Hoërskool Monument

Hoërskool Monument (English: Monument High School; also known by the nickname Monnas) is a parallel medium (formerly purely Afrikaans medium) strictly Afrikaans as a first language high school situated in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa.

Hoërskool Monument
Address
Blommenstein Street

,
South Africa
Coordinates26.09213°S 27.77581°E / -26.09213; 27.77581
Information
School typePublic & Boarding
MottoLiewer slyt as roes
(It’s better to wear out than rust out)
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity
Established1 February 1921 (1921-02-01)
School districtDistrict 5
PrincipalMr JSM Callitz
Staff100 full-time
Grades8–12
GenderBoys & Girls
Age14 to 18
Number of students1,600 pupils
Language
Schedule 07:30 - 14:00
CampusUrban Campus
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)  Blue
  Gold
  Brown
NicknameMonnas
Rivals
Accreditation Gauteng Department of Education
Alumni Old Monnas
Websitewww.monnas.co.za

The first team rugby squad is known as the WitBulle (which translates as the White Bulls in English). The cultural activities offered by the school include choir, debate, public speaking, Junior United Nations, Miss Monnas, orators, and revue. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: athletics, golf, hockey, cricket, boys and girls, cross country, netball, rugby, chess, swimming, tennis and jukskei.

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