WELCOME TO

KIMBERLEY GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

CORE VALUES

Honesty

Respect

Caring

Reliability

Enthusiasm

PROSPECTUS 2018

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PRINCIPALS

Past & Present

1887-1905: Miss E Louise Redford

1906-1923: Miss SK McKitrick (B.A)

1924-1927: MissWD Waller (M.A)

1927-1943: Mrs EM Wisbey (M.A)

1944-1955: Miss lB Southern (B.A Honours)

1956-1960: Miss M Corden-Lloyd (B.A)

1961-1983: Mrs HM Baer (B.A Honours, B.Ed)

1983 -1994: Mrs EM Papenfus (B.A)

1994 -1997: Mrs JP Rault-Smith (B.A, B.Ed)

1998 -2015: Mrs Helen Hugo (B.A)

2016- Mr Michael Matthews (B.A. HDE)

School address:

P O Box 359

Kimberley

8300

Tel: 053 – 8321275

Fax: 053 – 8329557

e-mail: admin@kimberleygirlshigh.org.za

website: www.kimberleygirlshigh.org.za

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 5

ACADEMIC PROGRAMME 6

Choosing a Course .......................................................... 6

Counselling Service ........................................................ 6

GET Phase ...................................................................... 6

FET Phase ....................................................................... 7

Examinations, Tests, Projects, Homework ..................... 9

Reports ............................................................................ 9

Recognition of Achievement .......................................... 9

Library ........................................................................... 10

Computer Centre ............................................................. 10

Study Permits .................................................................. 10

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME 10

Houses ............................................................................ 10

Leadership and Training ................................................. 10

Sport ................................................................................ 11

Sporting facilities. ........................................................... 11

Clubs and societies ......................................................... 11

Other activities ................................................................ 11

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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 12

School Hours .................................................................. 12

School Terms .................................................................. 12

Fees ................................................................................. 12

Textbooks ....................................................................... 12

Insurance ......................................................................... 12

Homework Diary ............................................................ 13

Parent Committees .......................................................... 13

CONTACT WITH PARENTS 13

TUCKSHOP 13

GHS SHOP ............................................................................................... 13

SCHOOL UNIFORM 14

CODE OF CONDUCT 15

SCHOOL RULES 17

Uniform .......................................................................... 17

School Routine ............................................................... 18

School Administration .................................................... 19

Cyberconduct .................................................................. 20

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES 22

HOSTEL 25

Hostel Rules .................................................................... 25

Hostel Clothing List ........................................................ 27

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KIMBERLEY GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL

PO Box 359

KIMBERLEY 8300

Founded 1887

Dear Parents

Thank you for the interest that you have shown in Kimberley Girls’ High School.

We are very proud of the excellent all-round education offered by Kimberley Girls’ High. We strive to ensure

that every girl who leaves Girls’ High is well educated, well-adjusted, tolerant and considerate of others and has

all the attributes necessary to lead a happy and successful life. In order to achieve this aim, it is essential that

both pupils and parents understand and support the school in all its activities.

This Prospectus, therefore, contains full details of the various facets of this school, both curricular and co-

curricular. You will need to refer to this information from time to time and you are therefore requested to keep it

on hand for the duration of your daughter’s stay at Girls’ High.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to telephone or call at the school. We look

forward to welcoming you and your daughter to Girls’ High in due course.

Yours sincerely

M J A MATTHEWS

Principal

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

CHOOSING A COURSE

All learners follow similar courses in Grades 8 & 9. Towards the end of the Grade 9 year, a meeting is held to

discuss the Grade 10 subject choice and the requirements for the FET Phase. Individual counselling is available

to each Grade 9 learner by the Academic Head or Grade Head. Parents may also make an appointment to see the

Academic Head in this regard.

Learners registering at Girls’ High in Grade 10 or above are given advice by the Academic Head and the

Principal concerning subject choice.

COUNSELLING SERVICE

The Life Orientation programme includes advice on subject choice, study methods and career education.

Girls with study problems, personal problems etc., can consult the Grade Head. The Grade Head is also available

for interviews with parents by appointment. A counsellor is available for personal counselling and/or teacher

referrals.

Each class has a Register teacher who can be consulted in the first instance.

Each grade has a Head, who is responsible for all matters relating to girls in his or her grade.

The Principal is always available for consultation, but appointments must be made through the school secretary.

Appointments to see teachers must also be made with the relevant teacher through the school secretary.

SUBJECTS OFFERED

NOTE: THE SUBJECT CHOICE MAY BE AMENDED, OR A SUBJECT MAY BE OMITTED FOR A

YEAR, SHOULD THE NUMBER OF GIRLS CHOOSING A SUBJECT BE TOO FEW TO WARRANT

A CLASS.

EXAMINATION SUBJECTS

Note: Where more than one subject is shown on a line, only ONE of the options may be chosen.

1 GRADES 8 & 9 (GET PHASE)

1 English Home Language

2 Afrikaans First Additional Language/Setswana

3 Mathematics

4 Natural Sciences

5 Social Sciences

6 Creative Arts (Visual Art and Drama/ Music)

7 Economic Management Sciences

8 Technology

9 Life Orientation

NOTE:

Piano, Voice, Instrumental Music and Theory are offered in Grades 8 and 9 in order to prepare learners who

wish to continue with Music as a subject in Grade 10. Music auditions are held at the beginning of the year for

Grade 8s. Grade 8s need to audition at the beginning of the year to be allowed to take Music as a subject.

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PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS (Gr. 8 & 9)

(subject to Departmental regulations)

A learner will be promoted only if she has satisfied the achievement requirements in eight (8) of the subjects,

provided the SBA component of the ninth subject has been completed. These are as follows:

Home Language (English) -Adequate Achievement Level 4 (50-59%)

First Additional Language (Afrikaans/Setswana) - Moderate Achievement Level 3 (40-49%)

Mathematics - Moderate Achievement Level 3 (40-49%)

Any three other subjects - Moderate Achievement Level 3 (40-49%)

Any two of the other subjects - at least Elementary Achievement Level 2 (30-39%)

Immigrants may be exempted from achieving one official language provided they obtain at least an

Elementary Achievement Level 2 (30-39%) in three other subjects.

ASSESSMENT

School-Based Assessment (SBA) is a compulsory component of the promotion mark. The SBA component is

40% during the year, and the final exam component is 60% of the promotion mark.

