Hoërskool Sentraal
Hoërskool Sentraal is a public Afrikaans medium co-educational high school in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa.[1] It was founded in 1905.
| Hoërskool Sentraal | |
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| Address | |
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Genl Cronjestraat Dan Pienaar , , 9301 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public & Boarding |
| Motto | Werk en Wen (Work and Win) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1905 |
| School district | District 9 |
| School number | 051 410 1800 |
| Headmaster | Anton Janse van Rensburg |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:00 |
| Hours in school day | 6 hours, 20 minutes |
| Colour(s) | Blue Yellow White |
| Nickname | Tralies |
| Rival | Hoërskool Fichardtpark Hoërskool Jim Fouché Hoërskool Sand du Plessis |
| Accreditation | Free State Department of Education |
| Newspaper | Tralie Varia |
| Yearbook | Die Sentraler |
| Website | www |
History
On 11 September 1905, the Free Christian School (Vrije Christelike School) was established under the roof of the Reformed Church in Zastron Street, Bloemfontein. It was a humble beginning, when 50 learners were taughtvin their mother tongue by D.F. du Toit (Oom Lokomotief). [2]
The number of learners soon outgrew the capacity of the church building and in 1908, after an education law ensured that the Dutch language alongside English would enjoy equal rights, it was conceded that the Free Christian School could now be converted into a state school.
On 1 July 1908, the name of the school would be changed to the Preparatory Practical School (Voorbereidende Praktiese Skool). A zinc building was erected in which the st. 4 and 5 learners were accommodated. In 1912, the number of pupils has already grown to 163. By 1922 the school had 720 pupils.
Notable alumni
- Buks Marais, Springboks rugby player, wing (1949-1953)
- Nelie Smith, Springboks rugby player, scrumhalf (1963-1965)
- Piet Goosen, Springboks rugby player, lock (1965)
- Piet Greyling, Springboks rugby player, flanker (1967-1972)
- Edrich Krantz, Springboks rugby player, wing (1976-1981)
- Stephan Brink, Dual South Africa and New Zealand rugby sevens teams rugby player
- Neil Powell, South Africa national rugby sevens team rugby player and coach
- Zola Budd, Middle-distance running
- Elize Cawood, actress
- Brunie Gerber (Maiden name Rossouw), Protea Lawn Bowls Player (2009-2011)
The school
School anthem
- Ons hoofstad pryk met sieraad ryk,
- van heuwel, veld en dal,
- en roem sy werk vir staat en kerk
- met skole sonder tal,
- Vir ons alleen is daar maar een
- beminlik bowe al!
- Ons skool "Sentraal" handhaaf ons taal;
- ons bou 'n sterk jong ras.
- Met wakker oog en doelwit hoog
- is werk vir ons geen las.
- Ons seuns is sterk, ons dogters werk,
- soos dit Trekkerkinders pas.
- Ons werk en wen. Elkeen erken
- dat sonlig lewe bring.
- En kennis, kuns, Gods ryke guns
- sal ons altyd besing.
- Selfwerksaamheid - ons eie vlyt
- sal seen en voorspoed bring.
Woorde : FJ Eybers
Toonsetting : PJ Lemmer
Sports
Subjects
- Accounting
- Afrikaans
- Arts and Culture
- Business Studies
- Computer Application Technology
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- English
- Geography
- Life Orientation
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Music
- Information Technology
- Physical Science
- Technology
References
- "2011 Q1 Ordinary School FS (July 2011)".
- "Hoërskool Sentraal geskiedenis". sentraal.ac.za.