The goose takeover is spreading, but so is the kindness. Meet the young innovators who have worked hard to make sure geese can get out of school pools safely!
Gqeberha, South Africa (12 November 2026) – Guys, are geese taking over our schools?
Just last week, we reported on the family of geese at Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls in Boksburg, who have made themselves comfortable in the school’s aquatics centre.
Now we’ve just received news that schools in Gqeberha – Grey Junior School and Collegiate Girls’ High School – have also welcomed geese into their pools.
What the goose is going on?
Jokes. Technically, it does check out. Geese are especially drawn to school pools in spring and summer because it’s their breeding season. They probably land up there in search of reliable water sources where they can rest, bathe, preen their feathers and keep a watchful eye on their goslings. Schools have stunning lawns for grazing and bright blue waters that act as predator-free ponds!
Their MO is simply to find safe shelter – and most schools have welcomed them with open arms! They even take part in swimming classes and official galas.
A most wholesome development has come to light in the national goose takeover. The many school geese of Gqeberha have gained a group of young protectors! They call themselves the Geese Caretakers.
The Grade 6 First LEGO League team from Summerwood Primary School have made it their mission to build suitable steps that assist geese in and out of school pools. After receiving loads of encouragement from fellow students, teachers and the school community, the team got to work designing a successful prototype.
Once that got the green light, the team visited local schools where geese have moved in and installed steps there.
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“Recently, our young innovators visited Grey Junior School-Official to deliver and install a new set of goose steps. A huge thank you to Mr Butler and Mr Richards for taking time out of their busy day to help with the installation at the school pool.”
“We would also like to thank Ms Scholtz and her water polo girls for welcoming our Geese Caretakers to the Collegiate Girls’ High School swimming pool and showing such interest in their project.”
“The support, encouragement, and time that these adults and learners give to our First LEGO League team means the world to them. Thank you for helping our young innovators make a real difference, one goose step at a time!”
Isn’t that just the most wholesome thing you’ve seen all week? Look at the little signage!
It’s wonderful to see young learners become innovators for a good cause. Gqeberha’s geese have a great team of caretakers watching over them.
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