Our Pledge
We the generation of 1976, founding students of Manenberg Senior Secondary School pledge that we shall through the Manenberg Senior Secondary’76 fund, strive to enhance and elevate Manenberg High School(MBH) in all fields of the learners academic undertakings, irrespective of their, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation and religion.
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‘Don’t Settle For Less…’ ~
Our Objectives
The Primary objective(s) of the MBSSS’76 Fund is to raise funds, provide financial aid and assistance in whatsoever manner it deem fit to current or former students from MBH who wishes to pursue tertiary education at an institution accredited by MBSSS’76 Fund.
(Tertiary education refers to any type of education pursued beyond high school level)
The secondary objective is to provide MBH with Logistical support with the sole purpose of enabling the school to enhance its Academic profile, enhance the School’s Extra-Mural/Curricular Programs.
The MBSSS’76 Fund undertakes to work in collaboration with the Officials at MBH to facilitate social upliftment and transformation.
‘Charge Forward and change the lanscape…’~
Manenberg Senior Secondary
Manenberg High School is situated in a township in Cape Town. Manenberg is located approximately 15 km from the Central Business District (CBD).
Vanguard Drive and Duinefontein Roads provide easy access within 2 km to the N2 Highway which is the major route into the city centre (Cape Town).
The school is also situated approximately 9 km from the Cape Town International Airport.
The school was established in 1976 under the Apartheid Government. At the time this school was built to serve the so-called Coloured population who were forcibly removed (under the group areas act) from central Cape Town, more specifically District Six.
Manenberg High has a student population of 863 and 30 teachers. Certain classes have up to 45 learners. The grades being taught are from grade 8 to 12.
The ages vary between 14 and 18. At the end of gr9 (15 years old) students may exit the formal schooling system after they have obtained the General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or they may proceed to an FET College to do something more practical. Students may also decide to remain at school and complete gr12.
After completing gr12 they may either find a job or continue to tertiary studies should they have the funding. Many of whom battle to acquire funding.
The school offers 2 official languages viz. English, Afrikaans. Other subjects offered are: Maths literacy, pure Maths, Physical Science, Life Science (Biology), Business Studies, Geography, History, Civil Technology, Consumer Studies and Life Orientation.
Three years ago the Education Department installed a computer lab consisting of 25 computers to be shared by 863 students!
Students are also involved in Extra –Curricular activities such as: Athletics, Soccer, Rugby, Steel Band Project, Trumpet Classes, Arts and Crafts, Adventure Club. Co-Curricular activities include: Peer Education, HIV and AIDS Education, Life Skills with at Risk Youth and a International Exchange
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An AFT delegation visits Manenberg High School which has been involved in a partnership with ABC Federation of Teachers.
The school offers 2 official languages viz. English, Afrikaans. Other subjects offered are: Maths literacy, pure Maths, Physical Science, Life Science (Biology), Business Studies,
The school is located in a predominantly workers’ class community. Massive unemployment is the order of the day. Many of the students come from dysfunctional homes where alcohol and drug abuse are rife. Most of these households are run by a single parents (mother).
Manenberg also has a problem with gangs and many times the adverse socio-economic conditions prevalent in the community are brought into the school since the school is merely a microcosm of what happens in the community.
In order to assist students who are at risk of joining gangs or who display major behavioral problems we have started a Pastoral Care Program. With this program we have volunteer parents coming into the school to counsel or refer these learners should they require more specialized and intensive counseling.
The school is largely dependent on donor funding as it’s a non fee institution.
In 2015 a group of ex-Manenberg High students from1976 formed a partnership with the school. This group of Manenberg Alumni currently run an mentorship program for grade 8 and a tutoring program for grade 12. Manenberg Alumni created a NPO MBSSS’76 fund to assist the learners of Manenberg High with bursaries and funding for extra- curricular activities
We Cannot Do It without your support.
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Elected Officials
Chairperson ~ Jacqueline Zils (signatory)
Deputy Chairperson~ Farouk Titus
Treasurer~ Nazeem Taliep (signatory)
Vice Treasurer~ Bridget Thompson
Secretary~ Faiza Saal
Deputy Secretary~ Zaida Safiedien
Administrator~ Fagrie Nasiep (signatory)
Administrator~ Rita Jacobs (signatory)
Events Co-ordinator~ Layla Barron
OUR SERVICES
What We Do For Our Students
- Mentor program that was started in 2016 with grade 8
Every Weds day morning we have 4 classes of +- 40 learners starting from 9am – 12 am. Our focus is to encourage the learners to dream big become critical thinkers and help them deal with. - The 3rd team the Alumni implemented a very interactive tutor program. This program was held on a Saturday covering maths literacy. Geography
English Afrikaans and Business science. In addition, a tutor is present on a Wednesday afternoon for life science class.
Matriculant MENTOR PROGRAM
MBh Alumni started a mentor program with grade 8 learners with a 5 year plan to take the same group of learner to Matric.
100% matriculant pass by 2020
Our aim is to help the
matrics of 2020 achieve a 100% pass, last achieved in 1980.
cOLLABORATING WITH mhs
The MBSSS’76 Fund undertakes to work in collaboration with the Officials at MBH to facilitate social upliftment and transformation.
100% fund Transparency
All funds received whether by having fund raisers or private donations are use solely for the purpose of educating and mentoring the learners of MBH.
From Our Founders
Together We Make a Difference…
Manenberg High opened its doors in 1976. A turmoil year during the apartheid South Africa. We the founder members of the MBSSS’76 fund were the first students to attend Manenberg High. Our principal the late Mr. Janari had a vision to make us the learners of MBH proud South African citizens.
He became our mentor and to many a father figure. He and the teachers at the time, some still present in our lives today taught us where you start might not be your choice but where you end is what matters. It’s the freedom to choose your place in society.
Get In Touch
1234 MBSSS76 Ave. Manenberg 7600
+1 555 0394 848
info@mbsss76.ORG