I was at Kloof High School from 1987 to 1991. As a 13-year-old I was dreading going to High School. I mean seriously, who wants to be the smallest fish in the biggest pond? Who wants to be the most insignificant contributor to society? I was nervous, I was scared and this was a journey I did not want to start.
Very quickly I settled into High School life. Very quickly I realised that High School was okay. Yes, some of the teachers were a little frightening, some teachers had NO dress sense, some of the matrics looked like they were 30 years old. But hey, all and all it was okay.
I now realise how blessed I was to have the most amazing teachers, at the time I did not realise how brilliant my teachers were. 30 years later, I assist my children with schoolwork. My children are blown away because I remember everything I was taught. To be honest, I blow myself away with everything I remember. “How do you remember, mom” they often ask. Well, I remember because my teachers taught me well. Now, I never thought that what I learned at school would one day help my children but it is a good feeling knowing that all that stuff about the San, Jan van Riebeeck, long division, and geometry is at least being put to good use.
In the past 30 years, my life has taken so many different turns. Some good and some bad. I am of the belief that my years at Kloof High School have always held me in good stead. I was lucky enough to have teachers that not only taught subjects but also taught me about life. I learnt about disappoints and that it is okay to be upset. I learnt how it felt to succeed and achieve. Most importantly, I learnt to believe in myself.
It is that self-belief that has enabled me to build a business and to run a business. I received more than just an education at Kloof High School. I became the person I am today because of Kloof High School. I am really excited to send my son Connor to Kloof High next year. I am looking forward to once again being involved in the school.
