The Settlers High School


The Settlers High School is a public, boarding, English medium co-educational high school situated in Bellville which is in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The high school was established in 1965.

History

The School was started on 19 January 1965. ET Hobbs was the Headmaster. The School recognise the British heritage in its naming of its houses: Pringle, Bain and Shaw. These three were 1820 Settlers from Britain to South Africa.

Administration

The first headmaster Hobbs served until 1969, when M. Reeler took over from him. Reeler was in charge until 1977. He was succeeded by various headmasters: B. Gilbert, T.J. Webster, R.E. Daly, and S. Gallie.

Awards

Settlers received the Provincial Excellence in English Home Language Award, from The Premier Helen Zille and Education Minister Donald Grant. This is awarded for the school with the highest number of passes in English Home Language.

Events

The school buildings were officially opened on 24 April 1969. On 23 October 1990, the parents of the school voted for the school to be opened to all races.

Alumni