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THE HAMLET SCHOOL

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Source domain: thehamletschool.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document outlines three key policies of The Hamlet School in Johannesburg: transportation safety for pupils, a process for requesting exemptions from school requirements, and a comprehensive HIV/AIDS policy for learners and staff. The transport policy emphasizes parental consent and responsibility, while the exemption policy details application procedures, criteria, and appeal processes. The HIV/AIDS policy mandates universal precautions, confidentiality, non-discrimination, and education on transmission and prevention. All policies are aligned with national guidelines and legal frameworks.

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application for exemptionOngoing

Request for exemption from school requirements

Parents may apply for a partial or total exemption from school fees, dress code, or other school conditions. Applications must be submitted in writing, fully motivated, and supported by relevant documents. A business plan may be required if the request involves financial hardship. The Deputy Principal, in collaboration with the Principal and Management Council, will review the application.

Who it is for
parents of pupils at The Hamlet School
How to act on it
Submit a written, fully motivated application to the SGB, including supporting documents and, if required, a business plan.
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Any parent having a child attend the school may refer an application for exemption in writing to the SGB.
educational programOngoing

Access to age-appropriate HIV/AIDS education

All learners at The Hamlet School are entitled to receive age-appropriate information about the transmission of HIV, including how it spreads and how to prevent it. This is part of the school’s mandatory HIV/AIDS policy to promote awareness and reduce stigma.

Who it is for
learners at The Hamlet School
How to act on it
Attend school classes where HIV/AIDS education is delivered as part of the curriculum.
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Each learner is to be given access to age appropriate information on the transmission of HIV.
appeal processOngoing

Appeal of exemption decision

If a parent disagrees with the decision on their exemption request, they may appeal by submitting a fully motivated written appeal to the secretary of the governing body. The full governing body will review the appeal and inform the applicant of the outcome.

Who it is for
parents who have had an exemption application rejected
How to act on it
Submit a fully motivated written appeal to the secretary of the governing body for referral to the full governing body.
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Should the applicant wish to appeal against the decision of the exemption committee, such fully motivated written submission will be referred to the full governing body by the secretary of the body, who shall consider the appeal and advise the applicant on the outcome of the appeal.

Facts

Places

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • The Hamlet School
  • Turffontein, Johannesburg
  • Transport of Pupils
  • Exemption Policy
  • HIV/AIDS Policy
  • Deputy Principal
  • Principal
  • Management Council
  • SGB
  • 90 days
  • Latex gloves
  • Bleach solution (1:9)
  • First-aid kit contents
  • Resuscitation mouthpiece
  • Confidentiality
  • Non-discrimination
  • Voluntary disclosure
  • No denial of admission based on HIV status
  • School codes
  • Communication book
  • The Hamlet School
  • Governing Body
  • Deputy Principal
  • Principal
  • Management Council
  • SGB
  • Household Supervisor
  • Secretary
  • Full Governing Body
  • National Education Policy Act 1996