Christian Brothers' College, Boksburg
Christian Brothers' College, Boksburg is a Roman Catholic private school located in the town of Boksburg in Gauteng, South Africa. The school accommodates children in year 1 all the way up to year 12. The School is made up of the Primary, Prep and High School. A weekly boarding facility was opened on the 14th of January 2013 and caters for boys from Grade 7 to Grade 12. The facility can accommodate up to 54 boys.
History
The school was founded in 1935 on the same site as the school is located today, and it may be stated that the original buildings from the foundation of the school remain today. The school in the past was run by Christian Brothers who taught the pupils of the school but in recent years the brothers have been replaced by lay teachers, i.e. teachers who are not members of a religious order.The School is deeply influenced by the ideals of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice,the founder of the Christian Brothers.
College Ethos
As a school which was started by the SA Christian Brothers’ almost 80 years ago in the spirit of Blessed Edmund Rice, founder of the Christian Brothers’ Schools (1803) we still believe strongly in the tenets upon which the first Christian Brothers’ school was founded. One of these which we still find extremely relevant today, over 200 years later, is the tenet that “Rice’s education was more complex than a focus of the 4Rs;he provided an education for liberation” and although the context may have changed, the challenge to educate our boys to be able to make a difference continues. We are a Catholic Institution of learning and development, responding to the call by God to reach into the lives of young people, their families and our community, that all may know God’s love .This is celebrated each day in all aspects of College life, and also through regular liturgies, masses as well as outreach and advocacy experiences.
Outreach
With a large part of the ‘heart-beat’ of our College being focussed on Service and Community, our call is also to the wider community. The need to serve a cause greater than oneself and the importance of caring for others finds tangible expression within the Edmund Rice Society (ERS). The staff and boys are constantly involved in a variety of projects and initiatives within the greater community with an emphasis on impacting on social injustices.
Sport
The Sport at CBC Boksburg is where the bond amongst the boys is most prevalent.The Sports Department and the coaches try to instil in the boys the realisation that it’s not only about winning or losing; it’s about creating friendships and sportsmanship, while having fun in a disciplined manner. The bonds and friendships that are created last a lifetime and whether it’s on the hockey, cricket or rugby fields, CBC boys are united in their passion for success. This is the way the school has always been since it opened over 75 years ago and has set the tone for our “Men of Character” of the future. The College offers a full range of both summer and Winter sports, including cricket, hockey, rugby, swimming, athletics, tennis, squash, golf and soccer.