{"id":48097,"date":"2024-02-08T12:57:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T10:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/bosmansdam-high-school-in-bothasig-hosts-72-students-from-beijing-20240208\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:07:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:07:42","slug":"bosmansdam-high-school-in-bothasig-hosts-72-students-from-beijing-20240208","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/bosmansdam-high-school-in-bothasig-hosts-72-students-from-beijing-20240208\/","title":{"rendered":"Bosmansdam High School in Bothasig hosts 72 students from Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Last week Bosmansdam High School in Bothasig hosted and entertained 72 students from Beijing No.20 High School, situated in the capital of the People\u2019s Republic of China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to the arrival of the Beijing learners, 72 Bosmansdam High School learners were nominated to enlighten the Beijing students on the diversity of the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Beijing learners were guided around the school building to see the various facilities at the school. Once they were acquainted with the school-building, both schools had the opportunity of presenting information about their respective schools. After the introductions, it was time for the fun to begin. The Connect Academy Gym (partners of Bosmansdam High School), had set up several different rugby activities on the school field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_56a59659\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10644\/adf25a0534774519bc9bba62ef87b16b.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a2dddf81b403425797a09d9ca655c18a.jpeg\" title=\"The educators from both high schools.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The educators from both high schools.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/10644\/c7f48d9a37cd4be6ac2d0fbb51889b9c.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1f9f7ebc3ad74b3ca5c37fe89b1a2429.jpeg\" title=\"Bosmansdam High School principal, Gert van Tonder, with the principal of Beijing No.20 High School, Qi Ying Feng.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Bosmansdam High School principal, Gert van Tonder, with the principal of Beijing No.20 High School, Qi Ying Feng.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the farewell speeches, the learners from each school participated in a gift-exchange whereby souvenirs and sweet treats from each country, city and school were exchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The principal of Beijing No.20 High School, Qi Ying Feng, gifted Bosmansdam High School\u2019s principal, Gert van Tonder, with a superb, culturally significant vase. 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