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Kgale hill junior secondary school

LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL

Kgale hill junior secondary school is situated in the capital city of Botswana, Gaborone. It is located in the western part of the capital city. On the road going to Mogoditshane and Gabane, you will find a location named block 9, and the school is located in the heart of that township. The school is located next to a famous primary school, called Boswa primary.

The school got its name from the nearby hill called Kgale hill, that is very visible as you enter the capital city, on the southern part of the city and Kgale hill school is located not far from that hill on the northern side of the hill (the school is about 10 km from the hill). The hill is well known around the country hence it was not difficult to name the school after this famous land mark.

The school was officially opened in 1996 by the then president of Botswana Sir Ketume Masire. But the school started to operate in 1994, with only one group of form 1 student (grade 8). By 1996 the school was fully functional with all students for each grade available. The school only admits form 1 s to form 3 s (grade 8 to 10).

The first head master of the school was Mr. Modise, who lead the school with dedication during those difficult years, when it started.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The school has well developed infrastructure, it has two blocks or flats, one for Form 2(grade 9) and another for grade 10. It also has numerous labs for different subjects, e.g. science, design and technology and home economics. There is also a school kitchen and school hall were functions are occasionally held. They also have agricultural gardens were students can practice their agricultural skills. The staff room is located in the front of the main entrance to school. There are also teachers house inside school.

The school is very active in sports activities like football, softball, tennis judo and many others. The school has produced fine athletes for the country including fanuel kenosi (athletics) and Mogogi Gabonamong (football) who all learned their trade at this school.

REFERENCES

Wikimedia (2012) Kgale hill secondary school. Retrieved 07 September 2012. From http://wikimapia.org/21719825/Kgale-Hill-Junior-Seconadry-School

Wikipedia (2012) Kgale hill. Retrieved 08 September 2012. From http://wiki.riteme.site/wiki/Kgale_Hill