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School Governing Board

WESTON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGERef: http://www.weston.co.za/about-us/school-governing-board.html

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Source domain: weston.co.za

Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage section titled “School Governing Board” for Weston Agricultural College. It describes the purpose of the School Governing Board (SGB) as supporting the Principal and teaching staff to ensure scholars receive the best education, including developing policies for education and sport, discipline and learners’ code of conduct, and overseeing school finances. It explains the SGB’s composition (principal, elected voting members, and co-opted non-voting members) and states that parents must make up 51% of the voting members, with guidance on nomination and participation. It also provides the school’s contact details and physical address in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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Nomination and election to the School Governing Board

Parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, and scholars can nominate themselves or others for a voting position on the School Governing Board. Even if not seeking office, individuals can participate by nominating suitable candidates and voting.

Who it is for
parents of scholars, teachers, non-teaching staff, and scholars at Weston Agricultural College
How to act on it
Nominate a candidate or vote in the election process; participation requires putting one's name in the hat for nomination and engaging in the voting process.
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Even if you are not interested in becoming an elected official, you can still participate in the election by nominating a suitable candidate and voting.

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

http://www.weston.co.za/about-us/school-governing-board.html

Amounts

R 622

Key Takeaways

  • Subject: School Governing Board (SGB) for Weston Agricultural College
  • SGB objective: support Principal and teaching staff; ensure best possible education
  • SGB responsibilities: policies for educational and sporting instruction, discipline, learners’ code of conduct, and school finances
  • Financial responsibilities: setting school fees, developing/managing school budget, raising funds to supplement school fees
  • SGB composition: School Principal; elected voting members (parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, scholars); co-opted non-voting members (special skills, e.g., Old Boy overseeing farm projects)
  • Requirement: parents must make up 51% of voting members
  • Participation guidance: nomination and voting even if not an elected official
  • Address: R622 Greytown Road, Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal 3300, South Africa
  • Contact: +27 (033) 263 1328; contact@weston.co.za
  • Weston Agricultural College
  • School Governing Board (SGB)
  • School Principal
  • Parents of scholars
  • Teachers
  • Financial administrator
  • Scholars
  • Old Boy