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Potch Lets Help:Potchefstroom Gimnasium Matriculant and Rugby Player
A community-based fundraising campaign has been initiated to support Jaydin Pelser, a Grade 12 learner and student leader at Potchefstroom Gimnasium (Gimmies), ahead of his upcoming academic and sporting commitments for the 2026 calendar year. Image: BackaBuddy The appeal, launched by his mother, Jacqueline Pelser, aims to raise financial support and practical assistance to cover essential costs for his final school milestones, regional sports selection, and impending tertiar

Yolandi Botes
4 days ago2 min read


The Countdown Begins: Potch Boys High Matric Farewell 2026!
The envelopes have been delivered, the seals are broken, and the excitement on campus is officially through the roof! The Matrics of Potchefstroom High School for Boys have received their official invitations to the Matric Farewell. As the countdown begins for the Class of 2026, here are three things that make this milestone so special for our local community: Image: Potchefstroom High School for Boys 1. A Night of Pure Glamour For years, Potch Boys High has set the standard

Yolandi Botes
May 182 min read


Future-Focused: NewBridge Empowers "Callies" Matrics
As the Grade 12 learners of Hoërskool Carletonville prepare for the challenges of their final school year, a recent visit from NewBridge Graduate Institute has shed valuable light on the road ahead. Image: Hoërskool Carletonville Information that Opens Doors The session was specifically designed to equip learners with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions about their futures. Experts from NewBridge provided in-depth guidance on: Study Opportunities: An overview

Yolandi Botes
Mar 21 min read


Tradition Lives On: Matric Shelter Officially Opened for the Class of 2026
Potchefstroom High School for Girls celebrated a significant milestone yesterday with the official opening of the Matric Shelter for the Class of 2026. This event stands as one of the school’s most treasured traditions, marking the symbolic commencement of the seniors' final chapter. Image: Potchefstroom High School for Girls A Moment Five Years in the Making For the Grade 12 learners, it was an emotional and exhilarating experience to finally step onto the grass of the Matri

Yolandi Botes
Jan 201 min read


The Return of the Pulse: Students Reclaim the Hallways for 2026
The silence of the holidays was officially broken today as the 2026 academic year commenced across the region. The sound of school bells, the sight of crisp new uniforms, and the unmistakable energy of thousands of students returning to their campuses marked the beginning of a fresh chapter in the local educational landscape. The Go-To Guy Creations A Campus Reawakened The first day of school is often described as a reawakening. After weeks of empty classrooms and quiet playg

Yolandi Botes
Jan 142 min read


"Matric 2026: Your Ultimate Survival Guide to Conquering Grade 12"
Picture yourself at the top of a steep climb, looking out over a wide, open horizon, that’s where you’ll stand as a 2026 matriculant. The path up has twists, turns, and steep parts, but once you reach the summit you’ll see possibilities you might never have imagined. If you’re in Grade 12 in South Africa for the year 2026, let’s map out exactly what you can expect: the terrain, what tools to pack, and how to enjoy the view once you get there. Image: The Go-To Guy Creations Yo

Yolandi Botes
Nov 14, 20254 min read
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