Edmund Rice Private School

Edmund Rice Private School PRIVATE ACADEMIC SCHOOL WELKOM FREE STATE SOUTH AFRICA - SMALL CLASSES - GRADE RRR UP TO GRADE 12 In this environment, hedge schools proliferated.

Edmund Rice was born to Robert Rice and Margaret Rice (née Tierney) on the farming property of "Westcourt", in Callan, County Kilkenny. Edmund Rice was the fourth of seven sons, although he also had two half sisters, Joan and Jane Murphy, the offspring of his mother's first marriage. Rice's education, like that of every other Irish Catholic of the day, was greatly compromised by the 1709 amendment to the Popery Act, which decreed that any public or private instruction in the Catholic faith would render teachers liable to prosecution, a measure that was not reformed until 1782. The boys of the Rice family obtained an education at home through Patrick Grace, a member of the small community of Augustinian friars in Callan.[1] As a young man, Rice spent two years at a school which, despite the provisions of the penal laws, the authorities suffered to exist in the City of Kilkenny.[2]
His uncle Michael owned a merchant business in the nearby port town of Waterford. In 1779 Edmund was apprenticed to him, moving into a house in the market parish of Ballybricken, entering the business of trading livestock and other supplies, and the supervising of loading of victuals onto ships bound for the British colonies. Michael Rice died in 1785, and this business passed to Edmund.[3] He was an active member of a society established in the city for the relief of the poor.[2]
In about 1785 he married a young woman (perhaps Mary Elliott, the daughter of a Waterford tanner).[4] Little is known about their married life, and Mary died in January 1789 following an accident, possibly by a fever that set in afterwards. The circumstances surrounding this accident are unclear, but she may have fallen off a horse that she was riding, or thrown out of a carriage by panicking horses. Pregnant at the time, a daughter was born on Mary's deathbed.[5] The daughter (also named Mary) was born handicapped. Edmund Rice was left a widower, with an infant daughter in delicate health.

16/09/2026
Congratulations Mr. Ernest Nde, to our Mathematics teacher, with another degree! We as school are very proud of you!"A M...
11/09/2026

Congratulations Mr. Ernest Nde, to our Mathematics teacher, with another degree! We as school are very proud of you!

"A Message of Gratitude
I am delighted to share with the Edmund Rice School community that I have successfully completed my Master of Science in Finance, Accounting, and Taxation at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all colleagues and the entire school community for the encouragement and support I received throughout this journey.
Balancing my studies with my responsibilities as an educator was challenging, and your understanding and support contributed greatly to reaching this milestone.
I am truly grateful and look forward to using the knowledge and experience gained to continue contributing positively to our school and the education of our learners.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
Ernest Tandong Nde

ENTREPRENEURS DAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 11/9/2026* 🎉🕘 *STARTING TIMES** *Grade 1–7 AND Grade 11:* Start at *09:00** *...
10/09/2026

ENTREPRENEURS DAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 11/9/2026* 🎉
🕘 *STARTING TIMES*
* *Grade 1–7 AND Grade 11:* Start at *09:00*
* *Grade 8–10:* Start from *10:00*, as soon as learners have completed their tests.

⚽🏐 *TEAM LEARNERS*
Learners who entered *5-a-side Soccer/Netball teams* must dress according to their *team colours/theme*.

🎨 *ALL OTHER LEARNERS*
Learners who are not part of a team may wear *civvies – R5*.

🌈 *COLOUR FUN RUN*
Please remind learners that the *Colour Fun Run will take place at the end of the day*.
Learners should therefore wear *suitable clothes and shoes that they don't mind getting colourful*.

🎒 *NO SCHOOL BAGS*
Learners *do not need to bring school bags* tomorrow.

🕜 *SCHOOL ENDS AT 13:30*
*COLOUR POWDER PACKETS* 🌈
Colour powder packets will be available for *R5 per packet*. 🎨💦

Get yours and get ready to make the *Colour Fun Run* extra colourful! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🌈
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us make it a fun and successful day! 💙

ENTREPRENEURS DAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 11/9/2026* 🎉🕘 *STARTING TIMES** *Grade 1–7 AND Grade 11:* Start at *09:00** *...
10/09/2026

ENTREPRENEURS DAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, 11/9/2026* 🎉
🕘 *STARTING TIMES*
* *Grade 1–7 AND Grade 11:* Start at *09:00*
* *Grade 8–10:* Start from *10:00*, as soon as learners have completed their tests.

⚽🏐 *TEAM LEARNERS*
Learners who entered *5-a-side Soccer/Netball teams* must dress according to their *team colours/theme*.

🎨 *ALL OTHER LEARNERS*
Learners who are not part of a team may wear *civvies – R5*.

🌈 *COLOUR FUN RUN*
Please remind learners that the *Colour Fun Run will take place at the end of the day*.
Learners should therefore wear *suitable clothes and shoes that they don't mind getting colourful*.

🎒 *NO SCHOOL BAGS*
Learners *do not need to bring school bags* tomorrow.

🕜 *SCHOOL ENDS AT 13:30*
*COLOUR POWDER PACKETS* 🌈
Colour powder packets will be available for *R5 per packet*. 🎨💦

Get yours and get ready to make the *Colour Fun Run* extra colourful! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🌈
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us make it a fun and successful day! 💙

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FARM WITPAN PRESIDENT STEYN Mine Jan Hofmeyer Road WELKOM
Welkom
9459

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 01:30
Tuesday 07:30 - 01:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 01:30
Thursday 07:30 - 01:30
Friday 07:30 - 01:30

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