Jan's Memoirs

Relocating to Welkom in the Goldfields
Once I had broken the news to Phyllis and explained to the kids why we were not going to Bloemfontein anymore, but to Welkom in

An exciting new career direction, and our third child is born.
Having been promoted to Head of Department of the Primary School, sent me in a new direction the significance of which I did not fully

Building a dream⛵️
My involvement with Naval cadets had brought me closer to the sea and ships. I also regularly found myself watching members of the Simon’s Town

A sudden promotion…and our first son is born
When I think back on the teachers who taught me, I have this picture of mature teachers who were experienced and respected by us all

A time of both happiness and of sadness
Nikki celebrated her first birthday with a group of friends in our garden playing in her new, red blow-up swimming pool. Her aunt Joan came

Back to the grind: Cadets, sports coaching and Navy Day
It was indeed a happy return to the work I loved – and to find that the staff had missed me was a bonus. Extra