Pacaltsdorp High crowned Safer Schools Quiz champions

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GEORGE NEWS - Pacaltsdorp High School was crowned the overall winner of the 2026 Youth Day Safer Schools Quiz Competition held at Pacaltsdorp Primary on 16 June.

The final followed several months of quiz rounds held at five schools in Pacaltsdorp. Learners were tested on topics including school safety, gender-based violence, bullying, cyberbullying, substance abuse, the Constitution and the role of the South African Police Service.

Pacaltsdorp High’s Grade Eight team impressed the judges with their knowledge, teamwork, critical thinking and confidence to secure the championship title.

The participating schools included New Dawn Park Primary (Grade Seven), Pacaltsdorp Primary (Grade Seven), Pacaltsdorp High (Grade Eight), Delville Park Primary (Grade Seven) and Olympia School of Skills (second-year learners).

The competition formed part of the Youth Day celebrations and was aimed at promoting knowledge, leadership, safety awareness and responsible citizenship among young people through technology.

The winners at the 2026 Youth Day Safer Schools Quiz Competition held at Pacaltsdorp Primary on 16 June.

The initiative was hosted through a partnership between the Pacaltsdorp Police Sector’s commanders, Legally You, Too Much Wifi, Sanlam and the Western Cape Education Department. Learners, educators, community leaders and stakeholders gathered to support the programme, which focused on creating safer school environments.

Representatives of the Pacaltsdorp Police Sector, Legally You, Too Much Wifi, Sanlam and the Western Cape Education Department. Photo: Marguerite van Ginkel.

Adv Marilyn Olifant, founder of Legally You and a former teacher of Pacaltsdorp Primary, said the competition was about more than winning a trophy. “Today’s competition was about more than winning a trophy. It was about empowering young people with information, encouraging leadership, and reminding learners that they play an important role in creating safer schools and communities,” she said.

The event also commemorated the legacy of the youth of 1976, whose courage and determination continue to inspire young South Africans.

The organisers thanked the participating schools, teachers, volunteers, sponsors, community stakeholders and police members for their support. Sergeant Sergio Bowkers and Warrant Officer Clifton Jantjies congratulated Pacaltsdorp High on its achievement.