Paarl Gimnasium

Description

Paarl Gimnasium (Paarl Gim or Paarl Gym) is a co-ed Afrikaans high school in Paarl in the Western Cape. The school is a top sporting school and has produced several famous South African rugby players, such as Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers. The Interschool’s Tournament against Paarl Boys’ High School is a popular event on the sporting calendar and draws thousands of spectators every year.

HERITAGE

Paarl Gimnasium was founded in 1858 by Rev. van Lingen as a Dutch Christian school for boys. In 1964, the school split into two separate schools - a primary school and a high school. The primary school is housed in the Gimnasium building.

ACADEMICS

The school motto is Sol Justitae Illustra Nos which means “Sun of Justice, Shine Upon Us”.

SPORTS & CULTURE

SPORTS

• Netball
• Rugby
• Tennis
• Hockey
• Athletics
• Cricket
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Golf
• Cycling
• Lifesaving

CULTURE

• Public speaking and debating
• Drama
• Choir
• Chess
• Junior City Council

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Auditorium
• Computer centre
• Cafeteria
• Gym
• Indoor sports centre
• Clubhouse
• Swimming pool
• Athletics track
• Hockey fields
• Cricket field
• Rugby field
• Netball courts
• Tennis courts
• Boarding

NOTABLE GRADUATES

• Japie le Roux
• Boy de Villiers
• Steve Joubert
• Jan Pickard
• Kobus Wiese
• Jean de Villiers
• Schalk Burger