The water year 1970 served as inspiration to erect and designed own unique fountain. It was officially opened by Honourable Minister S P Botha on January 21, 1971. In 1976, with the centenary celebrations of the Transvaal Education Department, the memorial was erected in front of the school bearing the following inscription: In the hand of an educator lies the future of our nation’s youth that is led to perform independently and strengthened by the light from above their calling in life. Education in Transvaal 1876-1976 FARM SCHOOLS Farm schools played an important role after the war. The general arrangement with regard to establishment of farm school was that parents, on behalf of children, guarantee in writing evidence of regular attendance. About 30 children would justify the establishment of a farm school. The history of each farm school, under government support as well as CNO-Skole [*CNG-schools?] in writing here, would occupy too much space. Nevertheless, some interesting aspects are quoted here: The origin of Vrischgewaagd (Baanbreker environment), which can be regarded as typical of all farm schools in the area, is reflected: During 1906 there were about 40 children in School Goedehoop Klipfontein Klipkraal Onverwacht vrischgewaagd Boys Girls Teachers 20 22 14 14 27 15 18 7 16 9 *[Christian Non-Governmental School?] 68 1(male) 1(male) 1(male) 2(male) 1(male) the Baanbreker area who were school matured. The required name list was sent to parents to be signed by parents [guaranteeing their children’s regular attendance], after which it was submitted to the Bethal School Board. On 18 February 1907 the school at Vrischgewaagd was commissioned to be held in a rented house of Mr C Ehlers. Rent was set at ₤50 per year. As a teacher Mr Clements was sent to Vrischgewaagd.
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