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Code of Conduct - 2026 - 2028

VICTORIA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://vghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Code-of-Conduct-2026-2028.pdf

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Source domain: vghs.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is the Victoria Girls’ High School (VGHS) School Code of Conduct for the period 2026–2028. It sets out the school’s vision and mission, and defines the rights and responsibilities of learners, teachers, and parents/guardians under the South African Schools Act framework. It also describes school rules and a disciplinary system using merits and de-merits, including prohibited substances, possible searches, and consequences/intervention levels for different categories of misconduct.

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Apply for exemption from provisions of the VGHS School Code of Conduct

Learners (and relevant stakeholders) may apply for an exemption from any provision of the VGHS School Code of Conduct by submitting a written application to the School Governing Body.

Who it is for
Learners and stakeholders seeking exemption from provisions of the VGHS School Code of Conduct
How to act on it
Write an application for exemption and submit it to the School Governing Body.
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Application for exemption from any of the provisions of this Code of Conduct must be made in writing to the School Governing Body.

Facts

Reference

https://vghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Code-of-Conduct-2026-2028.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Document: VGHS School Code of Conduct ~ 2026–2028
  • Adopted under South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 (School Governing Body after consultation)
  • Learner obligation to comply; parents include legal guardians
  • Merit system levels 1–4 Intervention (no ceiling to excellence)
  • De-merit system: Level 1 minor (-2), Level 2 minor (-10), Level 3 serious (-20), Level 4 very serious (-50 to -100), Level 5 criminal-serious (-100)
  • Prohibited substances: no alcohol, drugs, smoking/vaping/e-cigarettes; breathalyser/drug tests and/or blood test may be requested with reasonable suspicion
  • Searches: Principal or senior teacher may search on reasonable suspicion for weapons, drugs, harmful substances, stolen property, or pornographic material
  • Victoria Girls’ High School (VGHS)
  • School Governing Body
  • Learners
  • Educators/Teachers
  • General staff
  • Parents/Guardians (including legal guardians)
  • South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
  • Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act, 1996
  • SMT/Principal
  • Grade Head
  • Class Teacher/Subject Teacher