The Settlers High School

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Settlers High School
Settlers1.jpg
The Settlers High School 2018
Address
Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap
Settlers Street

Bellville
,
Western Cape

South Africa
Coordinates33°53′49″S 18°36′28″E / 33.89694°S 18.60778°E / -33.89694; 18.60778
Information
School typePublic
MottoFide et Opera (By Faith and Work)
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1965; 56 years ago (1965)
School districtDistrict 4
PrincipalS Gallie
Grades8–12
GenderCo-Ed
Age14 to 18
Enrollment1,285
LanguageEnglish
CampusUrban Campus
Color(s)  Navy
  White
NicknameThe Settlers
RivalHoërskool Durbanville
Fairmont High
AccreditationWestern Cape Education Department
Websitewww.settlers.org.za

The Settlers High School is a public 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]

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]

Rugby field

Alumni[]

  • Annette Cowley - Retired South African Swimmer.[5]
  • Neil de Kock, Scrumhalf for the Springboks rugby team in 2001.
  • Stephan Hitchins - Lecturer and Unit Coordinator at Deakin College. Currently undertaking a PhD in Design Thinking at Deakin University.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "About us". settlers.org. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  2. ^ Book: The Settlers 40 years towards freedom, Publisher Creda Communications, Date:2005, author: Haupt, P
  3. ^ Haupt, P.M.; Belelie, B. (2015). The Settlers: Celebrating 50 Years of Educational Opportunities. ISBN 9780620655408.
  4. ^ "Excellence in English home language". Wcednews. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Annette Cowley". Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Stephan Hitchins | Deakin University - Academia.edu".
Retrieved from ""