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WYNBERG GIRLS'
WYNBERG GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL
Street & Postal Address: Aliwal Road, Wynberg, 7800 2019 APPLICATIONS
Telephone No: 021 764 2200 & ADMISSIONS
Fax No: 021 764 2250
E-mail address: admissions@wynghs.co.za
Website: www.wynghs.co.za
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT: CREATIVE ARTS
Learners may take Music as a subject from Grade 8 to Grade 12. In Grade 8 and 9 we offer
two music streams – one for those currently studying an instrument and one for beginners
(Essential Element Class).
Prospective Music Students currently studying an instrument:
We offer tuition in: Piano, Recorder, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, Viola, Brass Instru-
ments (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium and French Horn), Voice (Singing), Guitar, Drums
(at Beau Soleil Music School). Any musical instrument not listed may, on request of the
learner, be taken at school. However, this will depend on the number of interested learners
and the availability of the part-time music teachers. It is advisable that learners own their
own instrument in which they receive tuition and will be examined. Girls who take the piano
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL as their instrument must have access to a piano after hours. Various brass instruments,
flutes, clarinets and saxophones are available for hiring (this is limited and subject to avail-
ability). Learners are required to pay a fee for tuition in second or additional instruments
and for the hiring of instruments.
Founded as the Ladies’ Seminary in September 1884, the school has offered 133 years of
excellent service to the community. Situated in the Southern Suburbs below Table Mountain,
The Music Course involves a practical and a written module. Learners who receive tuition
the school caters for pupils from Grades eight to twelve and offers termly and weekly boarding
at Beau Soleil Music School may continue to take the practical component there and the
facilities.
theoretical work at WGHS. This also applies to learners who have private lessons on an
instrument not offered by the school.
Wynberg Girls’ High School has a proud history of preparing young women for the challenges
of the society and work environment of their time. The staff and Board of Governors continu-
Please Note: Prospective music students who are currently studying an instrument are
ally evaluate structures, facilities and practice to ensure that we remain on the cutting edge of
required to play an audition and/or do a musicality test. They will be required to play two
education.
pieces and do a sight reading exercise for their audition.
We currently have 55 full-time educators and several part-time educators for the 938 learners.
The maximum number of learners in a class is 30, although several subject option groups in PROSPECTIVE MUSIC STUDENTS WHO ARE BEGINNERS:
the senior phase are considerably smaller. We have support staff, hostel staff and admin staff, These learners have the option of participating in either group voice or group wind instru-
including two clinical social workers. ment lessons. Learners who wish to enter the wind “Essential Element” group (saxophone,
flute, clarinet, trombone and trumpet) will need to hire an instrument from the school and
We are proud and excited to be part of the Wynberg Campus of Schools with interaction and must meet Ms Pearce for an instrument suitability test. Learners who wish to enter the
co-operation with our brother school and the two Wynberg junior schools. This allows us to voice group must meet Mrs van Bergen for an audition.
have the best of both worlds, single-sex education and many combined extra-mural activities in
music, drama, clubs, societies and sport. NB: ALL those considering taking music must fill in an application form and book an audi-
tion time if required. Forms available after final acceptances.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in Wynberg Girls’ High School. Please read this
information pamphlet, visit the school website or our Facebook page or telephone us to find out
everything you need to know about our wonderful school.
Shirley Harding
Principal
ACADEMIC
Athena Society
EXTRA MURAL Peer Tutoring
PROGRAMME English Enrichment
Mathematics Enrichment
BASED ON THE FOUR PILLARS Olympiads
Subject Clinics
Academic Support Programme
Supervised Study
SERVICE SPORT
Athletics
Blood Donors
Diving
Environment Society
Swimming
First Aid
Synchronised Swimming
Interact
Indoor Hockey
We hope that by always using the Class Tutor as the first port of call, parents will build a Library
Field Hockey
relationship with their daughter’s Class Tutor, as she/he will remain the learner’s Class Tutor NOC (Computer) Crew
Netball
for the duration of her time at Wynberg. Tutor groups lose their matrics at the end of each Technical Team
Tennis
year, and welcome some new Grade 8’s at the beginning of each new year. Web Committee
Squash
Peer Guides
As we try to educate our learners in such a way that they are prepared for the real world Waterpolo
Tuckshop Committee
when seeking employment, the learner leadership positions are appointed after a process of X-Country
Computer Monitors
letters of application, CV’s, speeches and interviews. The Grade 12 School Council works Walk/ Run
Occasions Team
together with the Representative Council of Learners (3 learners from each grade who are Chess
democratically elected). The School Council consists of a Head of School, the 3 Grade
12 RCL members, a Head of each of the 4 pillars of the school, 8 Heads of House and a CULTURE
Communications Head. Heads of clubs, societies and sports will report to the Head of the
appropriate pillar. A dynamic and rigorous learner leadership programme takes place during
a learner’s Grade 11 year. Art Appreciation
Jazz Band
Art Committee
We have seen tremendous benefits through this system as it recognises the individuality of Mountain Club
Brass Ensemble
each Wynberg learner while encouraging her to be part of the wide Wynberg family here at Music Ensembles
Christian Union
Girls’ High and across the Wynberg Campus of Schools. Muslim Students’ Association
Culinary Arts
Marimba Band
Dance Society
Orchestra
Dance Sport
Photographic Society
Debating Society
Ubuntu Society
Drama
Writers Group
FemSoc
Wynpress
Film Society
Youth Leadership
Forum Society & Public Speaking
SUBJECTS
Grade 8 and 9: Subjects and Options (GET Phase) PASTORAL CARE AND LEADERSHIP
Compulsory Subjects Additional Subjects Wynberg Girls’ High School has a proactive and dynamic approach to leadership, the house
system and class administration. We have evolved a system which gives more responsi-
Home Language: English bility to the learners and encourages greater interaction between educator and learner over
First Additional Language: an extended period. Learners in a large school often feel that they are not recognised as
either Afrikaans or isiXhosa individuals. This different approach at Wynberg seeks to make every learner connect with
Mathematics other girls, not only with those in her grade, but also with the seniors of the school.
