Minister visits Merensky High School
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On 24 January, Merensky High School was privileged to host a Back to School Campaign initiated by Minister Thoko Didiza, minister for agriculture, land reform and rural development.
Plasie learners listen to Minister Thoko Didiza (Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development).
Minister Didiza was accompanied by the MEC of Education in Limpopo, Ms Polly Boshielo. Other dignitaries were the Mopani Executive Mayor, Clr Pule Shai, the Mayor of Greater Tzaneen, Clr Gerson Malapisane, as well as Ms Phillipine Modika, the Department of Education’s District Director of Mopani West and Mr Felix Nomvela, Tzaneen Circuit Manager.
Minister Thoko Didiza (Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development) addresses some of the Plasie learners.
In her keynote address, Minister Didiza acknowledged Merensky High School as an established agricultural force in the education sector. She encouraged the learners as possible future role players in the agricultural sector to pursue their dreams.
Minister Thoko Didiza (Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development) addresses the meeting
The Minister was also excited by the wish list Agri-Merensky presented, namely to expand by introducing aquaponics, agricultural technology and to present more short courses as well as assist other schools in our area.
During a function at the Agri-Merensky clubhouse, a few learners and staff had the opportunity to converse with the honoured guests.
Ms Dominique Blandin de Chalain (Class of 2020), Minister Thoko Didiza (Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development), Khensani Baloyi (Grade 9 Learner at Merensky High School).
Front: Ms Merise Katzke (Department Head of Agricultural Studies at Merensky High School), Clr Pule Shai (Mopani’s Executive Mayor), Ms Polly Boshielo (MEC of Education in Limpopo), Minister Thoko Didiza (Minister for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development), Mr Magnus Steyn (Principal of Merensky High School), Mr Felix Nomvela (The Department of Education’s Tzaneen Circuit Manager).
Back: Mr Steve Kruger (Merensky Educator), Ms Nadia Last (Deputy Principal for Agricultural Studies at Merensky High School), Mr Tian Knoetze (Merensky Educator), Mr Arno Last (Manager Agri Practical at Merensky High School), Mr Francois Bothma (Merensky Educator), Mr Paul Gubitz (Chairman of Merensky High School’s Governing Body).
