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Jun 19, 20240 min read


Enchanted Garden: Matric Ball '24
What a magical night it was at the Matric Ball, this year's enchanting theme of an "Enchanted Garden." Â It's truly a beautiful...
May 28, 20241 min read


A new school year
As we say goodbye to 57 matrics, we welcome 32 new learners to Jan Kriel School. In Gr.10, 23 learners joined us from Astra- and Paarl...
Feb 5, 20241 min read

Celebrate 2024
Have a look at some electronic calendars free for you to download. We have several desktop wallpapers or make use of our A4 printable pdf...
Dec 6, 20231 min read

Happiness in 2023!
This year we have been very blessed, not only with fundraising projects but the achievements of our learners. We are happy to share: have...
Dec 6, 20231 min read


Michael shines his light!
Michael epitomises the saying "dynamite comes in small packages". Doctors gave him a life expectancy of only 2 days, but in 2024 he will...
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Friends of Jan Kriel September Newsletter
In the midst of the Cape Town's cold (even though it is already Spring!) the school grounds are buzzing with all the activities here at...
Sep 22, 20231 min read

"Forever grateful" says Jarryd
“I am Head boy, Chairperson of the Representative Council of Learners as well as the Chairperson of the Provincial RCL and I also have...
Sep 19, 20232 min read


It's almost time for Tekkie Challenge 2023
LET'S RUN IT!! Go on the road 2 September 2023 with Tekkie Challenge 2023. WPA registered 10 & 21km events and 5km Fun Run...
Aug 22, 20231 min read


Tekkie Challenge is back!
Entries open www.tekkeichallenge.co.za- Challenge yourself! #tekkiechallenge2023 #jankrielskool #jankrielinstituut #FoodLoversMarket...
Jul 24, 20231 min read

Newsletter June 2023
Cape Town is cold and wet but luckily most of the sports events are done and learners are very busy with exams. Have a look at some of...
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Safety First
In 2021, as part of the LOGO Learning Centre building project, the school building and classrooms were updated in terms of fire safety...
May 30, 20231 min read


Learners 1937 vs 2023
Although Jan Kriel School started in 1937 as a care facility for learners with epilepsy, over years the need grew to support learners...
May 26, 20231 min read


Easter Gift 2023
Christians everywhere celebrate the HOPE that Easter brings. In a world with so much visible sadness, pain and disappointment, everyone...
Mar 23, 20231 min read


We DEVELOP potential!
10% of children live with a learning disability but Jan Kriel School we develop potential :-) Every R100 makes a difference in a child's...
Mar 23, 20231 min read


Feb 20, 20230 min read


Raemondo takes on World Surfing Champs
Raemondo was part of a team of 14 athletes with support members such as family and coaches representing South Africa at the World ISA...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


The wheels on the bus go round and round!
With the generosity of donors, Jan Krielers are blessed to secure the purchase of another bus for learner transportation. More than 300...
Feb 13, 20231 min read


Karel Kriel Scholarship 2022
The 2022 Karel Kriel Scholarship is awarded to Michelle Keresztesi. “She performed well against the odds since she joined Jan Kriel...
Feb 10, 20231 min read

Best wishes for 2023!
In the current economic climate, Jan Kriel is privileged and blessed to (after 85 years!) still be able to fully support learners with...
Jan 20, 20231 min read


Yearbook 2022
As the new school year kicks off, we look back with appreciation at what Jan Kriel's learners achieved in 2022. Through the open hearts...
Jan 16, 20231 min read
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