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2014

Prospectus

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Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 3

2. POSITION ................................................................................................................................................. 3

3. VISION, MISSION and VALUES ................................................................................................................. 4

4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 5

5. MEDIUM OF EDUCATION......................................................................................................................... 5

6. HOMEWORK ............................................................................................................................................ 5

7. SUBJECTS ................................................................................................................................................. 6

CURRICULUM: GRADE 8 and 9 ................................................................................................................. 6

CURRICULUM: Grade 10 to 12.................................................................................................................. 7

8. CONTACT WITH PARENTS ........................................................................................................................ 7

9. SCHOOL HOURS and CONTACT DETAILS.................................................................................................. 8

9. CONTINIOUS ASSESSEMENT (CASS)......................................................................................................... 8

10. EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES: ..................................................................................................................... 8

11. SCHOOL UNIFORM................................................................................................................................ 10

12. BICYCLES ............................................................................................................................................... 11

13. SCHOOL BAGS ....................................................................................................................................... 12

15. SNOEPWINKEL ...................................................................................................................................... 12

14. TUCK SHOP ........................................................................................................................................... 12

15. CELL PHONES ........................................................................................................................................ 12

16. LOCKERS ................................................................................................................................................ 12

17. SCHOOL SONG, SCHOOL LOGO AND SCHOOL FLAG ............................................................................. 13

18. MELKBOSSTRAND HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT ......................................................................... 13

19. SCHOOL FEES ........................................................................................................................................ 28

ANNEXURE A – DEBIT ORDER MANDATE FOR PAYMENT ........................................................................... 28

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION Melkbosstrand High School was opened in January 2012 and is managed as a state-aided

school.

2. POSITION Melkbosstrand High School is situated approximately 9km from the Koeberg Nuclear Power

Station, approximately 30 minutes traveling time from the centre of Cape Town, between the

West Coast Road and the sea.

Physical Address: Corner of Otto Du Plessis and 11 th Avenue, Melkbosstrand.

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3. VISION, MISSION and VALUES VISION

The vision of High School Melkbosstrand is depicted in it’s slogan – “aspirantes ad

excellentium” – striving towards excellence.

MISSION

The Melkbosstrand High School strives towards sending young adults (into the world), equipped with the necessary skills to occupy their legitimate place in the community and to play a leading role as responsible citizens in promoting our beautiful country, South Africa.

VALUES

Melkbosstrand High School is a value driven school. Our vision and mission shall be achieved

through dedicated adherence to the following values:

Respect

Self-discipline

Diligence

Responsibility

Integrity

Caring.

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4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS The admission requirements will be governed by the admission policy, as approved by the

Governing Body of the school.

4.1 Parents wishing to enroll their children at our school should first determine whether the

educational concepts practised at this school are in line with their own perceptions of the

world and life in general.

4.2 We believe that this school must serve the needs of the community to which it belongs.

Preference will therefore be given to children who have permanent residence within the

boundaries of Melkbosstrand.

4.3 Preference will also be given to siblings of brothers and sisters already in the school.

5. MEDIUM OF EDUCATION

In grades 8 to 9 the home language (Afrikaans or English) will be the medium of education.

(Parallel medium)

In grades 10 to 12 the medium of education will be Afrikaans and English. (Dual medium)

6. HOMEWORK Homework must be seen as an extension of the teaching that takes place in the classroom.

Learners will receive homework every day in every subject. The aim of homework is to give

that the learners acquire in class.

Homework must be copied into a homework book.

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If a learner does not have any homework he or she must be busy with revision in that subject.

They can also read their prescribed books.

Every learner therefor does have homework every day.

Learners should also be busy with revision every day in all the figure and science subjects e.g.

Math, Math Literacy, Accountancy, EMS, Physical and Life Sciences.

