Webpage from Durban Girls' High School that outlines a comprehensive leadership development programme for its learners
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Representative Council of Learners (RCL) membership
A representative body where Grade Representatives and Class Representatives from each class communicate between stakeholders within the school.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Election by class; participation in council meetings and activities
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The Representative Council of Learners (RCL) forms an integral channel for communication between the various stakeholders within the school. The RCL comprises an executive committee of Grade Representatives and each class elects a Class Representative, thus ensuring a broad base of representation for the learners of the school.
Mentor programme
A pairing of Grade 11 learners with Grade 8 classes to provide support and guidance for new learners starting high school.
- Who it is for
- Grade 11 learners and Grade 8 learners
- How to act on it
- Voluntary participation by Grade 11 learners; assignment to Grade 8 classes
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The Mentor programme pairs Grade 11 learners with Grade 8 classes to ensure support and guidance for our new learners embarking on their high school journey.
Service Committee membership
Membership in one of eight committees including Academic, Cultural, Digital Integration, Environmental, Media Centre, Public Relations and Communications, Special Events, and Sport, dedicated to enhancing the school experience.
- Who it is for
- learners from Grade 9 to Grade 12
- How to act on it
- Application or selection based on interest and commitment
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We have eight Service Committees , comprising interested learners from Grade 9 – 12, which are dedicated to various spheres of the school.
Class Captain system
A role where learners from all grades serve their peers and teachers by taking on responsibilities within their register class.
- Who it is for
- learners across all grades
- How to act on it
- Appointment or selection based on responsibility and peer support
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Our Class Captain system ensures learners throughout all grades have the opportunity to serve their peers and teachers as they take on responsibilities within their register class.
Prefect Camp
Custom-designed training for prefects to enhance their leadership and service abilities.
- Who it is for
- elected prefects
- How to act on it
- Participation in training sessions provided by the school
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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we offer support for those in leadership positions via custom-designed training for various roles including: Monitor Camp, Prefect Camp, RCL training, class leader training and extra-curricular leader training.
Extra-curricular Leader Training
Custom-designed training for learners leading in extracurricular activities to strengthen leadership and organisational skills.
- Who it is for
- leaders in extracurricular activities
- How to act on it
- Participation in training sessions provided by the school
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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we offer support for those in leadership positions via custom-designed training for various roles including: Monitor Camp, Prefect Camp, RCL training, class leader training and extra-curricular leader training.
Grade 9 Leadership Course
An annual leadership course offered to Grade 9 learners to further develop leadership skills.
- Who it is for
- Grade 9 learners
- How to act on it
- Enrolment in the annual course
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Every year a leadership course is offered to Grades 8, 9 and 10
Grade 8 Leadership Course
A three-day leadership camp for all Grade 8 learners focused on leadership of self and others.
- Who it is for
- Grade 8 learners
- How to act on it
- Automatic participation upon enrollment in Grade 8
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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From the outset, when all Grade 8 learners attend a three-day leadership camp, we focus on leadership both of self and others.
Monitor Camp
Custom-designed training for learners in monitor roles to support school operations.
- Who it is for
- learners in monitor roles
- How to act on it
- Participation in training sessions provided by the school
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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we offer support for those in leadership positions via custom-designed training for various roles including: Monitor Camp, Prefect Camp, RCL training, class leader training and extra-curricular leader training.
Grade 10 Leadership Course
An annual leadership course offered to Grade 10 learners to further develop leadership skills.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 learners
- How to act on it
- Enrolment in the annual course
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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Every year a leadership course is offered to Grades 8, 9 and 10
Class Leader Training
Custom-designed training for class captains and other class leaders to support classroom and school responsibilities.
- Who it is for
- class leaders
- How to act on it
- Participation in training sessions provided by the school
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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we offer support for those in leadership positions via custom-designed training for various roles including: Monitor Camp, Prefect Camp, RCL training, class leader training and extra-curricular leader training.
Rotary Goodwill Leadership Course
An external leadership development opportunity for learners, offering advanced training and experiences.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Application or selection process managed by the school or external providers
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Our learners also take advantage of a variety of external opportunities for leadership development, such as the Rotary Goodwill Leadership Course and many others.
Prefect position
An elected role where learners assist in the daily running of the school and promote the wellbeing of all learners.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Election by peers; involvement in school activities and duties
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Our Prefects are an elected group who assist in the daily running of the school and promote the wellbeing of the learners as a whole.
President’s Award programme
A self-driven, non-competitive challenge allowing learners to develop skills through community service, skills development, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys. Three levels are available: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
- Who it is for
- learners at Durban Girls' High School
- How to act on it
- Self-registration and completion of four sections: community service, skills development, physical recreation, and adventurous journey
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We are proud of our learners who participate in the President’s Award programme. This self-driven, non-competitive challenge provides a framework for non-formal education and experiential learning, where learners can develop and engage with skills and talents that do not necessarily appear in the classroom. There are three levels that can be achieved: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level requires the learner to complete four sections of challenges: community service, skills development, physical recreation and an adventurous journey.
RCL Training
Custom-designed training for members of the Representative Council of Learners to improve communication and governance skills.
- Who it is for
- members of the RCL
- How to act on it
- Participation in training sessions provided by the school
- Closes
- Closing date not stated in the source
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we offer support for those in leadership positions via custom-designed training for various roles including: Monitor Camp, Prefect Camp, RCL training, class leader training and extra-curricular leader training.
Facts
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eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal
Key Takeaways
- Leadership Through Service
- DGHS
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
- 495 Lena Ahrens Road, Glenwood 4001
- admin@dghs.co.za
- +27 31 274 2700
- President’s Award programme
- Rotary Goodwill Leadership Course
- Durban Girls' High School
- John Maxwell
- Rotary Goodwill Leadership Course
- President’s Award programme
- admin@dghs.co.za
- +27 31 274 2700