Kingsmead College
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For the school in the United Kingdom, see Kingsmead Technology College.
Kingsmead College is a private girls' elementary and high school situated in Melrose, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is located next to the Gautrain Rosebank Station.[1]
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[edit] History
The school was founded by Miss Doris V. Thompson in 1933.
On October 23 2007, the MyTrain website was launched at the school by Gauteng MEC for Public Transport, Roads and Works, Ignatius Jacobs, celebrating Public Transport Month.[2]
[edit] Organisation
Kingsmead College teaches Grades 000-Matric. The school motto is "Franc ha Leal", which means 'free and loyal'. The fees are from R11 205 to R25 725 monthly.
[edit] Affiliations
The school is a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Denise Scott Brown, architect[3]
- Elizabeth de la Porte, harpsichordist[4]
- Janet Suzman, actress[5]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Masango, David (2007-10-24). "South Africa: Gautrain Offers Important Skills for Learners". AllAfrica Global Media. http://allafrica.com/stories/200710240686.html. Retrieved 2007-11-10.
- ^ "New youth website showcases Gautrain skills". Gauteng Online. Gauteng Provincial Government. Archived from the original on 2008-02-12. http://web.archive.org/web/20080212061614/http://www.gautengonline.gov.za/portal/dt?serviceAction=featureItem&featureItemID=GPGARTICLE_363302. Retrieved 2007-11-10.
- ^ "Old Girls' News" (pdf). Old Kingsmeadian Association. June 2006. http://www.kingsmead.gp.school.za/Documents/oka%202006.pdf. Retrieved 2007-11-16.[dead link]
- ^ Oron, Aryeh. "Short Biography". Bach Cantatas. http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Porte-Elizabeth.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
- ^ "Janet Suzman Biography". Fandango. http://www.fandango.com/janetsuzman/biographies/p69238. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
Coordinates: 26°08′43″S 28°02′43″E / 26.14535°S 28.04521°E
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