7. SUBJECTS

CURRICULUM: GRADE 8 and 9

Afrikaans Huistaal / Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal English Home Language / English First Additional Language Mathematics Social Sciences:

Geography

History Technology Natural Sciences Life Orientation Economical management Sciences:

Economics

Business studies

Accountancy Creative Arts:

Visual Arts

Drama

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CURRICULUM: Grade 10 to 12

Compulsory Subjects

Life Orientation English Home Language Afrikaans Tweede Taal Mathematics (50% or more for Gr 9 Math) or Mathematical Literacy

Subject Choice Choose only one subject per group Select 7 subjects. (Compulsory subjects included) Group 1: Life Sciences Geography Consumer studies Group 2: Physical Science (Mathematics is required) Economics Group 3: Accounting History Group 4: CAT Design Life sciences

8. CONTACT WITH PARENTS Contact with parents will take place through the communicator. Parents will receive a CD to

load on their computers and cell phones. The communicator comprises the following:

Newsletters

Weekly calendar

News articles

Communication information

Resources

School photos

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9. SCHOOL HOURS and CONTACT DETAILS Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 14:30

Friday: 08:00 – 13:15

Tel: (021) 5530086

Fax: (021) 5533016

Email: admin@hsmelkbos.co.za

finansies@hsmelkbos.co.za

Address: PO Box 311, Melkbosstrand, 7437

10. CONTINIOUS ASSESSEMENT (CASS) All assessment tasks/projects are compulsory. Parents must take note of the fact that this is a

departmental regulation and that no learner may refuse to do/complete any form of school

assessment.

By the same token, all practical sessions in LO and oral in the Languages are compulsory.

CASS will be part of each learner is quarterly and annual mark on the report.

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11. EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIES: Learners are required to register for Summer and Winter Sports activities each year.

Summer Sports:

Athletics Swimming Tennis Cricket Chess

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Winter Sports:

Rugby Netball Hockey Chess Cross Country

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Cultural Activities:

School choir Debate and Public Speaking Junior City Council RCL

GLEE Drama Band School Newspaper

12. SCHOOL UNIFORM School uniforms available at ARC Sportswear

Corner of Mansell/Scheckter way

Killarney Gardens

Tel: 021 5567265

Boys Compulsory summer wear:

Grey trousers or short grey pants with long grey socks; blue short- sleeve shirt school blazer (shirt collar over blazer) black belt black lace-up shoes/grey socks

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Compulsory winter wear

grey long trousers blue long sleeve shirt with collar for tie school tie school blazer school jersey or school pullover (optional)

Girls

Compulsory summer wear

school blouse and skirt school blazer (shirt collar over blazer) black school shoes short white socks

Compulsory winter wear

school skirt blue long sleeve shirt with collar for tie, tucked into skirt/ school tie school blazer black tights (no patterns) school jersey or school pullover (optional)

SPORTS UNIFORM:

Boys: Dogters:

Golf shirt according to house Golf shirt according to house

Blue navy shorts Skorts

School Track Suit School Track Suit

School Sports Bag School Sports Bag

Learners must be neat at all times and should be well groomed when attending school. Boys

hair should remain above the shirt’s collar, ears and eyebrows. When a girl’s hair reaches

shoulder length, it should be fastened. Hair should not be coloured.

13. BICYCLES Bicycles are brought to the school grounds at own responsibility, and will be locked away

during school hours.

Motorcycles (scooters) are only allowed onto the school premises subject to permission from

the school management. Learners must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

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14. SCHOOL BAGS School bags, preferably in dark blue or black, with a re-enforced base to protect the learners

books are required. No writing or stickers are allowed on the school bag, apart from the

learner’s name. School bags that adhere to this criteria are available from ARC.

15. SNOEPWINKEL

15. TUCK SHOP The tuck shop is privatised, and provides food and a variety of snacks/sweets to our learners.

16. CELL PHONES Cell phones may not be switched on, be visible, or used during school hours. The school does

not accept responsibility for learners cell phones. In case of emergency, parents are welcome

to contact the school admin staff. Alternatively, learners can liaise with school reception to

contact parents.

17. LOCKERS Lockers are available to learners. Applications can be made at the beginning of a year and a

rental is payable. Learners are required to complete and sign a form with rules to which they

must adhere before a locker will be allocated.

