Voorbereidingskool George Preparatory School

🎉💛 𝑲𝒍𝒆𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒋𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒑𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈! 💛🎉

Dinsdag was ‘n spesiale dag vir ons Graad R-leerders! 🌟 Ons skoolhoof en BuzzBee het vir elkeen ‘n pragtige beursie oorhandig – perfek om hul kaartjies veilig te hou vir ons opwindende Voories Karnaval op 27 Maart! 🎟️🐝

Met speletjies, ponieritte, gesigverf, heerlike bederfies en fantastiese pryse wag daar ‘n dag vol pret! 🤩 Koop jou kaartjies vooraf en wees gereed vir ‘n dag van lag en ‘n bietjie karnaval-avontuur! 🎪✨



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🎉💛 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔, 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕! 💛🎉

Tuesday was a special day for our Grade R learners! 🌟 Our principal and BuzzBee handed out beautiful wallets to the grade R's – the perfect way to keep their tickets safe for our exciting Voories Carnival on 27 March! 🎟️🐝

With games, pony rides, face painting, delicious treats, and amazing prizes, it’s going to be a day filled with fun! 🤩 Buy your tickets in advance and get ready for a day of laughter and a little carnival adventure! 🎪✨

⛑️🚑 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 – 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒊𝒅 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈!

By Voories glo ons daarin om vir ons kinders die beste en veiligste omgewing te skep. Daarom het van ons personeel lewensbelangrike noodhulpopleiding ontvang om paraat en voorbereid te wees vir enige situasie. 🏥👏

Deur hierdie opleiding versterk ons nie net ons vaardighede en selfvertroue nie, maar wys ons ook ons toewyding aan die veiligheid en welsyn van elke Voories-leerder. 💙💛

Dankie aan ons toegewyde personeel wat gereed is om ‘n verskil te maak! Voories is in goeie hande. 🤝⛑️



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At Voories, we are committed to providing the best and safest environment for our children. That’s why some of our staff recently completed vital first aid training, ensuring they are prepared for any situation. 🏥👏

This training not only strengthens our skills and confidence but also reinforces our dedication to the safety and well-being of every Voories learner. 💙💛

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for stepping up to make a difference! Voories is in safe hands. 🤝⛑️

💪🔥 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝑾𝒂𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝑨 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒔! 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 & 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚! 🏆

Dis amper tyd! Vier Voories-spanne maak gereed om ons trots te verdedig by die SA Toutrek Kampioenskappe in Mosselbaai op 21-22 Maart! 🏆💪

Na weke van intense oefening, spangees en deursettingsvermoë, is ons atlete gereed om hul krag, karakter en spanwerk op die groot verhoog te wys. Hulle stap die arena binne in splinternuwe Voories-toutrekhemde, ‘n teken van hul harde werk en toewyding! 💙💛

Die hele Voories-familie staan agter julle – ons is ongelooflik trots en kan nie wag om te sien wat julle in hierdie kompetisie gaan bereik nie! Sterkte, span! 👏🔥



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The time has come! Four Voories teams are gearing up for the SA Tug of War Championships in Mossel Bay on March 21-22! 🏆💪

After weeks of intense training, teamwork, and dedication, our athletes are ready to showcase their strength, character, and unity on the big stage. They’ll be stepping onto the field in their brand-new Voories tug of war shirts, a symbol of their hard work and commitment! 💙💛

The entire Voories family is behind you – we are so proud and can’t wait to see what you achieve in this competition! Go, team! 👏🔥

🥇 𝑲𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 – 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒆, 𝑳𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 & 𝑨𝑱! 🥋💪

By die kompetisie op 8 Maart het AJ goud in Kumite en brons in Kata gewen, terwyl Lethan 1ste plek en ‘n goue medalje in Kata behaal het! 🏆🔥

Ons is ongelooflik trots op julle! Hou aan om groot te droom en nog hoër te mik! ⭐



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🥋💪At the March 8th competition, AJ won gold in Kumite and bronze in Kata, while Lethan secured 1st place and a gold medal in Kata! 🏆🔥

We are incredibly proud of you both! Keep dreaming big and aiming higher! ⭐

🏆🐺 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆: 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑾𝒐𝒍𝒇 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒆! 🎖️

Congratulations to Jamie Davies Holder, our Outstanding Cub of 2024, proudly receiving the Silver Wolf Award! 🎉 His dedication shines through his achievement badges in Collectors, Geocaching, and Handcraft, proving that hard work and perseverance pay off.

