Augustineum Secondary School Explained

Augustineum Secondary School
Established:1866
Type:Public secondary school
Former Name:Augustineum Training College
District:Khomasdal, Windhoek
Grades:8–12
Principal:Rudof Matengu
Enrollment:1 000
Faculty:41
Colors:Black, white
Location:Khomasdal North, Windhoek
Country:Namibia

The Augustineum Secondary School, established in 1866, is among the oldest schools in Namibia.[1] Originally situated in Otjimbingwe, it was relocated to Okahandja in 1890, and finally to Windhoek in 1968. Previously also known as the Augustineum Training College and today the Augustineum Secondary School, it is a public school located in Khomasdal, a suburb of Windhoek.[2]

History

Missionary Carl Hugo Hahn established the Augustineum as a seminary[3] and teacher training college in Otjimbingwe in 1866. The name was chosen from Augustine of Hippo, "father of the church in Africa".[4] In 1890 the institution had 14 students and was led by missionary Gottlieb Viehe. In this year it was moved from Otjimbingwe to Okahandja.[5]

December 1959 saw a student uprising at Augustineum, caused by the Old Location Uprising in Windhoek. Hidipo Hamutenya was a notable participant.[6] In 1968 the Augustineum was shifted to Windhoek.[7]

Current state

In 2013 the Augustineum was the sixth worst performing school in the country.[8]

Alumni

The school has produced many notable professionals:

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Augustineum on Restoration Path. Rhodes. Fifi. 28 June 2005. New Era.
  2. News: Augustineum rotting!. Ikela. Selma. 15 August 2012. Namibian Sun. 8 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20141221100514/http://sun.com.na/content/national-news/augustineum-rotting. 21 December 2014. dead.
  3. News: Otjimbingwe-ehemalige Hauptstadt Namibias. Otjimbingwe-former Namibian capital. German. von Schmettau. Konny. 28 February 2013. Allgemeine Zeitung. Tourismus Namibia monthly supplement. 8.
  4. Web site: Biographies of Namibian Personalities, H. Entry for Carl Hugo Hahn.. Dierks. Klaus. Klaus Dierks. klausdierks.com. 12 October 2012.
  5. Web site: Chronology of Namibian History, 1890. Dierks. Klaus. Klaus Dierks. klausdierks.com. 12 October 2012.
  6. Web site: Biographies of Namibian Personalities, H. Entry for Hidipo Hamutenya.. Dierks. Klaus. Klaus Dierks. klausdierks.com. 12 October 2012.
  7. Web site: Chronology of Namibian History, 1968. Dierks. Klaus. Klaus Dierks. klausdierks.com. 12 October 2012.
  8. News: Khomas Region results shock the nation . Nunuhe . Margreth . 7 January 2014 . New Era.
  9. http://www.nid.org.na/view_book_entry.php?book_id=25 Dawid Boois
  10. Web site: Caley, Faustina Namutenya . 26 June 2022 . Namibian Parliament . . en-ZA.
  11. Web site: Biographies of Namibian Personalities, G . Dierks . Klaus . Klaus Dierks . www.klausdierks.com . 11 September 2017.
  12. Web site: Kaapanda Joel Natangwe . . 8 July 2022 .
  13. News: Know Your Governors. Muesee Kazapua . . 4 October 2016 . 6 .
  14. News: Rosa Namises: Human Rights Activist with a passion . Nghidengwa . Marianne . . 18 December 2012 . 26 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181010164602/http://www.confidente.com.na/2012/12/rosa-namises-human-rights-activist-with-a-passion/ . 10 October 2018 . dead .
  15. Book: Honoring the Achievers at the 138th Commencement of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, U.S.A.. Dr. Tjama Tjivikua receives an Honorary Doctorate. Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 9 November 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110105051006/http://www.polytechnic.edu.na/about_us/docs/honour.pdf. 5 January 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  16. Web site: Venaani, Mike Rapuikua . 2023-07-30 . Namibian Parliament . en-US.

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