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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE A good education is of paramount importance in any child’s life and is the greatest gift parents can bestow on their children. It is something that can be neither lost nor stolen, and which will greatly influence the individuals’ chances of successful living. The Wartburg-Kirchdorf School is acknowledged as one of South Africa’s leading Historic Co-educational Country Schools that has offered quality education to generations of children since 1881. The School caters for learners from Grades 00 to 12 and offers a variety of Academic, Cultural and Sporting activities.  Our School Crest was designed to represent the amalgamation in 1931 of the Kirchdorf Private School (1881) and the Wartburg Private School (1892). The School, which overlooks the Karkloof Mountain Range and Albert Falls Dam, is closely affiliated to the two local Lutheran Congregations and is situated in the small village of Wartburg about 32 kilometres NE of Pietermaritzburg just off the R614.
Our motto “Dennoch fest und frei” meaning “Steadfast and Free”, serves as the cornerstone for the requirements of our Mission Statement, which is to provide an education that will equip all learners for future success in society through creating a happy, Christian-based environment. All learners have the opportunity, through constructive interaction with motivated facilitators, to achieve their full individual academic, cultural and sporting potential. We have every confidence in the future of Wartburg-Kirchdorf School, a belief based on a strong tradition, pro-active decision making, and a willingness to adapt to change in order to ensure that our learners are well prepared to face the challenges of the future. This Prospectus / Code of Conduct is intended to provide information, while stimulating your interest in our school. You are invited to visit us in order to judge for yourself whether our school is the right place for your child. Contact details: Physical Address: 9 Fountain Hill Road, WARTBURG 3233
Postal Address: Private Bag X 805, WARTBURG 3233
Telephone: 033 503 1416
Fax: 086 573 1205
E-mail: school@wartburg.co.za
Website: http://www.wartburg.co.za THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMME Great emphasis is placed on a vigorous and disciplined approach to academic success. The curriculum is divided into the: Foundation Phase (grades R – 3), Intermediate Phase (grades 4 – 6) GET Phase (grades 7, 8 and 9) and FET Phase (grades 10 to 12). The Academic programme is implemented by means of a 5-day cycle of 1 hour-long lessons in the High School and ½ hour lessons in the Junior School. THE FOUNDATION PHASE Children are equipped with life skills with a view to producing socially and emotionally well-adjusted and resourceful human beings. The Pre-Primary School encourages children between the ages of 3 and 6 to develop a positive self-image through the development of social, emotional, communication and concentration skills, gross and fine motor co-ordination, auditory and visual discrimination as well as problem solving skills. Grades 1 and 2 are divided as per requirement into English and German medium classes. Great emphasis is placed on the basics of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Afrikaans is introduced as an additional language in Grade 3. THE INTERMEDIATE PHASE The syllabus in this phase is geared to developing skills in Languages (English and Afrikaans), Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences, Technology, Economics and Management Sciences, Arts and Culture as well as Life Orientation. German is offered as an additional language to the German-speaking learners. GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GET) – Grades 7 to 9 Learners are subjected to a compulsory range of learning areas, which include: Language (English, Afrikaans OR IsiZulu and German)
Social Sciences (History and Geography)
Technology
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Arts and Culture
Economics and Management Sciences
Life Orientation Learners acquire their NQF (Level 1) at the end of this phase. FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING PHASE (FET) – Grades 10 to 12 Grade 10 learners enter into a more specialized phase of their school career and are required under NCS guidelines to complete a subject package of 7 learning areas from the following lines. The 4 Fundamentals are compulsory, while one Elective can be chosen from each of lines 5 to 7. Line 1 | English Main Language | Compulsory | Line 2 | 1st Additional Language (Afrikaans OR IsiZulu) | Compulsory | Line 3 | Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy | Compulsory | Line 4 | Life Orientation | Compulsory | Line 5 | Physical Science OR Life Science OR Consumer Studies | Elective | Line 6 | Life Science OR Business Studies | Elective | Line 7 | Geography OR German 3rd | Elective |