2 GRADES 10 – 12 (FET PHASE)

1 Home Language (English)

2 First Additional Language (Afrikaans)

3 Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy

4 Life Orientation

5 Life Sciences/Business Studies/Visual Arts/Music

6 Accounting/Geography/Computer Applications Technology/Music/Visual Arts

7 Physical Sciences/History/Business Studies/Tourism/Visual Arts

NOTES:

The number of learners in each class is limited according to the prescribed learner-teacher ratio. Where

more learners apply for a particular subject in Grade 10 than can be accommodated, preference is given

to learners who have achieved the best results in Grade 9, especially in that particular subject.

Visual Arts can be taken at the Art Centre instead of one of the choice subjects on lines 5 – 7 or as an

additional subject (8th

subject). Admission is by selection.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS (Gr. 10, 11 & 12)

A learner will be promoted only if she has satisfied the achievement requirements for each of the 7 learning

areas. These are as follows:

At least 40% in THREE subjects, one of which is an Official Language (English) at Home Language

level;

30% in THREE other subjects.

ASSESSMENT

The School-Based Assessment (SBA) marks allocated to assessment tasks completed during the year will be

25% of the total mark, and the end-of-year exam 75% of the total mark.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO A HIGHER CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA

AND BACHELOR's DEGREE

To enable a learner to study further after Grade 12, the following information must be considered when choosing

subjects for Grade 10.

Higher Certificate

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for

General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi).

Institutional and programme needs may require appropriate combinations of recognized NSC subjects and levels

of achievement.

Diploma

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NCS) as certified by Umalusi with an

achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognized subjects.

Institutional and programme needs may require appropriate combinations of recognized FET subjects and levels

of achievement.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an

achievement rating of 4 (Satisfactory Achievement, 50 – 59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the

following recognized NSC subjects (which will be known as the designated subject list). The highlighted

subjects are offered at the school:

☼ Accounting

☼ Agricultural Sciences

☼ Business Studies

☼ Dramatic Arts

☼ Economics

☼ Engineering Graphics and Design

☼ Geography

☼ History

☼ Consumer Studies

☼ Information Technology

☼ Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other

recognized language subjects)

☼ Life Sciences

☼ Mathematics

☼ Mathematical Literacy

☼ Music

☼ Physical Sciences

☼ Religion Studies

☼ Visual Arts

Satisfactory Achievement (60-69%) in four designated NSC subjects provides the primary basis for admission to

a Bachelor's Degree programme. An institution is entitled to specify an appropriate level of subject achievement

or a particular programme.

The prospectus of the institution where the learner wants to study must be consulted for specific

requirements.

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EXAMINATIONS, TESTS, PROJECTS, HOMEWORK

In Grades 8-11 examinations are written in June and November. In all terms, SBA (School Based Assessment)

forms part of the report mark.

In Grade 12, examinations are written in Terms 2, 3 and 4.

Standardised tests are written every Tuesday and Thursday morning as per the Term Calendar.

Class tests, assignments, projects and homework are set regularly.

REPORTS

Reports are available for collection by parents at the end of each term or beginning of the next term.

Progress meetings are held each term for parents to discuss their daughter’s progress with the teachers.

We practise an “open door” policy at the school and parents are invited to make an appointment, through the

secretary, to discuss their daughter’s progress with teachers should there be concerns during the term.

RECOGNITION OF ACHIEVEMENT

In order to encourage girls to do their best in various fields, Girls’ High School attempts to recognise all

achievements.

ACHIEVEMENT BADGES: handed out in Assembly every week to girls who have achieved in any field.

SPORT: individual successes are recognised by means of full colours, half colours and merit awards.

ACADEMIC: full colours or half colours are granted to girls who fulfil certain academic requirements. Class

and subject prizes are also awarded. Badges are awarded to the Top Ten learners in each grade each term.

CULTURAL: merit, full colours and half colours are awarded to girls who have participated regularly and

successfully in cultural activities.

COLOURS BLAZER (plain green): awarded to girls in Grades 10, 11 and 12 who have achieved full colours in

any one area at senior level. The pupil who wears this blazer is seen as an ambassador for her school at all times.

HONOURS BLAZER (white): awarded to senior girls who have excelled in a particular area and met the

requirements set according to the Awards Criteria of the school.

Awards Criteria is the system of awards explained fully in a separate brochure. Exceptional achievements

outside the school may be recognised by honorary colours.

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LIBRARY

The school has a Library, which is open to learners during library periods, at breaks, and in the afternoons at the

times indicated on the co-curricular programme.

A photocopier, situated in the Library, is operated by the School Librarians who will photocopy material during

breaks at a set charge.

COMPUTER CENTRE

The school has two fully equipped Computer Centres, which will be open from 13:45 – 15:00, two afternoons

per week. These afternoons operate on a booking system.

STUDY PERMITS

If a girl is not a South African citizen, and/or she is not permanently resident in South Africa, she is required to

have a study permit. Parents must apply for this permit, and it is their responsibility to ensure that it is renewed

timeously each year. Admission will be denied to any girl who fails to fulfil this requirement.

CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMME

HOUSES

Alpha Blue

Beta Green

y Gamma Red

Delta Yellow

All girls are allocated to a house for the duration of their school career. All girls are encouraged to participate in

a minimum of one summer sport, one winter sport and one non-sporting activity per year.

Any activity, sporting or cultural, depends on there being a teacher able to offer that activity, and on there being

sufficient pupil interest.

Parents are encouraged to offer their services as coaches in order that Girls’ High may be able to offer as wide a

range of co-curricular activities as possible.

Having signed up for a sport or activity, a girl is committed to giving it her full support and to attending all

practices, matches and/or meetings that year/season. Parents are expected to support the school in this regard.

LEADERSHIP AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING

The school places considerable emphasis on Leadership and Life-Skills training. The Life Orientation

Programme is central to this training.

Grade 8 learners participate in an Orientation Camp early in the first term.

Grade seminars can be held in a particular year to assist with learner development/leadership.

In addition there are seminars to train pupils who hold leadership portfolios, such as chairmanship of clubs or

societies, captaincy of sports teams and houses. Guest speakers are invited to address the whole school, or

groups of pupils. When possible, attendance at talks is also open to parents and groups from other schools.

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Part of this programme is held out of school hours, and parents are urged to ensure that their daughters attend

whenever required.

Pupil leadership portfolios include representing one’s class on the RCL, the School Management Committee,

serving on committees for clubs and societies and sports and house captaincy.

SPORT

Coaching is offered in the following sports

tennis netball

squash swimming for beginners

field hockey soccer

rhythmics (non-competitive)

Equestrian, Swimming and Biathlon training are not offered on the present co-curricular programme, but girls

who wish to do so may train in this sport outside of school, and participate in the Inter-School events under GHS

colours.

