Stellenbosch High School
Stellenbosch High School is a prestigious coeducational Afrikaans state school in the town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa.
Location
Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometers (31 mi) east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste Rivier. Its the second oldest European settlement in the province, after Cape Town. The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans and Dutch due to the large number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, to grace the streets and homesteads.[1]
Today Stellenbosch is part of the greater/metro area of the city of Cape Town. The town is home to the University of Stellenbosch and other prestigious schools such as Paul Roos Gymnasium, Rhenish Girls' High School and Bloemhof High School. Stellenbosch High School is located between the JS Marais Park and the residential area Uniepark.[2]
Meaning of School Emblem
- The three castles from Simon van der Stel's family crest represents the stronghold that the school offers its learners.[3]
- The acorn and oak leaf, both symbols of Stellenbosch, symbolize the growth of the learners in the school. It is in gold because their education is precious to them.
- The result of a learner's education is the certificate with which the school equip them for a bright future, that is why it is placed prominently in the middle.
The School Anthem
The english version of the school anthem, which is not used anymore, was written in April 1978 by JF Spies. Mr HP van der Westhuizen wrote the sheet music in 1977. See the Afrikaans article for the school athem in Afrikaans as it is used in Stellenbosch High School.
- Stellenbosch, a site to settle
- and the glory of your name
- are the treasures you have given
- to our school to bring her fame.
- In this school we grow and flourish
- like the oak trees tall and sound,
- with our eyes in faith uplifted,
- well equipped in duty bound!
- "Semper Altior", our motto,
- to us on the slopes does speak:
- "Onward! Upward! Always higher!
- till we reach the mountain peak!
Academics
Learners from Stellenbosch High School write the NSC (National Senior Certificate) examination at the end of their matric year. Grade 8-9 learners have the following compulsory subjects:
- Arts and Culture
- Economic and Management Sciences
- English Home Language or English First Additional Language
- Afrikaans Home Language
- Life Orientation
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Technology
In grade 10 learners have four compulsary subjects:
- Afrikaans Home Language
- English Home Language or English First Additional Language
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
Further more they can choose 3 or more of the following subjects:[4]
| NSC Subjects to choose from: |
| Computer Applications Technology |
| Dance Studies |
| Design |
| Dramatic Arts |
| Economics |
| Engineering Graphics and Design |
| French Second Additional Language |
| Geography |
| German Second Additional Language |
| History |
| Hospitality Studies |
| Information Technology |
| Life Sciences |
| Music |
| Physical Sciences |
| Tourism |
| Visual Arts |
Notable alumni
- Nicole Holm (Well known actress in South Africa specifically for her role in the TV series Known Gods)[5][6]
- Pieter Schoeman (Leader of the London Philharmonic Orchesta) [5][7]
- Megan-Geoffrey Prins (winner of the Slurpie-Kanna award for best upcoming artist and a soloist in the University of Stellenbosch‘s symphony orchestra) [8][9]
- Anjulie de Vos (renowned South African cellist) [10][11]
- Stefan Temmingh (international Recorder player currently living in Germany)[12]
- Hugo Minnaar (Founder of Zeallous Racing and ActiveSquirrel) [13][14]
Reference
- ^ The Cyclopædia; or, Univeal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature. Abraham Rees, 1819. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown
- ^ Location of Stellenbosch High School, Wikimapia.org, Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Simboliek van ons skool-wapen, (in Afrikaans) stellies.com,Retrieved 5 June 2010
- ^ Western Cape Education Department profile, wcedemis.wcape.gov.za Retrieved 10 August 2010
- ^ a b Fees van kunste wag op Stellenbossers, (in Afrikaans) stellies.com Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Nicole Holm, Noah of Cape Town Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Pieter Schoeman, London Philharmonic Orchesta Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Megan-Geoffrey Prins in High School Stellenbosch, (in Afrikaans) stellies.com Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Coertse, Prinsloo Among Kanna Award Recipients, The Herald Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Dis klassiek én kontemporêr, (in Afrikaans) Die Burger. 2002-07-29. Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Ensemblespelers wen eie CD, (in Afrikaans) Die Burger. 1998-02-02. Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ Stefan Temmingh oorsee vereer!, (in Afrikaans) stellies.com Retrieved 7 June 2010
- ^ About Zeallous Racing, Zeallous Racing Retrieved 10 May 2011
- ^ About ActiveSquirrel, ActiveSquirrel Retrieved 30 December 2011
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