The Augustineum Secondary School, established in 1866, is among the oldest schools in Namibia.[1] Originally situated in Otjimbingwe, it was relocated to Okahandja in 1890, and finally to Windhoek in 1968. Previously also known as the Augustineum Training College and today the Augustineum Secondary School, it is a public school located in Khomasdal, a suburb of Windhoek.[2]
| Augustineum Secondary School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Namibia | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Augustineum Training College |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| Established | 1866 |
| School district | Khomasdal, Windhoek |
| Principal | Rudof Matengu |
| Faculty | 41 |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Enrollment | 1 000 |
| Color(s) | Black, white |
| Website | www |
History
editMissionary Carl Hugo Hahn established the Augustineum as a seminary[3] and teacher training college in Otjimbingwe in 1866. The name was chosen from Augustine of Hippo, "father of the church in Africa".[4] In 1890 the institution had 14 students and was led by missionary Gottlieb Viehe. In this year it was moved from Otjimbingwe to Okahandja.[5]
December 1959 saw a student uprising at Augustineum, caused by the Old Location Uprising in Windhoek. Hidipo Hamutenya was a notable participant.[6] In 1968 the Augustineum was shifted to Windhoek.[7]
Current state
editIn 2013 the Augustineum was the sixth worst performing school in the country.[8]
Alumni
editThe school has produced many notable professionals:
- Niko Bessinger, National Hero, first minister of Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism[9]
- Dawid Boois, governor of ǁKaras Region[10]
- Faustina Caley, deputy minister of education, arts and culture (class of 1978)[11]
- Justus ǁGaroëb, king of the Damara people and opposition politician[12]
- Hage Geingob, second president of Namibia and former prime minister (1990-2002)
- Godfrey Gaoseb, special advisor on economics in the Namibian government (2001-2012)
- Theo-Ben Gurirab, second prime minister of Namibia (2002-2005). Former president of the United Nations General Assembly (1999-2000) and speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia (2005-2015)
- Hidipo Hamutenya, former leader of the opposition party Rally for Democracy and Progress[6]
- Panduleni Itula, dentist and opposition politician
- Joel Kaapanda, diplomat and SWAPO politician[13]
- Muesee Kazapua, in 2014 mayor of Windhoek[14]
- Peter Katjavivi, speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia
- Rosa Namises, human rights activist and former parliamentarian for the Congress of Democrats (1999-2005 and 2009-2010)[15]
- Immanuel Ngatjizeko, member of cabinet[16]
- John Ya-Otto, teacher, trade unionist, politician, author and diplomat
- Mose Penaani Tjitendero (1943–2006), former Deputy Prime Minister and first Speaker of Parliament, National Hero of Namibia[1]
- Tjama Tjivikua, former Rector of the Namibia University of Science and Technology[17]
- Mike Venaani (born 1950), former secretary general of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance and current MP for the Popular Democratic Movement[18]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Rhodes, Fifi (28 June 2005). "Augustineum on Restoration Path". New Era.
- ^ Ikela, Selma (15 August 2012). "Augustineum rotting!". Namibian Sun. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2012.
- ^ von Schmettau, Konny (28 February 2013). "Otjimbingwe-ehemalige Hauptstadt Namibias" [Otjimbingwe-former Namibian capital]. Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Tourismus Namibia monthly supplement. p. 8.
- ^ Dierks, Klaus. "Biographies of Namibian Personalities, H. Entry for Carl Hugo Hahn". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ Dierks, Klaus. "Chronology of Namibian History, 1890". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ a b Dierks, Klaus. "Biographies of Namibian Personalities, H. Entry for Hidipo Hamutenya". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ Dierks, Klaus. "Chronology of Namibian History, 1968". klausdierks.com. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ Nunuhe, Margreth (7 January 2014). "Khomas Region results shock the nation". New Era.
- ^ Christof Maletzky (26 March 2008): Niko Bessinger passes away Archived 2019-03-07 at the Wayback Machine The Namibian
- ^ Dawid Boois Archived 2011-06-11 at the Wayback Machine Namibia Institute for Democracy
- ^ "Caley, Faustina Namutenya". Namibian Parliament. Government of Namibia. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ Dierks, Klaus. "Biographies of Namibian Personalities, G". www.klausdierks.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Kaapanda Joel Natangwe". Parliament of Namibia. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ^ "Know Your Governors. Muesee Kazapua". New Era. 4 October 2016. p. 6.
- ^ Nghidengwa, Marianne (18 December 2012). "Rosa Namises: Human Rights Activist with a passion". Confidente. Archived from the original on 10 October 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ "Your MP: Immanuel Ngatjizeko (Swapo)". New Era. 2 June 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Dr. Tjama Tjivikua receives an Honorary Doctorate". Honoring the Achievers at the 138th Commencement of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, U.S.A. (PDF). Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
- ^ "Venaani, Mike Rapuikua". Namibian Parliament. Retrieved 30 July 2023.