SPORTING FACILITIES

The school is well-equipped in this regard. The facilities offered include 6 tennis courts, a practice tennis court, 6

netball courts, 2 squash courts, 1 hockey field and 1 soccer field and a full-size swimming pool.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Clubs and societies include the Orchestra, Interact Club, (a service club under the auspices of Rotary), the

Students Christian Association, the Debating Club, the Choir, the Chess Club, the Wildlife Club, the

Poetry Club, Photographic Club and the D3 Club.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

A school newspaper, the Carpé Diem, is produced by the girls. Plays are produced and there is an annual Inter-

House One-Act PlayCompetition. Public Speaking activities include Inter-House Debates, Inter-school

Debating and English and Afrikaans Best Speaker Competitions. Individual and Inter-House Quizzes take place

annually. The Kimberley Arts Festival takes place every year and includes both English and Afrikaans.

The school participates in the English, Afrikaans, Maths, World Knowledge, Bio-Science, Physical Sciences

and Accounting Olympiads. Matrics who take Science part in the Min Quiz.

School excursions are arranged periodically. Visits are also arranged by subject teachers and co-curricular co-

ordinators. Every girl should go on these excursions, and parents are advised to make provision for the costs

involved well in advance. Full payment for all excursions must be made before the trip commences. A girl who

is selected for a specific team, is expected to accompany the team on all excursions.

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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

SCHOOL HOURS

School begins at 07:30 and ends at 13:45. If a girl is late for school, she will be punished.

The school follows a 9-Day cycle, with six 55 minute periods per day. The timetable day, i.e. the Day Number,

for each day of the term is shown on the Term Calendar which is given to each girl at the beginning of term.

SCHOOL TERMS 2018

First Quarter Third Quarter Open: Wednesday, 17 January Open: Monday, 17 July

(Teachers: Monday, 15 January) Close: Friday, 28 September

Close: Friday, 28 March

Second Quarter Fourth Quarter Open: Tuesday, 10 April Open: Monday, 9 October

Close: Friday, 22 June Close: Wednesday, 12 December

(Teachers: 14 December)

FEES

When a parent accepts a place at the school for his/her daughter, it is understood that he/she also accepts the

financial responsibilities.

The school is responsible for almost all expenditure, except the salaries of Departmental staff.

Fees, which are determined annually by the Governing Body, are therefore compulsory. Fees for school and

hostel are detailed in the separate Fees Brochure.

Accounts are sent out monthly. Parents are encouraged to make use of the school's payment options provided for

in our Fees Brochure.

Parents are fully responsible for all expenses incurred for sports equipment, tours and excursions, and for

expenses for special functions and occasions.

Regular fund-raising activities are organised by the Girls’ High Parents’ Association.

TEXTBOOKS

Textbooks are provided by the school. All textbooks must be covered in plastic and returned in good condition

at the end of the year. Lost textbooks and textbooks returned in a poor condition must be paid for. R250,00 will

be levied per book. Parents are asked to supply all writing materials and stationery.

Girls are encouraged to keep files and stationery from one year to the next.

INSURANCE

Parents are advised to ensure that their daughters’ personal belongings, including motor cycles and school

musical instruments, are adequately covered in their insurance policies, and that their insurance policies and

medical aid benefits cover accidents. The school does not carry insurance to cover any of these areas.

It is particularly important that parents of girls staying at the hostel take out insurance policies to cover injury,

theft, etc.

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HOMEWORK DIARY

Every pupil is obliged to keep a homework diary which can be purchased in the School Shop. A copy of her

timetable and uniform rules must be kept in the diary. She must record all homework given to her on a daily

basis. Parents are requested to check homework diaries on a regular basis.

PARENT COMMITTEES

A Governing Body is elected by the parents. Standing Committees are part of the Governing Body organisation.

Finances are monitored by a Finance Committee, and fund-raising is undertaken by the Parents' Association.

CONTACT WITH PARENTS

The school maintains regular contact with parents by means of parents’ meetings and monthly newsletters, sms

messaging and the school website. Parents are also invited to telephone or to visit the school to discuss any

problems or concerns they might have.

Parents are urged to become as involved as possible in their daughter’s school life. Opportunities exist each term

to discuss their daughter’s results with her teachers and in addition, at least one social function per year is

arranged.

TUCKSHOP

A tuckshop operates at first and second break every day and for 30 minutes after school.

Girls may not sell anything privately on the school premises.

GHS SHOP

The GHS Shop stocks school uniforms (new & second-hand blazers, skirts, blouses and slacks for winter),

school cases (school bag, drawstring bag, small rucksack), hair accessories and stationery.

Shop hours: 10:00-12:00

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SCHOOL UNIFORM ALL YEAR

Green and black striped blazer with pocket

badge & buttons

Black school jersey (plain black, no stripes,

stocking stitch pullover, not too loose, and not

longer than the blazer). It may not be worn as

the top garment

Black school shoes (leather, lace-up or with

strap). Sandals, fabric/canvas shoes, thick-

soled fashion shoes and big buckles are not

permitted

White or beige underwear must be worn under

the school blouse and must not be visible

above the top button of the shirt

SUMMER

Dark green 6-panelled skirt (length: no shorter

than 5cm above the knee)

White cotton open-necked, short-sleeved GHS

over blouse (available only from the school

shop)

White ankle school socks, turned down once

only

WINTER

Dark green 6-panelled skirt (length: no shorter

than 5cm above the knee) worn with black

tights or black regulation school slacks

(available only from the school shop) worn

with black tights or plain black socks

White cotton long-sleeved shirt, buttoned to

the neck

Dark green school tie

Gloves (optional) – must be black or dark

green

Scarf (optional) – plain black; knitted in 4-ply

or fleece (available in school shop) & when

wound once around the neck, the ends may not

fall below the hemline of the blazer. A white

scarf may be worn by 1st team players.

