First Executive of Uiitenhage Chapter of Alumni Association was elected on 29 May 2011:

1. Pastor Raymond Matebiele (Chairperson)

2. Reverend Frans Booysen (Vice-Chairperson)

3. Saloma September (Secretary)

4. Judith Mageer (Assistant Secretary)

5. Garth Arends (Treasurer)

6. Herbert de Vos (PRO)

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The John Walton Alumni Association was formed to support John Walton Secondary School in its endeavors to effectively and efficiently execute its educational mandate. John Walton Secondary School is a historically disadvantaged school that is geographically situated on the border of two historically Coloured (Rosedale) and Black (Langa) townships. Due to the school’s unique geographic location and a strong culture of teacher mentoring and leadership, the history of the school has been characterized by a progressively broad socio-political, socio-religious, and socio-sport development awareness. In this pursuit, the Alumni initiative finds itself dynamically challenged within the context of global and local educational demands.

ABOUT JOHN WALTON

The John Walton Secondary School was established in 1973 because of a growing need for a second coloured high school in Uitenhage at the time. The school was started by Mr.G.E. Jenniker, who was also the first principal, in a pre-fabricated building with hardboard walls, wooden floors and corrugated iron roof. The initial school was situated at the corner of Acacia and Papegaai Street. (Now part of C.W.Hendricks Primary School.)

VISION

To develop learners to become proud, responsible citizens equipped to deal with the challenges of the future.

MISSION

We, the community of John Walton Secondary School, will strive towards the achievement of our vision, by:

• Placing the culture of learning and teaching first in everything we do;

• Providing an atmosphere conducive to growth and development;

• Constantly developing the level of expertise of our educators and school governors;

• Providing a secure and safe environment conducive to teaching and learning;

• Inculcating a sense of pride in the school community; and

• Advocating parental involvement in all school activities.