Type Public high school Established 1970 Staff 45 Phone +27 41 360 7805 Principal Stuart Hayward | Motto OPTIMA PETAMUS Status Open Grades 8 - 12 Founded 1970 Colors White, Navy blue, Gold | |
Address Papenkuils Rd, Western Hills, Westering Port Elizabeth, 6025, South Africa Similar Alexander Road High School, Grey High School, Linkside High School, Westering Primary School, Collegiate Girls' High School Profiles | ||
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Westering High School is a co-ed high school in Westering, Port Elizabeth, South Africa catering for English-speaking students from grade 8 to 12.
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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.
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
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)
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)