Hoërskool Overkruin
| Hoërskool Overkruin | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
115 Braam Pretorius Street Pretoria, Gauteng, 0182 South Africa | |
| Coordinates | 25°41′05″S 28°12′35″E / 25.684736°S 28.209777°ECoordinates: 25°41′05″S 28°12′35″E / 25.684736°S 28.209777°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Established | 1974 |
| School district | District 4 |
| Authority | Gauteng Department of Education |
| Principal | Mnr P.J. Nel |
| Gender | Mixed-gender |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| School colour(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Slogan | Kyk vêr |
| Nickname | Ovies |
| Newspaper | Verkyker |
| Website | www.overkruin.com |
Hoërskool Overkruin is a public secondary school that has a strong foundation based on Christian values and ethics.
History
Originally named Hoërskool Sinoville, the school was founded on 10 June 1974. It was later renamed to Hoërskool Overkruin and had grown from 408 pupils to 1,974 by the year 2009.
Culture
- Choir
- Performance Arts
- Photography
- Public Speaking
Sport
- Athletics
- Cricket
- Chess
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Golf
- Hockey
- Mountain Bike
- Netball
- Rugby
- Softball
- Sevens Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
Headmasters
- 1974 - 1982 : Mnr. M.S. Mulder
- 1983 - 1987 : Dr. S.A.V. Coetzee
- 1988 - 2008 : Dr. J.M. Theunissen
- 2009 - Present : Mnr. P.J. Nel