Please Note: 1. German (3) will only be offered in line 7 when subscription is greater than 10 learners 2. German is offered at 1st additional level ‘out of’ time-table as an 8th line option that replaces German 3rd in line
7. Learners doing this course may however still complete the German 3rd exams, thus completing an eight (8) subject package format. NON-EXAMINATION COURSES: These courses are designed to teach Primary School learners the basic functions of Word Processing, Desk Top Publishing, Spreadsheets, Data Base and Internet Communication. All learners from grades 1 to 7 receive instruction in this course once every week DAILY ROUTINE - SENIOR SECTION BELL TIMES LESSON | MONDAY | TUES/WED/THURS | FRIDAY | Reg. | 07:55 – 08:00 | 08:00 – 08:05 | Assembly | 08:00 -08:30 | 1 | 08:00 – 09:00 | 08:05 – 09:05 | 1 | 08:30 -09:30 | 2 | 09:00 – 10:00 | 09:05 – 10:05 | 2 | 09:30 -10:30 | 3 | 10:00 – 10:30 | 10:05 – 10:35 | | | Assembly | 10.30 – 10:45 | | | | Tea | 10:45 – 11:00 | 10:35 – 11:00 | Break | 10:30 – 11:00 | 4 | 11:00 – 12:00 | 11:00 – 12:00 | 3 | 11:00 – 12:00 | 5 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 4 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 6 | 13:00 – 13:30 | 13:00 – 13:30 | Cleaning | 13:00 – 13:25 | Lunch | 13:30 – 13:55 | 13:30 – 13:55 | | | 7 | 13:55 – 14.35 | 13:55 – 14.35 | | | Reg. | 14:35 – 14:40 | 14:35 – 14:40 | Reg. | 13:25 – 13:30 |
JUNIOR SECTION BELL TIMES LESSON | MONDAY | TUES/WED/THURS | LESSON | FRIDAY | Registration | 07:55 – 08:00 | 08:00 – 08:05 | 1 | 08:00 -08:30 | 1 and 2 | 08:00 – 09:00 | 08:05 – 09:05 | 2 and 3 | 08:30 -09:30 | 3 and 4 | 09:00 – 10:00 | 09:05 – 10:05 | 4 and 5 | 09:30 -10:30 | 5 | 10:00 – 10:45 | 10:05 – 10:35 | | | Break | 10:45 – 11:00 | 10:35 – 11:00 | Break | 10:30 -11:00 | 6 and 7 | 11:00 – 12:00 | 11:00 – 12:00 | 6 and 7 | 11:00 – 12:00 | 8 and 9 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 12:00 – 13:00 | 8 and 9 | 12:00 – 13:00 | Grade 1 – 2 leave | Grade 1 – 6 leave | 10 | 13:00 – 13.30 | 13:00 – 13.30 | Cleaning | 13:00 – 13:25 | Lunch | 13:30 – 13:55 | 13:30 – 13:55 | Reg. | 13:25 – 13:30 | 11 OR sport | 13:55 – 14:35 | 13:55 – 15:00 | | |
Note: In the primary school time-table: Lesson 11 takes place from 13:55 to 14:35 on a Monday and Wednesday (grades 4 – 7) School closes for grade 3 at 13:30 from Monday to Thursday. On Tuesday and Thursday sport is from 13:55 to 15:00 HOMEWORK POLICY The aim of homework is to consolidate and reinforce skills taught in the classroom. Each grade has a set homework timetable, but whether written homework is set or not is left to the discretion of teachers.
If written homework is NOT set, the onus is on the learner to revise previous work. Time / subject allocation per grade is as follows: Grade | No. of Subjects | Time per subject | Total (per day) | 1 | 2 | 10 mins | 20 mins | 2 | 3 | 10 mins | 30 mins | 3 | 3 | 10 mins | 30 mins | 4 | 3 | 15 mins | 45 mins | 5 | 3 | 15 mins | 45 mins | 6 | 3 | 20 mins | 60 mins | 7 | 3 | 20 mins | 60 mins | 8 | 4 | 20 mins | 80 mins | 9 | 4 | 20 mins | 80 mins | 10 – 12 | 4 | 30 mins | 120 mins |
Homework note-books (or a School Diary) have to be kept by all learners. In these books / diaries details of all homework must be entered. It is helpful if parents keep a check on these books / diaries. ASSESSMENT The Wartburg-Kirchdorf School considers the academic programme as an integral component in the development of life skills and believes that most success in maximizing the child is achieved through a combined effort involving both the school and the parents. Term 1 | Grades 1 to 12 Mark Order 1 (term 1 tests) | Term 2 | Grades 1 to 6 (CASS) / Grades 7 to 11 Examinations (common or internal) / Grade 12 June Exams | Term 3 | Grades 1 to 11 Mark Order 2 (term 2 and 3 tests) / Grade 12 (Trials) | Term 4 | Grades 1 to 6 (CASS) / Grade 9 (CTA’s) / Grades 7, 8, 10 and 11 Examinations (common or internal) Grade 12 Matric Finals. |