Beanies purchased from the school shop may

be worn in very cold weather, but not in school

assemblies

MATRIC UNIFORM

Black 6-panelled skirt (length: no shorter than

5cm above the knee)

Black school shoes with white school socks

White sleeveless V-neck stocking stitch

pullover with black stripe at neck and armhole

(to be worn under the blazer)

Matric tie in winter

Black regulation school slacks optional in

winter

MERIT AWARD & COLOURS BLAZER

the Colours blazer is a plain dark green braided

blazer

the silver pocket badge, and any scrolls to

which the wearer is entitled, are available from

the School Shop

scrolls are worn under the pocket badge in a

single column

merit scrolls may be worn on a Colours blazer,

provided they represent the highest award in

that area

a band on the sleeve of the Colours blazer

indicates a re-award in an area (colours only)

the right to wear a Colours blazer may be taken

away from a girl whose behaviour brings

discredit to the school

SPORTS KIT

Black PE shorts/sports skirt

School sports shirt

Tackies (a neutral, black, white or proper

sports tackie is to be worn)

White socks

School tracksuit

House shirt worn at practices or house

activities

One-piece bathing suit. Bathing cap

compulsory

1st team jacket (1

st team players only)

Members of teams wear the sports kit required

by that team

GHS rucksack / drawstring bag

PHYSICAL EDUCATION TRAINING

Term 2 & 3: Full GHS tracksuit (nametag to be

worn on tracksuit top)

School sports shirt underneath tracksuit top

Term 1 & 4: GHS tracksuit pants with school

sports shirt (name tag on shirt)

Black PE shorts may be worn under tracksuit

pants

Tackies and white socks – terms 1-4

House shirts may be worn at Athletics Day and

at the Gala

SCHOOL CASES

The regulation GHS school bag is compulsory.

The bag contains the school badge and

dividers

No stickers or writing on the schoolbag

A regulation padded rucksack or draw-string

bag is available for sport/exam purposes

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CODE OF CONDUCT

PRINCIPLES AND VALUES

a. All learners and parents shall have the democratic right to due process and participation in decision making

on matters affecting them at school. Learners will have the right to the following agreed procedures with the

governing body and learner representative council for expressing and resolving school-related grievances:

Attend SGB meetings as voting members.

Have the right to give input and raise concerns at SGB meetings.

RCL meetings will take place on a regular basis.

Have the right to express concerns and discuss issues at RCL meetings.

b. No person may unfairly discriminate against a learner who must enjoy the equal treatment, protection and

benefits before the law.

c. Respect for the human dignity of the learner shall be maintained and this includes religious, cultural and

other convictions.

d. All learners have a right to privacy and may only be searched, have their property searched or be subjected

to drug testing if reasonable suspicion is established and according to regulations provided by the Minister.

e. Discipline must be based on dignity and respect. No learner may be degraded or treated in an inhuman

manner.

f. There will be no application of corporal punishment.

g. Learners may also not be locked in solitary confinement or detention.

h. Learners have the right to freedom of expression. However, insubordination and insults are not part of the

freedom of expression. This freedom is also limited not to include an infringement on the rights of others or

disruption of school.

i. Learners have a right to a clean, safe, harassment-free and healthy environment, conducive to learning and

teaching.

j. Learners have the right to expect educators to maintain high standards of professional ethics.

k. The right to education includes the right to attend all classes in all approved subjects, to be informed

regularly about school progress, to make use of all school facilities and to have their potential fully

developed.

l. A pregnant learner may not be denied access to school, but is subject to the guidelines of the school’s

pregnancy policy.

m. The following values/ethos of the school will also be promoted through the Code of Conduct.

As young ladies of Kimberley Girls’ High School it is expected that they will

uphold the name, honour and traditions of the school

wear the correct uniform of the Girls’ High School to school, school outings and school functions

respect the uniform and refrain from any action that will bring it into dishonour

take pride in the school

not use foul and/or obscene language

be obedient to all in authority

refrain from any unauthorised use of the school’s facilities and equipment

treat school property with respect and do all they can to keep the school attractive

respect the rights of others to an education

guard against intolerant and prejudicial attitudes

pass no derogatory remarks about others and will not be guilty of intimidation

not post any comment/ photo/ video on social media that will dishonor the school

have a sense of responsibility for the world in which they live

develop a social conscience; be concerned for the welfare of others, especially at school

be self-disciplined

be honourable and honest, just and fair

show moral courage

take advantage of all the school has to offer

show grace in defeat and humility in victory

at all times be committed to all they undertake

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THERE IS A TOTAL PROHIBITION ON, AND THE POSSESSION OF, TOBACCO,

ALCOHOL & DRUGS, ANY DANGEROUS OBJECTS, ABUSIVE LANGUAGE, AND THE

POSSESSION OF PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIAL. ANY FORM OF INTOLERANCE BASED

ON RACE, COLOUR OR CREED IS UNACCEPTABLE.

THE PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT SEARCHES OR TEST FOR DRUGS

ACCORDING TO THE PROCEDURES DETERMINED BY EXISTING POLICY UPON

REASONABLE SUSPICION THAT THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION IN THE

PRINCIPLES CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF CONDUCT.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEARNERS

ALL LEARNERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SCHOOL RULES,

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR AMENDMENTS WHICH MAY BE MADE.

ALL GIRLS ARE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AT ALL TIMES.

As young ladies of Kimberley Girls’ High School it is expected that they will

attend school on every day of the term, except when prevented by illness

commit themselves to doing all work assigned to them

be punctual for school and all school functions and school activities

remain within the school grounds during the entire school day, including breaks

fulfil their commitments with regards to the school’s co-curricular programme

observe all regulations designed for the smooth, orderly and pleasant running of the school

meet all deadlines, appointments and commitments

be neat in their person, their possessions and their work

accept responsibility for themselves

follow instructions given by those in authority over them

behave in an orderly and appropriate manner on and off school premises

maintain an acceptable level of noise when communicating with others

not display rudeness in any form to anyone, inside or outside the classroom

not settle disputes by physical violence

not engage in any form of bullying (emotional or physical)

not engage in any form of cybermisconduct/cyberbullying

not deny any other learner the right to learn by disruptive behaviour in class

respect and support individual and group achievements in all areas of the school

live up to their obligations to the school and community

The Representative Council of Learners shall represent the interests of learners, and

also promote proper conduct among learners

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS

The ultimate responsibility for a learner’s behaviour rests with her parents/guardians who are expected to:

1 Support the school and ensure that their daughter observes the school rules and regulations and accepts

responsibility for her behaviour.

2 Take part in their daughter’s education and ensure completion of schoolwork.

Parents are encouraged to attend meetings that have been convened for them by the Governing Body.

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SCHOOL RULES A. UNIFORM

school uniform must be worn to school and all school functions

when a girl is in uniform, she may not hold hands with a partner.

chewing gum is totally prohibited on the school premises and whenever a girl is in school or sports uniform

all items of uniform must be marked with the learner’s name

whether the uniform is a summer or winter uniform, it must be complete, e.g. black tights may not be worn

with the summer uniform

no make-up or jewellery (other than jewellery specified below) is permitted in either school or sports

uniform

nails must be short, neat & clean at all times. No nail varnish (including French manicures) is permitted.

henna on nails may only be worn for religious festivals

BLAZER

the school blazer must have a pocket badge

the blazer need not be worn in summer, but is compulsory with the winter uniform

if the jersey is worn, the blazer must be worn as well. This rule also applies to the matric white pullover

(The blazer must be the top garment.)

