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Allen Glen High School | |
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Location | |
Landhuis Street / Jim Fouche Drive, Roodepoort , South Africa | |
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Type | Public, coeducational |
Motto | Confidence |
Established | 1992 |
Locale | Urban |
Principal | M Gwala |
Grades | 8–12 |
Number of students | Approximately 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.
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]
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