As the leader of the First Sedgefield Scouts - Cubs Pack for the Founders Day Parade, Jamie wears his Scouts uniform with pride, embodying the values of service and leadership. 👏

Keep inspiring, Jamie! Your achievements make us proud. 💙💛

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🏊‍♂️ 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒂𝒌 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒘𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝑬𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒓 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒔! 🌊

Agt Voories het op 8 Maart by die Eden Junior League Kampioenskappe by Holy Cross Aquatics Centre deelgeneem. Hulle het hard gewerk en puik geswem! 💙💛

🥈 Stian Terblanche – 2de plek Freestyle-aflos, 🥉 3de plek 25m Vlinderslag
🥈 Bastiaan Botha – 2de plek 25m Vlinderslag, 25m Vryslag & 100m Aflos
🥇 Avah Spies – 1ste plek 25m Borsslag & 100m Vryslag-aflos

Baie geluk aan Aiden Peache, William Laidlaw, Stian Terblanche, Bastiaan Botha, Avah Spies, Tersia Spies, Cullen Serfontein en Keziah Steyn met hul deelname! 🏊‍♀️💪

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🏊‍♂️ Voories Make Waves at Eden Junior League Champs! 🌊

Eight Voories competed at the Eden Junior League Champs on 8 March at Holy Cross Aquatics Centre. They put in great effort and swam exceptionally well! 💙💛

🥈 Stian Terblanche – 2nd place Freestyle Relay, 🥉 3rd place 25m Butterfly
🥈 Bastiaan Botha – 2nd place 25m Butterfly, 25m Freestyle & 100m Relay
🥇 Avah Spies – 1st place 25m Breaststroke & 100m Freestyle Relay

Well done to Aiden Peache, William Laidlaw, Stian Terblanche, Bastiaan Botha, Avah Spies, Tersia Spies, Cullen Serfontein, and Keziah Steyn for their participation! 🏊‍♀️💪

🏊‍♂️🏃 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑬𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑻𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒂𝒎𝒑! 🌟

Ons is ongelooflik trots op ons Voories wat in Maart aan die Eden Highgate Tweekamp in Oudtshoorn deelgeneem het! 💪🔥 Hulle het hul uithouvermoë in hardloop en swem gewys en merkwaardige prestasies behaal! 🏊‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🎉 Hierdie vier atlete het gekwalifiseer vir SA’s op 21 & 22 Maart in Oudtshoorn:
🥇 Avah Spies – 1ste plek (o.9 groep)
🥈 Clara Hoepfner – 2de plek (o.8 groep)
🏅 Su-Ané Kitching – 4de plek (o.9 groep)
🏅 Bastiaan Botha – 6de plek (o.11 groep)

Baie geluk ook aan Chloé Knoetze (o.9) vir haar deelname en deursettingsvermoë! 💙💛 Ons wens ons SA-kandidate sterkte toe – julle maak ons ongelooflik trots! 🏅✨

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We are incredibly proud of our Voories who competed at the Eden Highgate Biathlon in Oudtshoorn this March! 💪🔥 They showcased their endurance in running and swimming, achieving outstanding results! 🏊‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🎉 These four athletes have qualified for SA’s on March 21 & 22 in Oudtshoorn:
🥇 Avah Spies – 1st place (u/9 group)
🥈 Clara Hoepfner – 2nd place (u/8 group)
🏅 Su-Ané Kitching – 4th place (u/9 group)
🏅 Bastiaan Botha – 6th place (u/11 group)

Congratulations also to Chloé Knoetze (u/9 group) for her participation and determination! 💙💛 Best of luck to our SA qualifiers – you make us incredibly proud! 🏅✨

📢 APPLY ONLINE FOR GRADE R, 1 AND 8 BY 15 APRIL 2025

🗓 The on-time admissions applications window for learners attending Grade R, 1 and 8 in the Western Cape in 2026 opens on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, and closes on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.

