Welcome and thank you for visiting the HMS website.

Responsive devicesHere in the heart of the Highveld lies a school with a motto

“Be the difference!”
We are so easily taken in with all the negativity surrounding us. Stand tall, keep your head held high and Be the Difference! Let us as children, staff and parents spread a positive attitude within the community.

To teach is to touch a life forever!
This means that every child is given the opportunity to develop in totality.
Values, academics, sport, culture, tradition and discipline are an integral part of our daily tasks. You as a parent expect us to cherish, educate and prepare your most precious possession (your child) for life. As staff, we realize how important our profession is.

"If we teach TODAY as we taught YESTERDAY, we rob our children of TOMORROW".

We pride ourselves on our ACADEMICS. With a team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic and qualified staff, we ensure that your child gets only the best. Interactive boards with 24 hour internet connection in the classroom, ensures that our learners receive the best education.

Furthermore, we believe that neat grounds, clean bathrooms, colourful classrooms and neat school uniforms will lead our children to be PROUD.

School is my passion! Come and be part of our family!

Come and visit us and enjoy a delicious cup of café noir with us.

HM Swart greetings

CHARLES PENTZ
Principal

Communication Methods

 

Important Dates: Term 1 - 2026

January

13 Jan 2026

GR. R: "COME SEE MY CLASS" (9:00)
GR. 1: "UNPACKING DAY" (8:18) – PARENTS GO TO THE HALL

14 Jan 2026

SCHOOL OPENS: 7:25
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
ATHLETICS: SPRINT TRIALS (U/8 – U/13)

15 Jan 2026

FIRST SCHOOL DAY PHOTOS
ATHLETICS: FIELD EVENTS TRIALS (U/10 – U/13) & SPRINTS U/7

19 Jan 2026

TENNIS: TRIALS 1ST TEAM BOYS (13:30 – 15:30)
PARENTS' EVENING: GR. 2-7 (18:00 – 19:00)

20 Jan 2026

ATHLETICS: INTERHOUSE (8:00)

21 Jan 2026

TENNIS: TRIALS 1ST TEAM GIRLS (13:30 – 15:30)

22 Jan 2026

"HERE'S MY HANDS": ALL FORMS HANDED IN
RUGBY: TRIALS: U/9 – 2ND TEAM
NETBALL: TRIALS: U/10 – U/13B

24 Jan 2026

ATHLETICS: L/S MIDDELBURG

26 Jan 2026

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
CHESS: TRAINING: GR. 1

27 Jan 2026

CHESS: TRAINING: GR. 1

28 Jan 2026

CHESS: TRAINING: GR. 1
ATHLETICS: TRIANGULAR MEETING (CURRO SECUNDA)

29 Jan 2026

CHESS: TRAINING: GR. 1
ART: COMPETITION DAY 1 OF 2

30 Jan 2026

CAKE SALE: GR. 6

February

04 Feb 2026

ATHLETICS: TOP 15 (HOOGENHOUT)

05 Feb 2026

ART: COMPETITION DAY 2 OF 2

07 Feb 2026

ATHLETICS: KANONKOP (MIDDELBURG)

09 Feb 2026

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
ATHLETICS: ZONE (TENTATIVE)
PUBLIC SPEAKING: GR. 4 + 5

10 Feb 2026

PUBLIC SPEAKING: GR. 6 + 7

11 Feb 2026

PUBLIC SPEAKING: GR. 3
GR. 7 / COUNCIL LEADERS: VALENTINE'S SALES

12 Feb 2026

GR. 7 / COUNCIL LEADERS: VALENTINE'S SALES
GR. 4-7: TEST: MATHEMATICS
ATHLETICS: SPRINT AND RELAY EVENT (HMS)