PARENT EVENINGS Objective: To provide continuous and effective feedback to parents/guardians on academic and behavioral matters. A “new parents” evening in held at the school in early January. A Parents Evening (for both Junior and Secondary Phases) is held early in Term 2 to discuss progress (based on the Term 1 report). These meetings may run separately or concurrently. Early in Term 3 the parents of Foundation Phase learners not progressing satisfactorily are contacted with a view to solving problems. A Subject Package meeting (grade 9) is held during term 4 to help facilitate with subject choices in the FET band. Ongoing communication with parents also occurs via term end reports, letters to parents, newsletters, phone calls and interviews on request. SPORTING ACTIVITIES The School offers the following sporting codes in both the high and junior phases of the school: Cricket Boys and Girls Tennis Swimming Rugby Boys and Girls Hockey (indoor and field) Netball Athletics CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES The School offers the following cultural activities in both the high and junior phases of the school: Senior and Junior Choir Senior Gospel Choir Brass Band Recorder Band SCA Debating and Public Speaking Wildlife and Science Society Catering Club SCHOOL HOUSES
The houses are named after the dominant colours in our school badge viz: Blue and Grey. TRANSPORT
As the School serves a vast farming area, contract buses to and from Pietermaritzburg and the surrounding areas are used daily. Information in this regard can be obtained from the Office. WARTBURG KIRCHDORF OLD SCHOLARS' ASSOCIATION – Founded 1956 Objectives To arrange regular gatherings of members of the Association. To promote and uphold the comradeship and contact between members. To assist the Wartburg-Kirchdorf School and its pupils financially or otherwise. GOVERNING BODY
A School Governing Body or SGB is a group of people that are chosen by election according to prescribed guidelines, to assist with the running of the school. The main objective of the SGB is to ensure that the school is successful in providing the learners with the best possible education. This is done by assisting the principal in making the school efficient and effective. SGB’s do not do the direct administration or management of the school, the principal and teachers do that, but they do make decisions on the rules and policies that apply to the administration and management of the school. It represents the school and the community in which the school is found. SCHOOL FINANCES In accordance with Provincial Notice No. 53, 1998 the school is responsible for the payment of all accounts incurred during the everyday running of its activities. The State remains responsible for the salaries of staff allocated according to PPN scales. As per staffing requirements the Governing Body employs additional full time staff - paid for by the parents of the school. School fees are payable in advance and may be paid in cash, through Internet banking, Speed-Point, or by direct deposit in the school account as follows: A once-off payment in January Two (2) equal payments Ten (10) monthly payments from February to November BANKING DETAILS Account Name : Wartburg Kirchdorf School
Bank : First National Bank
Branch : 220231
Acc no : 62007873963 NB: All deposit slips need to be faxed to the Financial Secretary on 086 5731203 with the child’s account number/name as reference. All financial arrangements are to be concluded with the Financial Secretary. GROUP ACCIDENT INSURANCE SCHEME Accident insurance is available to all scholars. For more details contact the Financial Secretary. THRIFT SHOP
A well-stocked thrift shop containing a wide selection of new and good second hand uniforms is available at the school. The hours of business are: Monday 12.30 – 14.30
Tuesday 12.30 – 14.30
Friday 12.30 – 14.00 CODE OF CONDUCT
Legal Authority The Code of Conduct has been negotiated with the Learners, Teachers and Parents of the learners, as represented by the Governing Body, and is applicable from January 1999. This Code of Conduct has been drafted in accordance with Section 8 (1) of the South African Schools’ Act 84 of 1996. Objectives The establishment of a disciplined and purposeful environment and to facilitate effective education and learning in the Wartburg Kirchdorf School. To ensure that quality education, based on a proud record and tradition, is upheld - and to preserve the rich heritage for all learners. To encourage Learners to use common sense, to show consideration for others, to be honest, and to conduct themselves at all times both at school and in public in such a way as to bring credit to the
