Monument High School (Krugersdorp)

Monument High School
Location
Krugersdorp
South Africa
Information
Motto Liewers slyt as roes
(It’s better to wear out than rust out)
Established 1 February 1921[1]
Principal Mr Calitz [1]
Grades 8–12
Enrollment 2000
Colour(s) Navy blue, old gold and brown
Nickname Monnas
Website www.monnas.co.za

Monument High School or Hoërskool Monument in Afrikaans (also known by the nickname Monnas) is a dual medium public school in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is considered as one of the top Rugby Schools in South Africa and consistently ranks is the Top 5 of the South African Schools official rugby rankings. The first team rugby squad is known as the Wit Bulle (which translates as the White Bulls in English). The cultural activities offered by the school include choir, debate, public speaking, Jr. united nations, Miss. Monnas, orators and revue. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: athletics, golf, hockey, cricket, cross country, netball, rugby, chess, swimming and tennis.

Notable alumni include former President and Nobel prize laureate, F. W. de Klerk along with a number of current and former Springbok and International rugby players.

History

Monument High School was established on the 1st of February 1921 as an Afrikaans medium secondary school. Current student enrollment is in excess of 2000 pupils.[1]

Vision, mission and values

Vision

"Monnas uniquely focused - second to none." [2]

Mission

"Focused on the unique and balanced development of all individuals through excellent education and training, based on Christian values, self-discipline, mutual respect and diversity."[2]

Values

“
  1. Pride in the traditions we have and an endeavor to develop and establish these in time to come.
  2. Truthful and faithful exhibition of the values for which Monnas stands.
  3. The establishment of responsible and loyal co-operation between the school and the community.
  4. The recognition of individuals who exhibit acceptable values in the community.
  5. The creation of a dynamic school-community with enthusiasm.[2]
 ”

School song

The school song was written by J C Mentz in 1951 and the music composed by Pierre Malan in 1962.[3] The song is written in the Afrikaans language.

The words are as follows:
"Soos die dagbreek oor ons
Is die stukrag van ons jeug
In ons strewe na wat skoon is,
Na die kennis en die deug.
Vir wat mooi is in ons eie
Is ons wil en krag en werk,
Vir wat hoog is en verhewe,
Vir wat edel is en sterk.
Ons durf tot daad en lewe
Sal geen weerstand ooit verwoes,
Maar gebuk by taaie arbeid
Sal ons liewer slyt as roes,
Laat ons saamstaan in ons keuse,
Laat die vaandels dan ontvou
Met die Monument se leuse
Op ons Ougoud, Bruin en Blou!"[3]

School code

"I thank God for giving me life and good health.
I will not neglect the privilege I have to study at this school.
I will aspire to be healthy in mind and body.
I will get to know myself better and will practice self-control where and when necessary, to strengthen my character.
I will be neat and tidy on myself, my school uniform, my school books, desks, the environment on the school grounds and beyond.
I will honor the name and reputation of our school.
I will respect the property of others and expect the same in return.
I will respect the property of the community and the school - including the buildings, equipment, furniture and that of the hostel - if I am a resident there.
I will commit myself at all times to polite and courteous behavior and especially towards my superiors."[3]

Sports

Rugby

1st Team

Springboks

The following alumni from Monument High School have played for the South Africa national rugby union team:

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 www.monnas.co.za/die-hoof---principal.html www.monnas.co.za/die-hoof---principal.html www.monnas.co.za/die-hoof---principal.html "Die Hoof/Principal",www.monnas.co.za, South Africa. Retrieved on 6 June 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 www.monnas.co.za/vision,-mission---values-.html "Vision, Mission & Values", www.monnas.co.za, South Africa. Retrieved on 6 June 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 www.monnas.co.za/skoolliedschool_code.html "Skoollied/School Code", www.monnas.co.za, South Africa. Retrieved on 6 June 2013.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Mutual & Federal Premier Inter-Schools: Hoërskool Monument vs Glenwood High School on 28 May 2013", South Africa, 28 May 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Rugby: Hoërskool Monument Their History and Team of 2013", South Africa, 1 April 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "Premier Interschools: Hoërskool Waterkloof vs Hoërskool Monument Historic Overview on 11 August 2012", www.rugby15.co.za, South Africa, 9 August 2012. Retrieved on 6 June 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 www.rugby365.com/article/39053-hoerskool-monument "HOERSKOOL MONUMENT", www.rugby365.com, 8 April 2004. Retrieved 6 June 2013.

Choir 

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