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. 1st Girls’ and Staff’s residence
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

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

7. Please become a benefactor and help us to give a child a chance!
”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 EEG Technician Clinic assistant
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