Event organiser and 1983 matriculant Salie Vermaak, teacher of 1983 Carolina Vorster and current principal Pieter Booysen unveil the plaque. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Hoërskool Randburg unveiled a plaque honouring former learners and staff who have since passed away, during a small ceremony on September 29.
The plaque honours former learners and staff of the school who have passed away. Photo: Nicholas ZaalPrincipal Pieter Booysen discusses the strength a person can draw from God, at the ceremony. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
The plaque was gifted by the Class of 1983 who met for a 40-year reunion the next day. During the ceremony, 1983 matriculant Jan Oosthuizen read from Psalms, gave a short message on the faithfulness and love of God and said a prayer, before former teacher Carolina Vorster laid a wreath at the foot of the cross where the plaque was placed.
Chanté and her father Jan Oosthuizen. Photo: Nicholas ZaalDeputy principal Ellenize Mans and Ida MacDonnell. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
Fellow matriculant Salie Vermaak and current principal Pieter Booysen also spoke briefly, reminding the group that achievements, and even our own lives, are temporary but the love of God is eternal.
Teacher of the Class of 1983 Carolina Vorster lays a wreath at the foot of the cross. Photo: Nicholas ZaalJan Oosthuizen reads from the Bible during the ceremony. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
“The cross reminds us that God is there in difficult times and He gives us strength day after day,” Booysen said.
Event organiser Salie Vermaak addresses the group. Photo: Nicholas ZaalThe Class of 1983 and current staff unveil the plaque on the cross. Photo: Nicholas Zaal
