Term 1 Newsletter 2026
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Source domain: wghs.co.za
Collected on 29 July 2026
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Join the Eco Club (Eco-Schools programme)
The school offers an Eco Club as part of the Eco-Schools programme, an international programme focused on creating awareness and protecting the environment. By joining the Eco Club, learners can help make a difference.
- Who it is for
- learners who want to join the Eco Club
- How to act on it
- Join the school’s Eco Club.
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By joining our Eco Club, you can help make a difference.
Download the Term 1 Newsletter 2026
You can read and download the Term 1 Newsletter 2026 to catch up on highlights, achievements, and memorable moments from the first term at Westville Girls’ High School.
- Who it is for
- people who want to read the school’s Term 1 Newsletter 2026
- How to act on it
- Use the “Download Newsletter” link on the page.
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Read the newsletter and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together. Download Newsletter
Earn a First Aid badge by completing 10 hours of service
Learners who complete 10 hours of service in a year are eligible to receive the First Aid badge, and their service will be recorded on their reports.
- Who it is for
- learners completing 10 hours of service in a year
- How to act on it
- Complete 10 hours of service in a year through the school’s First Aid volunteering activities.
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Learners who complete 10 hours of service in a year will be eligible to receive the First Aid badge and to have their service recorded on their reports.
Volunteer First Aid service (Level 1 certificate holders)
Learners who have achieved the Level 1 certificate are expected to volunteer their time to assist the school at sporting and other functions throughout the year. This service counts towards Grade 10 leadership application service hours, and completing 10 hours makes them eligible for a First Aid badge with the service recorded on their reports.
- Who it is for
- learners who have achieved the Level 1 certificate
- How to act on it
- Volunteer their time to assist the school at sporting and other functions throughout the year.
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Learners who have achieved the Level 1 certificate are expected to volunteer their time to assist the school at sporting and other functions throughout the year.
Participate in Interact (Youth Rotarian Club) outreach and projects
Learners can join Interact, a Youth Rotarian Club guided by “Service before self”, to take part in weekly outreach visits and ongoing charitable projects throughout the year. All grades are invited to participate.
- Who it is for
- all grades of learners at the school
- How to act on it
- Participate in Interact activities (including weekly outreach visits and ongoing projects) as invited by the school.
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All grades are invited to participate.
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.wghs.co.za/2026/07/29/term-1-newsletter-2026/
Key Takeaways
- Document title: Term 1 Newsletter 2026
- Date shown: 29 Jul (newsletter announcement)
- School: Westville Girls’ High School (WGHS)
- Download link mentioned: “Download Newsletter” (also references “Term 2 Newsletter 2025”)
- Interact principle: “Service before self” and weekly outreach visits (William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, St Philomena’s Girls’ Home)
- First Aid: Level 1 certificate holders expected to volunteer; service hours count toward Grade 10 leadership application
- First Aid badge eligibility: 10 hours of service in a year; service recorded on reports
- Eco-Schools: WGHS part of Eco-Schools programme; active in 51 countries; 10,000+ schools in South Africa
- Music (Grade 10-12): instruments may include keyboard, voice, recorder, guitar, orchestral instruments, drum kit; instruments taught through private tuition
- Music entry requirements (Grade 10): Theory equivalent Trinity Grade 5 or UNISA Grade 4; Practical equivalent Trinity Grade 6 or UNISA Grade 6 or Royal Schools Grade 6
- Advanced Programme English: minimum requirement 70% for English
- French SAL: Alliance Française de Durban tutors French; learners may write an International Certificate through Alliance Française instead of NSC
- Westville Girls’ High School (WGHS)
- Interact (Youth Rotarian Club)
- William Clark Gardens
- Cheshire Home
- St Philomena’s Girls’ Home
- Eco-Schools programme
- Alliance Française de Durban
- Trinity (Trinity Grade)
- UNISA
- Royal Schools