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The Settlers High School
The Settlers High School 2018
Location
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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)
Established1965
PrincipalS Gallie
GenderCo-Ed
LanguageEnglish
AlumniKeenan Horne, Neil de Kock
Websitewww.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]

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

  • Keenan Horne, [3] Striker for the South African under 21 men’s hockey team.
  • Neil de Kock, Scrumhalf for the Springboks rugby team in 2001.

References

  1. ^ a b c "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. ^ "Player Profile Keenan Horne". Retrieved 23 April 2018.