
Dev Patel: best performance in Engineering Graphics and Design with an average of 90%.
Janke Joubert: best performance in Economics with an average of 88%, best performance in Accounting with an average of 91% and best performance in Afrikaans EAT with an average of 90%.
Muhammed Ghani: best performance in Business Studies with an average of 95%.
Kim Mohale: best performance in Business Studies with an average of 95%.
Nyasha Patel: best performance in English HL with an average of 82.7%.
Hope Muvhango: best performance in Agricultural Sciences with an average of 82%.
Jayson Kahissay: best performance in Mathematics with an average of 93%.
Academic medals of honour were also presented to top achievers. Luané Maré received gold for her average of 91.8% and was named the Dux learner for 2022. The silver medal was won by Ilanie de Bruyn with an average of 90.1%. Nyasha Patel earned the bronze medal for her average of 88.9%.
The matrics also had the opportunity to ring the cattle bell for the last time. This ceremony turns a Blueblooded Plasie into a Thoroughbred Plasie and was their last official activity in the school hall.
Since 2021, every matric received a graduation cap that was thrown into the air outside the hall.
The former leaders, Johan van den Heever and Luané Maré, lighted the symbolic M outside the hall. The learners then concluded with Merensky in Union while the emotional parents looked on.
