The thesis deals with the history of Potchefstroom Gimnasium, as preparatory school initially and later on as a secondary school. The school was founded in 1907 as preparatory school, by the Theological School of the Reformed Church of Potchefstroom. The history of its origin is hereby• at tended to against the background of the general teaching conditions in the Cape Colony and in Potchefstroom. The misappreciation of Christian-National education during the late nineteenth century offered the stimulus which led to the foundation of the Preparatory School in 1907. The Preparatory School was in character a church school in the period between 1907 and 1914. It was thus exclusively upheld by the Reformed Church. When the school year commenced in 1915, it was decided that the name Preparatory School be changed to Potchefstroom Gimnasium, and that it would serve under authority of the Government in future. It now contained two sections namely a primary section and a secondary section. In 1918 the two sections were separated and they became two independent institutions. Under the principality of Mr JJA Coetsee, who had served in this post since the foundation of the school, it grew to become a worthy secondary school. During the period 1938-1965 the school developed into becoming a modern secondary school under authority of its second, permanently appointed headmaster, Mr W de K Kruger. This process of growth was continued by principals AJ Combrink, ABJ Kruger, LA Dreyer and AN Grobler. Finally, the origin and meaning of the schools symbols are discussed. When dealing with symbols, the author also refers to the motto, the emblem and the school song. It has been determined that Potchefstroom Gimnasium had grown into becoming a school of traditions over the period between 1907 and 1982. It bears a fruitful history and shows that it is firmly rooted in the traditions of Christian Reformation and Afrikanerdom. / Thesis (MA)--PU vir CHO, 1988

The thesis deals with the history of Potchefstroom Gimnasium, as preparatory school initially and later on as a secondary school. The school was founded in 1907 as preparatory school, by the Theological School of the Reformed Church of Potchefstroom. The history of its origin is hereby• at tended to against the background of the general teaching conditions in the Cape Colony and in Potchefstroom. The misappreciation of Christian-National education during the late nineteenth century offered the stimulus which led to the foundation of the Preparatory School in 1907. The Preparatory School was in character a church school in the period between 1907 and 1914. It was thus exclusively upheld by the Reformed Church. When the school year commenced in 1915, it was decided that the name Preparatory School be changed to Potchefstroom Gimnasium, and that it would serve under authority of the Government in future. It now contained two sections namely a primary section and a secondary section. In 1918 the two sections were separated and they became two independent institutions. Under the principality of Mr JJA Coetsee, who had served in this post since the foundation of the school, it grew to become a worthy secondary school. During the period 1938-1965 the school developed into becoming a modern secondary school under authority of its second, permanently appointed headmaster, Mr W de K Kruger. This process of growth was continued by principals AJ Combrink, ABJ Kruger, LA Dreyer and AN Grobler. Finally, the origin and meaning of the schools symbols are discussed. When dealing with symbols, the author also refers to the motto, the emblem and the school song. It has been determined that Potchefstroom Gimnasium had grown into becoming a school of traditions over the period between 1907 and 1982. It bears a fruitful history and shows that it is firmly rooted in the traditions of Christian Reformation and Afrikanerdom. / Thesis (MA)--PU vir CHO, 1988

This thesis deals with a specific secondary school, the Potchefstroom Gymnasium, which is known as the oldest Afrikaans secondary school in the Transvaal. Potchefstroom Gymnasium originated in 1907 as a result of the Christian National ideal and through the years provided an unique contribution to Afrikaans children belonging to the Christian religion. Thus Potchefstroom Gymnasium is considered an exponent of the Christian National Education principle (CNE principle). The Christian National Education principle had its origin in the Bible and during the Reformation of the Church in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Reformed Church, (in the Netherlands) initiated the Protestant Christian way of life - which also pertained to the education as such. In 1652 Jan van Riebeeck brought the Calvinistic philosophy with him to the Cape and in 1838 with the Great Trek it was also extended to the Transvaal As a result of the Liberal humanistic influence of the British during and after the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) a Christian National Education movement (CNE movement) originated and CNE schools were founded. Teaching of the Christian Afrikaner children could consequently again be presented in accordance with the CNE principles. Due to political turbulence and lack of financial support, the CNE schools had a short duration and by the end of 1906 they had all either been closed or had become state schools. The need arose for Christian National Education in Potchefstroom and the Preparatory School was founded in 1907 as a Free Christian school and was part of the Reformed Theological School. In 1915 the Preparatory School, also due to lack of funds, became a primary school {of the state) with a secondary section which was called the Potchefstroom Gymnasium. In 1916 a beginning was made to teach certain school subjects through medium of Afrikaans and this school became the first to replace Dutch with Afrikaans as the medium of teaching. In 1918 the primary and secondary sections were separated to form two individual schools. The secondary school be retained its name of Potchefstroom Gymnasium. J J A Coetsee was the first permanent headmaster of the school from July 1908 until July 1938. Under him the school flourished and became a well-known Christian Afrikaans secondary school. From August 1938 to December 1965 W de K Kruger continued in the footsteps of his predecessor at the school where the principles of CNE teaching were taught. / Thesis (MEd)--PU vir CHO, 1983

This thesis deals with a specific secondary school, the Potchefstroom Gymnasium, which is known as the oldest Afrikaans secondary school in the Transvaal. Potchefstroom Gymnasium originated in 1907 as a result of the Christian National ideal and through the years provided an unique contribution to Afrikaans children belonging to the Christian religion. Thus Potchefstroom Gymnasium is considered an exponent of the Christian National Education principle (CNE principle). The Christian National Education principle had its origin in the Bible and during the Reformation of the Church in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Reformed Church, (in the Netherlands) initiated the Protestant Christian way of life - which also pertained to the education as such. In 1652 Jan van Riebeeck brought the Calvinistic philosophy with him to the Cape and in 1838 with the Great Trek it was also extended to the Transvaal As a result of the Liberal humanistic influence of the British during and after the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) a Christian National Education movement (CNE movement) originated and CNE schools were founded. Teaching of the Christian Afrikaner children could consequently again be presented in accordance with the CNE principles. Due to political turbulence and lack of financial support, the CNE schools had a short duration and by the end of 1906 they had all either been closed or had become state schools. The need arose for Christian National Education in Potchefstroom and the Preparatory School was founded in 1907 as a Free Christian school and was part of the Reformed Theological School. In 1915 the Preparatory School, also due to lack of funds, became a primary school {of the state) with a secondary section which was called the Potchefstroom Gymnasium. In 1916 a beginning was made to teach certain school subjects through medium of Afrikaans and this school became the first to replace Dutch with Afrikaans as the medium of teaching. In 1918 the primary and secondary sections were separated to form two individual schools. The secondary school be retained its name of Potchefstroom Gymnasium. J J A Coetsee was the first permanent headmaster of the school from July 1908 until July 1938. Under him the school flourished and became a well-known Christian Afrikaans secondary school. From August 1938 to December 1965 W de K Kruger continued in the footsteps of his predecessor at the school where the principles of CNE teaching were taught. / Thesis (MEd)--PU vir CHO, 1983