Kingsway High School
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Kingsway High School is an English-medium, co-educational high school situated 2km north of the Amanzimtoti business centre and less than a kilometre from the shores of the Indian Ocean.
It has modern well-equipped buildings, particularly extensive playing fields, and is designed to cater for up to a thousand learners. It has a reputation for sound scholastic achievement and an enviable record in the sporting and cultural fields. It has achieved an almost 100% Matriculation pass rate over the years and aims to develop, to the fullest extent, the academic, social and physical potential of every learner. The teaching staff provide a secure, positive environment for learning and the school is well known for its pleasant and friendly atmosphere. In keeping with the modern trend the school now has State Status, enabling all parents, through involvement in the Governing Body and its committees, to play an active role in ensuring the best for their children.
A Brief History
The school was named in honour of Dick King and his epic ride along the coast. Mention is made of this in our school song.
The original Kingsway High School buildings were in Dartnell Cresent, south of the Amanzimtoti river. Built on a hill, the school commanded a fine view along the coast towards Durban, and was regarded as a showpiece. Building was completed in early 1953. The first learners, formerly at Warner Beach High School, which was then closed down, commenced their studies in the brand new school at the beginning of the second term of 1953. Mr D G Truscott was the first Headmaster.
In 1971 a new school was built north of the river. It was originally meant to house boys, while the original Kingsway was to be a girls' high school. However, before this could be implemented, a new decision was taken to make the original school a Junior High School and the new school a Senior High School. The school thus split at the beginning of 1972, with Mr A E Larkin as the Principal of Kingsway Junior High, standards 6 and 7, and Mr P Bazley as principal of Kingsway Senior High, standards 8,9 and 10. In 1975 it was decided to make each school a full, co-educational high school and thus a new name had to be found for the school south of the river as it was felt that the senior high school, although not in the original buildings, should retain the name and traditions. The "old" school became Amanzimtoti High School.
The white shield is divided into four by a green cross representing our green heritage. In each quadrant is a red motif. The first is the Lamp of Knowledge and Sacrifice. In the second quadrant are three starts representing the three C's - Character, Citizenship and Courtesy. The third motif is the Fleur de Lys, a symbol of service to others. It embodies the school motto. The final symbol is the Anchor, depicting security and steadfastness of purpose
