{"id":196914,"date":"2019-02-13T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=196914"},"modified":"2019-03-06T13:08:59","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T11:08:59","slug":"popular-stars-descend-hoerskool-vryburger-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/02\/13\/popular-stars-descend-hoerskool-vryburger-high\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular stars descend on Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Social media is one of the most popular ways to make new friends, identify business opportunities and start your life as a trendsetter.<\/p>\n<p>For a local school, their interaction on social media made them worthy of a visit by actors and actresses from one of South Africa&#8217;s most loved television shows.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Nine members of the 7de Laan cast arrived at Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High School, on Friday morning, to a hall filled with ecstatic fans ready to capture the surreal moment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196977\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196977\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM1-Large-520x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM1-Large-520x400.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM1-Large-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High learners photograph fellow schoolmates with 7de Laan stars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/196601\/louisa-boosts-learners-confidence\/\" target=\"_blank\">Louisa boosts learners\u2019 confidence<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"7019027123 - Germiston Kgotso Sewende Laan Hoerskool Vryburger by Germiston City News\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F585750231&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The cast descended on the school to connect and engage with fans and inform them of the arts and opportunities that exist within the industry.<\/p>\n<p>The cast presented a fun-filled programme, including prize giveaways, crowd interaction, dance-offs and a question and answer session.<\/p>\n<p>Proving how their school won the social media interaction challenge, learners were seen documenting the experience on various social media platforms, shrieking and screaming when each cast member addressed them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_196979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-196979\" style=\"width: 520px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-196979\" src=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM3-Large-520x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM3-Large-520x400.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM3-Large-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-196979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On cloud nine, Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High School learners and teachers spent Friday morning with delighted 7de Laan cast members.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">ALSO READ:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/196140\/world-famous-pianist-visits-assumption-convent\/\" target=\"_blank\">World famous pianist visits Assumption Convent<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;This is our second school visit this year, and we plan on doing a minimum of one school a month,&#8221; said Kayleen Bessit, a publicist for 7de Laan.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For us to end up at Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High, we put out a post, asking schools if they would love a visit from us and the response from this school was overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Learners posted plenty of comments telling us inspiring stories about what the show means to them and how it has influenced them over the years.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It makes sense for us to go on roadshows, engaging with the learners because we are aware that schools use 7de Laan as a learning tool to improve learners&#8217; Afrikaans.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We love that we can play that kind of instrumental role in their schooling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-196914 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/02\/13\/popular-stars-descend-hoerskool-vryburger-high\/attachment\/06-gcn-schools-7dela-km4-large\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM4-Large-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-196975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM4-Large-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM4-Large-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-196975'>\n\t\t\t\t7de Laan stars turned the Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High foyer into an autograph station on Friday as their roadshow came to an end.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/02\/13\/popular-stars-descend-hoerskool-vryburger-high\/attachment\/06-gcn-schools-7dela-km2-large\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM2-Large-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-196976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM2-Large-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM2-Large-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-196976'>\n\t\t\t\tCrowd favourite Thato Mhlanga (Kopano) gave learners a short talk about respect at school and in the workplace.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/02\/13\/popular-stars-descend-hoerskool-vryburger-high\/attachment\/06-gcn-schools-7dela-km1-large\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM1-Large-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-196977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM1-Large-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM1-Large-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-196977'>\n\t\t\t\tHo\u00ebrskool Vryburger High learners photograph fellow schoolmates with 7de Laan stars.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/02\/13\/popular-stars-descend-hoerskool-vryburger-high\/attachment\/06-gcn-schools-7dela-km-large\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM-Large-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-196978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM-Large-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM-Large-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-196978'>\n\t\t\t\t7de Laan cast member Theodore Jantjies (Xander) embraces two big fans of the show, Falon Smith and Alexandra Santos, as the cast members wrap up their visit to Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High School on Friday morning.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2019\/02\/13\/popular-stars-descend-hoerskool-vryburger-high\/attachment\/06-gcn-schools-7dela-km3-large\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM3-Large-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-196979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM3-Large-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/02\/06-GCN-SCHOOLS-7DELA-KM3-Large-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-196979'>\n\t\t\t\tOn cloud nine, Ho\u00ebrskool Vryburger High School learners and teachers spent Friday morning with delighted 7de Laan cast members.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hav<\/strong><strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-admin\/germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\">germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><a class=\"anchor_post\" 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