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{{Infobox school
| name = Cordwalles Preparatory School
| name = Cordwalles Preparatory School
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| founder = [[Samuel Baines]]
| founder = [[Samuel Baines]]
| head_name = Headmaster
| head_name = Headmaster
| head = Lance Vienstra
| head = Lance Veenstra
| city = [[Pietermaritzburg]]
| city = [[Pietermaritzburg]]
| state = [[KwaZulu-Natal]]
| state = [[KwaZulu-Natal]]
| country = [[South Africa]]
| country = [[South Africa]]
| students = 315 boys
| students = 350 boys
| school_colors = Brown and white
| colours = {{colourbox|Brown}}{{colourbox|White}} Brown & white
| free_label = Fees
| free_label = Fees
| free = R 39 900 p.a. (boarding) <br />R 59 800 p.a. (tuition)
| website = [http://www.cordwalles.co.za www.cordwalles.co.za]
| website = [http://www.cordwalles.co.za www.cordwalles.co.za]
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== Origins ==
== Origins ==


Cordwalles was founded in 1912 by the [[Rt Revd]] [[Samuel Baines]], [[Bishop of Natal]] as a preparatory school for [[Michaelhouse]]. It has grown considerably since its early beginnings as a boarding-only school and has had only six headmasters. Cordwalles has an [[Anglican]] foundation.
Cordwalles was founded in 1912 by the [[Rt Revd]] [[Samuel Baines]], [[Bishop of Natal]] as a preparatory school for [[Michaelhouse]]. It has grown considerably since its early beginnings as a boarding-only school and has had only seven headmasters. Cordwalles has an [[Anglican]] foundation.


=== Headmasters ===
=== Headmasters ===
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* D. B. E Bawden (1985 – 1995)
* D. B. E Bawden (1985 – 1995)
* T. G. Evans (1996 – 2003)
* T. G. Evans (1996 – 2003)
* Simon Weaver (2004 – present)
* Simon Weaver (2004 – 2015)
* Lance Veenstra (2016 – present)


==The school today==
==The school today==
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[[File:Cordwalles.jpg|thumb|left|Cordwalles]]
[[File:Cordwalles.jpg|thumb|left|Cordwalles]]


Cordwalles is a boys preparatory school, which educates boys from Grade RR (boys turning 5) to Grade 7 (boys turning 13).
Cordwalles is a boys preparatory school, which educates boys from Grade RR (boys turning 5) to Grade 7 (boys turning 13).


Cordwalles consists of fifteen hectares of ground, an 'Inky' (pre-school to grade 2) block and Lecture Room, Theatre, Science Laboratory, Design & Technology Centre and Computer and Media Centres.
Cordwalles consists of fifteen hectares of ground, an 'Inky' (pre-school to grade 2) block and Lecture Room, Theatre, Science Laboratory, Design & Technology Centre and Computer and Media Centres.


There are over 300 boys taught by an academic and support staff of over 50. Most leavers go on to attend local private senior schools such as [[Hilton College (South Africa)|Hilton College]], [[Kearsney College]], Maritzburg College, Saint Charles College and especially [[Michaelhouse]].
There are over 300 boys taught by an academic and support staff of over 50. Most leavers go on to attend local private senior schools such as [[Hilton College (South Africa)|Hilton College]], [[Kearsney College]], [[Maritzburg College]], [[St. Charles College, Pietermaritzburg|St. Charles College]] and especially [[Michaelhouse]].

The headmaster, Simon Weaver is an old boy of Cordwalles, having been a pupil at the school from 1970 to 1975. He went on to Michaelhouse where he also did a Post Matric year. Simon Weaver was Deputy Headmaster of the Ridge (1995–1998). He was appointed headmaster of Pridwin (1999–2003) before heading up Cordwalles in 2004.

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==History==
==History==


Cordwalles Preparatory School was founded by Bishop Samuel Baines in 1912 when Michaelhouse moved from Pietermaritzburg to Balgowan and needing a preparatory school of its own to ensure its future enrolment.
Cordwalles Preparatory School was founded by Bishop Samuel Baines in 1912 when Michaelhouse moved from Pietermaritzburg to Balgowan and needing a preparatory school of its own to ensure its future enrolment.