To apply to Voories email [email protected]

𝑲𝒓𝒂𝒈, 𝒌𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒌𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒌: 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒅 𝒏𝒂 𝑺𝑨 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒌 𝑲𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒌𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆!

Op 1 Maart het ons Voories aan die Eden/Overberg Junior Kampioenskappe in Swellendam deelgeneem. Die seisoen maak volgende naweek klaar met die SA Toutrek Kampioenskappe in Mosselbaai (21-22 Maart).

Ons is reg om ons krag, karakter en spanwerk te wys! 💪
Dit is nie net fisieke sterkte nie, maar die vermoë om saam te staan – selfs in die reen! 🌧️
-Kaap

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On March 1, our Voories participated in the Eden/Overberg Junior Championships in Swellendam. The season wraps up next weekend with the SA Tug of War Championships in Mossel Bay (March 21-22).

We are ready to show our strength, character, and teamwork! 💪
It’s not just about physical strength but standing together – even in the rain! 🌧️

🏉 𝑻𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆 – 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔, 𝑫𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚! 🏉👕

Voorbereidingskool wil graag vir Mnr. Brian Burchell van De Necker Dentistry hartlik bedank vir die wonderlike borgskap van ons Graad 1–3 rugbytruie vir die jaar! 🏉💙 Ons rugbyseisoen skop af op 'n hoë noot, en die Voorie-span is gereed en opgewonde om hul splinternuwe truie vir die eerste wedstryd aan te trek! 💪🔥

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Our Rugby Season is kicking off on a high note with brand-new jerseys for our Grade 1–3 teams! 🏉💙 A massive thank you to Mr. Brian Burchell from De Necker Dentistry in George for this incredible sponsorship. The Voorie Team is ready and can’t wait to hit the field in style! 💪🔥

🏏 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒚 – 𝑬𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉! 🎉

Saterdag was 'n spesiale dag by Voories! 🏏 Ons het die laaste krieketwedstryde van die seisoen gespeel en dit in styl afgesluit op ons eie tuisveld. ’n Groot dankie aan Blanco, Holy Cross, Glenwood, Denneoord en George-Suid dat julle die dag saam met ons geniet het! 💙💛

💪🏽 Ons kinders het hul vaardighede gewys, sportmangees gevier en waardevolle herinneringe geskep. Tot volgende seisoen – ons groei net sterker! 🌱🏏

-Kaap

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Saturday was a special day at Voories! 🏏 We wrapped up the cricket season with a fantastic day of matches on our home field. A huge thank you to Blanco, Holy Cross, Glenwood, Denneoord, and George-Suid for joining us and making it a day to remember! 💙💛

💪🏽 Our young cricketers showcased their skills, embraced sportsmanship, and created lasting memories. Until next season – we only grow stronger! 🌱🏏

♟️ 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒆 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆-𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒏! ♟️

👏 Daniël Hoffmann (o/7), Avileigh Lyon (o/9) en Loannes Marner (o/9) is met trots opgeneem in die George skaakspan!

Avileigh het boonop die naweek deelgeneem en ‘n knap 4de plek in haar afdeling behaal. 🌟

Elke skuif leer ons leerders om strategiese denkers vir die lewe te wees.! Sterkte met die Edenproewe op 8 en 15 Maart en 12 April – ons glo in julle! 💙💛



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♟️ 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑽𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎! ♟️

👏 Daniël Hoffmann (u/7), Avileigh Lyon (u/9), and Loannes Marner (u/9) have proudly been selected for the George chess team!

Avileigh also competed over the weekend and secured an impressive 4th place in her division. 🌟

Every move teaches our learners to be strategic thinkers for life! Good luck for the Eden trials on 8 & 15 March and 12 April – we believe in you! 💙💛