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VGHS Assessment Policy

VICTORIA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://vghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VGHS-Assessment-Policy-2009-v1-7.pdf

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document is the Victoria Girls' High School (VGHS) Assessment & Moderation Policy, version 1.7, dated November 2009, which outlines the school's approach to continuous assessment and moderation for grades 8 to 12. It specifies that assessments are based on provincial guidelines, with CASS/SBA being the primary method in grades 8–9 and a mix of SBA and exams in grades 10–12, including external assessments in Grade 9. The policy details moderation procedures at school and cluster levels, appeal processes, reporting requirements, and promotion criteria, including minimum achievement levels needed for progression.

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external standardized assessmentNot applicable

Participation in External Assessment – Grade 9

Grade 9 learners must complete an External Assessment in Term 4, which is a standardized test administered under external supervision to ensure fairness and consistency.

Who it is for
Grade 9 learners at Victoria Girls' High School
How to act on it
Attend and complete the External Assessment in Term 4 as scheduled by the school.
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In Term 4 the Grade 9s will complete an External Assessment – previously CTA Section B – and the Grade 8s will complete an end of year controlled task/exam.
assessment portfolio submissionOngoing

SBA Portfolio Submission (Grades 10–12)

Learners in Grades 10 to 12 must compile and submit a School-Based Assessment (SBA) portfolio that reflects their performance across Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3, in line with Subject Guidelines and SBA weighting requirements.

Who it is for
learners in Grades 10 to 12 at Victoria Girls' High School
How to act on it
Complete all SBA tasks as required by Subject Guidelines and submit the portfolio to the class teacher by the end of Term 3.
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Term 3 = SBA from year to this point (based on SBA requirements as per Subject Guidelines) – similar to portfolio mark of Grade 12s.
formal appeal processOngoing

Appeal of Assessment Results

Learners who are dissatisfied with their assessment results may appeal through a formal process involving the class teacher, Head of Department (HOD), and finally the principal.

Who it is for
learners at Victoria Girls' High School
How to act on it
Submit an appeal to the class teacher, who will forward it to the HOD and then to the principal if necessary.
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Appeal procedure via class teacher, HOD, principal
assessment portfolio submissionOngoing

CASS/SBA Portfolio Submission (Grades 8–9)

Learners in Grades 8 and 9 must complete and submit a CASS/SBA portfolio that includes all tasks completed during the year, including the SAT in Term 2 and the External Assessment in Term 4 for Grade 9. The portfolio is finalized at the end of Term 3.

Who it is for
learners in Grades 8 and 9 at Victoria Girls' High School
How to act on it
Complete all required tasks as per Subject Guidelines and submit the full portfolio to the class teacher by the end of Term 3.
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The mark submitted for both grades at the end of Term 3 will constitute each learner’s CASS portfolio for the year
standardized assessment taskNot applicable

Participation in Standard Assessment Task (SAT) – Grade 9

Grade 9 learners must participate in a Standard Assessment Task (SAT) during Term 2, which is a standardized test designed to assess learning outcomes across subjects.

Who it is for
Grade 9 learners at Victoria Girls' High School
How to act on it
Attend and complete the SAT in Term 2 as scheduled by the school.
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In Term 2 Grade 9s will complete a standard assessment task (SAT) – previously CTA Section A.

Facts

Reference

https://vghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VGHS-Assessment-Policy-2009-v1-7.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • VGHS Assessment & Moderation Policy 1.7
  • November 2009
  • ratified by SGB on 24 November 2009
  • CASS/SBA for Grades 8 & 9
  • SAT in Term 2 Grade 9
  • External Assessment in Term 4 Grade 9
  • SBA weighting in Grades 10–12
  • 5–10% tolerance range for statistical moderation
  • Moderation in Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4
  • Appeal procedure via class teacher, HOD, principal
  • Promotion requirements: three Level 4s and three Level 3s
  • Minimum marks required for subject changes in Grade 10
  • No subject changes after 30 June
  • Victoria Girls' High School
  • SGB
  • Provincial Curriculum Guidelines 11/2007
  • Assessment Instruction 25 of 2009
  • Assessment Instruction 27, July 2008
  • District Office
  • Subject Advisors
  • DSGs
  • SMT
  • IQMS
  • Cluster level moderation
  • Departmental level moderation