PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Park Street Arcadia Tel: 012 430 7341 P/Bag X2 Hatfield 0028 Fax: 012 342 1955 S 25 45,043 E 28 13,643 e-mail: info@phsg.org.za www.phsg.org.za INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION TO SCHOOL 2013 1. INTRODUCTION Pretoria High School for Girls is a public school which is governed by a Governing Body elected by the parents. Although the School receives a small contribution from the state, the school community is responsible for the upkeep and running costs of the school and hostel. PHSG is an academic school with the majority of learners attaining access for admission to a Bachelors Degree. It caters for a maximum of 1450 girls from Grade 8 12. There are two hostels which accommodate a total of 142 learners. An integral part of PHSG education is the extra-curricular programme. This includes regular cultural and sporting activities (compulsory for Grades 8 & 9) and compulsory attendance at special events such as matches, cultural evenings, evening meetings, community service projects and inter-house competitions. 2. CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE TO PHSG The following information is of the utmost importance: 2.1 Waiting List A Learners whose parents home address or work address is the closest address to the school; Learners from the feeder primary schools. 2.2 Waiting List B For learners who do not qualify in terms of the above. It is therefore essential that application is also made by all such learners to other schools, as acceptance into this school cannot be guaranteed, whether on the A or B list.
3. On the return of an application form, please attach the following: Checklist: 1. A certified copy of an unabridged birth certificate (computer generated certificate from the Department of Home Affairs). 2. Certified copy of the previous year end report showing both the learner and school names. (Gr 8 applicants to supply final Gr 6 report.) 3. Certified copies of Term 1 current year reports showing both the learner and school names. 4. Two recent ID photographs of the learner. Photos taken in 2012. 5. Certified copy of both parents/guardians Identity documents. If a legal guardian, written proof to be attached. (Legal document.) 6. Certified copy of both sides of Medical Aid Card and one copy of the ID of the main member of the Medical Aid. 7. If not a S A Citizen, a copy of both parents passports, the study visa, temporary or permanent residence permits, and those of the learner. 8. Proof of residential address. A certified copy of your lease agreement and the most recent electricity account. (Original.) 9. Original recently dated letter from Employer to confirm employment in feeder area. 10. One self-addressed envelope (small) (22cm X 11cm, DL) with postage stamp. 3.1 PLEASE NOTE Please ensure that you provide certified copies where required, as originals will not be accepted, but must be presented for confirmation. No copies of documents will be made by the school. Completed application forms must be HAND DELIVERED to the school. The school will not be held responsible for any application forms sent through the post and not received timeously. No late, faxed or emailed application forms will be accepted. Daygirl applications to be returned by 12:00 on Friday 22 June 2012. Please note: no late applications will be accepted. Parents will be notified, in writing, of the school s decision.
4. SUBJECTS OFFERED The medium of instruction is English. Learners develop their language and communication skills in English (home language), Afrikaans (home or first additional language) OR Sepedi (first additional language) and French OR German (2 nd additional language). The learning areas other than Languages, Literature and Communication at Grade 8 & 9 level are: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economic and Management Sciences, Technology, Arts and Culture and Life Orientation. RULES OF COMBINATION Grade 10 12 To qualify for a National Senior Certificate (NSC) in Grade 12 all learners must offer 7 subjects and meet minimum requirements with the following components: 4 compulsory subjects comprising: * English Home Language * Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans First Additional Language or Sepedi First Additional Language * Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy; and * Life Orientation. 3 choice subjects: * any 3 other approved NCS (National Curriculum Statement) subjects offered by Pretoria High School for Girls. Capable learners may offer more than the required minimum number of subjects set out above but must start with these subjects in Grade 10. Prior permission must be obtained from the school and the HOD of the Department of Education. SUBJECTS OFFERED BY PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS: English Home Language Afrikaans Home Language Afrikaans 1 st Additional Language Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Life Orientation Physical Sciences Life Sciences Computer Applications Technology Geography History Visual Arts Design Music German French Accounting Consumer Studies 5. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS 5.1 This is a fee-paying public school. School fees are compulsory and are R17 550-00 per annum for 2012 and are re-assessed every year. 5.2 The first month of school fees for 2013 (amount to be advised), which is nonrefundable is payable on acceptance of a learner. This amount will then be credited to your school fee account for the year 2013. 5.3 Limited subsidy is available on application, with full disclosure of financial status.
PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Park Street Arcadia Tel: 012 430 7341 P/Bag X2 Hatfield 0028 Fax: 012 342 1955 S 25 45,043 E 28 13,643 e-mail: info@phsg.org.za www.phsg.org.za APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL AS A DAYGIRL KINDLY COMPLETE IN BLOCK CAPITALS Applying for Grade in 2 SECTION 1 LEARNER INFORMATION (as reflected on ID or Birth Certificate) Surname First names in full AFFIX ID Preferred name PHOTO Date of birth. ID no OF Country of birth.. Citizenship LEARNER If not born in SA, date of entry into SA Religious denomination (Proof of entry into SA, visas and a work/study permit to be attached: for both learner & parents) Learner s cell phone number (if available).race (GDE requirement)... Name, address, telephone and fax number of present school:....tel (..).....Fax (..).... Present grade.. Language of instruction at present school.... Home language...other languages spoken. Names of sibling(s) who presently attend(s) or have attended PHSG NOTE: only siblings not cousins/friends..year.grade.house........year.grade.house... SECTION 2 FAMILY INFORMATION *FATHER / *GUARDIAN (If guardian, state relationship with learner) *delete where not applicable Title (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/ etc) Relationship to learner (applicant) Surname First names Identity No / Passport No Occupation Name of Employer/Company Street address of business Business Telephone Number *MOTHER / *GUARDIAN (If guardian, state relationship with learner) *delete where not applicable Residential Address (including suburb) Fax Number Postal Address Home Telephone Number Cell. Number E-mail address
Learner is living with: both parents / father / mother / legal guardian (circle that which is applicable) Physical address where learner is currently living...... Code..... Marital status (parents): married/widow/widower/divorced/judicially separated/single parent (circle that which is applicable) Number of children in family (Female...Male...) (Ages: Female.... Male... ) Is mother an Old Girl of PHSG? Maiden Name:. Years at PHSG:... Should a parent be deceased, please state which parent... (GDE requirement) SECTION 3 MEDICAL INFORMATION Medical Aid Name Medical Aid Number... Name of Principal Member.ID no. of Principal Member... Doctor s Name..Doctor s telephone no... Medical problems (e.g. asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy, etc.)......... Special needs of learner (e.g. wheelchair use, etc.):... Contact details of person/s to contact in case of a medical emergency (when parents are not available) Name Relationship to learner.... Tel H(.. ). W( ). Cell...... SECTION 4 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Tuition Fees are payable as per TUITION FEE AGREEMENT 2013 and thereafter for each year of tuition at PHSG. Kindly print Person responsible for payment of fees... ID Number:..... Postal Address:..... Postal. SIGNATURE: (of person responsible for fee payment) AFFIX 2 nd ID PHOTO SIGNATURE OF WITNESS: OF LEARNER
SECTION 5 SUBJECT CHOICE Please tick in appropriate blocks Grade 8 2013 subject choices: English Home Language - Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans 1 st Additional Language or - French 2 nd Additional Language or German 2 nd Additional Language Grade 9 2013 subject choices: English Home Language - Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans 1 st Additional Language or - French 2 nd Additional Language or German 2 nd Additional Language Grade 10 and 11 2013 subject choices: 5. Four Compulsory Subjects: i) English Home Language ii) Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans 1 st Additional Language or iii) Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy iv) Life Orientation 5.2 Select only three of the following: Physical Sciences Life Sciences Computer Applications Technology Geography History Visual Arts Design Music German French Accounting Consumer Studies
SECTION 6 SCHOOL EXTRA-MURAL PROGRAMME Please fill in information regarding your daughter s participation in the following areas: Sports played and at what level (e.g. 1 st Team; Provincial):..... Cultural and Creative Activities: Clubs/Societies:..... Leadership position at Primary School: Additional information that you may think is relevant: SECTION 7 DECLARATION As parent/guardian and learner, we undertake to support the school fully and abide by its rules and regulations as contained in this application form, the Learner Code of Conduct and any others as laid down by the Headmistress and the School Governing Body. Furthermore, I undertake to notify the school immediately of any change in my marital status, telephone numbers, residential or business address. We declare the information furnished by us on this form to be true and correct. We understand that the school will not consider applications containing incorrect information........ Signature Father/Guardian Date Signature Mother/Guardian Date Signature of Learner:.. Date:. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date of receipt of forms: Date letter posted re approval/non-approval: Waiting list no: Signature acknowledging waiting list no: Admission No: Starting Date: Grade: Approved: Reason(s) if not approved: House: Not approved: