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General Guideline

VICTORIA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://vghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GENERAL-GUIDELINES.doc

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This is a general guideline from VICTORIA GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL governing Sport and Cultural Colours Awards. It explains the three award levels, the achievement and behaviour requirements, and the roles of the Colours Committee and teaching staff in deciding whether an award is granted.

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Honours

A pupil who meets the achievement and behaviour requirements may be considered for Honours. The award consists of a gold pocket badge with white braiding.

Who it is for
Victoria Girls’ High School pupils participating in sport or cultural activities
How to act on it
Meet the required achievement and behaviour standards and be considered by the Colours Committee and VGHS teaching staff.
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Honours : A gold pocket badge with white braiding
school achievement awardOngoing

Colours

A pupil who meets the achievement and behaviour requirements may be considered for Colours. The award consists of a Colours pocket badge with white braiding.

Who it is for
Victoria Girls’ High School pupils participating in sport or cultural activities
How to act on it
Meet the required achievement and behaviour standards and be considered by the Colours Committee and VGHS teaching staff.
Show the line this came from
Colours : A Colours pocket badge with white braiding
school achievement awardOngoing

Half Colours

A pupil who meets the achievement and behaviour requirements may be considered for Half Colours. The award consists of a Colours pocket badge without braiding.

Who it is for
Victoria Girls’ High School pupils participating in sport or cultural activities
How to act on it
Meet the required achievement and behaviour standards and be considered by the Colours Committee and VGHS teaching staff.
Show the line this came from
Half Colours : A Colours pocket badge but no braiding

Facts

Reference

https://vghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GENERAL-GUIDELINES.doc

Key Takeaways

  • Sport and Cultural Colours Awards at VICTORIA GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL
  • Awards available: Half Colours, Colours and Honours
  • The Colours Committee decides whether award criteria are met
  • VGHS teaching staff decides whether behaviour is acceptable
  • No full colours before Grade 10 except in exceptional cases
  • Outstanding Grade 8 or 9 pupils may receive half colours
  • VICTORIA GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL
  • Colours Committee
  • VGHS teaching staff