Jeppe High School for Boys
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Jeppe High School for Boys is a public secondary school is located in Kensington
, a suburb of Johannesburg
, Gauteng
, South Africa
, one of the 23 Milner Schools.
The school's motto is the Latin
Forti nihil difficilius, meaning "Nothing is too difficult for the brave", also translated as "For the brave, nothing is too difficult".
Jeppe High School for Boys is the oldest known school in Johannesburg
.
that founded that city. In 1896 it was bought by the Witwatersrand Council for Education, which was concerned with the education of English
speakers in the Dutch-speaking
South African Republic. In 1897 the school was renamed Jeppestown Grammar School after the German-born philanthropist
Sir Julius Jeppe. The school was closed during the Second Boer War
but was reopened soon after by the educationist Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner
, and renamed Jeppe High School for Boys and Girls. In 1911 the school moved to its present site in the suburb of Kensington. In 1919 a separate girls' school, Jeppe High School for Girls
was formed. Originally playing soccer, it switched to rugby union
in the 1930s, and has since produced four Springbok
internationals and one international coach. It also has a preparatory school
.
Jeppe High School for Boys has beautiful stone buildings with a prominent facade. The Payne Hall, a stone building with a largely wooden interior, has been declared a National Monument. Within the school is another National Monument; a War Memorial dedicated to those who died in the First World War.
Mr. Anton Dempsey
Deputy Headmaster | Deputy Principals
Mr. G.D. Esterhuizen
Rev. M.H. Gill
Mrs. C. Rattray
Kensington, Gauteng
Kensington is a hilly suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 1897 by Max Langermann...
, a suburb of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, Gauteng
Gauteng
Gauteng is one of the nine provinces of South Africa. It was formed from part of the old Transvaal Province after South Africa's first all-race elections on 27 April 1994...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, one of the 23 Milner Schools.
The school's motto is the Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
Forti nihil difficilius, meaning "Nothing is too difficult for the brave", also translated as "For the brave, nothing is too difficult".
Jeppe High School for Boys is the oldest known school in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
.
History
The school was founded as Saint Michael's School in 1890 in Johannesburg, four years after the gold rushWitwatersrand Gold Rush
The Witwatersrand Gold Rush was a gold rush in 1886 that led to the establishment of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was part of the Mineral Revolution....
that founded that city. In 1896 it was bought by the Witwatersrand Council for Education, which was concerned with the education of English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
speakers in the Dutch-speaking
Afrikaans
Afrikaans is a West Germanic language, spoken natively in South Africa and Namibia. It is a daughter language of Dutch, originating in its 17th century dialects, collectively referred to as Cape Dutch .Afrikaans is a daughter language of Dutch; see , , , , , .Afrikaans was historically called Cape...
South African Republic. In 1897 the school was renamed Jeppestown Grammar School after the German-born philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
Sir Julius Jeppe. The school was closed during the Second Boer War
Second Boer War
The Second Boer War was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902 between the British Empire and the Afrikaans-speaking Dutch settlers of two independent Boer republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State...
but was reopened soon after by the educationist Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner
Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner
Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner KG, GCB, GCMG, PC was a British statesman and colonial administrator who played an influential leadership role in the formulation of foreign and domestic policy between the mid-1890s and early 1920s...
, and renamed Jeppe High School for Boys and Girls. In 1911 the school moved to its present site in the suburb of Kensington. In 1919 a separate girls' school, Jeppe High School for Girls
Jeppe High School for Girls
Jeppe High School for Girls is a high school in Johannesburg, South Africa for girls from grades 8 to 12. The school is known colloquially as Jeppe Girls.- History :...
was formed. Originally playing soccer, it switched to rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
in the 1930s, and has since produced four Springbok
South Africa national rugby union team
The South African national rugby union team are 2009 British and Irish Lions Series winners. They are currently ranked as the fourth best team in the IRB World Rankings and were named 2008 World Team of the Year at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards.Although South Africa was instrumental...
internationals and one international coach. It also has a preparatory school
Preparatory school (UK)
In English language usage in the former British Empire, the present-day Commonwealth, a preparatory school is an independent school preparing children up to the age of eleven or thirteen for entry into fee-paying, secondary independent schools, some of which are known as public schools...
.