school. The Institution The Wartburg-Kirchdorf School is a Combined School and is managed as a Public School by the Governing Body, which has been delegated the managerial authority by the Minister of Education. As an Academic Institution the Wartburg-Kirchdorf School takes the academic ability and performance of potential Learners into consideration before admission, as well as for the continued membership of the learners at the school. The Wartburg-Kirchdorf School is a fee-paying school. In accordance with a decision taken at a Parents Annual General Meeting the fees levied in order to meet the requirements of the approved annual budget are compulsory. In keeping with its origin as a Church School and in accordance with the desire of the vast majority of parents, the Wartburg-Kirchdorf School remains a Christian Institution in which Christian norms and principles underpin this Code of Conduct.The Medium of Instruction
As laid out in the School’s Language Policy, English remains the medium of instruction. Afrikaans and IsiZulu are the first additional languages in grades 7 to 12, while German (3rd) is offered as a Main Language in grades 1 and 2, as a second additional language in grades 3 to 12, and as a line 8 first additional language in the FET band. An adequate command of the English language will therefore be a recommendation for acceptance into the school. Management Structure
The internal management of the Wartburg Kirchdorf School is the duty of the Principal who is assisted by each of the following groups of specifically appointed or elected members of the School Community. Each operates within the framework of their delegated fields of responsibilities as laid down in the General School Policy Document: Management Committee -MANCO (Principal, Deputy Principal and Heads of Department)
Staff (Academic and Administrative)
Prefects, R.C.L and Class Captains
House Masters and House Captains
Media Center Prefects, Monitors and Bus Prefects
The Disciplinary Committee (Convened to conduct disciplinary hearings in cases of serious misconduct) THE SCHOOL UNIFORM In keeping with the tradition of the School, the Governing Body has adopted in its Constitution the principle that the learners of this school shall wear the prescribed School Uniform as specified below: Official wear - Grades 8 – 12 Boys (No 1’s) (Every day, Fridays compulsory, Selected School sport functions/Official outings, Last day of Term) Grey long “flannel” trousers.
Black / grey belt.
White long-sleeved shirt.
School tie.
Grey school socks.
Black shoes.
Black blazer with school badge.
Plain V-neck grey school jersey/pullover – may be worn under the blazer.
No T-shirt may be worn under the white shirt. Only white sleeveless vests are permitted. Optional wear – Grades 8 – 12 Boys (No 2’s) (Monday to Thursday as option to official wear) "College Grey" shorts.
"College Grey" shirts - short sleeved with sew on/embroidered school badge.
Long grey socks.
Black shoes.
Plain, V-necked grey school jersey/pullover.
No T-shirt may be worn under the grey shirts. Only white sleeveless vests are permitted.Official Wear - Grades 8 – 12 Girls (No’1) (Every day, Fridays compulsory, Selected School sport functions/Official outings, Last day of Term) Royal Blue tetrex, 6 paneled flared skirt.
White long-sleeved shirt.
School tie.
Grey socks.
Black shoes.
Black blazer with School Badge.
Plain V-neck grey school jersey/pullover – may be worn under the blazer.
No T-shirt may be worn under the white shirts. Only sleeveless white Spencer’s are permitted.
Black opaque tights may be worn as an alternative to the long grey socks. Optional wear – Grades 8 – 12 Girls (No 2’s) (Monday to Thursday as option to official wear) Royal Blue tetrex, 6 paneled flared skirt.
White open-neck short sleeved shirt.
Short white socks.
Black shoes.
Plain V-neck grey school jersey/pullover.
No T-shirt may be worn under the white shirts. Only sleeveless white Spencer’s are permitted.Official wear - Grades 1 - 7 Boys (No 1’s) (Every day, Fridays compulsory, Selected School sport functions/Official outings, Last day of Term) Either: "College Grey" shorts.
"College Grey" shirts - short sleeved with sew on/embroidered school badge.
Black blazer with School Badge.
Long grey socks.
Black shoes.
Plain, V-necked grey school jersey/pullover – may be worn under blazer.
No T-shirt may be worn under the grey shirts. Only white sleeveless vests are permitted. Or: Grey long “flannel” trousers.
Black / grey belt.
White long-sleeved shirt.
School tie.
Grey school socks.
Black shoes.
Black blazer with school badge.
Plain V-neck grey school jersey/pullover – may be worn under the blazer.
No T-shirt may be worn under the white shirt. Only white sleeveless vests are permitted. Optional wear – Grades 1 - 7 Boys (No 2’s) (Monday to Thursday as option to official wear) "College Grey" shorts.
"College Grey" shirts - short sleeved with sew on/embroidered school badge.
Long grey socks.
Black shoes.
Plain, V-necked grey school jersey/pullover.
Grades 1 – 3 may wear the “full” school tracksuit at school on cold days.