SKIRT

the skirt must have 6 panels

length: not more than 5cm above the knee

skirts may not be rolled up

SLACKS

only regulation black school slacks purchased from the school shop may be worn in winter as an alternative

to the green skirt

only black socks/tights may be worn under black slacks

HAIR

The school acknowledges that hair, as with all matters pertaining to learners in the school, must

be handled with sensitivity, the emphasis is on neat, natural and school-appropriate

fringes may not hang below the brow, in the eyes or over the face

hair must be its natural colour i.e. not tinted/coloured or highlighted

braids, twists and weaves should be the same colour as a girl’s natural hair

braids and twists should not be too thick and must be able to be neatly tied back.

shoulder length hair must be tied back

hair shaved on the sides and back and kept full on top is not allowed

faux dreads are not allowed.

knots are permitted

perms are not permitted

only black clips and hair bands are allowed

no hair accessories are allowed other than the regulation black clips and hairbands.

ACCESSORIES

every girl may wear a GHS lapel badge and a badge indicating her membership of a school sport or cultural

group (these badges are available from the School Shop)

every girl MUST wear a name tag whilst she is at school: Name tags are provided by the school and must

be purchased for R30,00 from the school secretary in the front office if lost

only school badges may be worn on the lapel of the blazer

NO JEWELLERY other than a plain wristwatch, a single pair of small, plain, silver or gold, stud earrings

may be worn on pierced earlobes, and a Medic Alert or SOS disc or bracelet if required

no visible tattoos are allowed

buckles of shoes must be fastened and laces tied at all times

only black sunshades/umbrellas allowed

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beanies may be worn in cold weather (dates determined by the school), but must be the standard beanie

available at the School Shop. Beanies may not be worn during school assemblies

girls may wear a black scarf in winter (knitted in 4-ply or made in polar fleece).

a white scarf (knitted in 4-ply or made in polar fleece) may be worn by 1st team players in winter

shoulder bags which can accommodate cell phones, calculators, etc. are available at the uniform shop.

These may be worn at school

GENERAL

During events that allow the wearing of casual wear, girls should wear neat, presentable clothes that are

appropriate to the occasion.

B. SCHOOL ROUTINE

1. ARRIVING & LEAVING girls brought to school by car or public transport must be dropped off at the Lodge Road side of the school,

i.e. the back of the school. Girls may not be dropped off in the stretch of Elsmere Road between Egerton

Road and Rendlesham Road.

girls may not enter or leave the school through the front door. Only latecomers in the mornings may enter

through the front door once access gates have been locked. They must be accompanied by a parent/driver of

their transport.

A learner who has a doctor’s appointment during school hours needs to be signed out by a parent at the front

office and she must report at the front office on her return.

motorbikes and scooters must be parked on the premises

girls must walk on the pavements to and from school. Under no circumstances may girls walk in a group in

the road

girls must keep their voices down and not disturb the neighbourhood when walking to and from school

girls waiting at school for afternoon activities should wait in the gardens, or in Room 3

girls being fetched after co-curricular activities must wait on the Lodge Road side of the school where a

Security Guard is on duty. If your activity finishes after 16:00 please wait for your lift at the school hostel

2. BEGINNING OF DAY

the school day begins officially at 7:30

arriving after 07:30 in the school grounds is considered late-coming.

when the bell rings at 7:30 all girls must report to their register classes for register

register teachers will be in the register class

instructions from the class SMC member must be obeyed by girls

3. BETWEEN CLASSES

when moving from one part of the school to another, girls should walk in single file, on the left, and keep

the noise level down

girls from Grades 8 - 11 use only the paths and the verandah. Only Matrics may walk across the lawns

4. BREAKS

all learners may use the Lodge Road area during breaks. Girls from all grades may use the verandah and

pergola area or the tennis court quad at breaks.

lawns in the quads are reserved for the Matrics

rubbish must be placed in the bins provided

areas out of bounds:

* front of office block and staffroom (unless yellow card is produced)

* behind Art Room and

* beyond Music Rooms and Tennis Courts

at the end of break girls are required to move to their classes in an orderly fashion as quickly as possible

at the tuckshop: * no shouting or rowdy behaviour

* line up to be served

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5. SUBJECT ROOMS

books required for the day must be brought to school and carried from class to class

girls should sit in the same desk for each lesson

nothing on a teacher’s desk may be touched

textbooks and library books are the property of the school

books lost or damaged must be paid for

textbooks must be covered in plastic

no writing on chalkboards, whiteboards or smartboards by learners

defacing of desks and walls will be dealt with most severely

there is a total ban on the use of correction fluid in the school

cleaning of chalkboard dusters should be done with a ruler and not on doors or doorposts

no girls may be in classrooms at breaks without the teacher’s consent

eating is allowed only during breaks

any girl needing to be excused from class must carry a card from the teacher which authorises her absence

from class

6. LIBRARY

cases may not be taken into the library

books may only be taken from the library if they have been signed out

newspapers and magazines must be handled with care to avoid damaging them. They may not be cut or

defaced

eating in the library is strictly forbidden

a photocopier is kept in the library for the learners’ convenience. Copies may be made during breaks and

designated afternoons only. Only librarians may operate the photocopier. A fee is charged for this service

C. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

1. ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL

if a girl is absent from school, a telephone call should be made to the school by 08:00 on the first morning of

her absence. Any girl absent from school may not participate in co-curricular activities/performances on

that day

for any period of absence she should bring a letter to her register teacher, confirming the initial telephone

call

a medical certificate is required for a period of more than 3 days

should a pupil’s school attendance be unsatisfactory, a medical certificate may be required for all further

absenteeism

absence during examinations/cycle tests ALWAYS requires a medical certificate/letter from clinic/death

certificate/or letter from accredited organization(person) validating absence. The onus is on the learner to

provide the documentation to the relevant teacher/s upon her return to school

parents are asked to avoid making any appointments (doctor, dentist, driver's licence) during school hours.

