Westering High School

Westering High School
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Papenkuils Street, Westering

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Coordinates33°55′56.44″S 25°31′39.21″E / 33.9323444°S 25.5275583°E / -33.9323444; 25.5275583
Information
TypePublic high school
MottoOPTIMA PETAMUS
Established1970; 54 years ago (1970)
School districtDistrict 9
School number041 360 7805
HeadmasterStuart Hayward
Staff45 full-time
Grades8–12
GenderBoys & Girls
Enrollment980 pupils (2009)
Education systemFET
LanguageEnglish
Schedule07:40 - 14:15
Houses  Pringle -   Gush -   Shaw -   Matthews
Colour(s)  Blue
  Gold
  White
RivalAlexander Road High School
Pearson High School
Victoria Park High School
PublicationWestringer
Websitehttp://www.westeringhigh.co.za/

Westering High School is a public co-ed high school in Westering, Port Elizabeth, South Africa catering for English-speaking students from grade 8 to 12.

History

Under the leadership of Mr Peter Blackbeard, Westering High School was established in 1970 with 185 pupils. It has grown into a high school of 980 pupils and 45 teaching staff.

Building extensions during the late seventies changed the physical appearance of the school.[clarification needed]

Coat of arms

This was designed by Mrs R Blackbeard, wife of the first principal of the school. The principal charge is the chevron which is also found on the P. The lamp of learning is placed at the honor point of the shield. The flame is the symbol of Christianity. The school colors are navy blue, gold white

Subjects offered

Grade 8-9

All Subjects are compulsory for Grade 8-9.

Grade 10-12

A pupil must do 7 subjects 4 compulsory subjects from Group A (including two languages) and three from Group B

Group A (All compulsory)

  • English (Home Language)
  • Afrikaans or Xhosa (Additional language)
  • Life Orientation
  • Maths or Maths Literacy

Group B: (Must do 3 of these ) History, Geography, Life sciences (Biology), Physical Science, Accounting, Business Studies, Consumer Studies (Home Economics), Tourism, Music, Visual Arts (Art), Computer Applications Technology (CAT-Computyping ), Information technology (IT-Computer studies)

References

Westering High School Website

33°55′56.44″S 25°31′39.21″E / 33.9323444°S 25.5275583°E / -33.9323444; 25.5275583