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The Debating society provides opportunities for learners to engage in structured argumentation. No specific details about joining are given, but it is listed as an active extramural activity.
- Who it is for:
- learners at Victoria Park High School interested in debate
- How to act on it:
- Join by participating in debates; no formal entry process described
The Concert Band includes all wind instruments and percussion offered by the school. Players must be at least Grade 3 level to join. It performs at reunions, Eisteddfods, prize-givings, and other events, including adding vocalists this year.
- Who it is for:
- learners at Victoria Park High School with Grade 3 or higher musical ability
- How to act on it:
- Join by meeting Grade 3 level requirement; no formal application process described
Students in Grade 12 who maintain an average of 70% in both the June and September examinations receive Academic Half Colours.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 12
- How to act on it:
- Maintain an average of 70% in both the June and September examinations
Students in Grade 12 who maintain an average of 80% and above over three exam periods (June, September, and possibly another) receive an Honours Blazer.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 12
- How to act on it:
- Maintain an average of 80% and above over three exam periods
Top ten pupils in Grades 8 and 9 receive book prizes. Additionally, students who achieve first place in a subject and meet the subject award criteria also qualify.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 8 and Grade 9
- How to act on it:
- Rank among the top ten pupils overall or come first in a subject while meeting the subject award minimum
A Scroll is awarded to students who achieve an aggregate of 85% in the November examination.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 8 and Grade 9
- How to act on it:
- Achieve an aggregate of 85% in the November exam
Students in Grade 11 can earn Merit Certificates as Subject Awards by maintaining 75% in Life Orientation and 70% in all other subjects across both June and November exams.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 11
- How to act on it:
- Maintain 75% in Life Orientation and 70% in all other subjects in both June and November exams
Students can access supplementary learning materials through external platforms such as Khan Academy, Mindset Learn, BrainGenie, and SparkNotes, which provide video lessons and study guides.
- Who it is for:
- all students at Victoria Park High School
- How to act on it:
- Visit the provided links to access resources on Khan Academy, Mindset Learn, BrainGenie, and SparkNotes
Students in Grade 12 who maintain an average of 65% in both the June and September examinations receive an Academic Scroll.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 12
- How to act on it:
- Maintain an average of 65% in both the June and September examinations
Students in Grade 10 can earn a Scroll (70–74%), Half Colours (75–79%), or Full Colours (80%+), based on aggregate scores from two exams.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 10
- How to act on it:
- Achieve an aggregate score of 70–74% (Scroll), 75–79% (Half Colours), or 80%+ (Full Colours) across two exams
Students in Grade 12 can earn Merit Certificates as Subject Awards by maintaining 75% in Life Orientation and 70% in all other subjects across June and September exams.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 12
- How to act on it:
- Maintain 75% in Life Orientation and 70% in all other subjects in both June and September examinations
Students in Grades 8 and 9 can earn Bronze, Silver, or Gold Subject Awards based on their annual assessment averages. Bronze requires 80% in at least two learning areas; Silver requires 80% in 5 to 7 areas; Gold requires 80% in at least 8 areas.
- Who it is for:
- pupils in Grade 8 and Grade 9
- How to act on it:
- Achieve the required percentage in the specified number of learning areas over the year’s assessment