School buildings
Current administration
Headmaster | PrincipalMr. Anton Dempsey
Deputy Headmaster | Deputy Principals
Mr. G.D. Esterhuizen
Rev. M.H. Gill
Mrs. C. Rattray
Extramural activities
Listed alphabetically according to season| Summer | Winter | Both |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatics (Water Polo - Swimming) | Athletics | Chess |
| Basketball | Cross-Country | Choir |
| Cricket | Hockey | Debating |
| Rowing | Rugby | Emergency Medical Care |
| Squash | Soccer | JAM (Jesus and Me) |
| Table Tennis | JJC (Jo'burg Junior Council) | |
| Tennis | Pipe Band | |
| Performing Arts | ||
| Public Speaking |
Academis
Jeppe Boys write the Gauteng Department of Education preliminarily examinations and the Department of Education, South Africa final examination via the FET (Further Education Training) board.Subjects
In line with the requirements of the Education Department, Jeppe High School for Boys offers the following subjects in the Junior and Senior Phase:| Junior Phase (Grades 8 & 9) | Senior Phase (Grades 10 -12) | |
|---|---|---|
| English | X | X |
| Afrikaans | X | X |
| IsiZulu | X | X |
| Mathematics | X | X |
| Mathematical Literacy | X | |
| Additional Mathematics | X | |
| Natural Science | X | |
| Life Science | X | |
| Physical Science | X | |
| HSS (Human and Social Sciences - History and Geography) | X | |
| History | X | |
| Geography | X | |
| Technology | X | |
| Engineering Graphics & Design | X | |
| Civil Engineering | X | |
| Life Orientation | X | X |
| Accounting | X | |
| Business Economics | X | |
| Physical Education | X | X |
| Information Technology | X | |
| Art and Culture | X | |
| Visual Art | X | |
Prominent Old Boys
- Harry SchwarzHarry SchwarzHarry Heinz Schwarz was a South African lawyer, statesman and long-time political opposition leader against apartheid, who eventually served as the South African ambassador to the United States during the country’s transition to representative democracy.Schwarz rose from the childhood poverty he...
(1924–2010) lawyer, politician, Ambassador to United States and anti-apartheid leader - Herbert Cecil PughHerbert Cecil PughHerbert Cecil Pugh, GC was a South African recipient of the George Cross, and the only clergyman to be so awarded. He was a chaplain in the Royal Air Force holding the rank of Squadron Leader.- Biography :...
(1898–1941) George CrossGeorge CrossThe George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...
recipient - Herman Charles BosmanHerman Charles BosmanHerman Charles Bosman is the South African writer widely regarded as South Africa's greatest short story writer. He studied the works of Edgar Alan Poe and Mark Twain, and developed a style emphasizing the use of irony...
(1905–1951) writer and journalist - Jim ChristyJim ChristyJim Christy is the Director of Futures Exploration for the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center . FX is in charge of establishing strategic relationships between the US Government and private agencies and academia...
(1904–1971) South African international opening batsman - Jock CameronJock CameronJock Cameron was a South African cricketer of the 1920s and 1930s...
(1905–1935), South African international wicket-keeperWicket-keeperThe wicket-keeper in the sport of cricket is the player on the fielding side who stands behind the wicket or stumps being guarded by the batsman currently on strike... - Des Sinclair (1924–1996) Springbok inside centre
- Wilf Rosenberg (born 1934) Springbok outside centre
- Jake WhiteJake WhiteJake White is a rugby union coach and former coach of the South Africa national rugby union team, the Springboks. His most notable achievements as coach include leading the Springboks to victory in 2007 Rugby World Cup and the 2004 Tri Nations title...
(born 1963) World Cup (2007) winning Springbok coach, who also taught at the school - James DaltonJames Dalton (rugby player)James Dalton, born 16 August 1972 in Johannesburg, is a South African rugby union player, who played for the South Africa national rugby union team. He played as a hooker . He was educated at Parktown Boys' High School and Matriculated at Jeppe High School for Boys in Johannesburg, South...
(born 1972) Springbok hooker - Brent Moyle (born 1973) Springbok prop forward.
- Henry John May (1903–1995) Author, noted South African constitutional lawyer, and Queen's CounselQueen's CounselQueen's Counsel , known as King's Counsel during the reign of a male sovereign, are lawyers appointed by letters patent to be one of Her [or His] Majesty's Counsel learned in the law...
School Song
- We belong to Jeppe most proud we are to say
- Black and white our colours we always will display
- To these we owe our loyalty and guarantee we will always be part of the Jeppe family
- Give me a "J"
- "J"
- Give me an "E"
- "E"
- Give me a "P"
- "P"
- Give me a "P"
- "P"
- Give me an "E"
- "E"
- What you got
- JEPPE
- Who is the best
- JEPPE
- Who do we love
- JEPPE