George High learners being skilled in martial arts

GEORGE NEWS - Practising martial arts is good for mental and physical health and learners at George High School are reaping the benefits after a parent and community worker offered to train learners for free.

School principal Rodney Cupido said the school is particularly proud of James Olieslagter who started training the learners at no cost. Olieslagter and his team took the learners on a weekend camp from 2 to 4 June at Waboomskraal.

In addition to focusing on martial arts, the camp also focused on spirituality, preparation for the June exams, team building, youth development and community outreach.

Learners were graded on 27 May and the following learners obtained the yellow belt grading:

Grade 8: Frelicia Solomons, Wendall Stefaans, Kulthum Dollie and Anvil April;

Grade 11: Eugene Swati, Nayvon Jacobs, Hayleigh Innes, Rasonita Williams, Raaziq Dollie, Jaydin Botha, Matwinn Giewelaar and Leighthan Olieslager;

Grade 12: Waylene Jooste and Peter-John Loggenberg.