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Monument High School or Hoerskool Monument in Afrikaans (also known by the nickname Monnas) is a dual medium public school in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is well known for its first team rugby squad known as the Wit Bulle (which translates as the White Bulls in English). The cultural activities offered by the school include choir, debate, public speaking, Jr. united nations, Miss. Monnas, orators and revue. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: athletics, golf, hockey, cricket, cross country, netball, rugby, chess, swimming and tennis.

History
Monument High School was established on the 1st of February 1921 as an Afrikaans medium secondary school.

Vision
Monnas uniquely focused - second to none.

Mission
Focused on the unique and balanced development of all individuals through excellent education and training, based on Christian values, self-discipline, mutual respect and diversity.

Values

 * 1) Pride in the traditions we have and an endeavor to develop and establish these in time to come.
 * 2) Truthful and faithful exhibition of the values for which Monnas stands.
 * 3) The establishment of responsible and loyal co-operation between the school and the community.
 * 4) The recognition of individuals who exhibit acceptable values in the community.
 * 5) The creation of a dynamic school-community with enthusiasm.

School Song
The school song was written by J C Mentz in 1951 and the music composed by Pierre Malan in 1962. The song is written in the Afrikaans language.

The words are as follows:

Soos die dagbreek oor ons  Is die stukrag van ons jeug In ons strewe na wat skoon is, Na die kennis en die deug. Vir wat mooi is in ons eie Is ons wil en krag en werk, Vir wat hoog is en verhewe, Vir wat edel is en sterk. Ons durf tot daad en lewe Sal geen weerstand ooit verwoes, Maar gebuk by taaie arbeid Sal ons liewer slyt as roes, Laat ons saamstaan in ons keuse, Laat die vaandels dan ontvou Met die Monument se leuse Op ons Ougoud, Bruin en Blou!

School Code
I thank God for giving me life and good health. I will not neglect the privilege I have to study at this school. I will aspire to be healthy in mind and body. I will get to know myself better and will practice self-control where and when necessary, to strengthen my character. I will be neat and tidy on myself, my school uniform, my school books, desks, the environment on the school grounds and beyond. I will honor the name and reputation of our school. I will respect the property of others and expect the same in return. I will respect the property of the community and the school - including the buildings, equipment, furniture and that of the hostel - if I am a resident there. I will commit myself at all times to polite and courteous behavior and especially towards my superiors.

1st Team

 * Winner of Administrator, Directors and Beeld trophy 7 times: (1953, 1979, 1980,1984, 2005, 2009 en 2010)
 * Won National Media 24 competition in 2003
 * Transvaal / Golden Lions 1st team Macro Schools Competition champs for 25 years
 * Nupower/ Tuks University 1st team winners in 2009 and 2010

Springboks
The following alumni from Monument High School have played for the South Africa national rugby union team:
 * Christo Wagenaar (1977)
 * Brendan Venter (1994)
 * Jaque Fourie (2003)
 * Jorrie Muller (2003)
 * Heinke van der Merwe (2007)
 * Willem Alberts (2010)

Notable Alumni

 * F. W. de Klerk, former State President of South Africa completed high school education at Monument High School.
 * Gert Peens, a South Africa-born, former Monument High School student and is an Italian rugby union player capped in 2002.
 * Quintin Geldenhuys,is a former Monument High School student and a South Africa-born Italian rugby union player capped in 2010.