Hudson Park High School

Description

Hudson Park High School is a co-ed public school in Vincent, East London. The school caters for learners from Grade 8 to Grade 12 and has over 1150 students. Hudson focuses on four pillars, namely academic, cultural, pastoral, and physical education.

HERITAGE

Hudson Park High School began as a small primary school for the Clifton area in the St Alban’s Church Hall in 1905. In 1912, the current school building was built and became a secondary school in 1959 which became known as Clifton Park High School in 1965. In 1978, the primary school merged with Hudson Park Primary School and the school name changed to Hudson Park High School.

ACADEMICS

The school motto is Tentando Superabis which means “By Endeavor, We Will Succeed”.

SPORTS & CULTURE

SPORTS

• Athletics
• Cross country
• Netball
• Squash
• Water polo
• Badminton
• Golf
• Rugby
• Hockey
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Cheerleading

CULTURE

• Interact
• Enviro Club
• Technical Support / Sound Team
• Matric Committee
• Prefects
• RCL
• Library monitors
• Tentrabis (School Newspaper)
• Tuckshop helpers
• SCA (Student Christian Association)
• Big Bleed Peer Promoters
• First Aid
• Academic tutoring
• Choir
• Chess
• Public speaking
• Qhayiya Society
• Drama
• Music

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Centenary Hall
• Crewe Hall
• Mini Hall
• Eagles’ View
• 3 science labs
• 2 biology labs
• Computer labs
• School shop
• Tuck shop
• 2 rugby fields
• 2 hockey fields
• Soccer field
• 3 cricket fields
• 3 netball courts
• 8 tennis courts
• Water polo pool complex
• School buses
• Hostel accommodation