{"id":151363,"date":"2017-05-13T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-13T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/151363\/germiston-high-turns-100\/"},"modified":"2017-05-17T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2017-05-17T08:55:14","slug":"germiston-high-turns-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/05\/13\/germiston-high-turns-100\/","title":{"rendered":"Germiston High turns 100"},"content":{"rendered":"

Germiston High School was abuzz with festivities last Saturday, as the school hosted a centenary market day to celebrate its 100th year.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is our second event as we also held a rowing regatta earlier this year, in celebration of the centenary year,\u201d said the school\u2019s acting principal, Ren\u00e9e Goosen.<\/p>

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\u201cThe centenary market day was more for the learners, ex-learners, staff and ex-staff.<\/p>\n

\u201cA memory-lane tour of the school\u2019s premises was among the activities organised for the day.\u201d<\/p>

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Goosen also said they renamed the school hall from the gym hall to the Keith Maybery Rowing Hall.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe renaming of the school hall was in honour of the late Reverend Keith Maybery, who had a great impact on the school and was involved with Germiston High his whole life basically,\u201d said Goosen.<\/p>\n

People in attendance were also spoilt for choice with the different food and craft stalls put up.<\/p>\n

Former learner, Kyle Gysman, who matriculated in 2015, was pleased to re-visit the school.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am happy to be here after such a long time, it just brings back all the memories created at the school,\u201d said Gysman.<\/p>\n

\u201cI miss all the teachers that influenced me during my time at the school, they were very helpful.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also miss the school vibe and friends, but all-in-all, it is still a good school as it was back then.\u201d<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s current learners; Farisai Hove (15), Jessica Chauke (14) and Ntando Ntongana (17) all felt that it is exciting to be a part of the centenary year as it forms part of history, among other things.<\/p>\n

The trio also believes that being part of this milestone gives them a chance to make their mark and difference in the school.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great opportunity for us to grow and create good memories at the school,\u201d said Ntongana.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel privileged to be part of such a great school.\u201d<\/p>\n

Member of the Student Governing Body (SGB), Chamu Munemo, was also present at the event and said; \u201cThis, indeed, is a great time to be a part of the SGB and milestone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Music, inflatables and rides, setup at one of the school\u2019s fields, were among the things enjoyed by both children and adults.<\/p>\n

Goosen also told the GCN that more events are being planned to continue the celebrations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also looking at hosting a gala dinner and high tea later on in the year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a momentous time for the school.\u201d<\/p>\n