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18. SCHOOL SONG, SCHOOL LOGO AND SCHOOL FLAG

School Song: Composed by M Odendaal, lyrics by Dr. Kleynscheldt and Mr Ross Hoor jy die bruising van die see? Die energie voer jou dadelik mee. Hier by die HS Melkbosstrand sowaar sal jy die lewenskragtigheid ervaar. Leer en leef met verantwoordelikheid, harde werk bring uitnemendheid. GEEN UITDAGING TE HOOG OF TE VER, ONS REIK NA DIE HOOGSTE STER AD EXCELLENTIAM IS ONS KEUSE, AD EXCELLENTIAM BLY ONS LEUSE. North of Table Bay stretches the land where you’ll find our Melkbosstrand. So fortunate we are given a community that’s value driven. From Melkbos High you can expect a lot of caring and respect. NO CHALLENGE TOO HIGH OR TOO FAR, WE AIM AT THE HIGHEST STAR. AD EXCELLENTIAM IS OUR PLEDGE, AD ECELLENTIAM! AD EXCELLENTIAM!

School Logo and School Flag: Designed by me Elmie Benjamin (Head of Culture) and Mr Ross

(Headmaster)

19. MELKBOSSTRAND HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT The complete code of conduct is attached below for your reference.

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Melkbosstrand High School

CODE OF CONDUCT

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

As determined by the Governing Body in conjunction with the learners, parents and educators of Melkbosstrand High School according to Article 8 Act 84 of 1996.

This Governing Body has the statutory/legal right to implement the Code of Conduct. Hereby implementing a well disciplined, focused school environment, which is dedicated to promoting and maintaining quality education.

Legal Framework / Definitions

Code : A set of rules to prevent inconsistency.

Conduct : Behaviour and actions towards others.

Code of Conduct : A general code of conduct for learners as stipulated in the S.A. Schools Law of 1996, Section 8.

Learners : As defined in S.A. Schools Law of 1996 (ix).

Educators : As defined in the Employment Law of Educators 1996.

Parents : As defined in S.A. Schools Law of 1996 (xiv).

Provisions of the Law

According to the law everyone is equal and has the right to the same quality of protection and equal benefits of the law.

There may be no discrimination, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of the following: race, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, conviction, culture, language and birth.

Each individual has inborn dignity that must be respected and protected.

Everyone has the right to freedom and the right to feel secure. Everyone has the right to be free of any form of violence or torture. No one may be punished in a cruel, inhuman or undignified manner.

Everyone has the right to privacy.

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Key Conditions

1. Learning is our foremost concern.

2. Each learner has the right to learn and a responsibility to allow others to learn.

3. Everyone has rights, and a responsibility to respect those of others.

4. Everyone has a right to work in a safe, positive, supportive environment.

5. Productive efforts should be rewarded and logical consequences applied to

inappropriate behaviour. 6. Developing positive relationships between learners and educators at all times is our

primary aim. 7. The principles of restorative justice underpin the behaviour management methods

used in classroom management.

Aims and Importance of Code of Conduct To create a well-disciplined, friendly and positive school/learning environment in

which all our learners can experience their education with confidence and enjoyment, preparing them to become well-balanced adults who will make a difference.

To encourage our learners to gradually develop their own balanced, responsible view

point to life that will create in them feelings of unity, permanence and reliability that would give a solid foundation and direction to their lives – promoting a positive self- awareness.

To give our learners the opportunity to use their sense of judgement, make choices

and decisions and practise etiquette so that they, in time, will develop self-discipline.

To give every learner the optimum opportunity to develop their abilities and talents

within an education-based environment to which the school strives. To offer a caring and secure environment for all learners.

To treat all learners equally.

To teach learners the principles of caring for, and being understanding towards one

another in a spirit of co-operation and support. To provide a safe environment where physical injuries are kept to a minimum.

To create a partnership between parents and school giving the best to the learners

through effective communication.

