Letter to prospective Grade 8's

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Dear Young Lady (Grade 8/2007)

As you enjoy the long-awaited final year of primary school, allow us, at Eunice, to wish you well both as you make the most of a memorable year and as you face the all-important decision of a choice of school for the future.

If you have already made your decision we wish you well. If you are still open to the idea of an added challenge then apply your mind to what Eunice can offer you as a young woman in a modern world filled with new opportunities.

Eunice has for many years attracted quality Afrikaans-speaking girls eager to develop themselves as skilled communicators in a new South Africa and in the global village. They bring to our school a wonderful brand of home-bred discipline, a serious approach to academics, a strong sense of culture and a willingness to participate in a full range of varied activities.

So what makes us different in Bloemfontein? Well, firstly, you can be sure that you will be educated in a dynamic environment where you will be taught to question critically, to think creatively and to master technologies.

Secondly, since the emergence of the Department of Education’s Top School Awards, Eunice has clearly demonstrated that it is in a class of its own in terms of quality teaching and learning and consistency. Six successive Eunice matric classes have earned the Top School Award. Five classes have also attained a more important honour – the Top Mathematics and Physical Science School Award. No other Free State school can claim such competence and consistency in subjects which the world regards as crucial to success in the 21st century.

Thirdly, Eunice, like Grey, is not simply a local neighbourhood school. It walks hand in hand with top schools countrywide and beyond in search of world class standards. Its staff embraces curriculum renewal confident in the knowledge that it approaches OBE or FET in Eunice style – doing it our way – not in a style of confrontation; but with positive energy, with a determination to be world class, with our girls’ best interests at heart.

There is certainly no need to fear the added challenge of schooling in English. Our Afrikaans-speakers will testify to the speed at which they acquire their English language skills, the educational value of the exercise and their appreciation of the dynamic Eunice learning environment.

If you would like to know more about Eunice, I suggest you approach our full time marketers – our girls. Ask a Eunice girl about her school, speak with her parents, and acquaint yourself with our spirit.

Eunice is 131 years old in 2006. It is steeped in history, tradition, a sense of service and a culture of excellence. Its calendar of activities and opportunities is comprehensive. For me and our staff Eunice is a way of life. We serve it selflessly in the knowledge that as teachers we help to shape a better future for our girls.

Furthermore, my office is always open to you. Please do not hesitate to visit Eunice for an interview as part of the process of school selection. We will go out our way to help you make an informed choice. Please phone Mrs Sharon Nelson for an appointment from 22 July – 12 August.


Paul Cassar
Headmaster

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