Examinations come to us in many formats: orals, online exams, practical tests, and, of course, written exams. No matter what form, they all serve a similar purpose. As the familiar saying goes, “Exams test your memory, not your intelligence.” The purpose of school examinations is to measure student knowledge and skills, identify strengths and weaknesses, and encourage consistent learning. They provide feedback to students and teachers, help learners develop important skills l

Landbou is nie net ’n beroep nie. Dit is ’n lewenswyse. In Namibië speel boerdery ’n onmisbare rol in voedselsekerheid, werkskepping en...

Preparing Learners for Life Beyond the Classroom One of the most pressing questions in education today is: Are we preparing our young...

Ebert Venter (Grade 1), our youngest archer, already practices good sportsmanship and patience. On Saturday, 16 August , the Danie...

Dressed to impress. The spectators went all out at the Roots July 2025. You probably never heard of this before! At Roots, on the 7th of...

Rekindling a Love of Reading at Roots I recently started a new book, and while reading a few pages last night, I realised that this was...

At Roots Gymnasium, we believe that education should go beyond textbooks. It should inspire creativity, practical skills, and an...

Ms Estelle Lambert, Agriculture Teacher (left), Mr Johan Meyer, Principal (centre) and Mrs Amanda Rossouw from PKF-FCS Mariental (right)...

We are thrilled to share joyful news from within our Rootie Family! Two cherished members of our staff, Mr Jandré and Mrs Yolandé van Wyk...

New Boarding Parents at Roots Gymnasium 'Dad and Mom' to our Boarding Students- Jacques and Sunita du Toit. Roots Gymnasium is excited to...

Golden Bliss. The Namibian National Team celebrate their victory in all three categories. (photo credit Community Hope Facebook) From...

While most were enjoying a well-earned winter break, our dedicated wrestlers were hard at work on the mats. The After Schools Programme...

This past weekend was action-packed for Roots Gymnasium’s sports stars, and once again, our teams showed that hard work, heart, and team...

Bridging the Wisdom Gap: Helping Our Children Think Critically in a Tech-Fuelled World

Dirkie and Arno Rossouw showcased perseverance and horsemanship over the weekend of 20 June 2025 at the endurance ride hosted by the...

This past weekend showcased the heart, hustle, and growth of our Rooties as they competed across Namibia. With rugby, netball, and chess...

Roots Gymnasium is bursting with pride as our very own star athlete, Miheshco Mouton (U/16) , takes on the continent’s best at the...

From the shores of Hardap Dam to the national spotlight, Rootie siblings S-Wee and Lee-Ancka Loubser  proved that dedication, patience,...

Here’s your chance to WIN big and make a real impact! For ONLY N$100 a ticket, you’ll be supporting Roots Gymnasium’s sports and culture...