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School’s Vision and Mission Vision

With perpetual earnestness the Melkbosstrand High School endeavours to be a centre of excellence for the entire school community – a school to make all Melkbosstranders proud.

Mission

The Melkbosstrand High School strives towards sending young adults into the world, equipped with the necessary skills to occupy their legitimate place in the community and to play a leading role as responsible citizens in promoting our beautiful country South Africa.

Our vision shall be achieved through dedicated adherence to the following values in a Christian environment:

- respect

- self-discipline

- diligence

- integrity

- responsibility

- caring

Ethos

The school community of the Melkbosstrand High School accepts the Christian faith as specific perspectives on world and life. This means that the school day, assembly and other gatherings are opened with scripture reading and prayer. There will be no discrimination against any other religious groups.

Pillars of excellence

The Code of Conduct of Melkbosstrand High School is based upon the five pillars of excellence:

social conduct academy culture sport life enrichment

Value driven school

Melkbosstrand High School is a value driven school. Each member of the school community (learner, parent, educator) takes ownership of the code of conduct in order for the school to succeed in its striving towards excellence in all areas.

A Melkbosser is a person with INTEGRITY. This means that he/she believes in a fixed value system. Integrity includes the following values:

RESPECT. A person who understands respect respects him-/herself, other people and the environment he/she lives in. Respect incorporates pride and appreciation for the symbols of this country and school; punctuality for all appointments; respect and appreciation for the property of other people and authorities and respect for the right of all learners to free and undisturbed tuition.

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RESPONSIBILITY. A person with responsibility accepts liability for his/her deeds and strives for personal success. He/She realises the responsibility to hold the good name of the school in esteem along with other roll players and to contribute with enthusiasm and zeal to good team spirit on all levels of the school’s activities.

SELF-DISCIPLINE. A person who applies self-discipline embraces the order generated from rules and this guides his/her life at all times.

DILIGENCE. A person with this characteristic knows that success is possible through sustained hard work, perseverance and conscientiousness and by creating personal goals and tackling challenges.

CARING. A caring person is sensitive for others in distress and will go out of his/her way to render assistance.

APPLICATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

1. A real Melkbosser:

will behave in a manner which reflects the mission and vision of the school;

will behave in a manner that will not discredit the school;

will not act in any way that would adversely affect the order and discipline of the school;

will refrain from any undisciplined actions towards staff members;

will respect the personal rights of every co-learner;

will at all times act as an ambassador for the school and community;

will respect all persons in a position of authority, including those in management positions, educators, prefects, class captains, captains of sports teams, coaches, umpires and parents.

A real Melkbosser acknowledges that discipline and order are requirements for maintaining a good quality of education.

A real Melkbosser acknowledges that self-discipline and adherence to the school rules and this Code of Conduct form the foundation of discipline and order.

The Code binds learners at all times, whenever or wherever they can be identified as learners of Melkbosstrand High School.

Learners acknowledge that reproof will be given if they fail to adhere to the Code of Conduct.

2. Offenders

Failure to adhere to any of the rules of the Code of Conduct will be considered an

offence.

Distinction will be made between minor misdemeanours (less serious) as opposed to major misdemeanours.

Less serious offences constitute failure to obey the school rules, as well as other types of transgressions, which are not considered serious misconduct.

3. Disobedience and disciplinary action

3.1 All behaviour which constitutes breaking of any of these rules shall be dealt with.

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3.2 Admonition is only formulated by a staff member or the management council, except in exceptional cases where a warning is given.

3.3 With the exception of admonition which leads to suspension or expulsion, all other

decisions regarding correction are final taking into account the explanation, which the learner involved gives within a reasonable time.

3.4 A record of the leaner’s transgressions will be kept for future reference.

Restorative Practice

Restorative practise is a process that actively encourages learners to speak about their actions, consider their effects on others and help decide the best way of repairing any harm. It provides a range of approaches to reduce the harm and to fix damage caused by incidents. It is a problem-solving approach, which supports learners in their efforts to build personal relationships as a means of overcoming social conflict. Restorative practice is a process which is authoritative and re-integrative. It stresses high support for learners and high levels of personal control. Educators using restorative practices help their learners to develop social problem-solving skills and empathy.

