Hoërskool Hugenote

The school prioritizes sports over academics, focusing heavily on prestigious students while offering little to no support to those considered less distinguished. Additionally, the school appears to be financially driven, evident in the overpriced uniforms and cafeteria items.

The demarcation point system serves primarily as a fear tactic, threatening students with expulsion for accumulating points, even for minor infractions. Although teachers are supposedly limited to issuing 20 points per day, I was unjustly given 120 points for merely arriving late and allegedly displaying an “attitude problem.” Even if attitude were a factor, 120 points for such a minor issue is disproportionate and unreasonable.

The school’s approach to managing bullying is ineffective and disorganized. Victims are frequently redirected from one teacher to another, leaving them unsure of who to approach for help. The system lacks structure and accountability. Notably, the only teacher who handled these issues effectively, Mr. Jordaan, left the school two years ago, further exacerbating the problem.

Matric art students face ongoing mistreatment from the sole art teacher, who consistently degrades them. This teacher fails to provide adequate guidance, leaving students to complete tasks independently. Creativity is stifled, as students are required to conform to the teacher’s specific methods rather than exploring their own ideas. The favoritism within the class is blatant and demoralizing.

The state of the school bathrooms is unacceptable. Students are often denied access during class and told, “You should have gone during recess.” The facilities are unhygienic, with broken doors, non-functioning toilets, a pervasive odor of urine, and a lack of mirrors in the male restrooms. The cleaning staff appears to be ineffective in maintaining basic cleanliness.

Academically, the school is underwhelming despite its reputation for being challenging. Many students feel the workload is too easy and do not see the need to study. Only a small number of teachers deliver quality education, which does not justify the high tuition fees charged.

Leadership within the student body is nothing more than a popularity contest. Positions are often awarded to popular but unqualified students, rather than those who would serve as competent leaders. The process selection should be managed by teachers, not students.

When it comes to stolen items, the burden falls entirely on the students, with teachers unwilling to assist, often citing being “too busy” despite frequently being seen on their phones. Even when a teacher loses a student’s test, the blame is placed on the student, with no accountability on the teacher’s part.

Finally, the policy limiting students to 10 sick days is unreasonable. Students cannot control how often they fall ill, and limiting sick days ignores this reality. Tools like Scadsys and class WhatsApp groups ensure students can keep up with work, making such a strict limit unnecessary.

Hoërskool Hugenote taught me a lot of things academically and sporty.The Teachers is awesome and I learned a lot from them all to be successful in my adult life.Hugenote is great!💪♥️

This school has a heart and spirt like no other. It is what sets them apart from other schools and it ensures that everyone is truly connected.

Great school, although bathrooms need to be revamped