History
Westering High School opened in January 1970 with an enrolment of 185 learners and a staff of 10 under the principalship of Mr P. A. Blackbeard. after whom our school hall has been named. The school currently has an enrolment of 1,034 learners with a dedicated teaching staff of 54 teachers, 11 administrative and 10 maintenance staff who all keep our school running efficiently.
Mr J. L. P. Heath was the second Westering principal from 1991 to 1996 who we commemorated by naming our hockey and cricket fields aftre him. He was followed by Mr K. R. Ball who led Westering from September 1997 to December 2001. Our Sports Centre is known as the K. R. Ball Sports Centre. The current principal, Mr S. G. Hayward, started in April 2002 and is still flying the Westering flag high today.
VISION STATEMENT
Westering High School - an educational adventure.
ETHOS
Westering High School, by encouraging a positive work ethic, seeks through value-driven principles and with parental support, to educate the whole child to reach full potential and to play a meaningful role in society.
MISSION STATEMENT
To instil in learners the values of inclusivity, diversity and educational excellence which contribute meaningfully to our school, our community and our nation.
SCHOOL MOTTO
OPTIMA PETAMUS: Let us strive for the best
SCHOOL BADGE
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 Port Elizabeth coat of arms. The lamp of learning is placed at the honour point of the shield. The school colours are dark blue, royal blue, white and gold.
SCHOOL SYMBOLS
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The Lamp is a symbol of Learning and Light. |
The Eagle symbolises Power and Courage and is used as a symbol in our Cultural and Sporting Spheres of the School. |
SCHOOL HOUSES
Three of the school houses were introduced in 1971, at the official opening of the school, with the fourth been added later. The houses are named after distinguished philanthropists: William Matthews (Green); Richard Gush (Red); William Shaw (Blue) and Thomas Pringle (Yellow). All learners are allocated to one of these houses. Learners are expected to support their houses at all inter-house functions and to attend all house meetings.
SCHOOL SONG
Let us sing a happy song
To our school where we belong
Here we choose the right from wrong,
OPTIMA PETAMUS
We would seek to do our best,
Practise kindness work with zest,
Set the flame of truth aglow,
Be a light where e’er we go.
Even should a storm arise,
May we brave the darkened skies
Strive for all that’s good and true,
Be sincere what e’er we do.
Grant O Father that we see,
All our talents come from Thee,
Make us what we ought to be
OPTIMA PETAMUS
By Lisa Haus