Delta Secondary School Windhoek
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Delta Secondary School Windhoek (DSSW) previously known as Deutsche Oberschule Windhoek, is government school in Namibia
. Situated in the capital Windhoek
, it was separated from its younger counter-part Delta School Windhoek (DSW), formerly known as German School Windhoek, in January 1975.
Race at Avis Dam
. The event does not only raise money for the students but it also promotes class and school involvement.
. In July 1978 the school moved into the building of the former Kaiserliche Realschule, later known as Deutsche Höhere Privatschule
(DHPS, German Higher Private School), in Leutwein Street (today Robert Mugabe Avenue).
In 1979 the school was converted into a high school with 33 candidates completing the Matric Examinations (Cape Senior Certificate) in November of that year. At this time the school was under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Education for the Administration for Whites. This directorate ensured that each scholar had the opportunity to have scholastic education in his/her home language in his/her own culture and social sphere. This insured that all instructions for all subjects until grade 9, used German as colloquial language and as the basis of cultural events.
In 1990, the Republic of Namibia became independent. The final (Cape Senior) matrix examinations were written in 1993, which were then replaced by the Namibian and British Cambridge system NSSC (the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate). English became the language of instruction and all Namibian scholars were allowed to enroll. The returning GDR-candidates
smoothed this integration process by initiating the social contact with other Namibians. DSSW has been known for its high academic performances, especially in subjects like mathematics where students were honored with numerous awards.
Grade 7 became part of the Primary School again. School numbers gradually increase to over 760 scholars and more than 35 teachers. In 2007 DSSW also introduced the opening of Projekt Lilie under the motto “Die Zukunft beginnt im Klassenzimmer” (“The future begins in the classroom”). Projekt Lilie is an initiative supporting and promoting education in Namibia
, with special reference to the maintenance and advancement of the German language and culture.
Namibia
Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia , is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east. It gained independence from South Africa on 21 March...
. Situated in the capital Windhoek
Windhoek
Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level. The 2001 census determined Windhoek's population was 233,529...
, it was separated from its younger counter-part Delta School Windhoek (DSW), formerly known as German School Windhoek, in January 1975.
Activities
DSSW annually has a Dragon BoatDragon boat
A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft traditionally made, in the Pearl River delta region of southern China - Guangdong Province, of teak wood to various designs and sizes. In other parts of China different woods are used to build these traditional watercraft...
Race at Avis Dam
Avis Dam
The Avis Dam is a dam outside of Windhoek, Namibia. It was built in 1933 by the South African colonial authorities. It first flooded in April 1934, but only exceeded 75% again in 2007....
. The event does not only raise money for the students but it also promotes class and school involvement.
History
The secondary school started with a mere 153 scholars who were taught by 10 teachers. During the first few years it occupied the building in Peter Müller Street (today Fidel Castro Street) that today houses the College of the ArtsCollege of the Arts, Windhoek
The College of the Arts is an institution of arts education in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. It employs 39 lecturers full-time and 75 on part time basis...
. In July 1978 the school moved into the building of the former Kaiserliche Realschule, later known as Deutsche Höhere Privatschule
Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek
The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule, or DHPS as it is commonly known, is a private school in Namibia. Situated in the capital Windhoek, it is the oldest private high school in the country. It is also one of the biggest German international schools in Africa....
(DHPS, German Higher Private School), in Leutwein Street (today Robert Mugabe Avenue).
In 1979 the school was converted into a high school with 33 candidates completing the Matric Examinations (Cape Senior Certificate) in November of that year. At this time the school was under the jurisdiction of the Directorate of Education for the Administration for Whites. This directorate ensured that each scholar had the opportunity to have scholastic education in his/her home language in his/her own culture and social sphere. This insured that all instructions for all subjects until grade 9, used German as colloquial language and as the basis of cultural events.
In 1990, the Republic of Namibia became independent. The final (Cape Senior) matrix examinations were written in 1993, which were then replaced by the Namibian and British Cambridge system NSSC (the Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate). English became the language of instruction and all Namibian scholars were allowed to enroll. The returning GDR-candidates
GDR Children of Namibia
GDR-Children of Namibia are a group of approximately 400 black Namibian children that grew up in GDR. During the liberation struggle of SWAPO against South African occupation of Namibia they were relocated from 1979 onwards from various refugee camps to GDR and only came back in 1990 at the onset...
smoothed this integration process by initiating the social contact with other Namibians. DSSW has been known for its high academic performances, especially in subjects like mathematics where students were honored with numerous awards.
Grade 7 became part of the Primary School again. School numbers gradually increase to over 760 scholars and more than 35 teachers. In 2007 DSSW also introduced the opening of Projekt Lilie under the motto “Die Zukunft beginnt im Klassenzimmer” (“The future begins in the classroom”). Projekt Lilie is an initiative supporting and promoting education in Namibia
Education in Namibia
Education in Namibia is compulsory for 10 years between the ages of 6 and 16. There are approximately 1500 schools in Namibia of which 100 are privately owned...
, with special reference to the maintenance and advancement of the German language and culture.