Eunice High School (Bloemfontein)
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| Eunice High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
3 Jock Meiring Street, Park West , | |
| Information | |
| Type | All-girls public school |
| Motto | Vincit qui se vincit (She conquers who conquers herself) |
| Established | 1875 |
| School district | District 9 |
| School number | 051 444 1765 |
| Headmistress | Mrs Zinnette de Wet |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Green White |
| Nickname | Eunice |
| Rival | Clarendon High School for Girls |
| Accreditation | Free State Department of Education |
| Vice Headmaster | Mr Leon van Rensburg |
| Vice Headmistress | Mrs Mag Marais |
| Website | http://www.eunice.co.za |
Eunice High School is a girls' boarding school/day school located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The language of instruction is English. In 2015 Eunice was recognised as the Top Performing Public School in South Africa.[1]
History[]
Originally named the Oranje Vrij Staat Dames Instituut, the school was founded in 1875 on the initiative of the Dutch Reformed Church. The name Eunice is a biblical reference to the mother of Timothy in the New Testament. It is a Greek word meaning "happy victory". Eunice was founded in the Scottish education tradition. Its first headmistress was summoned from Stirling to replicate Scottish standards and values in Bloemfontein.[citation needed]
In 1902 Ella Campbell Scarlett became the first and only doctor employed at the school, and is known as the first woman medical practitioner in Bloemfontein, South Africa.[2]
Notable alumnae[]
- Olga Kirsch, poet[3]
Sports and culture[]
Subjects[]
- Arts and Culture
- Afrikaans
- Business Studies
- Computer Application Technology
- Economics
- English
- Life Orientation
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Music
- Physical Science
- Technology
- History
References[]
- ^ "Eunice High School website". Archived from the original on 7 March 2009. Retrieved 5 July 2009.
- ^ Potgieter, S V (1998). "History of Medicine: Medicine in Bloemfontein - anecdotes from the turn of the century". South African Medical Journal. 3 (88): 272–274.
- ^ Roth, Egonne. "Lessons in writing the biography of the crossover poet, Olga Kirsch" (PDF). Retrieved 8 November 2019.
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