To celebrate their hard work, the top 10 academic achievers of Volksrust High School for 2025 recently enjoyed a trip to Gold Reef City in Johannesburg.

Die dag het afgeskop met ’n aanbieding oor die geskiedenis van Johannesburg en die ontginning van goud in die Goudstad. Daarna het die leerders die geleentheid gekry om ’n ondergrondse toer van die myn (nou slegs oop as ‘n toeriste-aantreklikheid) te onderneem – 75 m diep! Die entoesiastiese gids het vertel van myntegnieke, interessante terme en verskeie veiligheidsmaatreëls wat deur myners van destyds gebruik is.

When the learners emerged back into the daylight, the tour continued to a room where gold melting was demonstrated. Fascinating facts about gold and its value were shared, and no one managed to lift the coveted gold bar replica.

Still captivated by the demonstration and the charm of the old stone pathways, it was time for pure excitement and screams on the many thrill rides and roller coasters — a dream come true for any adrenaline enthusiast.

Ontelbare goue herinneringe vorm nou deel van hierdie hardwerkende leerders. Mag hulle aanhou diep delf na ‘n blink toekoms.