Helpmekaar Kollege

Helpmekaar Kollege is an Afrikaans private high school in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.HistoryHelpmekaar was the first Afrikaans school in Johannesburg. The school was started by a group of Afrikaners who wanted their children to have an alternative to English schools. The school was officially started in 1921 in the Irene Church opposite the Union Ground. Construction of the school started on 19 September 1925 with the foundation stone being laid by General Barry Hertzog. The land was donated by the Johannesburg City Council at Milner Park, Braamfontein. The slogan of the school "KOMAAN" was derived from a poem by Jan F. E. Celliers by the same title. The school badge was designed by a matric pupil of 1925, A.J. Lessing.Literally translated 'Komaan Helpmekaar' means 'come on, help each other'.CampusThe Helpmekaar Campus is situated on the corner of Empire and Melle Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.The school building consists of 4 parts: The old building (with the clock tower on top), the newer buildings, the terraces and The Far EastThe school also has a rugby field, uniform shop, 3 tennis courts, 2 netball practice courts, 2 halls, a swimming pool and a boarding house.CurriculumHelpmekaar follows the IEB curriculum. Subjects offered include: