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Welcome to our Admissions Page
At Hermanus High School, we are committed to providing a nurturing and academically enriching environment for all our students. Our admission process is designed to ensure that each learner aligns with our values and ethos, contributing to the vibrant and inclusive community we cultivate. Below, you’ll find essential information about our admission requirements, language, ethos, compulsory fees, age criteria, code of conduct, and our policies on alcohol and drug use.
Regulations
Admission Requirements
The learner must satisfy the requirements for admission as determined by the Principal and the Governing Body from time to time. The decision by the chairperson of the Governing Body, after consultation with the Principal, is final. New learners (excluding Grade 8 learners) will only be accepted provisionally until their previous school has been consulted.
Language and Ethos
Learners and parents must identify with the ethos and Christian character of the school which is evident in all school activities.
Compulsory School Fees
The learner’s parent/guardian will pay the compulsory school fees as determined by the Governing Body from time to time, which is in keeping with the agreement about payment of fees as laid down in the school rules.
Age
The applicant must submit a birth certificate and/or identity document on application. The applicant’s age must, under normal circumstances, fall within two years of the average age of the class.
Code of Conduct
Parents and Learners must know the contents of this document and sign it before enrolment can be considered.
Alcohol and Drug Policy
The Policy with regards to Alcohol and Drug use/abuse. The signing of the policy document is a prerequisite for admission to the school.
Prospectus
Read through the prospectus and familiarise yourself with the functioning of the school.
Enrolment Steps
Requirements for enrolment at Hermanus High School
- Completed and signed Enrolment Form
- A copy of the ID of both parents
- An unabridged birth certificate of the learner
- The latest school report of the learner
- Proof of Residence (physical address)
- Completed subject choice form (Gr. 10-12 only)
- Code of conduct (read and retain)
- Drug policy (read and retain)
- Prospectus (read and retain)
Fees: Terms and Conditions
Hermanus High School charges school fees as permitted by the SA Schools’ Act.
The father and mother and/or guardian(s) (where applicable) of every learner are jointly and severally responsible for school fees in respect of such a learner.
Payment Arrangements
In terms of Section 39 of the South African Schools Act No 84, you are liable to pay compulsory school fees. Fees are payable annually in advance, unless alternative arrangements have been made.
We refer you to the Terms and Conditions document for the different payment options.
The Terms and Conditions, which is compulsory for all learners, must be completed and signed by both biological parents and/or legal guardians. A separate form must be completed for each learner.
NB: All questions on all 5 pages of the enclosed Terms and Conditions must please be completed, signed and returned to Hermanus High School, together with a certified copy of your Identity Document(s). If a question is not applicable, please indicate that the question is not applicable. Please ensure that your form is fully completed as we will return the form until all the questions have been completed to our satisfaction.
Bank Charges
The Governing Body has decided that any bank charges debited against the school’s account as a result of unpaid debit orders, will be debited to the defaulting payer’s account.
Non-paying Parents/Guardians
In terms of Section 39 of the South African Schools Act No 84, 1996, you are liable to pay compulsory school fees. School fees are payable annually in advance, unless alternative arrangements have been made.
In terms of Section 40 & 41 of the South African Schools Act, the School Governing Body of a public school may enforce this payment by taking legal action against you.
In the event of non-payment, action will be taken against both parents regardless of any maintenance agreements which may exist between the parties. In terms of the School’s Terms and Conditions of Enrolment you will be liable for all legal and collection fees.
In terms of Family Law, parents are jointly and severally liable for payment of learners’ school fees.
Parents, who feel that they qualify for complete, partial or conditional exemption from the payment of school fees, must personally collect the necessary application forms from our financial office, or download it from the school’s website for completion and submission.
Applications for exemption of payment of school fees must be submitted by the parent on a day which the school will communicate via D6. Parents must personally hand in the form on the given date. No forms will be accepted if they are incomplete. The school communicates with parents via D6. Please ensure that you are registered on D6.
Correspondence regarding School Fees
The correspondence will be handed to the learner, in a sealed envelope, by the respective register teacher, for delivery to the parent or guardian. Would you please ensure that your child hands these envelopes to you? We also request that you read our notes which appear on the accounts.
If your account is paid up to date you will not receive a statement unless you request one.
Additional Educators
The Western Cape Education Department only pays for 28 of our educators and is not in a position to add to these numbers. Since the school has increased tremendously in numbers over the past few years the school has found it necessary to remunerate a further 22 educators to accommodate all our pupils.
If parents / guardians do not fulfil their obligations to pay the school fees, we will be unable to retain the services of these additional educators.
Debt Counsellors
Schools are exempt from the National Credit Act as the payment of school fees is a statutory debt. This debt may not be referred to a debt counsellor or Administrator for administration. Payment options must be arranged with the school.
Banking Details
HERMANUS HIGH SCHOOL, ABSA BANK, HERMANUS, BANK CODE 632005, ACCOUNT NO 407 188 1047
General
The Governing Body would appreciate the co-operation of parents / guardians for the timeous payment of school fees.
Thank you for your continued support.
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