Augustineum Secondary School

The Augustineum Secondary School, established in 1866, is among the oldest schools in Namibia.[1] Originally situated in Otjimbingwe, it was relocated to Okahandja in 1890, and finally to Windhoek in 1968. Previously also known as the Augustineum Training College and today the Augustineum Secondary School, it is a public school located in Khomasdal, a suburb of Windhoek.[2]

Augustineum Secondary School
Location
Khomasdal North, Windhoek

Namibia
Information
Former nameAugustineum Training College
TypePublic secondary school
Established1866
School districtKhomasdal, Windhoek
PrincipalRudof Matengu
Faculty41
Grades8–12
Enrollment1 000
Color(s)Black, white
   
Websitewww.facebook.com/Augustineum

History

Missionary Carl Hugo Hahn established the Augustineum as a seminary[3] and teacher training college in Otjimbingwe in 1866. The name was chosen from Augustine of Hippo, "father of the church in Africa".[4] In 1890 the institution had 14 students and was led by missionary Gottlieb Viehe. In this year it was moved from Otjimbingwe to Okahandja.[5]

December 1959 saw a student uprising at Augustineum, caused by the Old Location Uprising in Windhoek. Hidipo Hamutenya was a notable participant.[6] In 1968 the Augustineum was shifted to Windhoek.[7]

Current state

In 2013 the Augustineum was the sixth worst performing school in the country.[8]

Alumni

The school has produced many notable professionals:

See also

References
  1. Rhodes, Fifi (28 June 2005). "Augustineum on Restoration Path". New Era.
  2. Ikela, Selma (15 August 2012). "Augustineum rotting!". Namibian Sun. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
  3. von Schmettau, Konny (28 February 2013). "Otjimbingwe-ehemalige Hauptstadt Namibias" [Otjimbingwe-former Namibian capital]. Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Tourismus Namibia monthly supplement. p. 8.
  4. Dierks, Klaus. "Biographies of Namibian Personalities, H. Entry for Carl Hugo Hahn". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  5. Dierks, Klaus. "Chronology of Namibian History, 1890". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  6. Dierks, Klaus. "Biographies of Namibian Personalities, H. Entry for Hidipo Hamutenya". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  7. Dierks, Klaus. "Chronology of Namibian History, 1968". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
  8. Nunuhe, Margreth (7 January 2014). "Khomas Region results shock the nation". New Era.
  9. "Caley, Faustina Namutenya". Namibian Parliament. Government of Namibia. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  10. Dierks, Klaus. "Biographies of Namibian Personalities, G". www.klausdierks.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  11. "Know Your Governors. Muesee Kazapua". New Era. 4 October 2016. p. 6.
  12. Nghidengwa, Marianne (18 December 2012). "Rosa Namises: Human Rights Activist with a passion". Confidente. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  13. "Dr. Tjama Tjivikua receives an Honorary Doctorate". Honoring the Achievers at the 138th Commencement of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, U.S.A. (PDF). Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  14. "Venaani, Mike Rapuikua". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 30 July 2023.

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