Hoërskool Florida
Hoërskool Florida is an Afrikaans high school situated in Florida, Roodepoort, South Africa. It is renowned for its academic achievers, producing the highest number of top achievers in the Gauteng province and in the country over the last decade. info.gov.za
"I must also applaud the Hoërskool Florida for producing the top three learners in our province." - Premier Mbhazima Shilowa 2002
"Jana de Lange from Hoërskool Florida scored the highest marks in the province." -
The pupils at Hoërskool Florida have also performed well in an array of different sports producing some of the best athletes in Athletics (Janneli Bresler), Rugby (Daniel Louw), Hockey (Anton Ras, Dewald Meyer), Chess (Willem Maritz, Albert Lourens), Netball (Nico Janse van Rensburg), Squash (FREDERICK NEL), Tennis(Alicia Potgieter), Cricket(Shaun Esterhyusen), and target shooting (Jaco Martin Pieterse).
History
The cornerstone was laid on 30 September 1944 and officially opened two years later as a dual medium school (English and Afrikaans languages). The school opened initially with 345 pupils and 15 teachers under the leadership of the first headmaster Mr. B. G. Lindeque. The school emblem was officially instated in 1954 by Mr. Charles Grevelink, which symbolizes, power, honour, protection and love.
The motto "Ons dien getrou" (We serve faithfully) was later initiated and is still the used today.
Notable alumni
- Valentino Mosime- South African Dance Ambassador 2014[www.SADance.co.za]
- Mercedes Mothibedi- Miss Teen Personality World 2013[www.worldpersonalities.co.za]
- Joané von Alleman- Mej Wit Warm Bene[www.sexylegs.com/joané]
- Niel Kamfer- SA cricket u/16 u/18and u/21 [www.sacricket.co.za/niel]
- Steven Bosch - visual artist and academic;
- Quinne (Brown) Huffman - actress famous for her role as Connie in 7de Laan;
- Riku Lätti - Singer and entertainer;
- Bertha Le Roux Wahl - actress famous for her role as Emma in 7de Laan;
- Elton Jantjies - Springbok Rugby Player;
- Heidi-mari Oosthuizen - South African gymnast;