William “Tysie” Smit, a seventeen-year-old who joined the school in 2023, quickly developed a fondness for the school’s chickens. Having birds and chickens at home, he naturally took on the responsibility of caring for the school’s feathered friends. While at school, Tysie has improved his skills in gardening and mathematics. His passion for animals drives his dream of working with doves one day. In his spare time, he enjoys singing Afrikaans songs.
“Tysie is a friendly and every-day person. He always has a smile on his face and loves telling jokes. He is very passionate about animals, especially chickens and birds. Tysie works well in a group and has excellent school attendance.” – Teacher Rodine