Allen Glen High School

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Allen Glen High School
Location
Allen Glen High School
Landhuis Street / Jim Fouche Drive, Roodepoort
,
South Africa
Information
Type Public, coeducational
MottoConfidence
Established1992
LocaleUrban
PrincipalM Gwala
Grades8–12
Number of studentsApproximately 1000, girls and boys.
Color(s)   Gold and blue
Website Official website

Allen Glen High School is a co-educational public school that is located in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

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History

Allen Glen High School first opened its doors in 1992. Its name was inspired by the name of the suburb, Allens Nek. [1] William Pope was elected as the schools' first headmaster, with 199 pupils. The first pupils wore t-shirts and jeans but have since changed and now wear official school uniform. [2] [3]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. "Learning | Allen Glen High School | Gauteng". Allen Glen High. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. "Allen Glen High School: About us". allenglen.co.za. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  3. Import, Pongrass (31 October 2022). "UPDATE: Gauteng Department of Education confirms details of Allen Glen High School 40 Days chaos". Roodepoort Record. Retrieved 29 March 2024.