FRIDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2024

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The leaner leaders of Bontebok Primary School places a wreath/bouquet at the Memorial Stone in memory of the bus disaster, which took place 49 years ago near Riviersonderend and in which 21 learners, 6 teachers and the bus driver died.

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Our thoughts are with the school community and everyone affected by this. We pray for God's comfort and love for everyone.​

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                                                                                               The learners of Bontebok Primary School at the Memorial Stone in the Railton

                                                                                                Graveyard on October 25, 2024.

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SWELLENDAM BURSARY FUND BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2024

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Swellendam Bursary Fund hosted their 19th Bursary Breakfast on Saturday, 26 October 2024. The fact that this important Structure has existed for such a long time and can still rely on the support of the Swellendam community is a source of great gratitude.

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The guest speaker was Rev. Godfrey Baartman, Chief Executive Officer of the United Reformed Church of Southern Africa. He did an excellent job with his stirring speech on, "Am I a victim or a conqueror"? He referred to situations that can dent a person's self-confidence and how resistance can be offered so that negative circumstances can lead to courage and victories.

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The Bursary Fund would like to thank the following structures for their donations in relation to the bursary breakfast:

                                      - Bontebok Primary School,

                                      - Grand Braak Primere Skool

                                      - Swellendam Secondary School,

                                      - URC Head Office,

                                      - Thys van der Merwe

 

The following structures each sponsored a business table to the tune of R2 000:

                                      - SOIL,

                                      - Swellendam Music Society,

                                      - Swellantham basickeitsborum en chase everettu,

                                      - NG Kerk Swellendam,                                                                                 

                                      - SSK,

                                      - CAP

                                      - VRT Pitt Primere Skool.                                                                                           Rev. Godfrey Baartman, Guest Speaker

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​Furthermore, there is a very high appreciation for each ticket purchased, as it contributed to the hall being virtually full. There was also a communal atmosphere because persons who did not know each other spontaneously interacted with each other.

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The contribution of the Swellendam Secondary School deserves a mention. Apart from the fact that the monthly Bursary Fund meetings are held there, the hall with all its accessories was once again available for breakfast free of charge. This help is also invaluable.

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The Bursary Fund Board, which consists of the following members, would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the function:

                                      - Harry Zass (Chairman),

                                      - Riaan Jonas (Secretary),

                                      - Brandon Beyers (Kassier),

                                      - Lee-Ann Evertson,

                                      - Denver February,

                                      - Valentine Philander.

They are also looking forward to celebrating the Bursary Fund's twentieth anniversary with the community in a magnificent manner next year.

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         Valentine handed over a gift