IMPORTANT INFORMATION

SCHOOL HOURS

The school starts at 07:00 and closes at 13:00 in summer and starts at 07:30 and closes at 13:05 in winter months.

NOTE: The first school day of each year or term will start at 08:00. All parents are welcome to attend the opening assembly.

IMPORTANT DATES

2022 Terms

Term 1
18 January – 8 April 2022 (Two test weeks)
Term 2
19 April – 17 June 2022 (Exam)
Term 3
26 July– 16 September 2022 (Two test weeks)
Term 4
4 October – 9 December 2022 (Exam)

Kwartaal 3

26 – 29 Julie

Laerskool netbalkliniek

27 Julie

Rugbyliga o.15  en o.19 Gobabis 

27 Julie

Netballiga 0.13, o.15 en o.19 by Gobabis Gym

30 Julie

Rugbyliga o.15 en o.19  Gobabis

3 Aug

Netballiga 0.13, o.15 en o.19 by Gobabis Gym

5 Aug

Gr.12 “40-days”

5 – 6 Aug

o.17 Netbalsuperliga Otjiwarongo

6 Aug

Rugby o.19 teen HTS in Windhoek

10 Aug

Netballiga 0.13, o.15 en o.19 by Gobabis Gym

11 – 12 Aug

Boekuitstalling in die kunsklas en laboratorium (ouers en leerlinge welkom)

12 Aug

Mnr. en mej. Gobabis Gymnasium “Denims and Diamonds” -dans by Omateko

12 – 13 Aug

0.15 en o.17 Netbalsuperliga Windhoek

13 Aug

o.19 Rugbyliga o.15 Gobabis o.19 Windhoek

13 Aug

Parkies Tjokkerdag (o.6 – o.9)

15 – 19 Aug

Gr.8 – 10 toetsweek 1

22 Aug – 9 Sept

Gr.11 – 12 Eksamen

20 Aug

o.19 Rugbyliga Windhoek, Netbalsuperliga Windhoek

24 Aug

o.19 Rugby Walvisbaai

27 Aug

o.15 Rugby Windhoek, o.19 Rugby Gobabis

2 Sept

Junior Primêr Oupa- en Oumadag

3 Sept

Ma – en - dogter Lentetee by Xain Quaz

3 Sept

o.19 Rugby Windhoek

5 – 9 Sept

Gr.8 – 10 toetsweek 2

9 – 11 Sept

Gr.6-kamp en Gr.11-kamp

16 Sept

Skool sluit en matriekafskeid

17 Sept

Ouer Glansdans – gekanselleer 

22 – 24 Sept

Skou (ons tender vir die kombuis)

19 Sept – 1 Okt

Vakansie

19 Sept – 23 Sept

Gr.12 AS Summer school (Maths, Accounting, Physics and Chemistry)

29 Sept – 1 Okt

Krieket- en kultuurfees

Kwartaal 4

3 Okt

Personeel open

4 Okt

Skool open

7 Okt

Prefekverkiesing en Laerskool Fotodag

8 Okt

Boeresportdag

10 Okt

Sport en Gr.12 prysuitdeling asook Prefekaankondigings

13 – 15 Okt

Krieket Namibië Tjokkerdag (alle 0.6 – o.9 leerlinge welkom om deel te neem)

14 Okt

Hoërskoolfotodag en Laaste skooldag vir Gr.11 en 12

20 Okt

NSSCO Gr.11 Eksamen begin

25 Okt

NSSCAS Gr.12 Eksamen begin

28 Okt

Gr.8 2023 aansoeke sluit

29 Okt

Gholfdag

3 Nov

Pre-Prim konsert 

4 Nov

Gr.1 Opedag

17 & 18 Nov

Revue (Alle Laerskoolklasse neem deel asook revue-groep)

18 Nov

Pre-Prim en Gr. 1 aansoeke sluit

21 Nov

Eksamen begin vir res van skool 

8 Des

Junior Primêr Prysuitdeling en Gr.RR gradeplegtigheid

9 Des

Skool sluit 

Skoollied

In ons land van klip- en sandveld

Kalahari wyd en oop.

