Sport
At Rietondale High School we encourage learners to participate in sport. Different sport codes are offered and learners are encouraged to participate in two codes per year. “A healthy body houses a healthy mind.”
Athletics 2024
The athletics season kicked off and we were extremely excited and a little nervous. We were competing in the C-Bond after winning the D-Bond in 2023. We had numerous competitions that we competed in and it went really well. We attended the TUT top 14 as well as the Eldo Relay meeting at Pilditch. Our coaches worked very hard with the athletes and we were ready for Inter High on 21 February. We ended 3rd at Inter High! We are extremely proud of our athletes with this excellent achievement. The team totals at Inter High were as follow: ⦁Curro Hazeldean 2530 ⦁Wonderboom 2336.5 ⦁RIETONDALE HIGH SCHOOL2067.5 ⦁Erasmus High1974 ⦁Hartbeespoort High1799 ⦁Uitsig High1793 ⦁HTS John Vorster1391 ⦁Pretoria Boys High1232.5 ⦁Pretoria Girls High885.5 We had 18 learners who made it to the district team and Jennifer van Eeden made it through to compete in the SA Championships where she came 4th in the u/19 girls Steeple Chase.Me M Olivier
molivier@rietondalehs.co.za
Spirit Group
Marroon, marroon, marroon black and white. This was the chant heard throughout the Pilditch stadium at the 2024 Inter High competition. The spirit group cheered their hearts out to support the athletes and every Woerie competing. A new friend, the Panther mascot made his debut at the competition and was met with great cheer and excitement. The group performed well considering it was a new bond that we participated in. The spirit group is also making a continued effort this year to bring support and cheer to the various sporting codes participating in their leagues. With hard work, perseverance, and dedication, every Woerie is bound to say….Ek is ‘n ware WoerieMs C van der Merwe
cvandermerwe@rietondalehs.co.za
Swimming
At the end of the 2023 season we had high expectations for our 2024 team. We had our team trials with record attendance and a number of new team members. Our Grade 8 gala was also very successful. We had set ourselves up to win the Inter High Gala. We did exceptionally well, only missing out to Hoërskool Waterkloof by 100 points. We yet again excelled on an individual level. Adam Stam won the Senior Victor Ludorum and Mekayla Rew won the Senior Victrix Ludorum. There were a number of individual medals awarded to our team.F Maritz
Rugby
This year we have reached our goals. All our teams managed to qualify for the quarter finals for the Section 3 Schools. Our learners have shown great discipline on and off the field and made all of us proud. We were fortunate to have new kits and all our teams looked amazing. We thank our sponsors: Totiusdal Handelshuis, Brewers BBQ and Arrie Nel Apteekgroep for making this possible. One of our players, Relando Klein, played for the Blue Bulls U15A team this year. This means that he is the no. 1 U15 player in his position in the Blue Bulls squad. Two of our staff members: Mr Van Der Merwe and Mr Hanafey are on the Management Team for the Blue Bulls High School Association and are also involved with the coaching. Mr Van Der Merwe is the Head coach of the Blue Bulls U17 team and Mr Hanafey is the Fitness and Conditioning coach for the Blue Bulls Platteland Team at Club Level. This is also the first year the school is playing 7s rugby. We have two teams: An U15 and U17 team. We are proud of them.
D Hanafey
Soccer
Both teams (juniors and seniors) put in a great effort during the group stages. Only the junior team managed to qualify for the knockout stages where they displayed a valiant effort. Winning against teams such as Clapham and made it all the way to the finals where they lost against Hoerskool Langenhoven 2 goals to 1.
Mr K Senne
Hockey
“Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder & give more than anyone else” – Vince Lombardior
Our girls played their absolute hearts out and achieved one of the best outcomes with regards to total goals scored by our teams. Our under 14 girls came in knowing nothing about hockey and left the season as equipped hockey players with many skills. Our under 15 team impressed us all with their tenacity and positive attitude while our under 16 team smashed their season like champions. Our girls first team was a force to be reckoned with this season. They played passionately during every game and it showed in every result of the season. Our boys hockey became mean machines and played their hearts out during every game to make our school proud. The under 16 boys came together and showed just how much hard work paid off. All our boys teams proved just how much it took to work together as one to become the best possible team. Through all the tough games, all the injuries and all the fitness, they came together to end the season on a high note, making us all extremely proud Woeries.
Ms N Todd & Mr H Steyn
ntodd@rietondalehs.co.zahsteyn@rietondalehs.co.za
First Boys’ Tennis Team
The following four boys have played together since Gr 8: Tevlin Erasmus, Tarek Aly, Lindo Nazo, Keanu Thys. This is what has made them such an exceptionally good team.
What a privilege to have been part of their development for the past 5 years. Unfortunately Tarek was injured and could not play the last year. Muta Mukwevho joined the team this year and from the start showed that he was moulded in the same way as the other team members. These boys have been perfect gentlemen both on and off the court. True tennis heroes! Ms E Jansenejansen@rietondalehs.co.za
Softball – Girls
The Softball session started with a bang. We started with four teams, three of which had never played softball before. The coaches had their job cut out for them. We had to teach these learners how to play softball in a very short amount of time. Luckily after a lot of sweat and tears, we finished our season with pride. We had the privilege to send our u15 and u16 teams to the league finals. The u16 girls finish the league in third place and the u15 girls in second place. We also celebrated two learners, Ndalo Mahlangu taking home the trophy for the best catcher for U19s, and Silvina Uys who received the award for the best batter of the U16s. We had a great first season considering that we had a three-year break due to COVID.
S Coetzee
scoetzee@rietondalehs.co.za
Softball – Boys
The Softball session started with a bang. We started with four teams, three of which had never played softball before. The coaches had their job cut out for them. We had to teach these learners how to play softball in a very short amount of time. Luckily after a lot of sweat and tears, we finished our season with pride. We had the privilege to send our u15 and u16 teams to the league finals.
Mr E Gaum
egaum@rietondalehs.co.za
Netball
The netball season of 2023 was really a season in which the players developed. We had a few new coaches that started this year. We welcomed Miss Hope Sibiya, former Sunbirds player to our team as the coach of the 1st team. Overall the season went really well: We beat teams that we lost against in previous years. We have initiated new projects which we would like to build on for the years to come. This year each and every team did their utmost best to be successful. Our girls were committed and were steadfast in their task ahead. We will continue to positively build the netball culture in the school, and ensure a bright future for the years ahead of us.Ms C Potgieter
cpotgieter@rietondalehs.co.za
Cross-country
All are welcome in the Woeries cross-country family!
This sport requires a lot of determination and through running, our athletes teach and demonstrate teamwork, sportsmanship and respect for others, whilst making life-long friends.
Cross Country starts in the third term and athletes participate in the Athletics Gauteng North (AGN) cross-country meetings once a week. Training takes place on weekdays.
Exercise changes the outside. Running changes the inside.
Ms A Bester
abester@rietondalehs.co.za
Chess
Ms R Mashele
rmashele@rietondalehs.co.za
