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The Settlers High School

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The Settlers High School
The Settlers High School 2018
Address
Map
Settlers Street


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)Secular multi-faith
Established1965; 59 years ago (1965)
School districtDistrict 4
PrincipalL Hall
Grades8-12
GenderCo-ed
Age13 to 18
Enrollment1,285
LanguageEnglish
CampusUrban
Color(s)   Navy & white
Nickname 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

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "About us". settlers.org. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Excellence in English home language". Wcednews. 13 March 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Annette Cowley". Retrieved 10 May 2020.