Prior arrangements must be made by the parents for late arrival or early departure. Should there be an

occasion that an appointment is made in the morning, parents must fetch their daughter from school. No girls

are allowed to be seen walking around off the premises in school uniform during the school day

if a girl is sick during the morning she should ask her teacher for a note, at the beginning of the period, and

then go to her respective Grade Head and then to the school secretary, who will telephone a parent to fetch

her. Boarders must go to the hostel superintendant with the note.

girls fetched by parents during the school day must be signed out at Reception

the secretary will not administer medicine to the girls

2. DIARIES, HYMN BOOKS

every girl must have a homework diary and a school hymn book. Both can be purchased from the school

shop

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3. NAME TAGS & BADGES

the wearing of a name tag (supplied by the school) is compulsory. No writing or stickers are allowed on

name tags

House Badges may be purchased at the School Shop

4. SCHOOL SONG

every girl is expected to know the words of the school song within three weeks of becoming a learner of the

school

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS

if a girl needs to have a notice read to the whole school, she must hand it in at the front office before

break. A teacher must sign the notice or it will not be read. Girls may not go from class to class with

notices on non-Assembly days announcements will be made at the end of Register period

announcements will be made at the beginning of breaks and at the end of each day

6. VALUABLES

all valuables e.g. cameras, money in excess of R50-00 etc. must be handed in at the front office before the

end of register. The school cannot be held responsible for any loss resulting from a breach of this regulation

lockers can be rented at a nominal fee from the GHS Shop

cell phones must be invisible and inaudible during the school day. If a cell phone rings or beeps, or if a girl

is seen operating her cell phone during the school day, the cell phone will be confiscated. Confiscated cell

phones will be returned at the end of that specific term, unless the girl wants her cell phone before then. In

that case the cell phone will be returned after 24 hours and after the payment of a R150 fine and a 1 hr

detention

The school cannot take responsibility for cell phones or tablets/laptops at school

no cell phones are allowed in exam venues

shoulder bags which can accommodate cell phones, calculators, etc., are available at the School Shop. These

may be worn at school

D. CYBERCONDUCT

1. INTRODUCTION

Communication is increasingly being conducted via the various media available for this form of communication

(e.g. email, SMS, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp amongst others). Kimberley Girls’ High has decided that it is

appropriate to introduce some structure around this form of communication as it pertains to the school

environment - the purpose of this document.

2. DEFINITIONS

Cyberconduct: behaving properly when communicating electronically. This includes, but is not restricted

to, confidentiality of information, respecting the rights of other members using electronic forms of

communication, and facilitating the proper use thereof. It expects that users use appropriate language and

show commonly accepted norms of social etiquette. Proper behaviour over the Internet is sometimes

referred to as “Netiquette”. Cyberconduct requires the implementation and maintenance of appropriate

security measures. The image of Girls’ High School and the protection of the learners remain of paramount

importance.

Cybermisconduct: contravention of Cyberconduct including, but not restricted to “Cyberbullying”. This

is the use of information and communication technology to defame, degrade, abuse others.

Cybermisconduct includes the promotion of illegal activities via electronic media. In the school context it

is also the use of electronic media in the breaking of school rules.

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3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The roles and responsibilities of the different parties are shared and differ little in principle, if at all, from other

school-related activities.

The school: to provide a safe environment where teaching and learning takes place, utilizing the

educational opportunities available, including information and communication technology. The school

should also protect the rights of members of the school community. The school should educate and train

both educators and learners in the benefits and potential dangers of improvements in information and

communication technology, and the social skills the technology requires.

Educators: to educate learners in the uses and abuses of information and communication technology.

This incorporates being role models of appropriate cyberconduct and taking swift, appropriate action in

cases of cybermisconduct.

Parents: to become familiar, as far as possible, with the technology used by their children and their use of

this technology. For example, which websites do they frequently visit? As in other areas of parenting, set

guidelines for the behaviour of children, set and enforce consequences for deviation from these guidelines.

Promote cyberconduct and take cyberbullying seriously, whether or not the child is on the giving or

receiving end of it. The school will do its best to provide assistance.

Learners: know and follow the rules of cyberconduct (conversely, avoid cybermisconduct). Report any

cases of cybermisconduct to an appropriate adult, usually the parent or educator.

4. CONSEQUENCES OF SUSPECTED CYBERMISCONDUCT

The school will not tolerate cybermisconduct and will take action, in terms of the relevant Code of Conduct,

against any such suspected misconduct.

Cyber-bullying (whether it originates on- or off-school grounds) only becomes actionable where:

there is a serious threat to a pupil or teacher

there is, or it is foreseen that there is likely to be a substantial disruption of school activities, or the

discipline or safety of the learners at school

5. SOME GUIDELINES FOR LEARNERS

Do not:

Give anyone else your password

Give out personal information

Fight on-line

Post rumours

Pose falsely as a friend, or someone you are not

Share secrets

Send compromising/indecent pictures

Send threats or offensive messages

Defame the school/teachers/other learners

Join in with a group doing cyberbullying

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DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

1.1 ORDINARY OFFENCES

1. Homework not done/incomplete

2. Lack of punctuality

3. Failure to do work/books not at school

4. Failure to produce an absentee note

5. Work/reply slip not handed in on time

6. Disruptive/unacceptable behaviour in class

7. Uniform infringements/hair rule violation/incorrect school bag

8. Late for class/school

9. Bunking a class or school or detention

10. Foul language/swearing

11. Insolence

12. Littering

13. Graffiti/vandalism.

14. Insubordination

15. Lying

16. Copying of homework

17. Fighting

18. Bullying

19. Smoking

20. Disrespect of teacher

21. Intimidation

22. Cheating or copying in test/exams/projects

23. Cell phone violation/Cybermisconduct

24. Arriving for an afternoon/evening activity when absent from school that day

25. Being dropped off in front of the school – Elsmere Road

26. Theft

1.2 PUNISHMENT FOR ORDINARY OFFENCES

In cases of ordinary offences the following measures may be taken:

i Verbal or written warning/reprimand by educator or principal

ii Counselling of a pupil by a teacher i.e. pupil called in and situation is discussed. Incorrect

behaviour is pointed out and expected behaviour is highlighted

iii Supervised school work (1-hour detention) intended at the behaviour, with the knowledge of

parents, and the learner’s safety assured

iv Perform tasks that assist the offended person or make amends for the act

v Agree on affordable compensation

vi Replace or repair of damaged property

vii Suspension from some school activities e.g. trips, sports, etc.

viii Right to withdraw an award or an appointment to a position

ix 2- hour afternoon detention

x Entry on Blue Card

xi SMC detention/workparty

xii Removal of a privilege (early closure)

BLUE CARDS:

