History
In 1680 Vryburger Evert received the admissible 60 morgan of land from the Company to grow fruit and vegetables. It is assumed that the Eversdal farm was named after him.
Nineteen years later, Evert sold his farm to Hendrik Ooswalt Eksteen. He built a fort-like structure that was used as a wine cellar, but it fell into disrepair. The fissures in the walls where attacking Khoi-Khoi and San were fired on, can still be seen.
Transfer documents from the year 1714 to Eksteen, indicate that the source of the Kuils River is in a well in the cellar of the house. The original house with its T-shaped design (traditional Cape Dutch) dates from those years. Ten years later it was sold to Gysbert Verwey and the transfer documents were signed by Ryk Tulbagh, Registrar of Deeds at that time.
Later owners: 1764 Johannes Louw; 1803 Pieter Joosten; 1815 Jacobus Wynand Louw; 1855 Schabort Family (wife of Jacobus Louw).
Since 1973 the original building, owned by the Marais family, has been restored by means of excellent research and building skills and kept in a good condition thereafter. In January 1976 Eversdal Primary School opened it’s doors for the first time.
Vision
Our holistic approach ensures that each student thrives in a balanced environment, fostering a lifelong passion for learning. We strive to create individuals who are not only academically accomplished but also culturally enriched and are afforded the opportunity to become athletically skilled. By instilling perseverance, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we prepare our learners to succeed in all areas of life, empower our learners to become responsible citizens and to embrace learning as a lifelong journey in a diverse and rapidly changing world.
Mission
To deliver relevant education and instruction through:
- Offering school activities where understanding and application are more important than mere knowledge. Focusing on the joy of learning and developing a growth mindset to create personal and intellectual abilities.
- Instil a work ethic that encourages students to apply themselves diligently in their academic, sport, and cultural activities. Emphasising the importance of this balanced approach.
- Providing opportunities across a vast array of activities to promote participation and create a sense of belonging.
- By weaving our values, respect, integrity, discipline and faith into the fabric of the school’s mission, we ensure that every learner, parent and teacher aligns on the well-being of each learner within our microsystem.