Vision
Strive to provide innovative leadership, outstanding academic programs and services in response to the emerging needs of our learners.
Mission
We are collaborators, working together and partnering with leaders in education, business, industry, government and the development, to prepare all our learners holistically for the dynamic future.
Credo
Geared for the future (School’s motto)
School History
Laerskool Oranjegloed Primary was first known as Laerskool Silkaatskop.
Laerskool Silkaatskop opened its doors for the first time on 16 April 1980. The school was housed completely in a pre-fab building.
Mr. Daan Aspeling was appointed as the first principal. He was later succeeded by Mr. Jan van Rensburg.
In 1981 the school’s name changed to Laerskool Oranjegloed. The name is derived from the orange glow Sasol’s flames cast over the night skies of Secunda. The flame was also depicted on the school badge and the motto was “Vuur en Vlam.”
The school song was written by Dr. Dirkie de Villiers.
A new, more permanent school was later built on a premises in Pieter Wenning street. The new building was occupied during 1991.
To keep in tune with an ever changing South Africa, Oranjegloed decided to become a parallel-medium school. Consequently the name was changed to Laerskool Oranjegloed Primary. The school uniform also changed from the brown and yellow to the new teal, yellow and white. The motto also changed to the Latin “Ale Flammam” to accomodate both languages. It can be translated as “feed the flame”. In 2014 the school became fully fledged english medium school.
Today Oranjegloed is still a force to be reckoned with and the TOP school in the region.
School Song
Deep within the earth beneath us
Flows the light and strength of Life
So our school will mould their talents
To be gracious strong and proud.
We will strive to serve our Maker
And obey His Holy word.
As we work and play together,
For the glory of our land.
Oranjegloed you are the flame
Within our hearts and in our veins
Our thanks to you
We will be true
May God protect and bless you too .
Determination on the sports field
Doing all we can to win
Aiming high to gain the glory
Known to be in front once more
Yet in spirit we are friendly
Holding hands with one and all
Stand together building bridges
For a future so secure.
Oranjegloed you are the flame
Within our hearts and in our veins
Our thanks to you
We will be true
May God protect and bless you too .