Introduction
The Wartburg-Kirchdorf Hostel, approximately 32 Km from Pietermaritzburg and within walking distance of the Wartburg-Kirchdorf School, was built in 1948. It is co-owned and administered by the two Lutheran Churches in Wartburg. In the early days the Hostel housed the children of the local German Farmers. Today it is still a co-educational, Christian based, home-from-home boarding facility catering for boys and girls from Grades 3 to 12.
Hostel Facilities and Staff
Four permanent and four part- time European Staff work on a rotation basis to ensure the smooth functioning of the Hostel and all associated activities. Office hours, Monday to Sunday are 07h00 - 21h00. Dormitories are equipped with beds, desks and lock-up cupboards. The learners supply the required linen. Only senior learners have private dorms. Dorm facilities for girls and boys are separate. Balanced meals are served in the dinning room and are supervised by the staff.Public telephone booths are available for incoming and outgoing calls. A list of rules and regulations is available on request. Academics, Prep and Homework
The Management Teams of both the Hostel and the School interact closely ensuring the academic and personal growth of every learner. A disciplined approach to homework and studying is taken. Routine, supervised, daily prep sessions take place. Religious Support and General Behaviour
Attention is paid to the well-being and spiritual growth of the children. Self-respect, respect and care for others as well as the family are fostered. All children are expected to attend the church of their choice each Sunday and a number of different denominations are represented. Safety and Security
All boarders are expected to sign out and in at the Hostel when leaving or returning, with the exception of normal school days. Regular head counts are taken during the day to ensure all boarders are accounted for. All medical matters are controlled by a Staff member on 24-hour duty. Boarders requiring medical attention may visit the doctors' rooms just opposite the Hostel. In cases of emergency, boarders will be transported to a clinic in Pietermaritzburg. Transport
Bus services run from the Hostel to Ballito and Pinetown on FREE WEEKENDS Recreational Facilities
Recent upgrades have modernized the Hostel facility and have included the construction of a Recreation Centre with basketball, volleyball, pool table and skateboarding facilities. There is also a swimming pool and a spacious sports field for rugby, hockey, and athletics practice.
A jungle gym and sandpit cater for the junior members of the Hostel. The well-appointed TV lounge for video and television viewing, doubles as a venue for weekly TAIBO practice. For further information please contact:
Mr E Meyer - Chairperson
+27 033 503 1145
082 572 3461 Mr E Schultz
+27 033 501 1736
082 558 1749 The Wartburg-Kirchdorf Hostel
+27 033 503 1412 | 
