Oudtshoorn School of Skills

Our dedicated staff

Oudtshoorn School of Skills

Management Staff

Mrs. Alsje Schoeman

Deputy Principal

Mr. Johan Scheepers

Departmental Head - Skills

A Word

From Our Principal

“At the Oudtshoorn School of Skills, we believe that every learner carries God-given potential and the ability to grow into an independent, confident young adult.

Our values guide everything we do — from discipline to daily learning — and they shape the respectful, caring environment we build for our learners.

As principal, I am committed to strengthening this foundation by supporting our staff as they teach practical skills and instil character. Together, we strive to empower each learner to become a meaningful contributor to their community and to the economic future of our country.”

– Mr. Jaco Stevens

Our Staff

Oudtshoorn School of Skills Staff Members 2025

What our Teachers have to say

We Inspire

“The Oudtshoorn School of Skills help learners to cross a bridge to a brighter future.”

Mrs L Badenhorst (Deputy Principal)

“Learners benefit from smaller classes and thus receive individual attention.”

Mrs A Schoeman (HOD Academic Department)

“Many of the learners have experienced only failure in their previous school careers. Here they learn to do things with their hands. They experience success and the bloom!”

Mr J Scheepers (HOD Skills Department)

“In this school we develop caring learners into responsible and hardworking adult.”

Me D Dickason (School Psychologist)

“This school give learners the opportunity to make a new start in their school career and study learning areas in which they take interest. They also get the opportunity to serve God and to learn more from the Word of the Lord.”

Mrs L Swart

“It is a very good thing to teach these learners skills in Hospitality and Catering, as many of them obtain jobs in the Hospitality Sector in the Klein Karoo.”

Mrs H Vermeulen

“Learners are skilled in computer studies in well equipped labs, and learners with learning difficulties are also helped through computer programmes to improve their skills.”

Me Z Julies

“This school allow learners to excel in various sports codes, or for the less talented, to be able to partake and to experience the value of being part of a team.”

Mrs J Jordan

“In this school learners are trained to develop their cultural talents in singing, dancing and acting. They get opportunities to stage their performances to appreciative audiences.”

Mrs C Dreyer

“Positive discipline is supported by means of a value driven approach. Awards for obtaining these values help in capturing these Principles.”

Mr E Loff

“Oudtshoorn School of Skills provides an exceptional learning environment, empowering students with the opportunities to cultivate essential skills, enabling them to create a significant and positive influence in society.”

Mr. R Swart

“Success is when we see our learners smile.”

Ms. N De Beer

“At this school, we create opportunities for growth and teach skills to help students become successful adults.”

Mrs. Smuts

“The Oudtshoorn School of skills empowers learners to shine through hands- on learning.”

Ms. Draai

“Skills proficiency can lead to self- sufficiency.”

Mr. C. Rabie

“If you don’t change your direction, you may end up where you are going.”

Mr. J. Janse van Rensburg

“Oudtshoorn School of Skills gives you the ability to learn & expand your knowledge in order to serve to your full potential.”

Mr. R. Serfontein