History of Newcastle High School
ESTABLISHED IN 1882
The first record of any educational work in Newcastle dates back to 1874 when a school opened in the Dutch Reformed Church building at Lennexton. This school lasted only until 1878.
1881
School was build at a cost of R6000.
1882
Opening of school 47 boys and 30 girls. Mr McBean the principal.
1895 - 1903
Mr McClaren the principal.
1899
School had to close because of a measles epidemic and 2nd Anglo – Boer war. School used as a hospital by the RED CROSS.
1900
School reopens (157 learners).
1903
School renovated.
1903 - 1914
Mr Wilson the principal.
1906
Now a separate school for boys (Mr T.D. Wilson the principal) and girls (MIss Poreous the principal).
1911
School divided into Senior School from Grade 6 to 10 Junior School (Miss Wills) for Grade 1 to 3.
1913
No boys over 13 years of age allowed in hostel. Girls of any school going age allowed in hostel.
1914
Grade 3 upwards also allowed into the Senior School.
1915
41 learners in the hostel.
1925
First Choir.
1922 - 1928
Mr Orberleand Mr Delvin acting principals for Mr L. Hodges.
1928 - 1931
Mr Snow the principal.
1931 - 1936
Three principals came and left.
1957
New hall opened (The current Media centre since 1973). Mr C.F.S van Reenen the principal.
1963
The MOTHS donated the Memorial Gate to replace the grid gate which was erected to keep cattle out of the school grounds.
1972
600 learners.
1973
1020 learners. Mr. Steven Marais the principal.