Well-known Hoërskool Bergvlam teacher dies
Joan van Tonder died following a battle with cancer. She was loved by all who knew her.
Hoërskool Bergvlam has paid tribute to Joan van Tonder, a beloved teacher of 18 years, following her death this morning, May 5.
The school said on its Facebook page that it is saddened by the loss of a wonderful teacher, friend, mother and grandmother.
Van Tonder passed away following a year-long battle with cancer.
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“Her journey began at Hoërskool Bergvlam on January 1, 2004,” said the school in its post.
“Her passion for teaching and her love of her subject, maths, inspired so many pupils to follow their dreams. Hoërskool Bergvlam mourns the loss of this irreplaceable legend.
“In your life, we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. You will always be remembered, no matter what. Your presence, love and kindness will forever be with us,” it said in the tribute.
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“We will miss you forever, like the stars miss the sun in the morning sky. In our hearts you hold a special place no one else will ever fill.”
Van Tonder was the head of the maths department and well loved by all her learners and colleagues.
She was just 63 at the time of her death.