4. APPLYING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following sets out the rights and responsibilities of learners in particular situations.

General

When at school learners are expected to:

a. contribute to a positive school culture by attempting all work and not distracting others; relating constructively and avoiding physical, verbal or sexual harassment

(swearing, pushing, fighting, etc. are not tolerated) and communicating respectfully, avoiding intimidating, aggravating and

annoying behaviour.

b. help maintain a safe learning place by avoiding conflict, reporting dangerous situations and not bringing dangerous items like weapons, sharp objects, undesirable

material such as pornography, dangerous substances like drugs including tobacco, alcohol, etc. (See 8 below), to school.

c. respect individual and school property by using equipment etc. for intended

purposes, by not touching others’ property and by reporting damage.

d. be on time to school, classes and all meetings;

e. have the necessary books and/or equipment at school;

f. follow directions from the educators accurately;

g. bring a note from parents immediately after an absence.

In the school buildings

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From a true Melkbosser it is expected to

a. behave sensibly and safely in the corridors; b. move briskly between periods from class to class; c. line up briskly at next classes after breaks; d. line up outside classes – boys and girls separately; e. prepare work stations (desks) immediately after entering the class-room; f. obey all assignments and class rules from class teachers; g. stand up when the principal, another educator or an adult enters the class-

room.

On the playground

From a true Melkbosser it is expected to:

a. walk his/her bicycle and carry skateboard when in the school grounds;

b. play ball games only within designated areas;

c. keep away from out of bounds areas, e.g. car park areas and area behind

laboratories;

d. co-operate in maintaining a clean, tidy and healthy school environment by not dropping litter and picking it up without being asked to do so;

e. stay within the school boundaries during the full school day unless with a

written permission to leave; f. stand up when an adult (teacher, principal, visitor) addresses him/her;

g. greet all adults and offer assistance when needed;

h. never litters, but uses the refuse bins.

5. Creating positive relationships

The school is committed to creating quality relationships through:

a. Rules that:

are based on safety, mutual respect and focus on learning; establish connections between inappropriate behaviour and logical and

mutually agreed consequences.

b. Educators who work towards: developing relationships based on mutual respect rather than relying on

authority to maintain purpose and order; positively reinforcing constructive efforts and behaviour; continually acknowledging learner effort; creating opportunities to praise learner and recognise excellence; communicating their interest in learner improvement and progress and in

their development as young adults.

c. Learners who are acknowledging their own and co-learners’ achievements in a positive way; requesting assistance without fear when experiencing difficulties.

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Positive reinforcement

Learners are more likely to work productively and to co-operate willingly when they feel valued and encouraged and their work is praised.

Educators work to achieve this by creating a positive team environment where they focus on what learners can do, reward appropriate learner behaviour and work habits.

Examples are:

continual positive feedback, both verbal and written; a system of classroom awards and rewards; positive notes home to parents, comments on work; learner’s work on notice boards in passages and class-rooms; acknowledgement at team meetings and school assemblies; nominations for school awards.

Consequences

Articulating the connection between actions and behaviour should result in: increased learner awareness of possible responses both positive and

negative; a better understanding of the reasons for rules; an emphasis on reflection, understanding and counselling rather than

punishment.

The exact response or consequence will vary depending on individual circumstances, the seriousness of the offence, and whether the behaviour is being repeated. Where possible, a logical connection should exist between the incident and the consequences e.g. yard duty for littering, etc.

To assist with achieving consistency across the school, all educators recognise the benefits of restorative practice procedures as part of their classroom management practices.

6. Specific standards and instructions

6.1 Cell phones

The school highly recommends that learners do NOT bring cell phones to school.

No cell phone may be operated during school hours without teacher consent. The school telephones are available in case of emergency.

The school does not take responsibility for any loss or damage to a cell phone on school premises.

