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EPWORTH SCHOOL
School in Pietermaritzburg

www.epworth.co.za
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95 Golf Rd. Scottsville. Pietermaritzburg. Kwazulu Natal. 3201
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Our spacious classrooms offer the latest in technology, with Wi-Fi, iPads, state-of-the-art projectors. Through our Adventure Sports tours, our pupils can try their hand at amazing, life-changing challenges such as sea-kayaking around Mauritius, cycling across the country, or paddling down the Orange River. Our cultural classes, numerous clubs and various enrichment programmes enable tomorrow’s actors, artists, musicians and directors to thrive and flourish. He believed that through education, children could become individuals of sound character who would improve the world around them. In 1748, the brothers established their first educational institution, a boarding school for the children of coal miners. For its first 21 years, Epworth operated as a private venture, before being transferred in 1919 to the Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of South Africa, which appointed a management council. The original school was housed in various different buildings located in the centre of Pietermaritzburg. Over the years, further properties in Loop, Chapel, Burger and Prince Alfred streets were acquired to accommodate the growing school. Smaller building projects followed, culminating in a ten-year development plan for Epworth. The foundation stone for a dedicated junior school was laid in 1965, which also saw the school swell to 445 pupils. It marked the admission of the school’s first black pupils and brought to fruition Miss Kachelhoffer’s long-held belief that Epworth’s success would be gained through giving each girl, regardless of colour or creed, a chance. Pupil numbers dropped to 316 and the High School lost 48 boarders in one year. In 1989, many private schools in the area were experiencing severe financial constraints and were forced to increase fees to meet rising expenditure and to counter dwindling numbers. Despite considerations to amalgamate with another school, Epworth stood resolute and remained independent. Its innovative, child-centred approach was beginning to attract more pupils from the surrounding community. In order to free up much needed space, a new building, specifically designed to accommodate the pre-primary section, was built. Boys, who had been part of Grades one to three since the 1950s, were introduced into the rest of the primary school in The school recorded a total of 520 pupils, the largest the school had ever been. Epworth is a lovely place for children to be educated, with wide open spaces and the fresh-air-feel of the nearby countryside. The school is set in rolling yet secure 15-hectare grounds on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg, with ample room for spacious classrooms and admin buildings, boarding houses and extensive sports facilities. Our state-of-the-art learning facilities include a fully equipped lecture theatre that seats 80 pupils, a team teaching room, computer centre, library, design and technology room, media centre, and music and art block. Our Methodist ethos, diversity, innovative and relevant education, promote the development of character and enable individuals to realise their full potential in an ever-changing world. Our Methodist ethos teaches that true spirituality includes serving others in our community, especially those less fortunate than ourselves. Even our youngest pupils are involved in social responsibility projects throughout the year.
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