No T-shirt may be worn under the grey shirts. Only white sleeveless vests are permitted.Official Wear - Grades 1 - 7 Girls (No’1) (Every day, Fridays compulsory, Selected School sport functions/Official outings, Last day of Term) Royal Blue tetrex square-necked "princess style" tunic.
White open-neck, short sleeve shirt.
Black school blazer with School Badge.
Long grey socks.
Black opaque tights may be worn as an alternative to the long grey socks.
Black shoes.
Plain, V-necked grey school jersey/pullover – may be worn under blazer.
No T-shirt may be worn under the white shirts. Only sleeveless white Spencer’s are permitted.Optional wear – Grades 1 - 7 Girls (No 2’s) (Monday to Thursday as option to official wear) Royal Blue tetrex square-necked "princess style" tunic.
White open-neck, short sleeve shirt.
Short white socks.
Black shoes.
Plain, V-necked grey school jersey/pullover.
Grades 1 – 3 may wear the “full” school tracksuit at school on cold days.
No T-shirt may be worn under the white shirts. Only sleeveless white Spencer’s are permitted.Please Note: The correct and full dress as described in the uniform list above is compulsory when the learner is at school, traveling to and from school, attending school functions (including Saturday sport – with the exception of cricket where civvies may be worn). Learners are encouraged to take pride in their uniform.
The parents of learners wearing the incorrect dress code will be contacted with a view to correcting the problem. In extreme cases the pupil will be sent home.
The No 1 or No 2 uniform must be worn exclusively – no mixing of the two dress codes is permitted.
Tracksuits may not be worn (only at sporting events). Grades 1 – 3 may wear the “full” school tracksuit at school on cold days.
Matric Jackets may only be worn by Grade 12’s - and during school hours only.
Fridays are compulsory No 1 uniform days.
White jersey and scarves remain sporting items to be worn only during the appropriate sporting event.
Lapel badges or Religious/Cultural insignia may only be worn at the discretion of the Principal.
All clothing items must be clearly marked. Lost items that are picked up should be handed in at the 'lost property' counter so that they can be returned to the rightful owner.
All clothing is brought to the school at the owner’s risk! Although the school management will do everything possible to prevent such items from being lost or stolen, the school cannot be held responsible for any losses or damages that may occur.
After three months, all unclaimed lost property will be placed in the second hand shop for resale.
Bulky, oversize pants (boys) and stretched or oversize jerseys may not be worn to school.
Medic Alert discs may be worn. No other jewelry is permitted.
The wearing of make-up of any kind is not permitted.
Hitchhiking in school uniform is strictly forbidden.GIRLS - Appearance Maximum length of skirt to clear floor when kneeling is 2, 5 cm.
Fingernails must be kept short and neat at all times. Nails may not be seen to extend over the end of the fingers. Clear nail varnish is permitted. Coloured nail varnish however is not allowed.
Girls only are permitted to wear one pair of studs (silver or gold) and only one per ear.
Hair must be worn out of the face and must at all times be kept clean and neat.
If the hair extends beyond the bottom edge of the collar, it must be tied back with white, black or royal blue ribbons, clips or scrunchies. No other colour hair accessories may be worn.
Fringes may not hang over the eyebrows.
Hair may not be permed, dyed, bleached or gelled. Exotic hairstyles are not permitted. Some traditional variations may be permitted at the discretion of the Principal.BOYS - Appearance Hair and nails must be short and neat at all times.
Hair must be tapered at the sides and at the back of the head.
Sideburns may not reach lower than the upper edge of the ear hole.
Boys will be appropriately shaved at all times.
Fringes may not hang over the eyebrows.
Hair may not be bleached, permed, dyed or gelled. Exotic hairstyles are not permitted. Some traditional variations may be permitted at the discretion of the Principal. SPORTS WEAR
Swimming – Boys Black Speedo – no colour trimmings.
Navy blue shorts (above the knee).
Tracksuit (top or full only).
Swimming cap.
School cap /white floppy hat.
Swimming – Girls.
Black full-piece Speedo – no colour trimmings
Navy blue shorts (above the knee).
Tracksuit (top or full only).
Swimming cap
School cap / white floppy hat.
Athletics
School shirt with blue trimmings.
School team vest (inter-school).
Navy blue shorts.
Short white socks.
Appropriate foot wear.
Tracksuit (top or full only).
School cap / white floppy hat.
Sports kit – (Practice) – all age groups (cricket/boys hockey/ boys tennis) School cap / white floppy hat/wide brim white hat.
School shirt with blue trimmings / house shirt.
Navy blue shorts.
