The History of Westcott Primary School

Why was 9th April 1906 a special day for the children of Diep River?

• It was a holiday.

• It was the opening of Westcott Primary School.

• Lollipops were invented.

Westcott is ........... years old.

• 10

• 100

• 114

What was the name of Westcott Primary at first?

• South African College School

• Bergvliet Primary School

• Diep River Public School

In 1909, who became the first principal of the new school?

• Mr Robertson

• Mr Wescott

• Mrs Milne

What was the name of the first teacher at Diep River Public School?

• Mr Robertson

• Mr Wescott

• Mrs Milne

How did the learners and parents choose the name of the new school?

• They had a competition.

• Mr Wescott decided.

• Mrs Milne decided.

The name of the school that they chose was....

• Westcott Primary School named after the principal, Mr Wescott.

• Named after Wescott Jelly Beans.

• Named after an area called Westcott.

Look at the picture. The name of this old school was first called....

• Bergvliet Junior School

• Westcott Primary School

• Diep River Public School

• Sweet Valley Primary

Why were the children all standing outside?

• There was no school hall yet.

• The principal was cruel.

• All these learners were late for school.

Look at the picture. This was the original school song for the Diep River School. The first sentence of our school song today is....

• Where vineyards stood ringed by mountains around,

• Where the individual counts.

• Perseverando.