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{{Infobox school
| name = Lyttelton Manor High School
| name = Lyttelton Manor High School
| established = 1963
| established = {{start date and age|1962}}
| type = [[State school|Public School]]
| type = [[State school|Public School]]
| locale = Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, South Africa
| streetaddress = 130 Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor
| district = District 9
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| grades = 8–12
| number = 012 664 5698
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| motto = {{lang-la|Per Doctrinam Dignitas}}
| religion = [[Christianity|Christian]]
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| head_name2 =
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| grades = 8–12
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| head2 =
| gender = Boys & Girls
| city = [[Pretoria]]
| language = [[English language|English]]
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| state = [[Gauteng]]
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| motto = {{langx|la|Per Doctrinam Dignitas}}
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| country = [[South Africa]]
| principal = Mr c Masepoga
| school_colors = Gold, White & Blue}}
| staff = 100 full-time
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| head_name2 =
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| head2 =
| city = [[Centurion, Gauteng|Centurion]]
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| province = [[Gauteng]]
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| country = [[South Africa]]
| students = 1,400 pupils
| lower_age = 14
| upper_age = 18
| schedule = ''07:30 - 14:30''
| colours = {{color box|Blue}} Blue <br> {{color box|Gold}} Gold <br> {{color box|White}} White
| campus = Urban Campus
| campus_type = Suburban
| nickname =
| rival = [[Clapham High School]] <br> [[The Glen High School]]
| accreditation = [[Gauteng Department of Education]]
| song =
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| website = https://lytteltonmanorhs.co.za}}


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'''Lyttelton Manor High School''' is a public, English medium, co-ed high school located in Lyttelton Manor, [[Centurion, Gauteng|Centurion]], in the province Gauteng, [[South Africa]]. The school was formed in 1963.
'''Lyttelton Manor High School''' is a [[State school|public]] [[English medium]] co-educational high school situated in the suburb of [[Lyttelton Manor]] in the town of [[Centurion, Gauteng|Centurion]] in the [[Gauteng]] province of [[South Africa]]. The high school was established in 1962.


== History ==
== History ==


The school was formed in 1962.
The school was formed in 1963, in a time where there were far and few houses nearby and where the school gates needed to be closed in the morning to prevent the cattle from walking in.


== Cultural ==
== Culture ==


The school heritage includes the Anderson tartan which is represented in the school uniform of the girls' skirts and in the ties worn by the members of the Scottish pipe band.
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 ==
== Sport ==


The school offers many sports, most of which are played against other schools in high level leagues.
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, Cricket, Cross-country, Golf, Hockey, Rugby, Soccer and Tennis.
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.
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,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/pretoria-school-is-a-gangland-parents-300055|title=Pretoria school is a gangland - parents}}</ref> and in 2012 a student was caught with a gun.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/news/fury-over-pupil-with-gun-at-school-1419732|title=Fury over pupil with gun at school}}</ref> In 2017 a student robbed a passer-by in the streets,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rekordcenturion.co.za/131677/centurion-learners-probed-robbery/|title = Centurion learners probed after robbery|date = 14 November 2017}}</ref> and in 2019 a male student assaulted a female student.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-courts/fury-over-pupil-with-gun-at-school-1.1419732#.VDRI4RYQZco|title=Fury over pupil with gun at school}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Desmond Barker]], Major General in South African Air Force<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.af.mil.za/NEWS/2008/039.htm | title=CAF thanks CDFP for 40 – years of service excellence | publisher=South African Air Force | date=2008 | accessdate=12 June 2019 | author=Kotane, Solomon | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161206215035/http://af.mil.za/news/2008/039.htm | archive-date=6 December 2016 | url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Phumzile van Damme]], Member of the National Assembly and Shadow Communications Minister
*[[Phumzile van Damme]], Member of the National Assembly and Shadow Communications Minister
*[[Kurt Darren]], Singer, songwriter, and television presenter
*[[Kurt Darren]], Singer, songwriter, and television presenter
*[[Dale Stewart]], Bass guitarist for the post-grunge and alternative metal band Seether


==References==
==References==
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*http://rekordcenturion.co.za/20338/top-science-student-part-of-up-programme/
*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/
*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/


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[[Category:High schools in South Africa]]
[[Category:High schools in South Africa]]
[[Category:Schools in Gauteng]]
[[Category:Schools in Gauteng]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1962]]
[[Category:1962 establishments in South Africa]]

Latest revision as of 15:59, 25 October 2024

Lyttelton Manor High School
Address
Map
130 Selborne Avenue, Lyttelton Manor

Centurion
,
Gauteng

South Africa
Information
TypePublic School
MottoLatin: Per Doctrinam Dignitas
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
Established1962; 63 years ago (1962)
School districtDistrict 9
School number012 664 5698
PrincipalMr c Masepoga
Staff100 full-time
Grades8–12
GenderBoys & Girls
Age14 to 18
Number of students1,400 pupils
LanguageEnglish
Schedule07:30 - 14:30
CampusUrban Campus
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)  Blue
  Gold
  White
RivalClapham High School
The Glen High School
AccreditationGauteng Department of Education
Websitehttps://lytteltonmanorhs.co.za

25°50′5″S 28°12′5.2″E / 25.83472°S 28.201444°E / -25.83472; 28.201444 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. The high school was established in 1962.

History

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The school was formed in 1962.

Culture

[edit]

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

[edit]

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

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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

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Pretoria school is a gangland - parents".
  2. ^ "Fury over pupil with gun at school".
  3. ^ "Centurion learners probed after robbery". 14 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Fury over pupil with gun at school".
  5. ^ 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.
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