Long navy blue socks (cricket/boys hockey).
Short white socks (boys tennis).
Cross-trainers / running shoes / boots / bare foot.
Tracksuit (top or full only).
Sports kit – (Practice) – all age groups (girls hockey/girls tennis/netball) School cap / white floppy hat.
White shirt /sleeveless shirt with navy blue trimmings
Navy blue combos.
Long navy blue socks (girls hockey/netball).
Short white socks (girls tennis).
Cross-trainers / running shoes / boots / bare foot.
Tracksuit (top or full only).Rugby – (practice) – all age groups. Old/current jersey.
School tee-shirt.
White shorts.
Navy blue socks.
Boots/ bare foot.
Matches – all age groups (except 1st team) – boys hockey/boys tennis. School cap / white floppy hat.
School shirt with blue trimmings.
Navy blue shorts.
Long navy blue socks only.
Short white socks (boys tennis / athletics).
Appropriate foot wear.
Tracksuit (top or full only).Matches – all age groups (except 1st team) – girls hockey/girls tennis/netball School cap / white floppy hat.
White sleeveless shirt with Navy blue trimmings.
Navy blue combos.
Long navy blue socks.
Short white socks (girls tennis / athletics).
Appropriate foot wear.
Tracksuit (top or full only).Matches – cricket (all age groups except 1st team) School cap / white floppy hat / wide brimmed white hat.
School shirt with navy blue trimmings (Juniors up to u14).
Navy blue shorts (juniors up to u14).
Long navy blue socks (juniors up to u14).
White shirt, flannels and white socks (u15, 2nd team).
Grey jersey / tracksuit top.Rugby – matches (all age groups except 1st) School jersey.
White shorts.
Long navy blue socks.
Boots (barefoot)1st Teams. Cricket – “whites” (White jersey).
Rugby – School jersey / white shorts / long navy blue socks (white scarf).
Boys Hockey – School shirt (Blue) / white shorts / long navy blue socks (white scarf).
Boys Tennis – School shirt / navy blue shorts / short white socks (white jersey).
Girls Tennis – White tunic / Short white socks (white jersey).
Girls Hockey – Navy blue combos (plus 1st top) / long navy blue socks (white scarf).
Netball - Navy blue tunic / long Navy blue socks (white scarf).Please Note: Rugby and cricket boys (grades 8 – 12) travel to and from all sports fixtures in the official school wear (No 1’s). Grades 1 - 7 wear sports kit with blazer.
Boys hockey / tennis (all ages) – players travel to and from sports fixtures in kit with blazer.
Girls hockey / tennis / netball (all ages) players travel to and from sports fixtures in kit with blazer.
Coaches and / or Team Managers may provide input as to any sponsored items to be worn at a specific meeting or event.REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Attendance: School attendance is compulsory for learners of school-going age.
Learners must be at school by no later than 07:50 for the start of the school day.
Learners should however not arrive before 07:30, as the school cannot accept responsibility for their well being before this time. Latecomers must report to the Front Office.
All learners should have left the grounds by no later than 17:00. The school cannot accept responsibility for the well-being of its learners after this time – unless during an official after hours function.
Likewise the school cannot be held accountable for learners who have left the grounds unofficially, or while waiting outside the school grounds.
Learners may not leave the school grounds during school hours without official written permission.
Written notice must be submitted in advance of the fact that a learner will be absent from school for a specific reason. This also applies to absence from any co-curricular activities.
A note/doctors certificate must be submitted in the event of a learner missing school due to illness.
The end of the School day is staggered as follows:Grade 0 | 12:00 Mon to Friday | | | Grade R, 1 and 2 | 13:00 Mon to Friday | | | Grade 3 | 13:30 Mon to Thurs | | 13:00 Friday | Grades 4 – 6 | 14:35 Mon and Wed | 13:30 Tues and Thurs | 13:00 Friday | Grade 7 | 14:35 Mon and Wed | 13:30 Tues and Thurs | 13:30 Friday | Grade 8 –12 | 14:40 Mon to Thurs | | 13:30 Friday |
Behaviour Learner’s behaviour must always comply with the norms set to enhance the good name of the school.
Learners are expected to be courteous at all times, particularly towards the staff, prefects and all visitors. This will involve standing when being addressed as well as assisting wherever needed.
Instructions from Teachers and Prefects must be obeyed instantly and with good grace.
Disorderly behavior such as fighting, bullying, intimidation, swearing, blasphemy, etc. is not permitted.
