Table View High School
High school in Table View, Cape Town, South Africa
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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.
(We strive for the best)
| Table View High School | |
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| Location | |
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Janssens Avenue, Table View , , 7441 | |
| Coordinates | 33.8312°S 18.4983°E |
| Information | |
| Funding type | Public (some fees) |
| Motto | Optima Petamus (We strive for the best) |
| Established | 1986[1] |
| Founder | Mr Waller |
| School district | District 9 |
| Headmaster | Ms. R Cummings |
| Staff | 100 full-time |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 1,100 |
| Language | English & Afrikaans |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:30
07:30 - 13:30 on Tuesdays |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Houses |
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| Colours | Navy Khaki White |
| Nickname | Viewies |
| Accreditation | Western Cape Education Department |
| Newspaper | Viewsion |
| School fees | R24,000[2] |
| Feeder schools | Table View Primary School |
| Website | www |
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