Staan ’n skool, vir ons ’n tuiste,

Bron van kennis, lig en hoop.

 

Soos ’n doringboom geanker, Het ons loopbaan hier begin.

Met die Woord ons lewenskompas

Toegerus die toekoms in.

 

Na die hoogste sal ons strewe,

Bly volhard en y’wrig leer.

Sal ons werk en groei met vreugde

In die krag van God ons Heer.

 

Lirieke: Mev S Vermeulen in samewerking met mnr C. Louw en ds. J. Maritz

SCHOOL INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

Gobabis Gymnasium has as its major goal a school that offers an opportunity to children who are serious about their education, to develop to their fullest potential in a positive, Christian environment in close proximity to their parental homes through:

  • A high standard of education.
  • Continuous education at all levels of life.
  • Discipline, and
  • Maximum involvement of parents and the community.

 

We have at heart the education of your child in the fullest sense of the word, providing high standard academic tuition and moral guidance within the broader Namibian society. We, therefore, follow the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate system of education with English as medium of instruction as prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. We strive to prepare our children academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Through professional guidance we strive to develop the abilities of individuals to acquire knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes required to enable them to take up their position in society as responsible and caring citizens.

HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL

The school was established in January 2000 with 67 learners (Grade 8 to Grade 11) and six teachers. In January 2002 a total of 122 learners were registered. On 2 December 2004 the school was registered to offer education from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Primary Education for Grades 1 to 7 officially commenced in January 2005. In January 2011 the buildings, currently under rental to the Youth Centre was officially opened.

  • A high standard of education.
  • Continuous education at all levels of life.
  • Discipline, and
  • Maximum involvement of parents and the community.

We have at heart the education of your child in the fullest sense of the word, providing high standard academic tuition and moral guidance within the broader Namibian society. We, therefore, follow the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate system of education with English as medium of instruction as prescribed by the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. We strive to prepare our children academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Through professional guidance we strive to develop the abilities of individuals to acquire knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes required to enable them to take up their position in society as responsible and caring citizens.

SYMBOLISM OF THE SCHOOL EMBLEM

The school emblem comprises of the following symbols:
• The Bible, which is the Word of God.
• The Camel-thorn tree of the Kalahari, with its roots in good soil and branches reaching upwards, which symbolizes growth and steadfastness.
• The sun, which is the source of light and life.
The book is black, the tree is green and brown, and the sun is yellow. The frame is black/dark brown with the background in mint green.
The motto is “EXCELLENCE”

THE CODE OF HONOUR

We commit ourselves to the authority of God’s Word: God is the Light of our lives.
We strive to serve our school and our country and its people in all sincerity.
We honour our National Anthem and National Flag as symbols of our citizenship.
Learners of Gobabis Gymnasium –
• Are faithful and loyal to their school, well-disciplined and in control of themselves.
• Are neat in appearance, and impeccable in word and deed.
• Are always friendly, helpful and co-operative.
• Are honest, trustworthy, humble and responsive.
• Will show respect towards and obey their parents, teachers, peers and superiors.

We, furthermore, realize that every aspect of life is governed by a system of rules and regulations, restrictions, requirements and suggestions.
We are aware that knowledge, responsibility and respect are the powers required to deal with this system.
Therefore, we in Gobabis Gymnasium
• Know that we must work hard to be successful.
• We believe that everything that is worthwhile achieving can only be obtained through effort and commitment.
• Know that we must push ourselves to make changes in our lives, to do better, know more, explore new things, open to people, develop new skills and know that the only person who restricts my progress is none but myself.
• Realize that we are our own managers and know that taking charge of our lives is something we must do every day.
• Also know that positive behaviour leads to positive consequences and the more honest we are with ourselves, the more honest we will be with the world around us.
• Know that we determine how people will treat us because often they are simply reacting to the way we treat them.
• We expect them to treat us kindly through our behavior, attitudes and personality.