Recently , the school announced that there would be no further extension of adding further grades to the High School.... Needless to say, a large number of parents are highly upset, with even a few talking about resigning ...... anyhow , I am hoping that after the recent public announcement by the Mine's hierarchy about the future prospects of the mine and a 5 Billion N$ investment to secure the mine's future until 2050, one has to wonder after this minewide notice....
"URGENT NOTICE TO PRESENT GRADE 9 AND 10 PARENTS
All Grade 9 and 10 parents are invited to attend an urgent information sharing meeting in the School Auditorium on Monday 16 May 2011 at 17:30. The continuation of Grade 11 in 2012 will be discussed."...
It the powers that be have eventually realized the importance of "certain" drawcards they have, ie... the School (with a High School, Hospital, Library and Town Pool...... Oh! and till proclamation happens, Security .....
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Story breaking on Facebook, that Std 9 (Grade 11) at Oranjemund High School shall indeed be commencing next year.....
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