Hoërskool Sand du Plessis

Hoërskool Sand du Plessis is a secondary school in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.[1]

NAME OF THE SCHOOL

The school was named after a former administrator of the Orange Free State, Mr. J.W.J.C (Sand) du Plessis.

SYMBOLISM FROM OUR SCHOOL BADGE

The open book symbolises the faith of the Afrikaner son and daughter. This symbol takes a dominant position on the badge. The well-known herthoring suggests an Afrikaner identity with a message of "being ready". The anvil portrays the shaping power of labour. The motto I BELIEVE confirms the ideals that are nurtured for this school.

Early years and afterward

25 January 1966: The secondary section of the up to now combined higher and Laerskool Sand du Plessis opens with 60 learners.

19 January 1967: Mr A Reyneke former former deputy director of education, accepts service as head of the combined school.

20 January 1970: The official division of the higher and primary school comes into effect with Mr A Reyneke as head of high school.

November 1970:28 Learners are the first matric examination.

24 July 1973: The school building is involved and a new era takes effect.

January 1975: Mr J F Stemmet, deputy Principal, takes over the reins as principal and serves the school until December 1985.

1986: Mr G J U Naude, deputy principal, take for the whole year as principal.

January 1987: Mr G of N de Villiers accepts service as a principal. He left the school at the end of 1991.

October 1991: A highly successful oral reunion is presented at the school.

1992: Mr A K Smith, deputy Principal, takes a principal for the whole year.

January 1993: Mr J C Lamprecht accepts service as principal. During this year the OVS Directorraids will be won for rugby, choral singing and disk shooting. He beends his services on 31 December 2007

January 2008: Mr R J Doubell starts as a head of the chief.

June 2014: Mr F.G Fouché is appointed as acting principal.

February 2015: Mr. W du Buisson accepts service as principal.