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Table View High School

Table View High School was founded in 1986 in Table View, near Cape Town, and is a public school that enrolls both boys and girls (co-educational). The school is financially assisted by the Western Cape Education Department and therefore, like most other schools in South Africa, it charges a school fee, as regulated by the South African Schools Act. The school's current principal as of 2018 is Ms. R Cummings.

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Table View High School
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Janssens Avenue, Table View

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33°49′52″S 18°29′54″E / 33.8312°S 18.4983°E / -33.8312; 18.4983
Information
Funding typePublic (some fees)
MottoOptima Petamus
(We strive for the best)
Established19861
FounderMr Waller
School district
District 9
Headmaster
Ms. R Cummings
Staff100 full-time
Grades8–12
GenderBoys & Girls
Age14 to 18
Enrollment1,100
LanguageEnglish & Afrikaans
Schedule07:30 - 14:30
07:30 - 13:30 on Tuesdays
CampusUrban Campus
Campus type
Suburban
Houses
  • Baird
  • Graaff
  • Janssens
  • Pentz
Colours  Navy
  Khaki
  White
NicknameViewies
AccreditationWestern Cape Education Department
NewspaperViewsion
School fees
R24,0002
Feeder schools
Table View Primary School
Websitewww.tvh.co.za

Table View High School was founded in 1986 in Table View, near Cape Town, and is a public school that enrolls both boys and girls (co-educational). The school is financially assisted by the Western Cape Education Department and therefore, like most other schools in South Africa, it charges a school fee, as regulated by the South African Schools Act.3 The school's current principal as of 2018 is Ms. R Cummings.

Academics

The school performs well when it comes to academics. A 100% matric pass rate has been achieved for 11 years in a row (2000 to 2011) and again in 2018.

TVHS offers a variety of subjects.

In Grades 8 and 9 there are nine compulsory subjects:

  • English (Home Language or First Additional Language)
  • [Afrikaans] (Home Language or First Additional Language)
  • Mathematics (FET)
  • Life Orientation
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences (Geography & History)
  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Technology
  • Creative Arts (Art and Drama)

Once pupils reach their senior phase (Grades 10 - 12) they are given a choice of subjects. Pupils take two languages, maths, Life Orientation and choose 3 subjects:

  • Mathematics (Pure or Literacy)
  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Life Orientation
  • Physical Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Geography
  • History
  • Hospitality Studies
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting
  • Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
  • Visual Art
  • Design

Sport

Sports offered at the school are, certain sports are only played during either the Summer or Winter Season:4

Boys

  • Rugby
  • Cricket
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Hockey 5s
  • First Aid
  • Chess
  • Cross Country

Girls

  • Netball
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Squash
  • Softball
  • Hockey 5s
  • First Aid
  • Chess
  • Cross Country

Girls and boys both have the option of becoming cricket scorers.

Activities

Culture and service activities offered at the school include:5

  • "Viewsion" - school newspaper
  • Choir
  • Debating
  • Public Speaking
  • Road Safety
  • Safety Patrol
  • Christian Action
  • Audio-Visual
  • Library Monitors
  • Drama club (acting club)
  • Music Club (band)
  • Photography
  • Marketing
  • Interact
  • Eco club
  • Catering
  • Fashion and Art

Notable alumni

• Oros Mampofu - Actor
Roxy Ingram - Model

References

References

  1. Infos on www.blaauwberg.net
  2. School Fees on tvh.co.za
  3. Community Organisations in Blaauwberg, Cape Town | Blaauwberg, Blouberg, Cape Town Maps
  4. "School website sports page". 18 May 2018. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  5. "Culture page of school website". Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
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