Hudson Park High School
Hudson Park High School is a public English medium co-educational high school situated in the suburb of Vincent in East London in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, It is one of the top and most academic schools in East London and also one of the good rugby schools. The school was established in 1905.
| Hudson Park High School | |
|---|---|
 Hudson Park High School crest | |
| Address | |
| |
113 Devereux Ave, Vincent , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public & Boarding |
| Motto | Tentando Superabis (Latin:"By endeavour we will succeed") |
| Established | 1905 |
| Locale | Suburban |
| School district | District 9 |
| School number | 043 726 3205 |
| Headmaster | Dennis Vorster |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Number of students | 1,031 pupils |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Houses | Boarding Houses: Highbury Terrace Hampton House Day Houses: Bucholtz Lake Malin |
| Colour(s) | Navy Red White |
| Song | The Song of Eagle |
| Nickname | Hudson Park |
| Rival | Cambridge High School Stirling High School |
| Accreditation | Eastern Cape Department of Education |
The high school was known as Clifton Park in 1905, It is one of the most prestigious schools in Eastern Cape.
History
A small primary school, catering for the Clifton area, was established in 1905 and housed in the St. Alban's Church hall. In 1912, buildings were erected on the present site and the school began to grow. It became a secondary school in 1959 and was named Clifton Park High School in 1965. It was during this period that the present uniform, badge and school song were established.
In 1978, the Primary Department amalgamated with Hudson Park Primary School and the school changed its name to Hudson Park High School. The Grade 7 class remained with the high school until 1985, at which time it was decided that the growth of the senior school required that Grade 7 should move to join the primary school. In 1991 the school opened its doors to pupils of all races.
1993 saw a new administration and classroom block, as well as new garages, and renovations were made to the entire school. Williams House was renovated to provide a music centre for the school. The extensions were opened in August 1994 by the Minister of Sport, Mr Steve Tshwete.
Sports
The school has some very interesting sports, such as soccer, hockey, netball, etc.
References