in open space for school assemblies. The existing space allows 250 children to assemble, but the school enrolment is over 700. Recently the school's alumni association organised plans to help a school hall to be constructed. The school is identified for playing a substantial role in South African history during the apartheid period when segregation and the forced removal of whole communities was possible. The building has Grade 2 heritage significance and it is also identified as an important local landmark. In 2010 the school set up a twinning relationship with Nova Hreod Academy in Swindon, UK, so that their students can gain from studying the history of apartheid together. The following year David de Storie and Zaida Petersen from the school visited Nova Hreod Academy to exchange ideas about teaching science and maths. The plan was to get year 8 students at the school to compare their viewpoints of their carbon footprint and their environment with students in Swindon. Provincial Heritage Site Harold Cressy High School was declared a provincial heritage site in September 2014 by Heritage Western Cape in terms of Section 27 of the National Heritage Resources Act. This gives the site Grade II status and provides the site with protection under South African heritage law. The school displays heritage significance in terms of its intrinsic historical, social, environmental, cultural and political value. The school represents the resistance to apartheid laws and is associated with the public memory of forced removals, segregation and academic excellence. Notable alumni Mohamed Adhikari – professor at the University of Cape Town Helen Kies – activist and former teacher at the school Rhoda Kadalie – the founder of the Gender Equity Unit at University of Western Cape (UWC) Edward Kieswetter – Group CEO of Alexander Forbes Limited; Commissioner South African Revenue Service Trevor Manuel – South African cabinet minister Anthony Figaji - President of the International Neurotrauma Society References Schools in Cape Town 1951 establishments in South Africa Educational institutions established in 1951