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Laerskool Lochnerhof (English: Lochnerhof Primary School) is an Afrikaans primary school located in Strand, Western Cape, South Africa. Students are mostly residents of Strand, although students from as far as Gordon's Bay, Somerset West, and even Grabouw attend the school. Laerskool Lochnerhof has four quarters in a school year, from January to December. The school provides classes from grade RR to grade seven. Grade RR and R classes are tought at Klein Lochieland Pre-Primêr.

History
Due to the rapid growth of the town and the ever increasing need for good education, Hendrik Louw Primary School (at that time the only primary school in Strand), an additional primary school was needed in the 1950's. The department of education purchased the Methodist Church School in 1955, which was then made available to start a new government school. Following the winter holiday on 17 July 1956, Mr Karl Kielblock, seven staff members and 243 pupils marched to the new school premises and on 20 July 1956 the school was officially opened by Dr. G.J. Joubert, a teaching inspector. Mr. Karl Kielblock, a well-known Afrikaans writer was the temporary headmaster until 5 December 1956. The name "Lochnerhof" is derived from the old Lochnerhof farm where the school is situated on.

History
The school slogan is "ROTSVAS" (English: Rock Solid) and is also dipicted by a ships' anchor being tightly locked in the ocean under a solid rock.

Acedemics
The school offers grade 1 to grade 7.

Grade 1 to 3 (Foundation phase)

Grade 4 to 6 Subjects include:
 * Afrikaans
 * English
 * Mathematics
 * Natural Science
 * Social Science
 * Life Orientation

Grade 7 (Senior phase) Subjects include:
 * Afrikaans
 * English
 * Mathematics
 * Natural Science
 * Technology
 * Social Science
 * Life Orientation
 * Art

Sport
The school encourages learners to take part in sport and offers the following sports:
 * Athletics
 * Hockey
 * Cricket
 * Cross Country
 * Netball
 * Rugby
 * Chess
 * Swimming
 * Tennis

Cultural
There are many cultural activities to take part in.
 * Eisteddfod
 * Junior choir (grade 1-3)
 * Senor choir (grade 4-7)
 * Serenade
 * Debate
 * Music lessons in piano and flute

Reference

 * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strand,_Western_Cape