Learner Leadership
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First Aid Volunteer Service Hours
First Aid Level 1 learners are expected to volunteer their time at sporting and other school functions throughout the year. This service counts toward the required service hours needed to apply for leadership positions in Grade 10.
- Who it is for
- First Aid Level 1 learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Volunteer at school sporting and other functions to accumulate service hours.
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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. This time will count towards the school service hours required for application for Leadership Positions in Grade 10.
First Aid Badge Eligibility
Learners who complete 10 hours of service in a year through volunteering at school events become eligible to receive the First Aid badge. Their service will also be recorded on their academic reports.
- Who it is for
- First Aid Level 1 learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Complete 10 hours of service at school sporting and other functions.
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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.
Eco-Schools Eco Club Membership
Westville Girls’ High School is part of the Eco-Schools international programme, which promotes environmental awareness and protection. Students can join the Eco Club to help make a difference in sustainability efforts.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Join the Eco Club to participate in environmental initiatives under the Eco-Schools programme.
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Westville Girls' High School is part of the Eco-Schools programme, which is an international programme that is based on creating awareness and protecting our environment. The programme is active in 51 countries around the world and more than 10,000 schools in South Africa have joined this programme. By joining our Eco Club, you can help make a difference.
French Second Additional Language (SAL)
Learners may study French as a Second Additional Language, with tutoring provided by Alliance Française de Durban. Learners have the option to write the International Certificate instead of the National Senior Certificate (NSC).
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Enrol in French SAL with tutoring from Alliance Française de Durban.
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French SAL: Alliance Française de Durban tutoring; learners may write the International Certificate rather than NSC;
Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD)
Engineering Graphics and Design is a subject that serves as a gateway to various engineering and career fields. It includes a Practical Assessment Task (PAT) component.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Enrol in Engineering Graphics and Design subject with focus on PAT component.
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Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD): described as a gateway to multiple engineering/career fields; PAT component mentioned;
Music Subject (Grades 10–12)
The Music subject allows learners to develop technical control over instruments or voice, perform in solo and ensemble settings, read music notation, and explore diverse musical genres. Private tuition is required for instruments.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10–12 learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Enrol in Music subject with private tuition for instrument or voice training.
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WHAT IS MUSIC, THE SUBJECT? Music is the art of organising sounds and silence, expressing intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of human experience. Music is an art form that can be combined with other forms and is often enhanced by technology. It can communicate a broad range of historical, cultural and socioeconomic ideas and issues. Music has the power to unit groups and to mobilize community involvement for the improvement of quality of life, social healing, and affirmation of human dignity.
Interact Youth Rotarian Club Participation
Learners at Westville Girls’ High School can join the Interact Club, a youth Rotarian Club focused on 'Service before self'. Activities include weekly outreach visits to William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, and St Philomena’s Girls’ Home, as well as managing feeding schemes at disadvantaged schools. All grades are invited to participate.
- Who it is for
- all learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Join by participating in weekly outreach visits and ongoing projects at William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, and St Philomena’s Girls’ Home.
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Interact is a Youth Rotarian Club and its guiding principle is ‘Service before self’. The learners are involved in a variety of charitable activities that extend themselves outside of school life. These include weekly outreach visits to organisations such as William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home and St Philomena’s Girls’ Home and managing ongoing projects throughout the year, including feeding schemes at disadvantaged schools. All grades are invited to participate.
Advanced Programme English
Advanced Programme English requires a minimum of 70% in English to qualify. It is designed for high-achieving learners seeking advanced language and literary skills.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School meeting the 70% English requirement
- How to act on it
- Apply for Advanced Programme English with a minimum of 70% in English.
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Advanced Programme English: minimum requirement stated as 70% for English;
Facts
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.wghs.co.za/learner-leadership/
Key Takeaways
- School: Westville Girls’ High School (WGHS)
- Learner leadership: First Aid Level 1 learners expected to volunteer time at sporting/other functions
- Leadership eligibility: service hours in Grade 10 for application to Leadership Positions
- First Aid badge: eligible after completing 10 hours of service in a year; service recorded on reports
- Interact: Youth Rotarian Club principle 'Service before self' and weekly outreach visits (William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, St Philomena’s Girls’ Home) plus feeding schemes
- Eco Club: part of Eco-Schools international 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 (private tuition required); entry requirements include Trinity Grade 5/UNISA Grade 4 theory and Trinity Grade 6/UNISA Grade 6/Royal Schools Grade 6 practical
- French SAL: Alliance Française de Durban tutoring; learners may write the International Certificate rather than NSC
- Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD): described as a gateway to multiple engineering/career fields; PAT component mentioned
- Advanced Programme English: minimum requirement stated as 70% for English
- 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
- Albertina Sisulu
- ANCWL
- African National Congress Women's League (ANCWL)
- ANCWL (as referenced via Albertina Sisulu)
- Trinity (examination reference)
- UNISA (examination reference)
- Royal Schools (examination reference)