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Pionier Boys' School
Pionier Boys' School is situated in Dorado Park,Windhoek. . The school flies both the school flag and the Namibian flag. Schools are grouped in circuits and this school belongs to circuit 4. Teachers of schools which belong to the same circuit meet on a regular basis and discuss issues of concern. Pionier is one of seven special schools which cater for learners with (special needs)learning difficulties in Namibia. In Windhoek there are only two schools which cater for learners with learning difficulties, namely Eros Girls school and Pionier Boys' School. The are 400 learners and 36 teachers at the school. Other schools cater for specific learning difficulties such as hearing and visual impairments.

One or two learners of the school are selected each year to serve on the Junior council of the City of Windhoek..

History
Principals of the school
 * Dr. J.H.S. Oosthuizen 1955-1960
 * Mr. J. J. Vos 1960-1973
 * Mr. A. J. Venter 1975-1977
 * Mr. F. J. N. Steyn 1979-1980
 * Mr. J. H. Swiegers 1981-1985
 * Mr. Niewoudt
 * Mr. Cloete
 * Mr. Linde    - 2001
 * Mr. B. Eiseb 2001 - 2006
 * Mr. O. Van wyk 2006 - currently

Management

 * Mr. O. Van Wyk Principal
 * Mrs. A. Sacco Head of department Langauges
 * Mrs. G. Laborn Head of department Mathematics and Sciences
 * Mr. R. Mohrmann Head of department Technical Subjects
 * Mr. J. Meyer Head of department Technical Subjects

Premises
The school is situated behind Jan Mohr Secondary school in Hydra street, Dorado Park.

Education
The school school makes use of a three in one system, namely Special education, Mainstream education and Technical education. English is used as a medium of instruction.

Junior Grades
Special Education

Special Grade 6 to special Grade 8


 * Afrikaans Second Language
 * English Second Langauge
 * Craft and Technology
 * Mathematics
 * Natural Science and Health Education
 * Social Studies
 * Orientation (only Special Grade 8)

Mainstream Grades
Grade 8 - 10


 * Afrikaans Second Language
 * Agriculture
 * English Second Langauge
 * Entrepreneurship
 * History
 * Geography
 * Life Science
 * Physical Science
 * Mathematics

Technical Grades
Special Grade 9 - Level 1
 * Afrikaans Second Language
 * Building Science
 * English Second Langauge
 * Mathematics
 * Enginneering Science
 * Engineering Drawing

Optional subjects


 * Bricklaying
 * Plumbing
 * Panelbeating and Spraypainting
 * Motor Mechanics
 * Sheet Metalwork
 * Woodwork

Sport
Pionier Boys' School learners compete in various sports such as Athletics, Rugby, Soccer and Chess.