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SOSIALE FUNKSIEBELEID

WITTEBERG S/SRef: https://witteberghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sosiale-Funksie-Beleid-Social-Events-Policy-2022_compressed.pdf

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a social events policy for Witteberg High School, outlining rules and regulations for five annual school functions: Senior Valentine's Ball, Junior Valentine's Ball, Matric Farewell, Dances (Sokkies), and Winter's Ball. It specifies attendance restrictions, dress codes, prohibited items like unapproved liquids, search rights for staff, and safety measures such as closed school gates during events. The policy emphasizes that only Witteberg learners may attend, with exceptions for Grade 9 students accompanying older peers under supervision.

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graduation farewell eventOngoing

Matric Farewell

This is a farewell event for Grade 12 learners at Witteberg High School. It starts between 17:30 and 19:00 and ends at 23:00. Only Witteberg learners are allowed to attend. Learners must dress appropriately, and no outside liquids or bottles are permitted. The school gates will be closed during the event for safety. No after-parties are supported by the school.

Who it is for: Grade 12 Witteberg learners
How to act on it: Attend as a registered Witteberg learner; arrive dressed appropriately; do not bring outside liquids or bottles; comply with school gate closure and supervision rules

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Matriekafskeid / Matric Farewell

formal school danceOngoing

Senior Valentine’s Ball

This is a formal dance event for Grade 10 to 12 learners at Witteberg High School. Only Witteberg learners are allowed to attend, with Grade 9 learners permitted only if they have written permission from the disciplinary head and are accompanying a Grade 11 or 12 learner. The event starts between 18:30 and 19:00 and ends at 23:00. Attendees must dress appropriately, and no outside liquids or bottles are allowed. The school gates will be closed during the event for safety.

Who it is for: Grade 10 to 12 Witteberg learners; Grade 9 learners with permission from the disciplinary head to accompany older peers
How to act on it: Attend as a registered Witteberg learner; obtain written permission from the disciplinary head if Grade 9; arrive dressed appropriately; do not bring outside liquids or bottles; comply with school gate closure and supervision rules

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Valentynsbal (Gr10-12) / Valentine’s Ball (Gr10-12)

school dance for younger learnersOngoing

Junior Valentine’s Ball

This is a dance event for Grade 8 and Grade 9 learners at Witteberg High School. It starts between 18:30 and 19:00 and ends at 22:00. Only Witteberg learners are allowed to attend. Learners must dress appropriately, and no outside liquids or bottles are permitted. The school gates will remain closed during the event for safety. Grade 10 learners who wish to accompany a Grade 9 peer must attend this event instead.

Who it is for: Grade 8 and Grade 9 Witteberg learners
How to act on it: Attend as a registered Witteberg learner; arrive dressed appropriately; do not bring outside liquids or bottles; comply with school gate closure and supervision rules

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Junior Valentynsbal (Gr8-9) / Junior Valentine’s Ball (Gr8-9)

informal school danceOngoing

Dances (Sokkies)

These are informal dance events held at Witteberg High School for learners. Only Witteberg learners are allowed to attend. Attendees must dress appropriately, and no outside liquids or bottles are permitted. The school gates will be closed during the event for safety. The specific dates and times are not mentioned in the document.

Who it is for: Witteberg learners
How to act on it: Attend as a registered Witteberg learner; arrive dressed appropriately; do not bring outside liquids or bottles; comply with school gate closure and supervision rules

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Sokkies / Dances

seasonal school danceOngoing

Winter’s Ball

This is a winter-themed dance event for Witteberg learners. Only Witteberg learners are allowed to attend. Attendees must dress appropriately, and no outside liquids or bottles are permitted. The school gates will be closed during the event for safety. Specific start and end times are not provided in the document.

Who it is for: Witteberg learners
How to act on it: Attend as a registered Witteberg learner; arrive dressed appropriately; do not bring outside liquids or bottles; comply with school gate closure and supervision rules

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Wintersbal / Winter’s Ball

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Reference

https://witteberghs.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sosiale-Funksie-Beleid-Social-Events-Policy-2022_compressed.pdf

Key Takeaways

Witteberg Hoërskool
Senior Valentynsbal
Junior Valentynsbal
Matriekafskeid
Sokkies
Wintersbal
18:30-19:00 start time
23:00 end time
22:00 end time (Junior)
17:30-19:00 start time (Matric)
Only Witteberg learners allowed
Grade 9 with Grade 11/12 permission
No grade 8 allowed at Senior Valentynsbal
No water or drink bottles from outside
Staff may search bags
School gates closed during events
Damages charged to individuals
No after-parties supported by school
Witteberg Hoërskool
Bestuurspan van Witteberg Hoërskool
Skool se beheerliggaam
Disciplinêre hoof
Toesighouers
VRL (Vereniging vir Rasse en Leierskap)
RCL guardians