Sutherland High School matric learners once again produced outstanding matric results.

The Matric class of 2022 have shown incredible tenacity and have worked exceptionally hard to overcome the challenges COVID-19 placed upon them.

This year started off with uncertainty as to how the impact of COVID-19 would transpire and we are pleased with the commitment our learners, staff and parents have displayed to ensure we obtained the best results.

Mrs Yolande van der Merwe, the Head of Academics, said “Both learners and teachers had to work very hard throughout the year to achieve their goals. It is through determination that learners achieved academic success. A relationship of trust between parents, teachers and learners played an important role.”

Mr Stone, The Principal, has been steadfast in his support and having returned to the classroom to teach this year, he has been able to further establish his connection to our learners, instilling the importance of how completing daily tasks such as homework, studying and reading by each learner, continues to be important aspects when preparing for exams and reaching goals. Thank you to all our parents who have provided the support to their children.

Our school is extremely fortunate to have a PTLA and SGB Committee who are committed to ensuring that our school grows from strength to strength. While academic focus is important, learners must have a means to expel excess energy. We were very grateful to have had a full return to sporting activities in 2022, including hosting the B-Bond Athletics in February.

Thank you to our facilities team who ensure our sports facilities and school grounds are maintained to outstanding levels which our learners are able to enjoy. Thank you to our Culture Department for the Children’s Theatre Production and for the fantastic results at the GRADS Festival. Creativity is intelligence having fun.

The School of Leadership also resumed full camp and academy activities. Learners who participate leadership programmes gain extensive teaching on important matters such as self-confidence, personal development, problem solving skills and commitment to re-evaluating and reaching goals. These skills are vital when moving into tertiary studies and career paths.

Our youth of today are exposed to societal challenges that impact them deeply. We are thankful to the staff who work with our learners to encourage behavioural transformations by means of positive re-enforcement. Staff appreciate the efforts learners make to embrace changes as it enables them to provide more effective teaching and better teacher/learner liaison when these positive changes are made.

We remain committed to being the school of choice and we will continue to make every effort to ensure each learner has the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. The enthusiasm of the learners and staff can be sensed from the moment you enter the school grounds as our learners continue to strive for the stars.

Sutherland High School. Ad Astra.