* Each girl is issued with a Blue Card at the beginning of the academic year

* The Blue Card is a cumulative record of a learner’s disciplinary transgressions, positive inputs

and termly participation

* It is the learner’s responsibility to make sure it is filled in and signed

* Parents must sign the Blue Card when entries are made

* The Blue Card must be available when requested by a teacher. The Blue Card must be

produced by the learner at a Friday Detention or at SMC detention/workparty

* Failure to produce a Blue Card will result in a 1-hr detention

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2. SERIOUS MISCONDUCT

According to Northern Cape Provincial Gazette 1157 of 2007, the following are defined as serious offences. In

such cases the school will follow the procedures as outlined in Government Gazette 18900 0f 1998 and the

Provincial Gazette 1157 of 2007:

1 Rape;

2 Indecent Assault;

3 Any form of harassment of a member of staff or fellow learner;

4 Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm;

5 Common assault on an educator;

6 Serious intimidation of any member of staff or fellow learner;

7 Malicious damage to state property;

8 Theft where aggravating circumstances, in the opinion of the principal, exist;

9 Robbery;

10 Possession of dangerous objects on school premises or during any school activity;

11 Possession or sale or abuse of illegal substances;

12 Possession or dissemination of pornographic or obscene material including material depicting sexual

intercourse in all its forms;

13 Being on school premises or at a school activity while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or

illegal drugs;

14 The possession or sale or consumption of intoxicating liquor while on school premises or during any

school activity;

15 The theft of examination papers or the possession or sale of such stolen examination papers;

16 Repeated acts of ordinary misconduct as determined in the school’s code of conduct;

17 Having a sexual relationship with any staff member or educator at the school where the learner attends;

18 Sexual intercourse or any other sexual activity among learners on school premises or during any school

activity;

19 Any contravention of the Regulations Relating to Safety Measures at Public Schools; and

20 Any other act of misconduct that, in the opinion of the principal, reasonably constitutes serious

misconduct.

Support measures and counselling will be provided for learners involved in disciplinary hearings

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IMPLEMENTATION OF DISCIPLINARY MEASURES Level of

offence

OFFENCE DEALT WITH BY CONSEQUENCE

LEVEL 1 CLASS TEACHER

Homework not done/incomplete Warning by subject teacher

Violation of cell phone rule CAN BE REFERRED TO Break detention

Non-attendance at sport/cultural practices GRADE HEAD Teacher’s detention (1-hr Friday)

without written/verbal excuse DEPUTY Removal of privilege (e.g. early

Failure to do work/books not at school PRINCIPAL closure, right to represent the school)

Failure to produce an absentee note Writing out the appropriate section(s) of

Work/reply slip not handed in on time the School Rules where these have been

Disruptive/unacceptable behavior broken

Incorrect uniform/hair /suitcase Blue Card entry

Late for class/school 2- hr detention

Name tag infringement

Eating, drinking or chewing gum during any

contact time

Bad language

Littering in class/on school grounds

Arriving for afternoon/evening activity when

absent from school during the day

Cybermisconduct

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LEVEL 2 GRADE HEAD

Bunking a class Parents phoned/called in

Swearing CAN BE REFERRED TO Deputy Principal’s detention (2hrs)

Littering DEPUTY Measures as contained in 1

Vandalism PRINCIPAL

Disrespect or Insolence

Insubordination

Lying

Disruption of class/school functions

Copying of homework

Bad language

Forgery (parents’ signature)

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LEVEL 3 DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Bunking School Parents called in

Fighting CAN BE REFERRED TO Internal Disciplinary hearing

Bullying PRINCIPAL Written warning

Vandalism/Graffiti PRINCIPAL Measures as contained in 2

Smoking & SGB Measures as contained in 4

Disrespect of teacher

Intimidation

Insubordination

Lying

Forgery

Cheating or copying in test/exams/projects

Cybermisconduct

Theft

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PRINCIPAL & SGB

LEVEL 4 Severe cases of any level which constitute Parents called in

serious misconduct SGB Hearing

Cybermisconduct Double Warning

Serious cases as defined in the NC Prov. Community Service

Gazette 1157 of 2007 Suspension

Expulsion

NOTE: WRITTEN WARNINGS for a serious breach of the Code of Conduct

receiving a third warning results in a charge of Serious Misconduct being made on the next warning

remain on the learner’s file from Grades 8 - 12

are not carried forward on testimonials or resumés

are issued after consultation with the Executive staff

are minuted at Governing Body Meetings

are announced in assembly

are recorded at school

are always issued with complementary disciplinary action

the right to wear a Colours Blazer may be taken away from a girl whose behaviour brings discredit to the school

double warnings may be issued when the offence warrants it

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HOSTEL Hostel accommodation is available at Alfred Beit House, in a magnificent building which is a national

monument.

It is set in beautiful grounds, with sporting facilities.

Hostel facilities include bathrooms, showers and toilets on each floor. In the new wing there are mirrored vanity

areas with plug points for hair dryers and a laundry for washing and ironing

FEES

Hostel fees are payable strictly IN ADVANCE at the beginning of each term. Parents who wish to pay per

month must request permission from the SGB. Notice of withdrawal must be given a term in advance. If

not, parents will be held responsible for a term's fees.

HOSTEL RULES As with the school rules, the hostel rules depend on courtesy,

consideration and respect for the rights of others.

1. ARRIVING AND LEAVING 1.1 Boarders must adhere to the School Calendar dates. However, with the permission of the principal,

boarders travelling on any form of public transport may leave on the flight / train / bus / taxi which will

get them to their homes on the last day of the term.

1.2 When bookings are made for flights / trains / buses, the following rules apply:

The hostel can provide transport only on the day before a term starts, the day before the end of term and

the Friday and Sunday of a compulsory exeat weekend. AND only at reasonable times

2. WEEKENDS 2.1 A girl who has signed out for the weekend must be collected by 18:00 on the Friday afternoon.

2.2 Girls must sign in when they return on Sunday evenings (no later than 20:00) or Monday mornings

before school commences.

2.3 Permission for weekend outings must be finalised by a Thursday evening and a form must be filled in.

2.4 All girls must vacate the hostel on exeat weekends.

2.5 A girl going out for a weekend may do so provided she has no school commitments, and no additional

study, work party, detention or sport commitments.

2.6 If a girl wants to sign out for a weekend other than an exeat weekend, her parents must give written

permission. Faxes (053 832 9557) or e-mails (alfredbeithouse@yahoo.com) must be received by the

Thursday before the weekend. The fax must include details of time of departure, information about the

person collecting as well as relevant information about who the girl is staying with e.g. name, address

and contact number.

2.7 At the end of the term and at the start of an exeat weekend all girls must be collected not later than

18:00.

2.8 Girls whose parents arrive unexpectedly, may, with permission of the staff member on duty, accompany

parents on an outing.

