JAN KRIEL SCHOOL (Kuilsriver)(since 1937)

History of Jan Kriel School

1937: Jan’s parents, with the help of the church, started an institute to care for children with epilepsy

Rev Kriel Mrs Kriel

Jan Kriel

1925: Jan Kriel, at age 16, died from epilepsy

1944: From caring to educating: a formal school was begun

1985: The school also included learners with other special education needs

From a modest beginning. . .

1st Classroom

The horse stable of

Rev Kriel

1st Boys’ Hostel

Old outbuildings

The old Rectory:

1st Girls’ and Staff’s residence

The Old School: Barns of racing horses

The Association of Friends of the Epileptic child was started in 1949, in order to raise funds and create awareness

And with these funds big building projects were taken on and completed between 1950 - 1985

…to bigger dreams…

At Jan Kriel School we strive to empower learners with epilepsy and special

education needs

”Gee ‘n Kind ‘n Kans””Gee ‘n Kind ‘n Kans”

Special education is about 4 times more expensive than mainstream

education. Jan Kriel School is only partially subsidized. Friends’ financial support ensures the

future of necessary support for our children and their unique needs.

Please become a benefactor and help us to give a child a chance!

”Gee ‘n Kind ‘n Kans””Gee ‘n Kind ‘n Kans”

The following services make Jan Kriel School unique:

SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

Medical Services

• Visiting paediatrician

• EEG Technician

• Clinic assistant

Psychological Services

3 Psychologists:

for evaluations and other specialist support

SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

Physiotherapy

SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

Occupational therapy

SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

Speech & Language therapy

SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

Orthodidactics

Tape aid

Transcribing

SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

Sport for the physically disabled

Various provincial and national champions and 2 Paralympic (Athens 2004) athletes

•Athletics

•Cycling

•Swimming

SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

•Hoccer

•Table tennis

Thank you very much! …for being (or becoming) a

Friend of Jan Kriel’s children.

YOUR LOVING SUPPORT IS TRULY APPRECIATED