Etosha and it's legacy of excellence
A tribute
On 5 April 2025, the long-awaited 60th anniversary celebration kicked off, bringing art and culture together with sports for a truly spectacular evening.
The festivities began with a series of tournaments where the sportsmen and women of Etosha competed with schools from Tsumeb, the Oshikoto region, and beyond. The highlight of the weekend, however, was the spoken word event held that very evening.
During the first weekend of April, Etosha hosted its two-part event. The sports tournaments took place at the JP Ratledge Stadium, while the Spoken Word event was held in the school’s main hall. On stage, Etosha brought magic to life, featuring poets, singers, dancers, musicians, actors and a host of other talented performers for both the local community and guests from afar.
“Etosha has really grown over the years. Not only is it more inclusive, it also offers better learning opportunities, more activities for students, and a wider range of extracurriculars,” said one alumni during an interview.
The event primarily celebrated this milestone anniversary, which was originally scheduled for 2024 but postponed following a tragedy involving the LRC body. The school wished to show its sincerity and respect through this commemoration. The celebration also aimed to raise funds for the renovation of the school’s architecture. Overall, it brought the community together for a magical and fun-filled evening, though some concerns were raised.
“Events like this often start later than scheduled, and as a result, children sometimes have to walk home during Tsumeb’s unsafe night hours,” commented one patron.
Despite technical difficulties and a few programme confusions, the event was widely regarded as a success.
Etosha remains a testament to resilience and academic excellence, a tribute to the arts and culture of Tsumeb. No matter how many times it stumbles, it continues to rise; its legacy carried forward by the learners who keep its spirit alive and embody the school’s motto throughout their lives.
The festivities began with a series of tournaments where the sportsmen and women of Etosha competed with schools from Tsumeb, the Oshikoto region, and beyond. The highlight of the weekend, however, was the spoken word event held that very evening.
During the first weekend of April, Etosha hosted its two-part event. The sports tournaments took place at the JP Ratledge Stadium, while the Spoken Word event was held in the school’s main hall. On stage, Etosha brought magic to life, featuring poets, singers, dancers, musicians, actors and a host of other talented performers for both the local community and guests from afar.
“Etosha has really grown over the years. Not only is it more inclusive, it also offers better learning opportunities, more activities for students, and a wider range of extracurriculars,” said one alumni during an interview.
The event primarily celebrated this milestone anniversary, which was originally scheduled for 2024 but postponed following a tragedy involving the LRC body. The school wished to show its sincerity and respect through this commemoration. The celebration also aimed to raise funds for the renovation of the school’s architecture. Overall, it brought the community together for a magical and fun-filled evening, though some concerns were raised.
“Events like this often start later than scheduled, and as a result, children sometimes have to walk home during Tsumeb’s unsafe night hours,” commented one patron.
Despite technical difficulties and a few programme confusions, the event was widely regarded as a success.
Etosha remains a testament to resilience and academic excellence, a tribute to the arts and culture of Tsumeb. No matter how many times it stumbles, it continues to rise; its legacy carried forward by the learners who keep its spirit alive and embody the school’s motto throughout their lives.
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