Natural Sciences Digital Media Technologies
Social Sciences Most schools divide learners into grades under a Grade Head who is responsible for ap-
(History and Geography) proximately 180-200 learners. The Wynberg Girls’ High School system divides the girls into
French Second Additional Language eight houses, each under a senior teacher (House
Life Orientation
OR Wynterest Co-ordinator) who is in charge of approximately 120 learners. Girls are allocated to tutor
Technology
Economic Management Sciences (general enrichment course) groups, four tutor groups per house, headed by Class Tutors.
Creative Arts:
Drama and one of Class Tutors are supported in their task of nurturing the girls in their tutor group by a very
Art, Dance or Music well qualified Life Skills Department. Two Social Workers offer therapy to individual or
groups of learners and therapy includes parent or family sessions if and when necessary.
Staff qualified in counselling, who also teach Life Orientation as a subject, are available to
the girls for discussions and help on various issues – particularly academic matters and
Grades 10-12: Subjects (FET Phase) career options. Learners may approach the counselling staff directly or may be referred by
their Class Tutor, House Co-ordinator, member of the management team or a parent.
Compulsory Subjects Electives
Learner leadership is an integral part of our system. Therefore, instead of each tutor group
Three of: having only girls of one age-group and grade, each tutor group consists of on average five
Accounting to six girls from each grade, led by a Matric Leader who is responsible for some of the
Computer Applications Technology administrative work, providing care and help for the younger members of the group and
Home Language: English Consumer Studies encouraging enthusiastic participation in school life. All senior learners are expected to be
First Additional Language: Dance Studies role models for the juniors and to provide the backbone of pride in the school and encour-
either Afrikaans or isiXhosa Geography age school spirit.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy History
Life Orientation Life Sciences House points are gained in a number of ways: at all interhouse events, for individual partic-
Music ipation, achievement and support at extra-mural activities, 100% attendance at school, and
Physical Sciences progress and achievement in areas falling under the four school pillars (Academic, Culture,
Visual Arts Service and Sport).
Learners are divided into teaching groups for their normal day-to-day subjects, but gather
HOUSES in the tutor groups as much as possible. Parents who wish to make contact with the
school to discuss academic or other problems are encouraged to work through the Class
Apsley - Green Kirsten - Black Tutor, who will refer issues to the House Coordinator, counselling department or senior
Cavanagh - Pink Silverlea - Purple management as required.
Constantia - Orange Waterloo - Blue
Copenhagen - Red Wellesley - Yellow
ACADEMIC MATTERS
Every school has an academic focus and at Wynberg Girls’ High School we laim to recog-
nise the different levels of academic achievement, which is why we believe that we are a
centre of excellence.
The curriculum followed is laid down by the Department of Education, both in the GET
and FET phases. We do, however, afford learners the opportunity for both enrichment and
academic support. In order to enrich and extend our learners, we offer an AS levels course
in English and History which runs concurrently with the Grade 11 syllabus.
The school has vibrant Mathematics and Physical Sciences departments and girls have
the opportunity to reach their potential in these important gateway subjects. We make use
of the latest technology, including online material, and there is an emphasis on placing the
important concepts in real-life contexts.