Eating in class during lesson-time is strictly forbidden.
Learners are not permitted to bring dangerous items or weapons including knives, pea-shooters, etc. onto the school grounds.
The playing of all dangerous games on the school grounds is forbidden.
Stealing or any form of unauthorized alienation of other peoples' property is strictly forbidden and constitutes as a serious offence.
All flammable materials including methylated spirits are strictly forbidden on the school premises.
No learner may be in possession of tobacco, alcoholic drinks, drugs or pornography of any kind while on the school premises or in school uniform.
Smoking and the consumption of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substance while in school uniform, on the school premises, or on an official School outing is strictly forbidden and constitutes a serious offence!
Cell phones are not permitted in the classrooms. These must be left in the learners lockers. Any cell phone found in a learners school bag or in the possession of a learner will be confiscated.
The contravention of any law of the country by a learner and the subsequent conviction of such a learner in a court of law will have serious consequences for this learner's future attendance at the School. Areas, which are out of bounds for learners, include:
The area around the tractor shed and ground staff quarters.
The quadrangle and the steps leading down to the science laboratory.
The foyer except when on business to the secretaries' offices.
The path past the Principal's Office.
All the classrooms before school, during break times and after school hours unless specifically permitted or authorized by a teacher to be there.
The school hall, unless specifically permitted or authorized by a teacher to be there. School Buildings and Grounds The buildings and grounds are to be kept tidy and clean. Littering is not permitted. Use should be made of the refuse bins provided.
Only Grade 12 learners may stay in their allocated registration classrooms before school and during break times. All the other learners may only remain in their classrooms at break during times of inclement weather.
Learners may not run on the verandahs or on the concrete paths in and around the school.
Change rooms and toilets must be kept clean and tidy. Dawdling and playing around in these facilities is not permitted.
When changing classrooms between lessons learners must walk in single file, apply the “Keep Left” rule, move quickly, give way to adults and line up in single file outside the classroom concerned.
Any damage done anywhere in the school is to be reported immediately, either to the teacher on duty or at the front office.
Defacing of school property in any way, e.g. writing on desks, chairs or walls is forbidden.
The swimming pool is out of bounds and may be used only under the supervision of a teacher or authorized coach.
No bicycles, motorbikes or motorcars may be driven on the school grounds or on the sports fields. Learners driving any motor vehicle must be in possession of a valid driver's license.
Learners are not permitted to receive any visitors without the permission of the Manco member on duty during school hours. All visitors to the school wishing to see a learner or a teacher must first report directly to the front office before proceeding onto the school premises. Sport, Co-curricular Activities and Functions All learners are encouraged to participate in the co-curricular activities offered by the school.
Membership of a team, society or group involves a commitment to attend all practices, matches, functions, etc. that involve the specific group.
All team members of any particular sport or activity must be dressed in the prescribed dress or uniform as set out in the school's official uniform list. This applies also to the practice sessions.
When participating in any match or competition, the referee or judge's decisions must be accepted unconditionally.
All learners are encouraged to attend school functions to show their support for the school and the teams or groups that participate. They are expected however to behave in a decent and civilized manner during such functions.
Where possible the school will provide transport to and from venues. For the sake of group and team spirit team members will travel with the official transport to the venue.
On the return trip, learners may travel with their parents only where permission has been granted by the teacher / coach on duty. Learners will NOT be allowed to travel with other people without advance, written consent from the parent/guardian.
When traveling to and from sport fixtures, learners must wear the prescribed School Uniform. Buses Learners may only board a bus under the supervision of a teacher or coach whilst on an official school outing.
On the daily trips the bus prefects are in charge and their authority must be respected. Tests and Examinations Class tests and Examinations will be conducted under the same conditions as the NCS Examinations at the end of every year. Irregularities are viewed in a very serious light and learners are encouraged not to indulge in any form of copying.
Absence from an examination requires a medical certificate. If a learner's absenteeism is showing a pattern of coincidence with class tests, a medical certificate may be demanded. Reward and Punishment Although it is the common perception and practice to punish those who do wrong, it is also very important to reward those who do right.
Punishment is a corrective measure designed to maintain the orderly society of the school.
Although the punishment administered will suit the offence, recalcitrance and a lack of remorse will be viewed as aggravating circumstances. In a case where a learner is honest and immediately admits guilt the punishment may be reduced.
