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'''Tsogo High School'''(Tsogo Secondary School) is a public [[Roman Catholic]] , [[English Language|English medium]], [[High School]] located in Mmakau Village, north west of the city of [[Tshwane]], in the [[North West Province]] of [[South Africa]]. It is primarily run by the [[Sisters of Mercy]] |
'''Tsogo High School''' (Tsogo Secondary School) is a public [[Roman Catholic]] , [[English Language|English medium]], [[High School]] located in Mmakau Village, north west of the city of [[Tshwane]], in the [[North West Province]] of [[South Africa]]. It is primarily run by the [[Sisters of Mercy]] |
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==History== |
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Revision as of 06:49, 10 August 2009
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| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 25°36′21″S 27°56′42″E / 25.60583°S 27.94500°E |
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| Type | Public, Day Scholars |
| Established | 1975 |
| Principal | Mr. Assi |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Enrollment | over 700 Students |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
Tsogo High School (Tsogo Secondary School) is a public Roman Catholic , English medium, High School located in Mmakau Village, north west of the city of Tshwane, in the North West Province of South Africa. It is primarily run by the Sisters of Mercy
History
Tsogo High School (now Tsogo Secondary School) was founded thirty two years ago. ‘Tsogo’ is a Setswana name meaning ‘Resurrection’. Tsogo is therefore a “Resurrection School” or “New Life School”
Beginning
The story of Tsogo High School begins with the Catholic Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters of Mercy is an Irish Catholic Union of Sisters which dates back to the 1970’s and has amongst other things worked to establish community centres, schools, adult education centres and various centres across the country and globe. The Union has worked for over 30 years to assist and uplift communities through Christianity and philosophies of collectivism and self help.
In 1974 a request was made by the Stigmatine Fathers to establish a foundation and high school in De Wildt, near Brits. The school was to be built in the village of Mmakau. This school was Tsogo High School. In 1975 Tsogo High School was opened with Sr. Majella and Sr Myra as staff. Other staff included Sr. Marylyn, the late priest Fr Michael and Mr. P. Mothata. The Sisters lived in Iona Convent in Pretoria and commuted to the school every day.
Later on Sr M Rita was appointed as principal of the existing Primary school on the Mission. Towards the end of 1976 Sr M Xavier was appointed as the new Superior and she took Sr M Rita's place as principal of the primary school. A small section of the High School building was adapted for use as a Convent and the Sisters moved out to live there. The opening and blessing of the High School took place in April. Sr. Marilyn was appointed to the High School staff at the beginning of the year.
From 1975 to 1976 classes were held in an old school house, the parish industrial centre and two rooms in the adjacent primary school. By 1977 a new school building had been erected at the foot of the scenic Bakgatla hill of NKOPO and was officially opened and blessed by Archbishop Daniel on 12 June 1977. Since then a second storey was added to the school building to accommodate an even growing demand for education by the locals and surrounding areas. The school has also been lucky to secure sponsorship to build a Computer Centre – thanks to generous donors.
Tsogo Today
The school’s campus also houses a primary school, Morekolodi Primary School and a preschool, Motsweding. In addition, the campus houses a community centre, an adult education centre, a church, a health centre, a refugee centre and a convent. The school is housed in a campus that gives learners an opportunity to interact with the community in some activities and therefore gain from social interaction and community work. The school has a small library, computer room, science and biology laboratories and a newly built technology room. All these facilities require upgrading and an addition of other complementary resources.
The school has produced many successful alumni who have gone on to achieve success in their academic undertakings and careers. The majority of learners from the school come from the villages of Mmakau, Bethanie, Hebron and nearby townships of Ga-Rankuwa, Mothutlung, Mabopane and Soshanguve. The community centre, called Mmashiko offers adult education. The community centre, which is adjacent to the school offers classes such as computer literacy, sewing and dressmaking, and bricklaying.
Subjects Offered
Honours
- Tsogo is a Dinaledi school [1]
Notable alumni
Arts
- Louisa Keneilwe Chipane[2]
Sciences and Engineering
- Ramatsemela Mphahlele[3]
- Dan Marokane (Vice-President Operations PetroSA and Chairman CSI of PetroSA)
Medicine
Notes
- ^ http://www.education.gov.za/bulletinonline/page21.htm
- ^ http://www.sowetan.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=734354
- ^ http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=ct20010522195504772B450513
- ^ http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/people/bios/mokae-g.htm
- ^ http://www.whoswhosa.co.za/Pages/profilefull.aspx?IndID=6442
External links
- Catholic Schools Office, Archdiocese of Pretoria and Diocese of Johannesburg
- Wits University Top Feeder Schools
- Tsogo High School Alumni Directory
- Tsogo High School Alumni Society Information
- Tsogo High School is at coordinates 25°36′21″S 27°56′42″E / 25.60583°S 27.94500°E{{#coordinates:}}: cannot have more than one primary tag per page