Cordwalles consisted of {{convert|5|acre|m2}} of land, a house and twelve boys. By 1917 the school encompassed {{convert|19|acre|m2}} of land, classrooms and dormitories. In the 1930s the Chapel, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool as well as additional classrooms, dormitories and land were added. During the Second World War numbers rose to one hundred and forty seven boys. From the 1950s further dormitories together with a Kitchen block, Sanatorium, and enlarged Dining Hall, Science Laboratory, Library and Staff Houses were constructed. The 1960s saw the development of the double storey block, the five sports fields and the four tennis courts.
Cordwalles consisted of {{convert|5|acre}} of land, a house and twelve boys. By 1917 the school encompassed {{convert|19|acre}} of land, classrooms and dormitories. In the 1930s the Chapel, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool as well as additional classrooms, dormitories and land were added. During the Second World War numbers rose to one hundred and forty seven boys. From the 1950s further dormitories together with a Kitchen block, Sanatorium, and enlarged Dining Hall, Science Laboratory, Library and Staff Houses were constructed. The 1960s saw the development of the double storey block, the five sports fields and the four tennis courts.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*Professor [[David H.M.Brooks]] (1961), philosopher and author of "''The Unity of the Mind'''"
*Professor [[David H.M.Brooks]] (1961), philosopher and author of ''The Unity of the Mind''
*[[Gary Ralfe]], Managing Director of [[De Beers]
*[[Gary Ralfe]], former CEO of [[De Beers]]
*[[Robert Holmes à Court]], Australia's first billionaire
*[[Robert Holmes à Court]], Australia's first billionaire
*[[Barry Streek]], journalist
*[[Barry Streek]], journalist
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.cordwalles.co.za/ Cordwalles official site]
*{{official website|http://www.cordwalles.co.za/ }}
*[http://www.isasa.org/component/option,com_hotproperty/task,view/id,160/Itemid,147/ ISASA Schools Directory]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928160726/http://www.isasa.org/component/option%2Ccom_hotproperty/task%2Cview/id%2C160/Itemid%2C147/ ISASA Schools Directory]

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[[Category:Anglican schools in South Africa]]
[[Category:Anglican schools in South Africa]]

Latest revision as of 09:42, 25 September 2024

For the English school formerly known as Cordwalles School, see St. Piran's (school).

Cordwalles Preparatory School
Location
Map
Pietermaritzburg
,
KwaZulu-Natal

South Africa
Information
TypePrivate, Boarding
MottoCourage Builds Character
Established1912
FounderSamuel Baines
LocaleSuburban
HeadmasterLance Veenstra
GradesPre-primary - 7
Number of students350 boys
Colour(s)   Brown & white
Websitewww.cordwalles.co.za

Cordwalles is a private, boarding preparatory school for boys founded in 1912. It is located in Pietermaritzburg, the capital city of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Origins

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Cordwalles was founded in 1912 by the Rt Revd Samuel Baines, Bishop of Natal as a preparatory school for Michaelhouse. It has grown considerably since its early beginnings as a boarding-only school and has had only seven headmasters. Cordwalles has an Anglican foundation.

Headmasters

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  • J. H. E. Besant, MA (Oxon) (1912 – 1946)
  • J. D. Parmiter, MA (Cantab) (1947 – 1956)
  • R. C. Brooks, MA (Cantab) (1957 – 1984)
  • D. B. E Bawden (1985 – 1995)
  • T. G. Evans (1996 – 2003)
  • Simon Weaver (2004 – 2015)
  • Lance Veenstra (2016 – present)

The school today

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Cordwalles

Cordwalles is a boys preparatory school, which educates boys from Grade RR (boys turning 5) to Grade 7 (boys turning 13).

Cordwalles consists of fifteen hectares of ground, an 'Inky' (pre-school to grade 2) block and Lecture Room, Theatre, Science Laboratory, Design & Technology Centre and Computer and Media Centres.

There are over 300 boys taught by an academic and support staff of over 50. Most leavers go on to attend local private senior schools such as Hilton College, Kearsney College, Maritzburg College, St. Charles College and especially Michaelhouse.

History

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Cordwalles Preparatory School was founded by Bishop Samuel Baines in 1912 when Michaelhouse moved from Pietermaritzburg to Balgowan and needing a preparatory school of its own to ensure its future enrolment.

Cordwalles consisted of 5 acres (2.0 ha) of land, a house and twelve boys. By 1917 the school encompassed 19 acres (7.7 ha) of land, classrooms and dormitories. In the 1930s the Chapel, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool as well as additional classrooms, dormitories and land were added. During the Second World War numbers rose to one hundred and forty seven boys. From the 1950s further dormitories together with a Kitchen block, Sanatorium, and enlarged Dining Hall, Science Laboratory, Library and Staff Houses were constructed. The 1960s saw the development of the double storey block, the five sports fields and the four tennis courts.

Notable alumni

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