Hoërskool Florida

As a concerned parent, I feel compelled to highlight serious and ongoing concerns regarding leadership standards, accountability, and the overall wellbeing of learners at this school.

Concerns that are formally raised appear to be handled in a dismissive manner, often without meaningful engagement or visible corrective follow-up. Matters affecting learner welfare should never be minimised. There is an expectation under general schooling principles and governance standards that the best interests of the child remain paramount in every decision.

It is particularly concerning that issues raised with the principal are reportedly delegated to Heads of Department without structured follow-up or accountability. Leadership requires ownership. Escalated concerns should be tracked, reviewed, and resolved not simply redirected without feedback.

There also appears to be a significant imbalance in standards. The school demands a high level of discipline and performance from learners, yet similar measurable standards do not appear to be consistently enforced among staff. Accountability must operate in both directions if credibility is to be maintained.

In addition:

Learners have been detained after school, resulting in missed transport, without proper parental coordination. Detaining minors without proper prior notification to parents or confirmed transport arrangements reflects poor procedural judgment and raises legitimate safety concerns. Learner discipline must never compromise child safety.

In addition, learners are reportedly not allowed to access the playing fields during break and are confined to the school buildings. Break time is not a privilege — it is an essential component of child development. Restricting outdoor movement without transparent communication or clear justification is deeply concerning and does not align with modern educational best practice.

The rugby programme appears to prioritise physical intensity over structured player development and welfare. School sport should prioritise structured skill development, age-appropriate conditioning, and player welfare. Pushing children to physical limits without a clearly visible development framework risks injury, burnout, and long-term disengagement from sport. Competitive ambition should never override duty of care.

These issues collectively suggest a lack of cohesive oversight and control.

While it is acknowledged that learners at this stage are maturing and are expected to develop self-regulation, mentorship and guided development remain critical. Transitioning from primary school into this environment, there is a noticeable gap in instructional quality, pastoral care, and consistent due care of the child. Development does not end with age — it evolves. Schools remain responsible for structured guidance and safeguarding.

Parents place trust in educational institutions not only for academic delivery, but for leadership, mentorship, and responsible governance. At present, there appears to be a disconnect between expected institutional standards and lived experience.

It is hoped that school leadership will undertake a serious internal review, strengthen accountability structures, and restore confidence by placing learner welfare, transparency, and professional standards at the forefront.

Hoërskool Florida se name & shame is belaglik....die skool is belaglik. Kan nie glo ń skool (Onderwyser) kraak kinders so af nie

Gay en dier wees is vol op in die skool. Kinders gee vir kinders skool en as jy nie slaag nie moet asb n ander skool kry want net nou beinvloed dit hulle FACEBOOK IMAGINE

Voorger skool .... plein en simple....die skool is KAK

Julle behoort julle te skaam as 'n skool om te kyk hoe 3 Meisie kinders mekaar slaan. GEEN VLR was toesig nie, en die kinders moedig die meisies aan om mekaar te slaan. Net om te hoor die Meisie wat nie eerste geslaan was nie, is geskors. Julle het geen Morele waardes as 'n skool of onderwysers nie!!! Julle het klomp Boelies, ek sal geen ouer aan raai vir hulle kinders om deel te word van daardie skool nie, dis 'n absolute skande.

I was in this school for 5 years and I have to say it's been the best. I feel like I've found my best potential there and that everyone and every teacher gives their best to teach you and show you a bright future. I finishes matric this year and even though it was a difficult year, I did not once feel left in the dark. Our teaches ensured us about the safety at school and what the plans are. I made amazing friends and really found who I am and who I want to be. I discovered all of my talents and not once did I feel like I wasn't good enough to try an activity, the have excellent academics, culture and sport. I was extremely lucky to have been in this amazing High school that gave me a bright future. It's important to make the best of your situation and personally I feel that when you are in this school you have all the tools you need to become the best version of yourself with the best education and a wide variety of subject choices to ensure you choose a future you'll be happy in.

This is an amazing school , it has an amazing system , my grades are good , the taechers are the best and everything is the best .