If a learner brings a cell phone to school, it must be switched off and out of sight.

No cell phone may be in the possession of a learner during tests or examinations.

When any of the above-mentioned instructions is transgressed, the cell phone will be confiscated and kept in the strong-room for a period of one month. A R100 fine will be payable upon collection.

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6.2 Appearance

A true Melkbosser will ensure that his/her appearance conforms to the highest standards at all times.

A true Melkbosser realises that his/her appearance plays an important role in the promotion of the school’s public image.

A true Melkbosser’s appearance must at all times complement his/her role as ambassador of the school.

A true Melkbosser:

does not wear any rings, tongue rings or nose rings; does not wear bracelets or anklets; does not wear make-up; does not wear nail polish; does not show any tattoo marks;

does not dye his/her hair;

does not wear or cut hair in any unnatural style;

wears hair that is neatly combed and clean;

does not have hair hanging over eyes (at least two fingers’ breadth above eyebrows); (A wrist watch is allowed.)

Impermissible jewellery will be confiscated and kept in the strong room for one month

Boys

hair neatly cut short at back and above ears (hair not to touch ears or collar).

cheeks, lips and chin neatly shaven;

sideburns not lower than middle ear.

Girls

only black, blue, brown, silver or white hair clips to fasten hair;

only unicoloured black, white or blue alice band to keep hair out of eyes;

only unicoloured black, white or blue hair ribbon to tie longer hair together;

hair not worn loose without consent from the staff;

only the prescribed size (5mm) single silver or golden ear stud in the bottom part of the ear lobe.

School uniform

A true Melkbosser is proud of his/her uniform and will ensure that it complies to the following prescriptions:

Boys Compulsory summer wear:

grey long trousers (or short grey pants with long grey socks); blue short sleeve shirt school blazer (shirt collar over blazer) black belt black lace up shoes grey socks

Compulsory winter wear

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grey long trousers blue long sleeve shirt with collar for tie school tie school blazer school jersey or school pullover (optional)

Girls

Compulsory summer wear

school blouse and skirt school blazer (shirt collar over blazer) black school shoes short white socks

Compulsory winter wear

school skirt blue long sleeve shirt with collar for tie, tucked into skirt school tie school blazer black tights (no patterns) school jersey or school pullover (optional)

No deviation of the uniform will be allowed without permission. If for some reason a deviation from the uniform is necessary, parents must send a motivation in writing to the grade head. Special cases will be referred to the School Governing Body.

6.3 Physical contact between learners

The school adopts a no touch policy. This is done to adhere to the value of

respect for each person’s personal space and privacy.

7. Bullying

A real Melkbosser will always strive towards showing respect to him/herself and fellow learners. Although healthy debating between learners is encouraged, other opinions should be respected.

A real Melkbosser will ensure that his/her conduct will never hurt someone else.

A real Melkbosser will use healthy communication skills to settle disputes and, if necessary, refer the problem to an adult person.

A real Melkbosser will pursue the values of respect and caring in his/her relation with other learners.

Learners whose rights have been violated, have to report the case immediately to a teacher.

8. Search on learners and their possessions

The principal or his/her assignee has the right to search the learners and their school bags or to conduct drug tests at any time. The police can be called at any time to assist the school in these circumstances. (See number4b above).

Abovementioned search is strictly applied in accordance with the 2007 insertion of article 8A of 1996.

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9. Transgressions and punishments according to categories 9.1 Steps in the punishment process

Teacher reprimands learner.

Report to Grade Head when it happens again. Grade Head contacts parents.

Detention is a possibility according to category of transgression.

Repetition of transgression may lead to a meeting between the parents and school management. It may be referred to the SGB for a disciplinary hearing.

The above-mentioned steps will be influenced by the degree of transgression. Direct detentions or a disciplinary hearing may be declared in accordance with the degree of transgression.

