E. S. le Grange school in Potchefstroom is a school for physically and mentally handicapped children. There are about 252 pupils, ranging in age3- 21. About 75% of the learners are boarders. Many are fully dependent, or came from broken home, so this is the only real home they know. Learners are not only scholastically stimulated, but developed in all wails of life. Recognition of their achievements in sport and schoolwork is extremely important to these special learners. At prizegivining, all of them receive awards according to their progress. There are 3 phrases, each concentrating specifically on various developmental aspects; Nursery – Plenty outside play to stimulate physical development. All aspects of perception as well as grooming, group activities and acceptance.
Junior – Emphasis on fine motor –coordination and scholastic abilities to ensure that learners can write or do handwork later on. Senior – Focus on differential functional teaching. Girls are taught cooking and needlework and boys woodwork etc. to enable them to make a meaningful contribution to society. Because many of learners cannot read or write, they are visually and (audibly) by means of computers. Sports are important to develop coordination and also for the exercise.

Socialization is important to teach the learners to converse and share. Lunch is compulsory for day scholars and boarders, and attention given to table manners and hygiene. The tuck-shop opens on Friday to teach the pupils to make choices and to work with money. Community involvement is important, and our choir and percussion band are often invited to play at functions. All the learners of E. S. le Grange are always giving their best.