13 Feb 2026

THEME DAY: LOVE
COUNCIL LEADERS: VALENTINE'S DAY

14 Feb 2026

ATHLETICS: MUNICIPAL MEETING (TENTATIVE)
ANGLING

17 Feb 2026

ATHLETICS: INTERSCHOOLS AT L/S PIET RETIEF

19 Feb 2026

MARKETING: GR. R
GR. 4-7: TEST: ENGLISH
RUGBY & NETBALL: OFFICIAL PRACTICE BEGINS

20 Feb 2026

ATKV: DEADLINE FOR ENROLMENTS (TO BE ENROLLED BY SCHOOL)

21 Feb 2026

ATHLETICS: DISTRICT (TENTATIVE)

23 Feb 2026

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
CHESS: TRIALS ROUND 1: GR. 6 + 7 (U/13)

24 Feb 2026

GR. 4-7: TEST: ENGLISH
CHESS: TRIALS ROUND 1: GR. 4 + 5 (U/11)
NETBALL FESTIVAL @ H/S SECUNDA

25 Feb 2026

CHESS: TRIALS ROUND 1: GR. 1 – 3 (U/9)
NETBALL FESTIVAL @ H/S SECUNDA

26 Feb 2026

CAKE SALE: GR. 1
GR. 7: TEST: EMS
NETBALL FESTIVAL @ H/S SECUNDA

27 Feb 2026

NETBALL: SPORTISIMO TOUR (U/10 – U/13)

28 Feb 2026

NETBALL: SPORTISIMO TOUR (U/10 – U/13)
ATHLETICS: REGION (TENTATIVE)

March

01 Mar 2026

NETBALL: SPORTISIMO TOUR (U/10 – U/13)

02 Mar 2026

CHESS: TRIALS ROUND 2: GR. 6 + 7 (U/13)

03 Mar 2026

GR. 4-7: TEST: SW (GEOGRAPHY)
CHESS: TRIALS ROUND 2: GR. 4 + 5 (U/11)

04 Mar 2026

CHESS: TRIALS ROUND 2: GR. 1 – 3 (U/9)

05 Mar 2026

GR. 7: TEST: TECHNOLOGY

06 Mar 2026

ATHLETICS: MUSSA (TENTATIVE)

09 Mar 2026

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

10 Mar 2026

GR. 4-7: TEST: NW

11 Mar 2026

FP: FORMAL ASSESSMENT

12 Mar 2026

GR. 7: TEST: ART
FP: FORMAL ASSESSMENT

13 Mar 2026

FP: FORMAL ASSESSMENT

14 Mar 2026

ANGLING

16 Mar 2026

FP: FORMAL ASSESSMENT

17 Mar 2026

FP: FORMAL ASSESSMENT
GR. 4-7: TEST: LV

18 Mar 2026

FP: FORMAL ASSESSMENT
CHESS: FRIENDLY TOURNAMENT AT L/S MVN

19 Mar 2026

FP: FORMAL ASSESSMENT
ATHLETICS: SA'S – WESTERN CAPE (TENTATIVE 19-21 MARCH)

21 Mar 2026

RUGBY & NETBALL: SUPER SERIES FINAL (U/9 – U/13) PLACE TO BE CONFIRMED

23 Mar 2026

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
MATHEMATICS OLYMPIAD: HAND OUT SPONSOR/DONATION FORMS

24 Mar 2026

RUGBY: TOUR AT MARBLE HALL (U/9 – U/10)

25 Mar 2026

RUGBY: TOUR AT MARBLE HALL (U/9 – U/10)

26 Mar 2026

RUGBY: TOUR AT MARBLE HALL (U/9 – U/10 + U/11)
RUGBY & NETBALL: KOBUS WIESE PAARL TOUR (1ST TEAMS) SUPER SERIES

27 Mar 2026

SCHOOL CLOSES: 10:00
RUGBY & NETBALL: KOBUS WIESE PAARL TOUR (1ST TEAMS) SUPER SERIES
RUGBY: TOUR AT MARBLE HALL (U/11)

28 Mar 2026

RUGBY & NETBALL: KOBUS WIESE PAARL TOUR (1ST TEAMS) UNTIL 2 APRIL
RUGBY: TOUR AT MARBLE HALL (U/11)