The form of punishment for serious misconduct will be determined after a fair hearing and related due process has occurred. Administering reward and Punishment Points Merits points scale Pts/Term | Reward Action. | 10 | No order mark during the entire term. | 5 to 10 | Diligent service/Junior Prefect/class captain/Media monitor/Prefect. | 5 to 10 | Representing the school in sports team/Debating/Choir etc. | Up to 20 | Marked improvement in aggregate (+15%) |
Demerits points scale Pts/Term | Description of misdemeanor. | 1 | Transgressions of any regulatory rule from the Code of Conduct. | 1 | Overdue library book and/or unpaid library fine. | 1 | Misbehavior in the media center. | 1 | Misbehavior in assembly. | 1 | Eating in class. | 1 | Homework not done/incomplete without acceptable excuse. | 1 | Late arrival at school without suitable explanation. | 1 | Littering – 1st offence. | 2 | Late arrival at school – repeated and unjustified. | 2 to 5 | Deliberate disruption of class – 1st offence. | 2 to 5 | Insolence/defiance/disobedience to teachers/prefects – 1st offence. | 2 to 5 | Unexplained non-attendance of sports practices/matches. | 3 to 5 | Bullying – depending on severity. | 2 to 5 | Swearing. | 3 | Littering – 2nd offence. | 5 | “Bunking” lessons or detention. | 4 | Fighting on grounds/outside school/whilst in school uniform. | 2 | Being sent off the field/court during a match. | 4 | Inappropriate amorous behavior on/outside school – during school function. | 5 to 10 | Dishonesty/fraud – 1st offence eg. Cribbing/forged letters etc. | 15 | Smoking or in possession of cigarettes. | 15 | Possession of drugs (including non prescriptive) | 15 | Use of performance enhancing drugs | 15 | Consuming alcohol / or in an inebriated state. | 2 to 5 | Gross insolence/defiance to staff/prefects. | 5 to 10 | Vandalism. | 15 | In possession of any dangerous weapon (gun/knife etc) | 5 to 15 | Theft. | 15 | Guilty of possession of pornographic material whilst in school uniform. |
Punishment The following action will be taken at various stages in the event of an accumulation of order marks: Order Marks | Action. | 5 | 1hr Friday detention (written notification to parents). | 10 | (Once off (5 points) / accumulated over time) – 2nd Friday detention. | 15 | (Once off/accumulated) – 3rd Friday detention. 1st letter to (or phone) parents (information – signed by Grade Head). | 20 | (accumulated) – 4th detention. | 25 | (accumulated) – 5th detention. Telephone call to parents, plus 2nd letter – meeting with parents. | 30 | Disciplinary hearing with parents/ suspension procedure implemented. |
Note: Merits will not cancel out order marks.
Demerits may be cancelled if the offender shows due retribution. The staff member giving the demerits may decide when and if to cancel.
Any “instant” detention cannot be cancelled out.
A “Once off” offence will be taken in isolation and dealt with as per the nature of the offence.
Members of the Disciplinary Committee (subject to legal ratification) include: The Principal, Deputy Principal, Grade Head, Chairman / Vice Chairman of the Governing Body, Councilor and the Class Representative of the Learner concerned.
A third detention will cancel out any merits earned during the year. The Principal, Deputy, Grade Head and Councilor will form the Executive of this Disciplinary Committee, which will perform preliminary investigations (subject to legal ratification) Practical Implementation All Teachers will record merit / demerit marks in files that are kept in the staff room for this purpose, and in the learners’ diaries.
The Senior Section Prefects can give demerits that must also be recorded as prescribed.
Detention slips, notifying the learner/parent, will be handed out on the Wednesday prior to the detention.
The merit or demerit total for any learner is not cancelled at the end of any term during the year. Although demerits will be cancelled at the end of each year, they will be kept on record for future reference.
No excuses from Detention will be acceptable – unless in an absolute emergency.Attention is drawn to the Education Law and Policy Handbook and Provincial Notice No. 285, 1997: that lists Regulations (3) (4) and (5) relating to the conduct of learners at, and their possible suspension and expulsion from, Public Schools. All procedure listed in Regulation (5) pertaining to this Notice will apply when dealing with disciplinary matters of a serious nature at the Wartburg Kirchdorf School. This Code of Conduct was accepted at a meeting of the School Governing body held at the Wartburg Kirchdorf School on 16 November 1998. Conclusion Every parent admitting a learner to the school (and every learner admitted to Grade 8 or higher) will, on admission be required to read this Code of Conduct and to sign an undertaking of adherence to the rules and regulations as laid down in this Document - and to accept the Disciplinary procedures of the school.
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