WESTVILLE GILRS' HIGH SCHOOL other
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First Aid Club
Learners who achieve Level 1 First Aid certification are expected to volunteer at school events. Completing 10 hours of service per year qualifies them for a First Aid badge and service hours are recorded on their reports.
- Who it is for
- learners who have completed Level 1 First Aid certification
- How to act on it
- Volunteer at school sporting and other functions after obtaining Level 1 certification
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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.
Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD)
A subject described as a gateway to careers in engineering, architecture, and design. It includes a PAT component and is suitable for learners with strong maths, computer, and drawing skills.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School with relevant skills
- How to act on it
- Enrol in EGD as a subject, noting it is tailored for learners with maths, computer/drawing skills and self-motivation
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tailored for learners with maths, computer/drawing skills, self-motivation
French Second Additional Language (via Alliance Française de Durban)
A language programme taught by tutors from Alliance Française de Durban, allowing learners to write an International Certificate instead of the NSC examination.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Enrol in the French SAL course and take the International Certificate exam through Alliance Française de Durban
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Learners may write International Certificate through Alliance Française instead of NSC
Interact (Youth Rotarian Club)
A youth service club where learners participate in charitable activities such as weekly visits to William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, and St Philomena’s Girls’ Home, and manage feeding schemes at disadvantaged schools. All grades are invited to join.
- 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 without formal application mentioned
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All grades are invited to participate.
Eco Club
A school club open to students who wish to contribute to environmental sustainability through participation in the international Eco-Schools programme, which is active in over 10,000 schools across South Africa.
- Who it is for
- students at Westville Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Join by participating in eco-initiatives under the Eco-Schools programme
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By joining our Eco Club, you can help make a difference.
Advanced Programme English
An advanced academic subject requiring a minimum of 70% in English. It focuses on critical thinking and texts reflecting society.
- Who it is for
- learners at Westville Girls’ High School with strong English performance
- How to act on it
- Enrol in Advanced Programme English with a minimum of 70% in English
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minimum requirement stated as 70% for English
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference
https://www.wghs.co.za/culture/
Key Takeaways
- Document title/section: “Culture” (Culture at WGHS)
- School: Westville Girls’ High School (WGHS)
- Cultural activities listed: Art Club, Creative Writing, Debating, Drama & School Productions, Drumline, Eco Club, First Aid, Interact, Marimba Music Ensemble, Public Speaking, Religious Groups
- Interact: Youth Rotarian Club; principle “Service before self”; weekly outreach visits to William Clark Gardens, Cheshire Home, St Philomena’s Girls’ Home; feeding schemes at disadvantaged schools; all grades invited
- First Aid: Level 1 certificate learners expected to volunteer; service hours count toward Grade 10 Leadership Position application; 10 hours/year eligible for First Aid badge and recorded on reports
- Eco Club: WGHS part of Eco-Schools programme; active in 51 countries; more than 10,000 schools in South Africa
- Music (subject/programme): aims for Grades 10–12; instruments may include keyboard, voice, recorder, guitar, orchestral instruments, drum kit (taught through private tuition); assessment via written and practical tasks across terms 1–3; entry requirements include Trinity Grade 5 theory equivalent and Trinity Grade 6/UNISA/Royal Schools practical equivalents; registered for NSC Music in Grade 10
- French SAL: Alliance Française de Durban tutors; learners may write International Certificate through Alliance Française instead of NSC
- EGD: described as a gateway subject to many careers; includes PAT component; “one less” subject to study; tailored for learners with maths, computer/drawing skills, self-motivation
- Advanced Programme English: minimum requirement stated as 70% for English; focuses on critical thinking and texts reflecting society
- 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 (exams referenced for Music entry requirements)
- UNISA (exams referenced for Music entry requirements)
- Royal Schools (exams referenced for Music entry requirements)