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The [[Eendrachtskool]] (or [[Eendracht Skool]]) is an educational institution in Pretoria.  
 
The [[Eendrachtskool]] (or [[Eendracht Skool]]) is an educational institution in Pretoria.  
  
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Founded in 1903 under the auspices of the Dutch Reformed Church, the primary school began instruction in 1904.  in Bosman Street. The purpose of the meeting was to start a new school.
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==The institution==
  
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In the meeting it was decided, that the school had to have a Christian Character with the following criteria.
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Founded in 1903 as a pre-primary, primary and a high school under the auspices of the [[Dutch Reformed Church]], with the [[Dutch]] motto: "Eendracht maak mag" ("Unity makes strength"). The primary school began instruction as a bilingual ([[Dutch]] and English) primary school in 1904, and in 1905 moved into its first permanent building in Bosman Street in the heart of Pretoria. On the 1 April 1907 the primary school became a government school while the [[Eendracht High School]] amalgamated with the English-medium [[Pretoria College]] in 1910 to become [[Pretoria Boys High]]. The primary school however exists to this day - though the name was changed from [[Laerskool Eendracht]] to [[Eendracht Primary]] in 2016.
  
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The school had to consist of a pre-primary, primary and a high school
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==Contribution to South African theatre, film, media and performance==
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The school had to be bilingual with Dutch and English as languages of learning.
 
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Harmony and Respect had to be encouraged in the school.
 
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In the meeting Reverend Bosman was elected as chairperson and R.D. Collins as the secretary and treasurer.
 
  
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On the 20th January 1904, the cornerstone was unveiled, by the wife of Reverend Bosman. This stone is currently under the window of the principal’s office.
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In 1906 some pupils of [[Eendrachtskool]] supported the debating society [[Rust Roest]] ("rest rusts") in a performance of ''[[Een Zenuwachtig Mensch]]'' (Heyligers), at the [[Empress Theatre]], Pretoria, under the auspices of the newly resurrected cultural organization [[Onze Taal]].
  
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== Sources ==
  
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On the 1st February 1904 Laerskool Eendracht opened its doors (on the personage of the Dutch Reformed Church) with 120 learners; 60 boys and 60 girls. Dr. M.N. Hoogenoot was the first principal.
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http://www.eendrachtprimaryschool.co.za/p/880131/school-history
  
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On the 1 April 1907 Laerskool Eendracht became a government school
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[[F.C.L. Bosman]], 1980. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]: pp. 484.
  
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Eendracht School grew rapidly and they moved into their new building a year later. The current premisis.
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According to a circular in December 1905, the school colours was officially dark green (symbolizing youth) and white (symbolize purity)
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In 1938 the current building was put in service
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Today Eendracht Primary (the name was changed from Laerskool Eendracht to Eendracht Primary in 2016). Is a dynamic inner-city school that strives for excellene and unity?
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As the slogan goes that was also changed from Afikaans “Eendracht maak mag” to English “Unity makes strength”
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Latest revision as of 09:12, 18 April 2021

The Eendrachtskool (or Eendracht Skool) is an educational institution in Pretoria.

The institution

Founded in 1903 as a pre-primary, primary and a high school under the auspices of the Dutch Reformed Church, with the Dutch motto: "Eendracht maak mag" ("Unity makes strength"). The primary school began instruction as a bilingual (Dutch and English) primary school in 1904, and in 1905 moved into its first permanent building in Bosman Street in the heart of Pretoria. On the 1 April 1907 the primary school became a government school while the Eendracht High School amalgamated with the English-medium Pretoria College in 1910 to become Pretoria Boys High. The primary school however exists to this day - though the name was changed from Laerskool Eendracht to Eendracht Primary in 2016.

Contribution to South African theatre, film, media and performance

In 1906 some pupils of Eendrachtskool supported the debating society Rust Roest ("rest rusts") in a performance of Een Zenuwachtig Mensch (Heyligers), at the Empress Theatre, Pretoria, under the auspices of the newly resurrected cultural organization Onze Taal.

Sources

http://www.eendrachtprimaryschool.co.za/p/880131/school-history

F.C.L. Bosman, 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1916. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 484.

Go to ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to ESAT Venues W

Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page

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