Gugulesizwe High School
Gugulesizwe High School (G.H.S) is a public high school in the township of Amandawe Mission, South Africa. The school teaches grades 8 to 12,.[1] and is under KwaZulu-Natal Department Of Education. It's feeder schools are Amahlashana Senior Primary and Shonkweni Primary School where students graduates in the seventh grade. The school does not require school fees.[2]
| Gugulesizwe High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Amandawe Area , , 4180 | |
| Coordinates | 30°15′44″S 30°42′45″E / 30.26222°S 30.71250°ECoordinates: 30°15′44″S 30°42′45″E / 30.26222°S 30.71250°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Information | |
| Other name | G.H.S |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | liberation through education |
| Status | Open |
| Locale | Township |
| School district | Ugu District Municipality |
| Principal | Mr M.P. Maphumulo |
| Staff | +43 |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | +1000 |
| Average class size | +40 |
| Language | English and Zulu |
| Schedule | 07:40 - 15:00 |
| Color(s) | Deep Sky Blue & White |
| Phone | (039) 9789208 |
History[edit]
In English the name of the school translates to Hope Of The Nation.
On 18 May 2018, learners came to a standstill when they locked the gate and set alight a JoJo tank.[3] During that time there was no principal at the school due to allegations that the deputy principal misused the school funds.
Demographics[edit]
The ethnic makeup of the school is mostly Black students due to the townships population. It has a student enrollment which is above 1000, and staff members above 43 teachers[4]
Athletics[edit]
The school participates in events like Football (boys), Netball (girls). Trophies of the school can be seen when entering the reception of the administration office.
Extracurricular activities[edit]
These activities include debate[5][6], choir where Mr. Guliwe trains students on these extracurricular activities.
After-school activities[edit]
Learners can participate in activities such as sports, Test preparation, etc.
Matric students often engage on programs such as the Matric Intervention Program (M.I.P) where they learn even on holidays. The program differs in terms of Seasons (e.g., M.I.P Winter, M.I.P Summer). They also learn on weekends to cover the content or gain extra time on revision. This act helps matriculants on getting higher achievements on their National Senior Certificates.
Uniforms[edit]
Primary colors in the school include Blue and White. Girls wear white shirts and blue skirts with boys wearing white shirts and grey pants. The school forbids clothing either than the uniform such as hats, watches, jackets, etc.
Notable people[edit]
- M.V. Shazi - is the third principal of the school.
- Luyanda Khuzwayo - a 2020 matriculant, scored 7 "A"s.[7][8]
- Ntuthuko Dlamini - Founder of Infinite United Logistics.[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Mbedzi, Edwin (2022-12-03). "Gugulesizwe High School | Registration | Fees | Contacts". StudentPortal. Archived from the original on 2022-12-03. Retrieved 2022-12-10. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Gugulesizwe High School Reviews, Matric Results & Contact Details".
- ↑ "Gugulesizwe (Pride of the nation) School in crisis". May 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Gugulesizwe High School | Registration | Fees | Contacts".
- ↑ "Youth Debate At Gugulesizwe High School". June 24, 2021.
- ↑ "Zithokozise high schoolsa, P.O.box 1083, Scottsburgh (2023)". www.schoolandcollegelistings.com.
- ↑ "Ugu matrics top in KZN". South Coast Herald.
- ↑ Mafilika, Tamara. "Meet the matrics who stood out from the pack". www.iol.co.za.
- ↑ https://za.linkedin.com/in/ntuthuko-dlamini-8166131b4
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