Jozua Naude Vision and Mission

School History, Vision and Mission

SCHOOL HISTORY

On 23 July 1918 “Dominee’’ Jozua Naude’s dream was fulfilled and an Afrikaans medium schoolwhich provided mother tongue education, was opened in 1918 the school consisted of 161 Leaners and currently we have 1100 leaners (grade 1 to grade 7). The following primary school seceded from Jozua Naude: Ontdekkers school (1941) Roodepoort- West (1942). Gustav Preller (1954) and Horison (1970). By the end of the sixties our school had a record number of 1225 learners.
 
The previous principals were messrs J.E. Rossouw, J.H. Barnard (OomAmpie), L.C. Joubert, B. van Staden, P.F. Coetsee, G.S.J. Banard (retired) while our current principal is Mrs L. Motsoane.
 
Our school was originally named Roodepoort- Noord Skool and later known as Roodepoort Afrikaans Medium Skool. On 22 September 1956 the school’s name was changed to Laerskool Jozua Naude as a tribute to Ds Jozua Naude for the part the played as founder. 
 
On 1 January 1999, our school achieved parallel-medium status in the foundation Phase, and our first English Grade 1 class was implemented.
 
From January 2009 our school was transformed into an English Medium Primary School.

 

VISION 

To endeavour that our school be recognised as the best primary school in Roodepoort. Our dedicated educators will therefore strive to develop the best academic, cultural and sporting skills, so as to empower the learner as a whole, on the quest to adulthood.

 

MISSION 

Our mission is to develop young minds, to provide a diverse educational experience in a conducive environment and together persevere for success.