Windhoek Gymnasium Private School
| Windhoek Gymnasium Private School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1 Sossusvlei Street , | |
| Coordinates | 22°37′00″S 17°06′33″E / 22.61675°S 17.10908°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | Logos-Pathos-Ethos (Teaching a new lifestyle, building a better future) |
| Established | 2007 |
| Gender | Boys and Girls |
| Website | www |
Windhoek Gymnasium Private School (Windhoek Gymnasium) is a private school in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The school has one campus in the Kleine Kuppe suburb, while the old campus situated in Olympia is now being used as an office complex for a private company. It is one of Namibia's top-performing schools,[1] coming fifth in Grade 12 results in 2014 (2013: rank 8).[2]
History
[edit]Windhoek Gymnasium Private School was established on 17 January 2007. The school started off with 280 learners from grade 1 to 8. The school had grown to a total amount of 340 learners towards the end of 2007. The secondary school started in 2008 and grew by 700 learners. The learners grew to 1100 when a preprimary school was added in 2009 with 150 kids. By 2012 the school has grown to 1400.[3]
The campus in Kleine Kuppe is divided into five blocks. The facilities provided at Block A are 14 secondary school class rooms, 2 computer labs, 2 laboratories, admin section and the Rector’s office. Block B accommodates 33 primary school classrooms; a design & technology room; 1 computer lab. Block C accommodates 15 secondary school class rooms and book stores. Block D accommodates the main reception and admin offices; school hall; cafeteria & coffee shop and cloakrooms. Block X accommodates 8 secondary school class rooms.[citation needed]
The school participates in cricket, rugby, hockey, tennis, netball, swimming, athletics and golf. Learners are encouraged to participate in the various sports provided by the school. The school appoint its own coaches and provide good equipment and facilities.[citation needed]
2019 school bus incident
[edit]On 25 August 2019 while on a school trip to southern Namibia, a Windhoek Gymnasium bus overturned on the B1 national road south of Kalkrand. 2 learners were killed and several others injured. The driver tested positive for alcohol.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Nakale, Albertina (20 May 2014). "Private school draws praise from Namwandi". New Era.
- ^ Tjihenua, Theresia (15 January 2015). "State schools continue to finish last". The Namibian.
- ^ Windhoek Gymnasium Private School (retrieved 4 October 2012)
- ^ Cloete, Luqman; Kahiurika, Ndanki (27 August 2019). "Brother cherishes accident victim's memory". The Namibian. p. 1.
