The Settlers High School
The Settlers High School is a public, boarding, English medium co-educational high school situated in Bellville which is in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The high school was established in 1965.[1]
| The Settlers High School | |
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 The Settlers High School 2018 | |
| Address | |
Settlers Street , | |
| Coordinates | 33°53′49″S 18°36′28″E |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | Fide et Opera (By Faith and Work) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | District 4 |
| School number | 021 948 6116 |
| Principal | S Gallie |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 1,285 |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Color(s) | Navy White |
| Nickname | The Settlers |
| Rival | Hoërskool Durbanville Fairmont High |
| Accreditation | Western Cape Education Department |
| Website | www |
History
The School was started on 19 January 1965. ET Hobbs was the Headmaster. The School recognise the British heritage in its naming of its houses: Pringle, Bain and Shaw. These three were 1820 Settlers from Britain to South Africa.[1]
Administration
The first headmaster Hobbs served until 1969, when M. Reeler took over from him. Reeler was in charge until 1977. He was succeeded by various headmasters: B. Gilbert (1977-1988), T.J. Webster (1988-2005), R.E. Daly (2005-2015),[2][3] and S. Gallie (2016-present).
Awards
Settlers received the Provincial Excellence in English Home Language Award, from The Premier Helen Zille and Education Minister Donald Grant. This is awarded for the school with the highest number of passes in English Home Language.[4]
Events
The school buildings were officially opened on 24 April 1969. On 23 October 1990, the parents of the school voted for the school to be opened to all races. [1]
Alumni
- Annette Cowley - Retired South African Swimmer.[5]
- Neil de Kock, Scrumhalf for the Springboks rugby team in 2001.
References
- "About us". settlers.org. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- Book: The Settlers 40 years towards freedom, Publisher Creda Communications, Date:2005, author: Haupt, P
- Haupt, P.M.; Belelie, B. The Settlers: Celebrating 50 Years of Educational Opportunities. ISBN 9780620655408.
- "Excellence in English home language". Wcednews. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- "Annette Cowley". Retrieved 10 May 2020.