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A New Beginning

CARPE DIEM ACADEMYRef: https://carpediemacademy.co.za/a-new-beginning/

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Source domain: carpediemacademy.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a news article announcing leadership changes at Carpe Diem Academy in Pretoria, where Johan and Ingrid van Zyl took over as directors following the retirement of principal Mr. George in March 2020. It highlights the school's growth since its acquisition by George and Marina Moorcroft in 2006 and emphasizes its commitment to supporting learners with challenges. The new principal, Jacques Plaisier, joined as co-director, reinforcing the school’s mission. The article also mentions the school's location at 713 Woody Street, Wingate Park, Pretoria.

Facts

Places

George Local Municipality, Western Cape, City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://carpediemacademy.co.za/a-new-beginning/

Key Takeaways

  • March 2020
  • George retired
  • Johan and Ingrid van Zyl became directors
  • Jacques Plaisier became new principal
  • 2006
  • George and Marina Moorcroft bought the school
  • 713 Woody Street, Wingate Park, Pretoria
  • 2024
  • Carpe Diem Academy
  • George
  • Marina Moorcroft
  • Johan van Zyl
  • Ingrid van Zyl
  • Jacques Plaisier
  • Traversons Group