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WESTCOTT PRIMARY SCHOOL publication
WESTCOTT PRIMARY SCHOOLRef: https://westcottprimary.co.za/our-history/
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Collected on 6 August 2026
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What this means
This document is a historical overview of Westcott Primary School, detailing its founding on 9 April 1906 as Diep River Public School with 23 students and one teacher, Miss Milne. It recounts the school's growth, relocation to Thornton Road in 1908, the appointment of Mr. Wescott as principal, the official opening of a new building in 1913 by Sir Frederick de Waal, and the renaming to Westcott Primary in 1921 in honor of Mr. Wescott. The school expanded further through land acquisitions and construction, culminating in the opening of a new building in 1969. Recent leadership includes several principals up to the current principal, Miss Amanda Fortuin.
Facts
Reference
https://westcottprimary.co.za/our-history/
Key Takeaways
- 9 April 1906
- Diep River Public School
- 23 children
- Miss Milne
- 1908
- Thornton Rd
- Mr. Wescott
- 13 December 1913
- Sir Frederick de Waal
- 1914
- 129 children
- 1923
- Mr. le Roux
- Mr. Pienaar
- Mr. King
- school uniform
- 1964
- Mrs. Auret
- Mrs. Klopper
- 1967
- 18 July 1969
- Westcott Primary
- Miss Amanda Fortuin
- Myburgh Road, Diep River, 7800
- Westcott Primary School
- Diep River Public School
- Miss Milne
- Mr. Wescott
- Sir Frederick de Waal
- Mr. le Roux