Waverley Girls' High School Explained

Waverley Girls' High School
Motto:	Quantum In Nobis (Latin for Within Us Is Great Potential)
Established:	1951
Type:	Public high school
Grades:	8–12
Headmaster:	Mr M M Seopa (2014)
Gender:	Female
Colours:	Blue and white/Red, grey and white

Waverley Girls' High School is a public school for girls located in the suburb of Waverley in Johannesburg, South Africa.^[1]

History

Early history

Plans for building the school started back in 1952, and the school was completed in 1953. It finally opened in 1955.^[2]

Alumni

• Paula Slier, television, radio and print journalist, news editor, and war correspondent.^[3]

References

1. Web site: Waverley Girls High School Johannesburg Girls Schools. Schoolguide. 11 November 2015 . en-gb. 2020-04-17.
2. Web site: WAVERLEY GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. www.wghschool.co.za. 2020-04-17.
3. Web site: Jewish women taking life by the horns. South African Jewish Report. 2020-04-17.