School hosts business networking function

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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Mossel Bay Business Chamber monthly networking function was hosted by Point High School on Tuesday, 26 September.

The function took place at the school's clubhouse next to the Van Riebeeck Stadium.

Attendees were treated to live music, compliments of the school's music department.

PHOTO GALLERY: Business networking at Point High School

School principal Adolf Gouws spoke of the challenge the school had because three times the number of learners it could accommodate had applied for Grade 8 next year.

Head of sport at the school, Chris Marais, told of the school's desire to accommodate children in sport even though they might not be star sports people.Hence, the school has a number of sports teams per sport code.

Head of the English department and cultural activities, Shana Nezar, said Point wished to compete in more high profile choir competitions.

Several new business chamber members had the chance to introduce themselves and describe their businsses or NPOs.

Mossel Bay Tourism chief operations officer Lieschke Steven-Jennings mentioned in her speech that businesses should encourage one another, not drag one another down. She said there was enough business for everyone in Mossel Bay.

Adolf Gouws, Chris Marais, Shana Nezar, the ACVV's Luzaan Malan, Lieschke Steven-Jennings and Karen Gray and Deon Lensing of the Anti-Bullying Academy at the networking function.