Livingstone High School celebrates its centenary

WHEN Livingstone High School marks its 100th anniversary today, it will not simply be celebrating a milestone.

- MURRAY SWART

THE historic campus of Livingstone High School in Claremont. | AYANDA NDAMANE Independent Newspapers

(AYANDA NDAMANE Independent Newspapers)

For many Cape Town families, it will feel like coming home.

Founded in 1926 at a time when access to secondary education was restricted for many black and coloured pupils, the Claremont institution was established through community determination. Over the decades, generations of parents and grandparents have returned to its gates to watch their children follow in their footsteps.

That generational pride will be central to the centenary celebrations. A commemorative assembly will bring together learners and educators to reflect on the school’s journey, while cultural performances will showcase the talent of a new generation shaped by a century of tradition.