Potchefstroom Gimnasium
| Potchefstroom Gimnasium | |
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_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 | Christianity |
| Founded | 1907 |
| School district | District 9 |
| Principal | F.W. Van der Merwe |
| Staff | 100 full-time |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 13 to 18 |
| Schedule | 07:30 – 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colours | Blue White |
| Nickname | Gimmies |
| Rival | Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom |
| Accreditation | North West Department of Education |
| Newspaper | SASIMA |
| Website | www |
Potchefstroom Gimnasium, colloquially known as Potch Gim, is a public Afrikaans medium co-educational high School in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa.
History
The “Voorbereidende Skool” (English: preparatory school) was founded in 1907 as a Dutch language school by the Theological Centre of the Reformed Church of South Africa.[1][2][3][4] The founders committee existed of Kamp, J., Duvenage, A.P.C, Lion Cachet, J., Postma, F. and du Toit, J.D.[5] The school's first hostel was built in 1907, and classes were initially held in the Theological Centre's Library.[6][7]
On 13 November 1914, the school was renamed the Potchefstroom Gimnasium and became a government school the following year.[3][8] In 1916 the school began teaching in Afrikaans.[9]
In May 1947, the school was relocated to its own building.[10]
Present
The school has two hostels Brandwag for boys and Cachet for girls.[11][12]
Motto and crest
The school's mottos is “Fac et Spera” (Latin: Work and Hope), a quotation from the Statenvertaling.[13] The motto is “Fac et Spera”, which is Latin for “Work and Hope”. The school's crest consists of an anchor, symbolising hope, and a pick and shovel, symbolising work.[14]
Performance
In 2017 and 2018, the school had the best academic performance in the North West province.[15][16]
In 2018, the school was the North West provincial winner for athletics.[17]
International connection
Since 2005 the school has a long-term agreement with Växjö Fria Gimnasium, an upper secondary school in Växjö, Sweden.[18] 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.[19]
Notable former pupils
- Tjaart Marais (born 1961)- Rugby Fly-half for Western Transvaal and scored 703 Currie Cup points in his career.[20]
- Henriette Grové (1922–2009)– Writer[21]
- Greta Jones (1965–1992)- Singer[22][circular reference]
- Theuns Eloff (born 1955) [23] – Ex- vice Chancellor of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education[24] and executive director of the FW de Klerk Foundation.
- Theo Jansen van Rensburg (born 1967)[25]- springbok rugby player (full-back)[26]
- Jan Brand van Rooyen de Wet (born 1950) –Singer[27]
- Ockert Potgieter (1965–2021) – South African Missionary in Ukraine.[28] and movie director[29]
- TB Truter (born 1997) - Chief editor at "Stywe Lyne" a fishing and tackle magazine
Notable former teachers
- Johannes Christiaan Coetzee – taught at the school from 1917–1920
Headmasters
- J.A.A. Coetsee (1907–1938) [30]
- W.deK. Kruger (1938–1965)
- A.J. Combrink (1965–1974)
- A.B.J. Kruger (1974–1979)
- L.A. Dreyer (1979–1982)
- A.N. Grobler (1982–1985)
- C.A. Janson(1986–1999)
- J. Breed (2000–2008)
- R.A. Oosthuizen (2009–2021).
- F.W. Van der Merwe (2022–2025)
- M. Van der Merwe (2026-present)[31][32][33]
References
- ^ "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
- ^ a b Book: De noodzakelijkheid van een Gereformeerd Gymnasium. (Translated: the necessity of a reformed School), author: Postma, D., page 5
- ^ 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 22, author:Coetsee, J.J.A
- ^ Book: Fac et Spera 1907–1957, page 26, author:Coetsee, J.J.A
- ^ 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
- ^ "Brandwag". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ "Cachet". Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- ^ 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://gimmies.co.za/skoolbestuur/
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Skoolhoof (Translated: Head Master". Retrieved 29 June 2018.