Westcliff School of Skills
Westcliff School of Skills is a special school for education in pre-vocational technical subjects, situated in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. It’s a South African Government School.
| Westcliff School of Skills, Bellville | |
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 Westcliff School of Skills 2018 | |
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| Coordinates | 33°53′54″S 18°38′41″E / 33.8982°S 18.6446°ECoordinates: 33°53′54″S 18°38′41″E / 33.8982°S 18.6446°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Motto | Labor Ornat” (Latin) (Work detected) |
| Established | 1953 |
| Principal | Poen van Schalkwyk[1] |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| Language | Afrikaans and English |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Rival | Fairmont |
| Alumni | Jacquin Isaacs |
| Website | www |
Founded[edit]
It was founded in 1953, and first started in Gardens, Cape Town. On 1 July 1956 it was recognized as a proper school. In 1961 it moved to Bellville. [2] The Bellville school were officially opened by the Head of Education in the Cape Province, DT Liebenberg on 24 March 1961. The first principal was F.J.O'Kennedy.
Need[edit]
It was establish for children who did not easily progress in a mainstream school. They then were referred to a school of special skills. The syllabus consists of academic and technical parts.It offer practical subjects like :Hairdressing. spray painting, panel beating and woodwork. [3] [4] [5]
Study period[edit]
Normally children are in the school for a period of five years. Its for children of normal high school age;grade 8 to finish grade 12.
Language and gender[edit]
It caters for both sexes and the school is bilingual (Afrikaans and English).
Need for tools and other practical instruments[edit]
Dr N.J. du Preez the Cape Province Educational Department's psychologist indicated that tools and practical instruments were needed for the school, in order to help pupils learning skills for their life after school. A long battle with the provincial department for finance took place, but eventually he succeeded.[6][7]
Hostel[edit]
It has a boys only Hostel. In 1964 the first pupils were accommodated. The hostel is named the Nick du Preez House. It is in recognition of Dr N J du Preez.[8]
Motto[edit]
The school motto is: “Labor Ornat” (Latin) which means “work detected”
Rugby[edit]
Westcliff were represented in the Western Province LSEN(Provincial side) under 18 rugby team, playing in the Craven Week for Western Province against other provinces:
2016- Eight players (36% of the provincial team) [9]
2017- Nine Players (41% of the provincial team) [10]
There are more than 50 schools in the province out of which the selectors choose.[11]
Jacquin Isaacs represent the South African School side.He played scrumhalf [12] [13]
Other[edit]
The school is involved in community projects, like decorating shopping centers at Christmas times. [14] [15]
The school was part of Leon Schuster movie Schuks Tshabalala's Survival Guide to South Africa in 2010. The school was involved in the technical side of the movie.
References[edit]
- "Education access & delivery challenges: Public hearings Day 2 | PMG". pmg.org.za. Retrieved 2018-03-31.
- ↑ Nanny,P. (3 June 2017). "Afvlerkkinders 'n kans gebied (translated Non mainstream children are offering a change)". News paper Die Burger. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ↑ "Westcliff Special School". Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ↑ "Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude". Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ↑ "Special Needs Schools". Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ↑ "Westcliff". Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ↑ "Bellville: wordingsjare van 'n stad". Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ↑ Book: "Bellville - wordingsjare van n stad" (Translated Bellville - the forming years of a city) issued by the Bellville town council in 1981 written by CJS, Strydom, page 220-221
- ↑ "Westcliff School Of Skills Matron Huis Nick Du Preez". Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ↑ "DHL WP Schools Teams announced". Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ↑ "DHL WP youth week teams annonunced". Retrieved 1 June 2018.
- ↑ "Special Needs Schools". Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ↑ Burger,S. (12 July 2017). "Twee van Tygerberg haal SA LSOB span (translated: Two of Tygerberg in South African team)". News paper Tygerburger. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ↑ "springbok rugby". Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ↑ "Décor with a difference". Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ↑ "Engele tema van vallei versierings (Translated: Angels part of valley decorations)". Retrieved 31 May 2018.
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