Lyttelton Manor High School
Lyttelton Manor High School is a public English medium co-educational high school situated in the suburb of Lyttelton Manor in the town of Centurion in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is one of the top and most academic schools in Gauteng and regularly competes in provincial tournaments, The high school was established in 1962.
| Lyttelton Manor High School | |
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| Address | |
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130 Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School |
| Motto | Latin: Per Doctrinam Dignitas |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1962 |
| School district | District 9 |
| School number | 012 664 5698 |
| Principal | Mrs Patrica Malherbe |
| Staff | 100 full-time |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Number of students | 1,400 pupils |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colour(s) | Blue Gold White |
| Rival | Clapham High School The Glen High School |
| Accreditation | Gauteng Department of Education |
| Website | https://lytteltonmanorhs.co.za |
History
The school was formed in 1962, in a time where there were far and few houses nearby.
Culture
The Scottish heritage of the school is displayed through the uniform, with the girls' skirts inspired by the Anderson tartan, while the ties worn by the boys reflect members of the Scottish pipe band.
Sport
The school offers many sports. The school competes in the small schools league for the majority of their sports; with the exception of soccer.
The sports offered include Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-country, Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, fight club and netball.
Lyttelton Manor High also participates in the annual athletics event PEMHSAA, which is the Pretoria English Medium High School Athletics Association.
Controversies
In recent years, numerous controversies have belittled the school's reputation. In 2006 there was a stabbing at the school,[1] and in 2012 a student was caught with a gun.[2] In 2017 a student robbed a passer-by in the streets,[3] and in 2019 a male student assaulted a female student.[4]
Notable alumni
- Desmond Barker, Major General in South African Air Force[5]
- Phumzile van Damme, Member of the National Assembly and Shadow Communications Minister
- Kurt Darren, Singer, songwriter, and television presenter
- Dale Stewart, Bass guitarist for the post-grunge and alternative metal band Seether
References
- https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pretoria-school-is-a-gangland-parents-300055
- https://www.iol.co.za/news/fury-over-pupil-with-gun-at-school-1419732
- https://rekordcenturion.co.za/131677/centurion-learners-probed-robbery/
- http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/fury-over-pupil-with-gun-at-school-1.1419732#.VDRI4RYQZco
- Kotane, Solomon (2008). "CAF thanks CDFP for 40 – years of service excellence". South African Air Force. Archived from the original on 6 December 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/fury-over-pupil-with-gun-at-school-1.1419732#.VDRI4RYQZco
- http://rekordcenturion.co.za/20338/top-science-student-part-of-up-programme/
- http://rekordcenturion.co.za/20143/matric-pupil-won-prize-for-best-afrikaans-speaker-at-public-speaking-festival/
- https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/workzone-with-barney-simon/kurt-darren-chats-barney-about-whether-or-not-his-marriage-hardship/