History of Erica Primary

1883
Founded by Miss Mary Anne van Wyk at 35 Irvine Street, Richmond Hill.

1898
- Incorporated as part of the Grey Institute
- Recognised as a First-Class School for Girls.

1900
- Erica Hall extended to include 52 and 54 Mackay Street for temporary classrooms.
- Erica is officially opened by Superintendent-General, Dr Muir.

1903
- Erica School building in Richmond Hill officially opens on 4 November.
- Uniforms introduced for the first time
- School Motto established: FOR HONOUR, LOYALTY AND TRUTH.

1919
Headmistress: Miss AH Wright

1925
- Headmistress: Miss EC Gould
- Sport is started at Erica.

1930
Erica is recognised as an English Medium School in April 1930

1932
Headmistress: Miss J Green

1942
Headmistress: Miss B Traill

1946
- Headmistress: Miss DI Juby
- School houses created: Athlone (blue), Buxton (red) and Duncan (green).

1949
First prefects appointed, three house captains and a head girl are chosen by the staff after a vote by the pupils.

1954
First swimming gala held at St. George’s Park Swimming Baths

1967
Headmistress: Miss J Tribe

1975
School Song is written and composed by an Alexander Road High School music teacher, Mrs L Haus.

1978
Introduction of Xhosa lessons.

1980
- Relocates to the new building in Bayview Avenue, Mount Croix (previously occupied by Pearson High School).
- A brand-new swimming pool welcomes Erica to its new campus

1982
Special teaching for the gifted child begins.

1981
Pre-Primary opened for the first time.

1983
100-year celebration and gymnastrada.

1985
Computer lab opens and computer lessons begin

1987
New facilities including a Music Auditorium and Classrooms added to the school building.

1989
Erica opens its door to learners of all races.

1993
Headmistress: Mrs JK Leurs

2001
Principal: Mr LJ Blom

2002
Principal Mr K McCrindle

2009
New Grade 1 block added next to the Tennis courts

2014
Additional Music Classrooms and Auditorium erected at the back of the school

2016
Principal: Mrs B Coetzee

2017
Going Green: Drilling of Borehole and addition of Solar Panels to the school infrastructure.