Standbeeld Adriaan en Janneko Heule

Dedicated to Education and Community
Adriaan Heule (February 12, 1911 – March 12, 1986) became head teacher of the primary school in Sirjansland in 1943 and remained in this role until his retirement in 1976. Besides his work, he was deeply involved in village life. For many years he chaired the ‘Sirjansland Vooruit’ association and the korfball club ‘Door Eendracht Sterk,’ and participated in the travel club ‘Ons Genoegen’ and the reading group ‘Sir-Lecke.’ In 1977, he was knighted in the Order of Orange-Nassau.

A Shared Passion
Janneko Heule (January 11, 1913 – August 28, 1984) was appointed as the second teacher alongside her husband in 1956. She taught with dedication for twenty years, though she was only paid for seven due to limited resources from the small number of pupils.

Forever Remembered
Their commitment to the village and their impact on the community are honored with a bronze statue. The artwork was created by sculptor and painter Vincent Krans from Ouwerkerk.

This statue was donated by the Renesse Foundation.