We encourage our girls to enter Olympiads as well as national and international competi-
tions, which allows us to benchmark our results. A number of our past pupils have won
scholarships to universities through these competitions. SELECTION PROCESS
Academic support is offered for those girls who have missed work, or are struggling with a • Closing date for applications: 23 March 2018
particular section of the work. Top students from Grades 11 and 12 offer their assistance to • Some learners will be invited for an interview during the second term
these girls in a relaxed environment. • Places will be offered according to:
• Admissions Policy criteria
Clinics in many of the subjects are offered on a weekly basis and are run by the educators. • Interview
These are for consolidation of all the work covered during the week. No new work is taught • Information on application form (all signatures are required)
and the learners may ask any questions pertaining to their work in that particular subject. • Learner questionnaire and supporting documentation
We also have supervised study on three afternoons a week for those who would like to do • All applicants will be advised by mail during the first week of June
their homework in a controlled environment, or write tests that they have missed. • Parents have until 30 June 2018 to accept the place offered
• Should your application be successful, you will be required to indicate your intention
The academic pillar gives each learner the opportunity to involve herself in many different to take up the place offered to your daughter by the payment of a deposit of R1500
types of activities and allows stimulation and fulfilment in a variety of ways. We have a (equipment and textbook usage fee). This amount will be held in an account to be
standardised test cycle given to the learners at the beginning of each term so that they can refunded on leaving the school (on written request from the parent), if all accounts
plan their studying accordingly. are paid up and WCED textbooks returned.
All classrooms have computers for teaching, data projectors and audio-visual equipment,
and many classrooms have interactive whiteboards. We also have three well-maintained
computer labs, a technology lab, consumer studies lab and demonstration room, and a
well-equipped music laboratory. Interhouse academic challenges are held—for example, FEES
Mathematics Olympiads, Spelling Bees, The Weakest Link and similar competitions.
1. School fees: R33 900
2. Hostel fees: Termly boarders: R50 350
Weekly boarders: R46 120
MISSION STATEMENT
Wynberg Girls’ High School:
• will strive to prepare its learners to participate responsibly in society and to encour-
age learners to respect, promote and uphold the values of democracy;
• will strive to create a happy, caring, orderly and disciplined environment in which
learners will be encouraged to develop to their full potential;
• will strive to promote a love of learning;
• will encourage learners to be self disciplined and self-motivated;
• will encourage learners to treat others with courtesy and consideration and to
respect their heritage and the natural environment;
• aims at developing a well-rounded person who has the life skills to cope in a chang-
ing world;
• will encourage learners and parents to participate responsibly in the effective run-
ning and decision making of the school;
• will base its values and standards on those identified in the Code of Conduct.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016
CULTURE EXTRACT FROM THE ADMISSIONS POLICY
• “Zehakane” - Let us build each other – the annual cultural evening hosted by Ubuntu
Society Where a process of selection has to be applied as a consequence of the number of applicants
• Jazz Band performances - Battle of the Bands at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town exceeding the number of available places in the school or grade for which application is made,
Big Band Jazz Festival at the Baxter Theatre applicants will be considered according to the following criteria (Unless placement in the School
• Performances of the Wynberg Boys’ and Girls’ High Combined Concert Band: would not be in the best interests of the learner concerned):
Campus of Schools Music Concert at the City Hall; Endler Concert Series in Stellen- • Residents of Waterloo House, to the number of boarding places available in any year.
bosch; Windworx Festival in Stellenbosch • Preference will be given to applicants for whom Wynberg Girls’ High School is the near-
• Major Production with Wynberg Boys’ High School: “Our Country’s Good” directed est public school.
• The school will consider the learner’s previous academic report, including ratings for
by Keenan Oliphant; participants and award winners at One Act Play competition at
Knowledge, Values and Attitudes and educator comments. The school may also conduct
the All Girls’ Schools National Sports and Cultural Festival in Durban
a personal interview and may request further information if necessary, to establish
• Cutting edge dramatic production – “Girls Like That” directed by Penelope Glover
whether a learner has special education needs and will assess if the school has the
• Participation in the Mass Marimba Festival at the Baxter Theatre and the Marimba capacity to accommodate such needs.
Jam Festival at the Maynardville Open Air Theatre • An applicant who meets the above-mentioned criteria may be given preference should
• Performances for Vocal Ensemble and Choir: Sans Souci FACETS Competition; there be spaces available in an under-subscribed subject.
Wynberg Boys’ High Choir Festival; Award-winning performances at the Cape Town • Applicants who are siblings of current and immediate past pupils of Wynberg
Eisteddfod; Award-winning performances in the Tygerberg International Eisteddfod Girls’ High School.
and the Prestige Concert, and organisers and participants in the All Girls’ Schools’ • Applicants in Grade 7 at Wynberg Girls’ Junior School who have not yet been placed in
Choir Festival at St George’s Cathedral terms of the above procedures and processes.
• Public Speaking: participants and award winners in Public Speaking competition at • Siblings of current pupils of Wynberg Girls’ High or Junior School.
All Girls’ Schools National Sports and Cultural Festival in Durban • All other applicants.
• Film Making: Finalists and prize winners in the Springfield Poetry Film Competition
• Dance Society Showcase directed and choreographed by Zee Hartmann
• Launch of new societies: Bridge (in 2016) and DanceSport starting in 2017
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