Monument High School (Krugersdorp)

Monument High School
Location
Krugersdorp South Africa
Information
Motto	Liewers slyt as roes (It’s better to wear out than rust out)
Established	1 February 1921
Principal	Mr Calitz
Grades	8–12
Enrollment	2000
Colour(s)	Navy blue, old gold and brown
Nickname	Monnas
Website	www.monnas.co.za

Monument High School or Hoërskool Monument in Afrikaans (also known by the nickname Monnas) is a dual medium public school in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is considered as one of the top Rugby Schools in South Africa and consistently ranks is the Top 5 of the South African Schools official rugby rankings. The first team rugby squad is known as the Wit Bulle (which translates as the White Bulls in English). The cultural activities offered by the school include choir, debate, public speaking, Jr. united nations, Miss. Monnas, orators and revue. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: athletics, golf, hockey, cricket, cross country, netball, rugby, chess, swimming and tennis.

Notable alumni include former President and Nobel prize laureate, F. W. de Klerk along with a number of current and former Springbok and International rugby players.

Monument High School was established on 1 February 1921 as an Afrikaans medium secondary school. Current student enrollment is in excess of 2000 pupils.

"Monnas uniquely focused - second to none."

"Focused on the unique and balanced development of all individuals through excellent education and training, based on Christian values, self-discipline, mutual respect and diversity."

The school song was written by J C Mentz in 1951 and the music composed by Pierre Malan in 1962. The song is written in the Afrikaans language.

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