Hoërskool Sentraal

Public & boarding school in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Hoërskool Sentraal
Address
Map
Genl Cronje street

Bloemfontein
,
Free State
,
9870

South Africa
Information
TypePublic & boarding
MottoWerk en Wen
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
School districtDistrict
School number051 4101800
HeadmasterCharles Liversage
Grades8–12
GenderBoys & Girls
Age14 to 18
LanguageAfrikaans
Schedule07:30 - 16:00
Hours in school day9hours, 30 minutes
AccreditationFree State Department of Education
Websitewww.sentraal.co.za

Sentraal High School is a public high school in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa.[1]

History

On 26 August 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

  • Nelie Smith, Springboks rugby player, scrumhalf (1963-1965)
  • Piet Greyling, Springboks rugby player, flanker (1967-1972)
  • Edrich Krantz, Springboks rugby player, wing (1976-1981)
  • Neil Powell, South Africa national rugby sevens team rugby player and coach
  • Zola Budd, Middle-distance running
  • Elize Cawood, actress

References

  1. ^ "2011 Q1 Ordinary School FS (July 2011)".
  2. ^ "Hoërskool Sentraal geskiedenis". sentraal.ac.za.

External links

  • Official site (in Afrikaans)

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