Our School

Our History

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt opened its doors on January 15, 1964, with Mr. S.M.N. Bronn as principal. With fewer than 100 learners and 19 staff members, the initial Triegie team was formed. Triegies have gone from strength to strength with the motto “WAAK EN WERK” at the foot of the Zoutpansberg Mountains. Our current principal, Mr. Theo Muller, excellently manages the school in cooperation with an outstanding governing body led by Mr. Quentin Thompson. Hoërskool Louis Trichardt is a values-driven school where each student becomes part of our Triegie family. Once a Triegie, always a Triegie!

“WAAK EN WERK” (Excerpt from the 1946 yearbook): The motto of a school expresses its highest ideal. This motto provides direction for internal growth and development. It also represents the external objectives of school life and serves as a billboard to announce the goals, aspirations, and achievements of a school. Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, and therefore the Soutpansberg High School, has recently become a reality. Soutpansbergers are proud of their school. 

This is sufficiently demonstrated by the great interest shown throughout the district, from Limpopo to “behind the mountain to further forward.” The high school serves the people and will watch over the traditions on which we build our ideals. Just as Hanglip reigns over the Soutpansberg and guards the northern forest world and southern plains, the high school will strive to keep a watchful eye over its students. 

We must not only focus on Hanglip because then we will stumble over obstacles we cannot see in our immediate vicinity. We will work to overcome these obstacles, striving for stability of character and mental, spiritual, and physical development. 

We believe, as the ancient Romans did, in the motto: “Mens sana in corpore sano” (A healthy mind in a healthy body). The Bible will also serve as a guide for our present and future. We will watch and work.

School Grounds

Discipline

Vision

We strive to provide a successful educational opportunity to learners from our community as a school.

Mission

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt is a Christian values-driven school with a tradition of learner participation, excellent achievement and an engaged parent community.

Values
  • Faith
  • Respect (live and let live)
  • Reliability
  • Fairness
  • Responsibility
  • Honesty
  • Caring
  • Perseverance
Students

At Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, our goal and aim is to educate and teach learners in such a way that they will one day take their place in society as fully-fledged citizens, whether in Christian, national, cultural, economic or social spheres. Every child is important to us, so we strive to meet each one’s specific needs.

Parent Community

We place particular value on collaboration with our parent community. Our partnership is based on shared pride in the customs and traditions of the school, as well as a commitment to their preservation.

Teaching Faculty

Teachers are committed to living out their teaching vocation with professional integrity. Teachers are encouraged to grow professionally and to fully realize their teaching potential.

Department of Education

Teachers are committed to carrying out their teaching calling with professional integrity. Teachers are encouraged to grow professionally and to fully realize their teaching potential.

Code of Ethics

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt expects disciplined conduct from all parties involved to ensure a safe and educational environment for both learners and teachers.

Discipline Behavior is Expected & is the responsibility of
  • the school principal
  • each staff member
  • the SGB members
  • each individual learner
  • and the parents.

Hoërskool Louis Trichardt endorses the establishment of democratic and dynamic education that strongly rejects any form of racism or sexism. The governing body and school management exercise their legal obligations under the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 to ensure the rights of learners, teachers, and parents, as well as to define the responsibilities of each.

Teachers' Responsibilities
  • Act professionally towards fellow teachers, learners, and parents.
  • Respect learners and avoid acting in a bad mood or with anger.
  • Uphold the application of the best interests of learners standard as stated in the Constitution of South Africa.
Learners' Responsibilities
  • Abide by the school’s code of conduct.
  • Obey the instructions of staff, senior learners, and adults.
  • Act responsibly and uphold the safety and rights of others.
  • Respect the property of the school and others.
  • Be honest and act with integrity.
  • Always be punctual and on time.
  • Respect the privacy of others as well as their possessions.
  • Accept disciplinary action when it is justified.
Parents' Responsibilities
  • Accept the school’s code of conduct.
  • Support the school and staff in educating their children, including the application of the code of conduct.
  • Support the school’s disciplinary structures and procedures.
  • Ensure that learners understand and respect the school rules and code of conduct.
  • Ensure that learners complete homework and assignments diligently.
  • Protect the good image and reputation of the school within the community and among learners.
A True Triegie
  • Respects their Creator and other people.
  • Has good manners, integrity, and behaves politely.
  • Takes pride in their appearance and their surroundings.
  • Recognizes the importance of academics and completing homework.
  • Actively participates in school activities with a positive attitude.
  • Does nothing to tarnish the good name of Hoërskool Louis Trichardt.

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