Highway Secondary School
| Highway Secondary School | |
|---|---|
 Form IV block at Highway Secondary School. We endeavour to excel | |
| Location | |
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Nairobi Kenya | |
| Coordinates | 1°19′03″S 36°50′13″E / 1.317529°S 36.836854°ECoordinates: 1°19′03″S 36°50′13″E / 1.317529°S 36.836854°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, provincial, day school |
| Established | 1962 |
| Chair Board of Governors | Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, OGW |
| Head Master | P. Maritim |
| Age | 15 to 18 |
| Houses | 4 |
| Colour(s) | Ultramarine |
| Former pupils | Old Highwayrians |
| Website | http://www.highwaysec.com |
The Highway Secondary is a public secondary (O - level) day school for boys located in Nairobi's South B suburb, Kenya.[1] The school is named for the Mombasa Highway that runs along the school's southern perimeter. The school is classified as a provincial day school.
History
The school was created as an Asian school for O-level boys and A-level for girls and boys on 19 February 1962. This was concurrent with the conversion of Ngara Girls' High School a boys and girls school into an all-girls school.[1] The headmaster along with all the male teaching staff and the boys were moved to the site of the present school.
The school was officially opened on 6 July 1962 by Hon. Lawrence G. Sagini, Minister of Education. In 1963 the school enrolled its first four black students.[2]
Motto
The school's Latin motto which appears on the school badge is 'Vis Atque Dignitas' - 'With pride and dignity'. The motto is 'Endeavour to Excel'.
School Anthem
The Highway community we aim to conquer,
Keeping our motto endeavor to excel,
To our nation Kenya,
The best be given,
Allegiance is our goal,
Through self discipline.
Chorus:
Trusted and free,
Who are obedient,
We do our best,
Our very best,
Working as one,
Being responsible of our selves,
We know we will conquer (x2)
First to our government,
Allegiance must be accorded,
Our Parents and Guardians,
Respect be given,
Education A right to be given,
To all generations to better our lives
chorus:
Together we obey the office
protecting the good name of our school
our relations are cordial
pride and dignity we maintain
working with our teachers
working with our own minds
Headmasters
- Mr. M.A. Turnidge (1962)
- Mr. J.C. Clement (1962 - 1963)
- Mr. J. Farnell (1963 - 1964)
- Mr. M.A. Quarishy (1965 - 1966)
- Mr. A.S. Maina (1969 - 1973)
- Mr. C.B. Maina (June 1973 - December 1973)
- Mr. N.W.A. Mwangi (January 1974 - January 1980)
- Mr. G.M. Okwiya (February 1980 - January 1982)
- Mr. S.K .Kibe (February 1982 - December1996)
- Mr. H.W. Njeru (January 1997 - December 1998)
- Mrs. A. Kasibwa (January 1999 - April 2001)
- Mr. D. Karaba (May 2001 - October 2002)
- Mr. J.K. Mbogori (October 2002 to January 2010)
- Mr. P. Maritim (January 2010 to date)
Chairmen of Board of Governors
- Dr. Hassanaly Rattansi (1964-1978)
- Mr. D.M. Mutiso (1978-1996)
- Mr. L.M. Ombete( 1997-1999)
- Mr. P. Thige (2000-July 2006)
- Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, OGW (July 2006 to date)
Notable alumni
- Naushad N. Merali - founder of Sameer Group [3]
- Larry Asego Popular Kenyan Radio Presenter and TV shows anchor
- Harith Salim Popular NTV Swahili News anchor
- DJ Protege Popular Kenyan Dance DJ
- Sonu Ahluwalia - RJ, DJ
- Clemo Kenyan Music producer and co-founder of Calif records
- Dr. Nicholas Muraguri Director of Medical Services. 2013 to date
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Home" (Archive). Ngara Girls' High School. Retrieved on May 29, 2014.
- ↑ http://www.highwaysec.com
- ↑ http://www.sameer-group.com/inner.asp?cat=mgmt&pcat=about
- ↑ http://www.djadriankenya.com
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Adrian-Washika/74947918350?v=wall#!/pages/DJ-Adrian-Washika/74947918350?sk=wall&filter=2