Alexandra High School
Alexandra High School is a state high school in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
History
It is named after Queen Alexandra Caroline, Queen Consort of England, it first opened on 23 February, 1960. Initially a whites only, all boys school, the first non-white pupil was admitted in June of 1991. Alexandra High School became co-educational at the beginning of 1992. The school colours are maroon and blue.
Uniform
Both genders have two uniforms: winter and summer, also known as "Number one" and "Number two" uniforms respectively. The boy's winter uniform consists of a maroon blazer, a white button up shirt (long sleeved or short sleeved), a maroon and powder blue tie and long grey pants. The shoes are shiny brown leather, and the socks are dark grey.
The boy's summer uniform consists of a khaki safari suit, with long khaki socks and the same shiny brown leather shoes. Girls wear nearly identical uniforms in winter and summer. The uniform consists of a blue skirt, white button up shirt and the same maroon blazer. The same maroon and blue tie is worn. Winter uniforms differ from summer uniforms in that a blazer is compulsory.
Pupils in grade 12 - 'matrics' - are entitled to wear a completely powder blue tie as part of the winter uniform, and the boys may wear a differently cut khaki shirt as part of the summer uniform.
Awards
Special ties are awarded for academic, sporting, leadership and cultural achievements. Dark blue blazers are also awarded for even greater achievements. "Braid" - a type of striped trim - may be added to the edge of the blazer as another mark of distinction.
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