Stellenbosch High School
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Stellenbosch High School is a prestigious coeducational Afrikaans state school in the town of Stellenbosch
, Western Cape
, South Africa
.
province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (31.1 mi) east of Cape Town
, along the banks of the Eerste Rivier
. Its the second oldest Europe
an 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.
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.
) examination at the end of their matric year. Grade 8-9 learners have the following compulsory subjects:
In grade 10 learners have four compulsary subjects:
Further more they can choose 3 or more of the following subjects:
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste Rivier. It is the second oldest European settlement in the province, after Cape Town...
, Western Cape
Western Cape
The Western Cape is a province in the south west of South Africa. The capital is Cape Town. Prior to 1994, the region that now forms the Western Cape was part of the much larger Cape Province...
, South Africa
South Africa
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.
Location
Stellenbosch is a town in the Western CapeWestern Cape
The Western Cape is a province in the south west of South Africa. The capital is Cape Town. Prior to 1994, the region that now forms the Western Cape was part of the much larger Cape Province...
province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (31.1 mi) east of Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
, along the banks of the Eerste Rivier
Eerste River
Eerste River, located in the Western Cape, South Africa, rises on Dwarsberg 60 km east of Cape Town at the head of Jonkershoek. The Eerste River catchment covers the eastern part of the Cape Flats lying to the west of the Hottentots Holland Mountains and south of the Tygerberg where the Kuils River...
. Its the second oldest Europe
Europe
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an settlement in the province, after Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
. The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans
Afrikaans
Afrikaans is a West Germanic language, spoken natively in South Africa and Namibia. It is a daughter language of Dutch, originating in its 17th century dialects, collectively referred to as Cape Dutch .Afrikaans is a daughter language of Dutch; see , , , , , .Afrikaans was historically called Cape...
and Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
due to the large number of oak
Oak
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus , of which about 600 species exist. "Oak" may also appear in the names of species in related genera, notably Lithocarpus...
trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel
Simon van der Stel
Simon van der Stel was the last Commander and first Governor of the Cape Colony, the Dutch settlement at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.-Background:...
, to grace the streets and homesteads.
Today Stellenbosch is part of the greater/metro area of the city of Cape Town. The town is home to the University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University is a public research university situated in the town of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Other nearby universities are the University of Cape Town and University of the Western Cape....
and other prestigious schools such as Paul Roos Gymnasium
Paul Roos Gymnasium
Paul Roos Gymnasium is a government school for boys in the town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, founded in 1866 as Stellenbosch Gymnasium....
, Rhenish Girls' High School
Rhenish Girls' High School
Rhenish Girls' High School is a boarding school for girls in Stellenbosch in the province of Western Cape in South Africa. It was founded in 1860, thus making it the oldest girls' school in South Africa.-History:...
and Bloemhof High School. Stellenbosch High School is located between the JS Marais Park and the residential area Uniepark.
Meaning of School Emblem
- The three castles from Simon van der Stel's family crest represents the stronghold that the school offers its learners.
- 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 CertificateNational Senior Certificate
The National Senior Certificate or NSC is the equivalent of a high school diploma and is the school-leaving certificate in South Africa. This certificate is commonly known as the matriculant certificate, as grade 12 is known as the matriculation grade...
) 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:
| 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)
- Pieter Schoeman (Leader of the London Philharmonic Orchesta)
- Megan-Geoffrey Prins (winner of the Slurpie-Kanna award for best upcoming artist and a soloist in the University of Stellenbosch‘s symphony orchestra)
- Anjulie de Vos (renowned South African cellist)
- Stefan Temmingh (international Recorder player currently living in Germany)
- Hugo Minnaar (Founder of Zeallous Racing)