{"id":295553,"date":"2025-12-10T11:32:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=295553"},"modified":"2025-12-10T11:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:33:00","slug":"somerset-west-primary-schools-sponsors-thanked-at-special-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/somerset-west-primary-schools-sponsors-thanked-at-special-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Somerset West Primary School&#8217;s sponsors thanked at special event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Somerset West Primary School hosted its annual sponsor appreciation event on Thursday 27 November, honouring the generous organisations and individuals whose continued support enables the institution to excel academically and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration recognised the vital role these partnerships play in enhancing educational opportunities, improving facilities and enriching the learner experience throughout the academic year. The school and its staff look forward to maintaining these essential relationships as it continues to provide exceptional educational opportunities for learners in the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thankyou4_33917.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The event was hosted by master of ceremonies Morne Esben (left), a former media personality, who is pictured with his wife, Candice, and fellow guests Reginald and Vaneshree Wenn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thankyou3_33900.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The school expressed particular gratitude to Wayne FG Jacobs Transport, a long-standing local enterprise with decades of experience in sand and stone aggregate supply, complemented by comprehensive transport and logistics services. Pictured are Merle Flagg, Charmaine Poole and Wendy Martinez.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thankyou7_55415.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robert Lauwrens (Attooh!), Dean Williams and Phillip van Coller (R Skills and Development).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thankyou6_55357.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BUCO Somerset West&#8217;s Bertus Malan and his wife, Tanya. Special recognition was extended to Malan, manager of the popular Helderberg hardware and building supplies store, who began his career there as a junior salesman more than 20 years ago, before ascending through the ranks to secure his current management position in 2016.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thankyou8_55349.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Erika Haydricks and Marlin Duncan of Tiemmie-Duncan Attorneys.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"295560\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/somerset-west-primary-schools-sponsors-thanked-at-special-event\/thankyou1_33837\/\" 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