Musi High School Alumni came together with minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga on Saturday to celebrate 75 years of the school’s existence as the second high school built in Soweto in 1948.
The purpose of the celebration was to look back at how the school was before democracy and where it is today, in terms of its greatness.
The alumni used these 75 years of greatness as their vehicle to ensure that the school invests more on the leaners and their future.
Themba Skhakhane, secretary of the Musi High alumni said, “As we celebrate 75 years of the school’s existence, we have great visions for this establishment. We want this school to be a school of choice in Soweto in which parents want their children to school at.”
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Musi high was officially recognised and established in 1948 and initially it was named Pimville High School. It was later named Musi High School in honour of its founder, Jacob John Musi.
As one of the earliest high schools in Soweto, Musi high attracted students from across Soweto who were ferried to and from the school daily until other areas had high schools closer.
“The school made us who we are today and the best part is that today this school has peculiar subjects that other schools in Soweto don’t have.
Subjects that build the learner’s skills so when they finish they are more equipped for their careers,” said Tshidi Moroka from the management committee of the alumni.
“Which is why as former students we want to renovate the laboratory and seek donations for the decks as our way of investing in their education and future.”
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The school today teaches engineering graphics, civil technology, technical maths and technical science. All these subjects aim to equip learners with practical skills that will enable them to do things for themselves without waiting to be employed.
This year, Musi High is sitting at 85% matric pass rate and each year it continues to prove itself as one of school that seek quality education.
According to the principal of the school, they don’t only invest in academics but also on the talents of their learners.
Principal Wiseka Maluleke said, “We want to produce great young people with the support of the alumni. We want to change the African child through our distinct subjects as well as the inclusion of sports, dancing and choir.”
