Potchefstroom Gimnasium
| Potchefstroom Gimnasium | |
|---|---|
_en_studente_en_dosente_van_die_Teologiese_Skool_Potchefstroom_voor_e(1).jpg) Pupils and staff of the preparatory school (later Potchefstroom Gimnasium) in front of the school | |
| Location | |
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| , South Africa | |
| Coordinates | 26°41′11″S 28°05′51″E / 26.6865°S 28.0974°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public & Boarding |
| Motto | Fac et Spera (Latin: "Work and hope") |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Founded | 1907 |
| School district | District 9 |
| Principal | Van der Merwe, FW [1] |
| Staff | 100 full-time |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 13 to 18 |
| Number of students | 1,056 pupils |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Blue White |
| Nickname | Gimmies |
| Rival | Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom |
| Accreditation | North West Department of Education |
| Newspaper | SASIMA |
| Website | [2] |
Potchefstroom Gimnasium is a public Afrikaans medium co-educational high School in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa.
Beginnings[edit]
It was founded in 1907,[3] by the Theological Centre of the Reformed Church of South Africa.[4] Dutch was the language of teaching.[5] The founders committee existed of Kamp, J., Duvenage, A.P.C, Lion Cachet, J., Postma, F. and du Toit, J.D.[6] The school started in the Theological Centre's Library.[7] The first Head Master was Coetsee, J.A.A. He was head master until 1938.[8]
Head Masters[edit]
Head masters to follow: Kruger, W.deK. (1938-1965), Combrink, A.J. (1965-1974), Kruger, A.B.J. (1974-1979), Dreyer, L.A. (1979-1982), Grobler, A.N. (1982-1985), Janson, C.A. (1986-1999) and Breed, J. (2000-2008). Oosthuizen, R.A. (2009-2021). Van der Merwe, FW is the current head master since February 2022.[9]
Changes through the years[edit]
- The first hostel was built in 1907.[10]
- The school was first known as “Voorbereidende Skool”.(Translated: preparatory school) On 13 November 1914 it changed its name too Potchefstroom Gimnasium.[11]
- The school became a government school in 1915 and was not ruled by the church any more.[12]
- In 1916 it changed the language medium to Afrikaans.[13]
- From 1917 to 1920 J Chris Coetzee taught at the school. He later became rector of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
- In May 1947 it moved to its own building.[14]
Motto and crest[edit]
The motto is “Fac et Spera”, which is Latin for “Work and Hope”. This was taken out of the Dutch States Bible.[15] The crest existed out of an anchor (a symbol of hope). The other two instruments are a pick and a shovel (symbols of work)[16]
Hostels[edit]
The school has two hostels:
Alumni[edit]
- Tjaart Marais (born 1961)- Rugby Fly-half for Western Transvaal and scored 703 Currie Cup points in his career.[19]
- Henriette Grové (1922-2009)– Writer[20]
- Greta Jones (1965-1992)- Singer[21][circular reference]
- Theuns Eloff (born 1955) [22] - Ex- vice Chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education[23] and Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation.
- Theo Jansen van Rensburg (born 1967)[24]- springbok rugby player (full-back)[25]
- Jan Brand van Rooyen de Wet (born 1950) –Singer[26]
- Ockert Potgieter (1965-2021) - South African Missionary in the Ukraine.[27] and movie director[28]
International connection[edit]
Since 2005 the school has a long-term agreement with a Swedish school, Växjö Fria Gimnasium.[29] Each year, eight students are selected who together with students from the Swedish school form a working group focusing on development work in schools in South Africa's townships. They organize different fundraising projects and help in practical construction and repair of Schools.[30]
Performances[edit]
- Academic- The best school in the North West Province in 2018.[31]
- Best academic school in the country in 2017.[32]
- The school was the overall Provincial winner of athletics in 2018.[33]
- In 1967 se schools rugby team was the best in the country.[34]
References[edit]
- ^ "Skoolhoof (Translated: Head Master". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Welkom by Potchefstroom Gimnasium". www.gimmies.co.za.
- ^ "Potchefstroom Gimnasium". Rugby365. 25 May 2005. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ Magazine:Koersjournal title:De Voorbereidende School te Potchefstroom. (Translated: preparatory school), author:Coetsee, J.C
- ^ Muller CFJ (1980). "Vyfhonderd jaar Suid Afrikaanse geskiedenis, page 407 (Translated Five hundred years of South African History)".
- ^ "Potchefstroom Gimnasium". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ Book: Fac et Spera 1907-1957, page 26, author:Coetsee, J.J.A
- ^ Book:Die Gereformeerde beginsel en die onderwys in die Transvaal (Translated:the reformed principals and education in the province), 1859-1937, author=Coetzee, J.C.
- ^ de Bruyn, P.P (December 1987). "Die geskiedenis van Potchefstroom Gimnasium (translated: The history of Potchefstroom Gimnasium)" (PDF). Potchefstroom University for Higher Christian Education. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ Book: Fac et Spera 1907-1957, page 22, author:Coetsee, J.J.A
- ^ Book: De noodzakelijkheid van een Gereformeerd Gymnasium. (Translated: the necessity of a reformed School), author: Postma, D., page 5
- ^ Book: Die Voorbereidende Skool te Potchefstroom page 134 (Translated: the preparatory school in Potchefstroom, Coetzee, J.C.
- ^ Book: Die oudste Afrikaanse hoërskool in die wêreld page 7(Translated: oldest Afrikaans school in the world), Author:JV Coetzee 1967
- ^ Newspaper Potchefstroom Gimnasium, published in: “Die Westelike Stem” (Translated the Western voice) page 10- 11
- ^ Book: "Ons bring hulde: Totius en die Hoërskool Gimnasium"page 6 (Translated: we honour Totius) author: VE d'Assonville, V.E.
- ^ Book: "Gimnasium “page 4, author:Henning, P.J.P
- ^ "Brandwag". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Cachet". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ dal Carme, L. (29 June 2001). "2001 Currie Cup preview". IOL. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Linda Joubert". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Greta Jones". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Theuns Eloff: Baanbreker en touleier (Translated: Great leader)". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Theuns Eloff". huffington post. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Potchefstroom Gimnasium". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Theo van Rensburg". Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ^ "Brand van Rooyen de Wet". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "One church Many locations". Discover life magazine. December 2010. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Ockert Potgieter". IMDb. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Växjö Fria Gimnasium". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Växjö Fria Gymnasium - Den bästa skolan för dig (Translated: Växjö Fria Gymnasium, is the best school for you)". Enterprise Magazine. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Gimmies nommer een in provinsie (Translated=Gimnasium first in the province)". Potchefstroom Herold Newspaper. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Potch Gimnasium beste in sy soort (Translated: The school are the best in it classification)". Beeld Newspaper. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Gimnasium". Potchefstroom Internet TV. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ van Tonder, J. (19 April 2013). "Tradisionele rugby skole verdwyn in ou Transvaal (Traditional schools disappear in the Province)". Schoolboy rugby. Retrieved 29 June 2018.