3. BOUNDS 3.1 Girls must sign out when leaving the hostel, and sign in on returning.

3.2 All hotel and public bar premises are out of bounds unless girls are accompanied by their parents, or

have received special permission.

3.3 Leaving the hostel at any time without permission will be treated as a serious offence.

3.4 The following areas are out of bounds:

3.4.1 Staff duty room

3.4.2 Main laundry (except with permission - over week-ends)

3.4.3 Hostel kitchen.

3.4.4 All staff quarters

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3.4.5 Any home or premises as announced.

3.5 The front door is locked at 17:30 every evening and unlocked at 07:00 every morning.

4. DORMITORIES 4.1 Lockers and beds are expected to be tidy at all times, and clothing packed away. Lockers, cupboards

and dormitories may not be left unlocked. Girls have to take responsibility for their possessions.

4.2 Girls have to be ready for bed by lights-out time.

4.3 Radios, clock radios, Compact Disc players, kettles, electric blankets and fans are not allowed.

4.4 No noise after lights-out.

4.5 Running around and horseplay are forbidden in dormitories, passages, bathrooms and staircases.

4.6 Dormitories are out of bounds during meal and study times.

4.7 Dormitory keys are available to all girls. (On the payment of a R50-00 refundable deposit.)

4.8 Dormitories must be cleared during school holidays for B&B. Girls may leave their belongings in the

suitcase rooms at their own risk.

4.9 Girls must be in their own dormitory after lights out. No girl may sleep or be found in another

dormintory after lights out.

5. DINING ROOM 5.1 Cutlery, glasses, crockery, etc. may not be removed from the dining room.

5.2 Anyone arriving late for a meal should excuse herself from the teacher on duty.

5.3 Good table manners and a reasonable noise level are expected during meals.

5.4 Attendance at meals is compulsory.

6. STUDY 6.1 Times: Monday-Friday: 15:00 -16:00 (if not involved in co-curricular)

18:30 - 19:30

19:40 - 20:40

Saturday: 08:30 - 10:00

Sunday: 08:30 – 10:00 (if not attending church)

18:00 - 20:00

6.2 The study room is to be left tidy and lockers are to be kept neat.

6.3 Girls may go to the computer room with permission from the staff member on duty.

6.4 No food, etc., may be taken into the computer room or study.

7. PHONE CALLS 7.1 No cell phones are allowed during meal and/or study times

7.2 In case of emergencies, parents (only) must call the Superintendent.

8. LIGHTS-OUT TIMES Grade 8: 21:30 (term 1, 21:15)

Grade 9 - 11: 21:45

Grade 12: 22:00

9. DRESS 9.1 Appearance must at all times be clean, neat and appropriate for the occasion.

9.2 Correct school uniform must be worn to school.

10. OUTINGS 10.1 When leaving the hostel grounds girls must leave in a group and they must return in a group.

10.2 No girl may accept a lift in a vehicle to or from any destination without the written permission of a

parent.

10.3 Girls must walk quietly on the pavements.

11. GENERAL INFORMATION 11.1 Malfunctioning of hostel services must be reported at once.

11.2 Smoking, alcohol and drugs (or any form of illegal substance) are strictly prohibited. Girls are

absolutely forbidden to bring these substances into the hostel. `

11.3 Unacceptable literature and video material (also on cell phones) may not be brought into the hostel.

11.4 Bad language may not be used under any circumstances.

11.5 Each learner is expected to have her own bank card.

11.6 The hostel does not take responsibility for the theft of cash or articles that go missing because of

negligence on the owner’s part.

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12. EXECUTIVE MEMBERS 12.l Executive members are elected to assist in the maintenance of discipline in the hostel and to prevent

disorder of any kind. It is considered a serious offence for boarders to oppose their orders.

12.2 They are responsible for the smooth running of their assigned dormitories and are encouraged to help

the girls in their care in all matters pertaining to hostel and school.

12.3 They are to ensure good behaviour going to and attending Church and any other functions.

13. MEDICAL 13.1 Any appointments for doctors, dentists, etc., must be made through the matron-on-duty.

13.2 Girls must report to the matron-on-duty immediately on returning from any appointment.

13.3 A girl who is ill enough to miss school must go to the doctor that day. She must also fill in a sick- form

and hand it to the staff member on duty at breakfast.

13.4 A girl who is sick during the school day and goes returns to the hostel during the school day, must

report to the matron on duty before going to her room.

13.5 Parents are advised to ensure that their daughter is a member of a Medical Aid Scheme. Details of the

Medical Aid Scheme and the membership number must be submitted to the Superintendent. Hostel staff

do not take responsibility for private patients. In an emergency, parents will be notified to see to the

necessary arrangements.

13.6 Girls who are ill on a Friday are considered ill for the whole weekend.

13.7 Girls who are booked off for more than 3 days must go home.

13.8 A girl with a contagious disease must go home immediately and only return when she has recuperated

fully.

13.9 Schedule 5 and 6 medication must be handed in to the superintendent. This medication will be kept in

the duty room under lock and key. It will be dispensed by the teacher on duty.

14. LAUNDRY 14.1 A small laundry is available on each floor. Washing and ironing of clothes must be done there.

CONCLUSION

Boarders need to understand that if they commit offences which are classified as Serious

Misconduct (as per schedule on page 23), they will be charged accordingly and

sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the School Governing Body

HOSTEL CLOTHING LIST

(NB: Check school uniform list for specifications concerning items for school.)

Throughout the year: Summer: Winter:

School Blazer 5 summer school blouses 5 winter school blouses 2 school skirts Summer dressing gown School slacks (optional)

School jersey 2 pairrs summer pajamas 6 pairs of black tights (optional)

Black school shoes Summer slippers School tie 6 pairs short white socks Dresses/skirts/slacks/blouses for casual wear School gloves (optional)

School track suit (approximately 6 outfits) School scarf (optional)

Sports clothes as required Winter dressing gown Underwear 2 pairs winter pajamas

White pullover (matrics only) Winter slippers

Dresses/skirts/slacks/blouses for casual wear (approximately 6 outfits)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Coffee mug, 3 padlocks & keys, 2 pairs of sheets, pillow, 2 pillow cases, duvet, duvet cover, iron, toilet paper, small Handy Andy & sponge

(to clean your bath), washing powder, Sta-soft, small dettol/savlon, bath plug, basin plug, hangers (wire hangers are fine), rechargeable light

An alarm clock is optional

(Only matrics are allowed to have radios – at own risk.)

NB. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE GIRL’S NAME.