Vision And Mission
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Participate in Eco-Schools programme
Westville Girls’ High School is part of the global Eco-Schools programme, where learners engage in environmental sustainability initiatives across 51 countries and more than 10,000 schools in South Africa.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Engage in environmental sustainability projects as part of the Eco-Schools programme
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Eco-Schools: WGHS part of Eco-Schools programme; active in 51 countries; more than 10,000 schools in South Africa
Enrol in Music (Grade 10–12)
Learners can enrol in Music as a subject from Grade 10 to 12, covering performance, improvisation, music literacy, theory, notation, and assessment across terms 1–3.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School in Grades 10–12
- How to act on it
- Register for the Music subject during course selection
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Music (Grade 10-12): includes performance/improvisation, music literacy/theory/notation, assessment across terms 1–3
Volunteer for First Aid service hours
Learners who have obtained a Level 1 First Aid certificate are expected to volunteer and complete 10 service hours per year, which count toward the Grade 10 leadership application and qualify for a First Aid badge recorded on reports.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School with a Level 1 First Aid certificate
- How to act on it
- Volunteer for 10 hours per year in First Aid service activities
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First Aid: Level 1 certificate learners expected to volunteer; service hours count toward Grade 10 leadership application; 10 hours/year eligible for First Aid badge and recorded on reports
Join Interact (Youth Rotarian Club)
Learners at Westville Girls’ High School can participate in Interact, a youth service club that focuses on 'Service before self' through outreach visits to places like William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, and St Philomena’s Girls’ Home, as well as feeding schemes at disadvantaged schools.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Participate in weekly outreach visits and feeding schemes organised by the Interact club
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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
Enrol in French SAL
Learners can take French as a subject through the French SAL programme, taught by Alliance Française de Durban tutors, with the option to write an International Certificate via Alliance Française instead of the NSC.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Register for French SAL through the school’s academic offerings
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French SAL: Alliance Française de Durban tutors French; learners may write an International Certificate via Alliance Française instead of NSC
Enrol in Life Sciences
Learners can study Life Sciences as a subject at Westville Girls’ High School.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Register for the Life Sciences subject during course selection
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Life Sciences
Apply for admission to Grade 8
Students can apply to join Westville Girls’ High School in Grade 8 through the online application process on the school's website.
- Who it is for
- students applying for Grade 8
- How to act on it
- Visit the school's website and click on 'Apply now: Grade 8'
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Apply now: Grade 8
Enrol in Advanced Programme English
Learners can study Advanced Programme English as a subject at Westville Girls’ High School.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Register for the Advanced Programme English subject during course selection
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Advanced Programme English
Enrol in Advanced Programme Mathematics
Learners can study Advanced Programme Mathematics as a subject at Westville Girls’ High School.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Register for the Advanced Programme Mathematics subject during course selection
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Advanced Programme Mathematics
Enrol in Engineering Graphics and Design
Learners can study Engineering Graphics and Design as a subject at Westville Girls’ High School.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Register for the Engineering Graphics and Design subject during course selection
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Engineering Graphics and Design
Apply for admission to Grades 9 – 11
Students can apply to join Westville Girls’ High School in Grades 9 to 11 via the online application process on the school's website.
- Who it is for
- students applying for Grades 9–11
- How to act on it
- Visit the school's website and click on 'Apply now: Grades 9 – 11'
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Apply now: Grades 9 – 11
Facts
Places
eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.wghs.co.za/vision-and-mission/
Key Takeaways
- Organisation: Westville Girls’ High School (WGHS)
- Mission: maximise every learner’s potential; promote academic excellence and work ethic; develop critical thinking and confidence
- Learner development: encourage sporting and cultural activities; promote sensitivity, tolerance, harmonious interaction; instil responsibility and commitment to duty
- WGHS student values: honesty/trustworthiness; disciplined/compassionate/caring environment; passion/excellence; persevere/loyal/support with respect; celebrate differences; empathy/benevolence; kindness; honesty/integrity; community built on trust
- Interact: Youth Rotarian Club; service before self; weekly outreach visits (William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, St Philomena’s Girls’ Home) and feeding schemes at disadvantaged schools
- First Aid: Level 1 certificate learners expected to volunteer; service hours count toward Grade 10 leadership application; 10 hours/year eligible for First Aid badge and recorded on reports
- Eco-Schools: WGHS part of Eco-Schools programme; active in 51 countries; more than 10,000 schools in South Africa
- Music (Grade 10-12): includes performance/improvisation, music literacy/theory/notation, assessment across terms 1–3; entry requirements reference Trinity/UNISA/Royal Schools equivalents
- French SAL: Alliance Française de Durban tutors French; learners may write an International Certificate via Alliance Française instead of NSC
- Contact details shown: 031 266 1258; school@wghs.co.za; address 24 Westville Rd, Dawncliffe, Westville, Durban, 3629
- Westville Girls’ High School (WGHS)
- WLSA (World Leading Schools Association)
- ICGS (International Coalition of Girls’ Schools)
- Interact (Youth Rotarian Club)
- William Clark Gardens
- Cheshire Home
- St Philomena’s Girls’ Home
- Eco-Schools programme
- Alliance Française de Durban
- Trinity (exams referenced for entry requirements)
- UNISA (exams referenced for entry requirements)
- Royal Schools (exams referenced for entry requirements)