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THE SETTLERS HIGH SCHOOL

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Source domain: settlers.org.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage section from The Settlers High School's website outlining the school's pastoral care framework. It describes the school's commitment to nurturing well-rounded, responsible citizens through leadership development, life skills education, and inclusive policies. The pastoral portfolio emphasizes care, discipline, diversity, and learner empowerment via structures like the School Council, leadership camps, and learner-led proposals. Policies are approved by the School Governing Body and accessible in the Pastoral Policies section.

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student governance opportunityOngoing

School Council Participation

Learners can join middle management committees and present proposals for school improvements. All members, including learners, have an equal vote on decisions after discussion.

Who it is for
learners from grade 8 to 12
How to act on it
Join a committee through nomination or internal selection; participate in termly meetings and deliver proposals.
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The school has a unique concept with School Council whereby we create a voice for the learners. Learners serve on middle management committees and once e term all these committees meet where we have learner presentations on proposals of changes they would like to see.
leadership positionOngoing

2025 Prefects

Learners in grades 11 and 12 can apply to become prefects at The Settlers High School. This role involves leadership, representation, and responsibility within the school community.

Who it is for
learners in grades 11 and 12
How to act on it
Apply through the school's official channels; details likely available via the Pastoral Policies or Communication sections.
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2025 Prefects
student-led policy input forumOngoing

Learner Presentations on Proposals

Learners are invited to present ideas for school improvement during termly meetings of the School Council. These proposals are considered with equal weight to those of staff.

Who it is for
learners from grade 8 to 12
How to act on it
Prepare and deliver a proposal during the termly School Council meeting.
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once e term all these committees meet where we have learner presentations on proposals of changes they would like to see.
leadership development programmeOngoing

Leadership Camps (Two per year)

The school offers two annual leadership camps—one open to all grades and another specifically for grade 11 learners. These camps aim to develop leadership skills and foster a sense of responsibility and influence among students.

Who it is for
learners from grade 8 to 12
How to act on it
Participation is automatic based on school selection or application; no external submission process is described.
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We offer many leadership opportunities from grade 8 to 12 and have two leadership camps a year of which one is for all grades as well as a leadership seminar for all grade 11s.

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Western Cape

Key Takeaways

  • Pastoral Overview
  • School Council
  • leadership camps
  • learner presentations
  • equal vote for learners
  • POPIA Policy
  • Code of Conduct
  • 2025 Prefects
  • Bellville 7530
  • South Africa
  • The Settlers High School
  • SGB
  • Settlers Street Bellville
  • Pro Media Mogul