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Comment: I don't think this is notable enough to be included on Wikipedia as per WP:SCHOOLOUTCOMES. Lefcentreright Discuss 03:06, 30 March 2024 (UTC)
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| Jeffreys Bay Primary School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
St Francis street Jeffreys Bay , Eastern Cape South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | Primary School |
| Motto | Altissima Pete |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1 January 1919 |
| Principal | Mrs. J.E.C Buys |
| Grades | 1 to 7 |
| Language | Afrikaans and English |
| Website | https://jeffreysbayprimary.co.za/ |
Jeffreys Bay Primary is a public elementary school situated in Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was founded on 1 January 1919 by the first headmistress of the school Mrs. J.E.C Buys[1] and educates in both Afrikaans and English.
Overview[edit]
The school is situated on St Francis street and next to the Newton Hall which is used for public gatherings. The school has over 700 pupils as of 2024 and is divided into two educational phases, the foundation phase[2] that consists of grades 1 to 3 and the intermediate phase[3] that consists of grades 4 to 7.
History[edit]
The School was founded in 1919 by Mrs. J.E.C Buys who was both the teacher and headmistress of the school. The first school building used by Mrs. Buys was erected in 1924 at the cost of £150, this building is currently used as the J.E.C. Buys School Library. The second and main school building used today was erected in 1980.[4] In 1919 the number of students in the school was 10 but grew to over 700 pupils in 2023.
Sport[edit]
Jeffreys Bay Primary has various sports including rugby, netball and tennis.[5] The school often plays against other primary schools in the area and also hosts the Aloe Cup every year which is a u/11 rugby tournament with 12 rugby teams competing for the Aloe cup, the u/12 netball division was also added to the tournament in 2018.[6]
External links:[edit]
Jeffreys Bay Primary official site: https://jeffreysbayprimary.co.za/
References[edit]
- ^ "Johanna Buys was first primary school principal".
- ^ "Foundation Phase – Jeffreys Bay Primary School / Laerskool Jeffreysbaai".
- ^ "Intermediate Phase – Jeffreys Bay Primary School / Laerskool Jeffreysbaai".
- ^ "History". 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Jeffreys Bay Primary School celebrates excellence".
- ^ "Jeffreys Bay Primary School KFC Aloe Cup". 11 July 2018.
1. Jeffreys Bay history calendar;[1] 2. Jeffreys Bay Primary School celebrates excellence;[2] 3. Jeffreys Bay Primary School Aloe Cup;[3] 4. Jeffreys Bay Primary School intermediate-phase;[4] 5. Jeffreys Bay Primary School foundation-phase;[5] 6. Johanna Buys was first primary school principal;[6]
- ^ "History". 20 March 2015.
- ^ "Jeffreys Bay Primary School celebrates excellence".
- ^ "Jeffreys Bay Primary School KFC Aloe Cup". 11 July 2018.
- ^ "Intermediate Phase – Jeffreys Bay Primary School / Laerskool Jeffreysbaai".
- ^ "Foundation Phase – Jeffreys Bay Primary School / Laerskool Jeffreysbaai".
- ^ "Johanna Buys was first primary school principal".