Society

1.  Introducing the Tsogo Alumni Society

The Tsogo High School Alumni Society is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a non-profit organisation (reg. no. NPO 053-952). It was formally formed in June 2005 to allow former Tsogo H. School students to contribute to the intellectual well-being and upliftment of the current students and of the school. The alumni society also aims to unite alumni by getting them involved in programmes and projects at the school and assisting in planning alumni networking events.

The society largely aims to assist students in making good career choices by providing guidance and mentorship to the students. It also aims to equip the learners with the confidence and know-how in tackling life’s challenges.tsogo

The alumni society holds principles of development, assistance, sharing and upliftment at its core. We believe that the best way to empower the youth of South Africa and the rest of the continent would be to increase the knowledge base and give the youth of the country practical exposure to career, education and extramural activities.

Please read the documents at the bottom of the page for more in depth information.

2.  Structure of the Tsogo Alumni Society

  1. Admin & Governance
  • ExCo: Strategy,  Legal & Financial Management
  • Finance & Fundraising

2.   Alumni Affairs

  • Class Ambassadors
  • Networking Events & Reunions
  • Tsogo Alumni Business & Professional Network
  • Alumni statistics & data management
  • AGM & Special Meetings

3. Learner Relations & Mentoring

  • Annual Career & Study Expos
  • University / campus visits
  • Industry Site visits
  • Alumni-Learner Mentorship Programme
  • Top Grade 11 & Matrics Annual Prize-giving

4. Staff / Teacher Relations & Support

  • Annual Distinguished Teaching Award (with a prize)
  • Annual Alumni – Faculty Breakfast
  • Teacher Appreciation Fun Event (annual)

5. SGB & Parent Relations

  • Alumni Society presentations at Parents’ meetings
  • Meetings / interaction with School Governing Body (SGB) – at least once a year
  • Co-ordinate school fundraising projects with the SGB

6. Sisters of Mercy & Community Relations

  • Maintain cordial relationships with the school founders  (Sisters of Mercy & Catholic Church)
  • Undertake and support community projects in Mmakau village and surrounding townships
  • Support social projects influencing learning – incl. HIV/AIDS, Water & Sanitation, AIDS Orphans in communities

3.  Activities

  • Annual Career and study expos / talks (The society invites individuals or organizations for career talks and future study advice)
  • Career & Industry Site Visits (The learners are sponsored by the society to visit different organizations / companies to experience, explore and learn the real world of work)
  • Mentorship Programme (An opportunity for alumni to help the learners through an interactive programme where the learner can get first-hand information from alumni who have chosen a similar career path as that intended by the learner)
  • Top Learner Prize-giving / awards (The Alumni Society sponsors two annual prize-giving events – the first held for out-going matrics (Grade 12) in September/October and the second for the Top Grade 11 achievers in January / February)
  • Annual Distinguished Teaching Award
  • Fund raising activities (for the development of the school’s infrastructure and the society)
  • Social, Cultural and sports activities (Society to look to develop and assist with social & cultural progammes for the school)
  • Member Annual General Meeting
  • Alumni Affairs, Networking and Relations
  • Teacher & Staff Relations and Support
  • Sisters of Mercy / Church and Community Relations and Support

4.  Funding and Donations

4.1  Tsogo Alumni Endowment Trust Fund (Independent)

The Trust Fund is being introduced in 2010 to facilitate and manage funds received from private and public donors for the benefit of the school and learners. The Tsogo Alumni Endowment Trust is an independent persona with the aim of assisting Tsogo High School’s learners with further studies and improving the school’s resources and infrastructure.

5.  Executive Committee

Current Society ExCo (2009/ 2010)

  • Chairperson:  Ms. Motlalepula Phakedi (’97)
  • Deputy Chairperson: Mr. Pono Mogoera (’97)
  • Treasurer:  Mr. Malebo Chadi CA (SA) (’97)
  • Secretary:  Mr. Thabo Ncalo (’97)
  • Events Co-coordinators:  Mr. Botshelo Letswalo (’97) &  Mr. Kabelo Modikwe (’97)
  • Project Co-ordinators:  Mr. Moses Mokgoko (’98) &  Mr. Prince Kotu (’97)
  • Additional Exec Member:  Ms. Thabiso Mokwena (’97)

6.  Membership

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By filling in the contact update form you will be added to our mailing list and will receive all announcements from the society. Future features of the website will also allow you to view other alumni who have registered who were from you Matriculation year.

7.  Alumni Society Documents & Downloads

Official Documents

Newsletters for Alumni

For Learners

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