9.2 Grades of transgressions

EXAMPLES OF TYPE 1 MISDEMEANOURS

TRANSGRESSION DISCIPLINARIAN TYPE OF ACTION

IN THE CLASSROOM

talking or being disruptive

eating

bumping of furniture or learners

sleeping/inattentiveness

dawdling between classes

disturbing/distracting peers

walking around in classroom

using cell phones or other electronic equipment without teacher consent

educator and grade head (Keep record in punishment- book, -file)

CONSEQUENCES

Teacher warns learner. Refers to grade head to contact parent where necessary. Detention for recurrence.

confiscate cell phone for one month

ACADEMIC MISDEMEANOURS

homework incomplete, not done, not handed in on time

books forgotten

tests not signed

refer to grade head for a meeting with parents. Academic detention or extra classes may follow. Follow up at parent evening.

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GENERAL

late for appointment,

school, meeting

derogatory

Grade head contacts parents. Repetition can result in a detention.

names/language littering in school building, room

without permission

bad, disturbing, arrogant behaviour during

meetings, functions, announcements

unacceptable hair style, colour

wearing make-up tattooing wearing in admissible

rings, bracelets (see p.8

above) general appearance untidy, slovenly deviation from correct school uniform

EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES

absence without pardon

poor sportsmanship coach, head of sport, grade head.

Over and above any punishment in accordance with the rules of the particular sport, a learner may be banned from participating in a match or number of matches. Grade head/coach contacts

parents. Repetition may result in a detention.

EXAMPLES OF TYPE 2 MISDEMEANOURS

TRANSGRESSION DISCIPLINARIAN TYPE OF ACTION

repetition of type 1

misdemeanours

foul, uncouth

Educator and grade head

PUNISHMENT

Detention. Parents are immediately advised.

language/swearing bullying bunking back-chatting telling lies leaving school premises,

class room without

Parent responsible for damage.

permission

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tampering with equipment in and around the school building

damage of school property

failure to arrive for a match or cultural activity

coach and head of sport, head of culture, grade head

Learner suspended for at least one match. May receive detention.

EXAMPLES OF TYPE 3 MISDEMEANOURS

TRANSGRESSION DISCIPLINARIAN TYPE OF ACTION

repetition of type 2

misdemeanours

fighting

All educators, RCL and SGB

Grade head contacts parents. Detention. Parents notified

smoking on school grounds, in uniform or in public

in writing that if transgression is repeated, a

falsifying e.g.signature of disciplinary hearing will be

parents referred to the SGB.

failure to arrive for Seriousness of transgression

detention. will determine if an immediate disciplinary

hearing is declared.

cheating during

tests/examinations

behaving badly in public – e.g. in uniform or at functions

vandalism/graffiti

theft

provocative, defiant, disrespectful conduct

in possession of dangerous items (sharp objects, weapons, etc.); undesirable material (pornography, etc.); unacceptable substances (cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, etc.)

under influence of alcohol or drugs

reluctance to accept discipline/authority

Irregularity committee consisting of staff, subject head, head of academy, principal

A nil mark for test, examination or activity. Grade head will contact parent.

Detention or disciplinary hearing

Suspension or expulsion regarding the outcome of the disciplinary hearing.

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assault

MELKBOSSTRAND HIGH SCHOOL

DETENTION LETTER

Dear Parent

We hereby inform you that your child,

in Grade , has committed the following offence/s:

The degree of this offence necessitate detention .

Date of detention: Time: 13:00-16:00

As the school takes no responsibility for your child’s transport on this particular

day, we assume that you will arrange this time.

Please note that repeated detention may lead to a disciplinary hearing before the

SGB.

Your cooperation will be appreciated.

Regards

Signature of teacher Signature of parent

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PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO SCHOOL

I, , parent/guardian of

in grade

hereby acknowledge receipt of the Code of Conduct. I am familiar with the contents and have discussed them with my child(children).

We accept the terms of the document and undertake to obey them.

Signed:

Parent

Learner

Date:

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20. SCHOOL FEES School fees are payable in advance. Non-payers of school fees will be handed over to the

school’s debt collectors during June and December. If no payment or agreement regarding

payment has been made by 1 June of the academic year, the full amount for the year will be

handed over. Should you at any time be unable to meet your school fee obligations, please

contact the school in order to make arrangements for payment.

