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The primary school section of Gimnasium was founded in 1858 as a Dutch Christian school for boys, with the High School being founded much later. In the mid 30's the school's language of education shifted to [[Afrikaans]]. After the high school section was completed the school allowed the first female student to enroll in 1971. |
The primary school section of Gimnasium was founded in 1858 as a Dutch Christian school for boys, with the High School being founded much later. In the mid 30's the school's language of education shifted to [[Afrikaans]]. After the high school section was completed the school allowed the first female student to enroll in 1971. |
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Paarl Gimnasium High School has a large sporting program and takes part in the interschools tournament against [[Paarl Boys' High School]], an event which attracts thousands of spectators every year. |
Paarl Gimnasium High School has a large sporting program and takes part in the interschools tournament against [[Paarl Boys' High School]], an event which attracts thousands of spectators every year. Heinne Louw is one of the most popular pupils in Paarl Gimnasium. He attended the school from 2006-2011 and due to matriculate in 2011. |
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Revision as of 14:18, 27 September 2011
| Paarl Gimnasium High School | |
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| Location | |
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Paarl
 South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Sol Justitae Illustra Nos" |
| Established | 1858 |
| Principal | James Genis |
| Gender | 1858-1971 boys Since 1971 coeducational |
| Color(s) | Maroon, Gold, Green |
| Website | http://www.paarlgim.co.za |
Paarl Gimnasium is a school in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. Rev. van Lingen founded the school in the centre of town in 1858. The school has had a number of significant sporting achievements and has produced some of South Africa's top Rugby players including Ashley Johnson Schalk Burger, Jean De Villiers, Marius Joubert and De Wet Barry
The primary school section of Gimnasium was founded in 1858 as a Dutch Christian school for boys, with the High School being founded much later. In the mid 30's the school's language of education shifted to Afrikaans. After the high school section was completed the school allowed the first female student to enroll in 1971.
Paarl Gimnasium High School has a large sporting program and takes part in the interschools tournament against Paarl Boys' High School, an event which attracts thousands of spectators every year. Heinne Louw is one of the most popular pupils in Paarl Gimnasium. He attended the school from 2006-2011 and due to matriculate in 2011.
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