School Memories

Our Cherished
Moments

A living archive of the experiences, ceremonies, and celebrations that define the spirit of Tshikhuthula Secondary School.

2024
2023
2022
Year
Category
20 memories found
Johannesburg Heritage Tour
✈ School Trips
2024
September 2024

Johannesburg Heritage Tour

Grade 11 learners visited the Apartheid Museum, Constitutional Hill, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial — deepening their understanding of South African history.

Polokwane Science Museum Visit
✈ School Trips
2024
March 2024

Polokwane Science Museum Visit

Science club and Physical Sciences learners explored interactive exhibits on chemistry, physics, and engineering at the Polokwane Science Museum.

Kruger National Park Eco-Trip
✈ School Trips
2023
October 2023

Kruger National Park Eco-Trip

Life Sciences learners ventured into the Kruger National Park for a hands-on ecological study trip, observing wildlife in its natural habitat.

Cape Town Mathematics Olympiad Camp
✈ School Trips
2022
August 2022

Cape Town Mathematics Olympiad Camp

Our top Mathematics learners attended an Olympiad preparation camp at the University of Cape Town, engaging with leading academics.

District Director: Annual School Inspection
🏛 District Officials
2024
June 2024

District Director: Annual School Inspection

The Vhembe District Director, accompanied by a team of subject advisors, conducted the annual quality assurance inspection and commended the school on its CAPS implementation.

MEC for Education School Visit
🏛 District Officials
2024
March 2024

MEC for Education School Visit

The Member of the Executive Council for Education in Limpopo visited Tshikhuthula Secondary to assess infrastructure and learner wellbeing programmes.

Subject Advisors: Mathematics & Science Support
🏛 District Officials
2023
July 2023

Subject Advisors: Mathematics & Science Support

A team of Vhembe District subject advisors delivered targeted support workshops for Mathematics and Physical Sciences educators ahead of the NSC examinations.

District Sport Coordinator Visit
🏛 District Officials
2022
February 2022

District Sport Coordinator Visit

The district sport coordinator visited to assess facilities and register learners for the inter-district athletics and soccer championships.

Dr. Matodzi — Resilience & Academic Success
🎤 Motivational Speakers
2024
February 2024

Dr. Matodzi — Resilience & Academic Success

Distinguished UCT alumni Dr. Matodzi delivered a powerful keynote on overcoming adversity, the value of education, and setting ambitious goals for the future.

Advocate Tshivhase — Law & Justice
🎤 Motivational Speakers
2024
August 2024

Advocate Tshivhase — Law & Justice

Practising advocate Tshivhase inspired learners about careers in law, social justice, and the importance of reading and critical thinking.

Engineer Ramano — STEM Career Talk
🎤 Motivational Speakers
2023
May 2023

Engineer Ramano — STEM Career Talk

Civil engineer Ramano, a Tshikhuthula alumnus, returned to inspire the next generation about careers in engineering and the built environment.

Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop
🎤 Motivational Speakers
2022
September 2022

Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop

SEDA-Limpopo facilitators ran a full-day youth entrepreneurship and financial literacy workshop for matric learners preparing for life after school.

Heritage Day Celebration
🎉 Fun Days
2024
September 2024

Heritage Day Celebration

Learners and staff dressed in their cultural attire to celebrate Heritage Day with traditional food, dancing, poetry, and the school's annual braai.

Sports Day & Inter-House Athletics
🎉 Fun Days
2024
March 2024

Sports Day & Inter-House Athletics

The annual inter-house athletics day saw houses compete in track and field events with a full day of fun, cheering, and celebration of school spirit.

Year-End Celebration & Fun Day
🎉 Fun Days
2023
November 2023

Year-End Celebration & Fun Day

The school marked the end of the academic year with a fun-filled celebration featuring games, music, competitions, and a farewell to the Grade 12 class.

Chess & Mind Games Tournament
🎉 Fun Days
2022
June 2022

Chess & Mind Games Tournament

The chess club hosted an intra-school mind games tournament, drawing participation from over 60 learners across all grades in chess, draughts, and Scrabble.

Farewell to Mr Tshilinde (Retirement)
🎓 Farewell Ceremonies
2024
December 2024

Farewell to Mr Tshilinde (Retirement)

After 31 years of dedicated service as Head of Department for Mathematics, Mr Tshilinde was honoured in a touching farewell ceremony attended by staff, learners, SGB members, and family.

Transfer Farewell: Mrs Nemukula
🎓 Farewell Ceremonies
2024
June 2024

Transfer Farewell: Mrs Nemukula

Beloved English educator Mrs Nemukula was given a heartfelt farewell before her transfer to Vuwani Secondary School. Learners presented poems, songs, and a scrapbook of memories.

Retirement Honour: Ms Ravhuhali
🎓 Farewell Ceremonies
2023
November 2023

Retirement Honour: Ms Ravhuhali

After 28 years of shaping young minds in Physical Sciences, Ms Ravhuhali retired to a standing ovation. The school governing body presented her with a lifetime achievement recognition.

Transfer Farewell: Mr Munyai
🎓 Farewell Ceremonies
2022
December 2022

Transfer Farewell: Mr Munyai

Geography and Life Orientation educator Mr Munyai was celebrated before taking up a leadership role as Deputy Principal at Thohoyandou Secondary School.