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JAN KRIEL SCHOOL (Kuilsriver) (since 1937)

Discover the inspiring history of Jan Kriel School, established in 1937 to care for children with epilepsy. Today, the school has expanded to provide education and specialized services to learners with various special education needs. With the support of the Association of Friends of the Epileptic Child, Jan Kriel School continues to thrive and empower children with unique needs. Become a benefactor and help us give every child a chance!

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JAN KRIEL SCHOOL (Kuilsriver) (since 1937)

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  1. JAN KRIEL SCHOOL(Kuilsriver) (since 1937)

  2. History of Jan Kriel School 1925: Jan Kriel, at age 16, died from epilepsy • 1937: Jan’s parents, with the help of the church, started an institute to care for children with epilepsy Jan Kriel Rev Kriel Mrs Kriel 1944: From caring to educating: a formal school was begun 1985: The school also included learners with other special education needs

  3. From a modest beginning. . . 1st Classroom The horse stable of Rev Kriel 1st Boys’ Hostel Old outbuildings

  4. The old Rectory: 1st Girls’ and Staff’s residence The Old School: Barns of racing horses

  5. …to bigger dreams… 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

  6. At Jan Kriel School we strive to empower learners with epilepsy and special education needs

  7. ”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!

  8. ”Gee ‘n Kind ‘n Kans””Gee ‘n Kind ‘n Kans” The following services make Jan Kriel School unique:

  9. Medical Services • Visiting paediatrician • EEG Technician • Clinic assistant SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

  10. Psychological Services 3 Psychologists: for evaluations and other specialist support SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

  11. Physiotherapy SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

  12. Occupational therapy SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

  13. Speech & Language therapy SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

  14. Orthodidactics Tape aid Transcribing SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

  15. Sport for the physically disabled • Hoccer • Table tennis • Athletics • Cycling • Swimming Various provincial and national champions and 2 Paralympic (Athens 2004) athletes SPECIAL SERVICES: Jan Kriel’s uniqueness

  16. Thank you very much! …for being (or becoming) a Friend of Jan Kriel’s children. YOUR LOVING SUPPORT IS TRULY APPRECIATED

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