The Settlers High School

The Settlers High School
The Settlers High School 2018
Location
Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
South Africa
Coordinates 33°53′49″S 18°36′28″E / 33.89694°S 18.60778°E / -33.89694; 18.60778
Information
School type Public
Motto Fide et Opera (By Faith and Work)
Established 1965
Principal S Gallie
Grades 8-12
Gender Co-Ed
Language English
Rival Durbanville High School, Fairmont High
Alumni Keenan Horne, Neil de Kock
Website www.settlers.org.za

The Settlers High School is a Government English Medium High school in Bellville South Africa. The 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]

The Schools leaders

The first headmaster Hobbs served until 1969, when M. Reeler took over from him. Reeler was in charge until 1977. After him followed various headmasters: B Gilbert 1977-1988, T.J. Webster 1988-2005, R.E.Daly 2005-2016 and then the current headmaster S Gallie took over. [2][3]

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

  • Keenan Horne, [5] Striker for the South African under 21 men’s hockey team.
  • Neil de Kock, Scrumhalf for the Springboks rugby team in 2001.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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. "book: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. ↑ "Player Profile Keenan Horne". Retrieved 23 April 2018.
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