The Settlers High School Explained

The Settlers High School
Motto:Fide et Opera (By Faith and Work)
Streetaddress:Settlers Street
Country:South Africa
Coordinates:-33.8969°N 18.6078°W
Religion:Secular multi-faith
District:District 4
Principal:L Hall
Grades:8-12
Lower Age:13
Upper Age:18
Enrollment:1,285
Nickname: Settlers
Language:English
Campus:Urban
Colors: Navy & white

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]

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.[2]

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About us. settlers.org. 19 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Excellence in English home language. Wcednews. 25 June 2018. 13 March 2012.
  3. Web site: Annette Cowley . 10 May 2020.