Statements for school fees are sent to parents monthly via email who have not paid in

advance for the year. Please sent us your correct email address and also let us know of these

changes. Send this information to finansies @hsmelkbos.co.za.

Dates for debit order deductions are 1ste or the 15th of each month. Melkbosstrand High

School has agreed to facilitate payments for all parents.

School fees are levied for the full academic year in January. Please keep strictly to your option

for payment – it is the parent’s responsibility to check your monthly school fees statement. It

is also every parent’s duty and responsibility to ensure that your school fees are up to date.

Please contact the school immediately if you do not receive your monthly school fees

statement.

ANNEXURE A – DEBIT ORDER MANDATE FOR PAYMENT

AUTHORITY AND MANDATE FOR NAEDO PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A. AUTHORITY

GIVEN BY: (NAME OF ACCOUNT HOLDER)

_______________________________________

ADDRESS

_______________________________________

_______________________________________

ID:

_______________________________________

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:

ACCOUNT NAME

_______________________________________

BANK NAME

_______________________________________

BRANCH NAME AND TOWN

_______________________________________

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BRANCH NUMBER

ACCOUNT NUMBER

TYPE OF ACCOUNT: CURRENT (CHEQUE)/SAVINGS/TRANSMISSION)*

(* Underline)

VALUE OF COLLECTION: ______________________________________

COLLECTION DATE: ______________________________________

PERIOD: ______________________________________

DATE: _______________________________

TO: (NAME OF BENEFICIARY) _______________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________

_____________________________________________

REFER TO OUR CONTRACT DATED _____________________ (“the Agreement”)

I/We hereby authorise you to issue and deliver payment instructions to your banker for collection

against my/our abovementioned account at my/our abovementioned bank on condition that the

sum of such payment instructions will never exceed my/our obligations as agreed to in the

Agreement.

The individual payment instructions so authorised to be issued must be issued and delivered

monthly/bi-monthly/three-monthly/six-monthly/annually/weekly/bi-weekly* (interval) on or after the

dates when the obligation in terms of the Agreement is due and the amount of each individual

payment instruction may not be more or less than the obligation due.

*(underline)

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The payment instructions so authorised to be issued must carry a number, which number must

be included in the said payment instructions and if provided to you should enable you to identify

the Agreement. The said number should be added to this form in section E before the issuing of

any payment instruction and communicated to me directly after having been completed by you.

I/we agree that the first payment instruction will be issued and delivered on or after

_________________ (date). Subsequent payment instructions will continue to be delivered in

terms of this authority until the obligations in terms of the Agreement have been paid or until this

authority is cancelled by me/us by giving you notice in writing of not less than the interval (as

indicated in the previous clause) and sent by prepaid registered post or delivered to your address

indicated above.

B. MANDATE

I/we acknowledge that all payment instructions issued by you shall be treated by my/our

abovementioned bank as if the instructions had been issued by me/us personally.

C. CANCELLATION

I/we agree that although this authority and mandate may be cancelled by me/us, such

cancellation will not cancel the Agreement. I/we also understand that I/we can not reclaim

amounts, which have been withdrawn from my/our account (paid) in terms of this authority and

mandate if such amounts were legally owing to you.

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D. ASSIGNMENT:

I/We acknowledge that this authority may be ceded or assigned to a third party if the Agreement

is also ceded or assigned to that third party.

NOTE: The NAEDO and/or EFT user may add or delete (at its own risk) from the above

minimum requirements.

Signed ……………………………………… on this ……………. day of

……………………………….

____________________________________________________

SIGNATURE AS USED FOR OPERATING ON THE ACCOUNT

_____________________________________ ____________________________

ASSISTED BY

FOR OFFICE USE

E. AGREEMENT REFERENCE NUMBER

THE AGREEMENT REFERENCE NUMBER IS ………………………..