QGHS Culture
QGHS is committed to the development of the whole person, and as such offers a comprehensive sporting and cultural programme. The term ‘culture’ covers a broad spectrum of activities. It focuses on the development of SELF in terms of creativity, development of an awareness of one’s inner life, one’s place in the community, an awareness of the environment and a sense of social responsibility. Learners have an opportunity to develop friendships in a safe and stimulating environment.
There are many cultural clubs to choose from at QGHS: Pottery, Scrapbooking, Performance Arts, Choir, Debating, Science and Geography Clubs, The Peace Club, Teenagers Against Drug Abuse, The CANSA Society, The Enviro-Club, as well as Jesus and Me (JAM),Hindu Students Association (HSA), and Muslim Students Association (MSA). The clubs are run by educators who are dedicated to the development of their learners.
Choir
The school choir fulfills a special role in the school. Members meet every Wednesday afternoons to rehearse a variety of genres that aim to both improve their musicality and develop their ability to sing as a chorus. Learners are taught the skill of harmonising, voice care and preparation, as well as proficiency in performance as a group.
School Choir Performing for Peers During Assembly
Cancer Society
The QGHS Cancer Society is actively involved in promoting cancer awareness in our school. Learners make a difference the fun way with various fundraising events held by the club on behalf of the numerous charitable organisations they are affiliated with. The annual “Cupcakes for Cancer” sale takes place at the beginning of the year to mark International Childhood Awareness Day, all the proceeds going to the CHOC foundation. Also in the line-up is “Cuppa for Cancer” which the staff enjoy immensely, The Teddy Bear Collection Drive and the memorable Spray-a-thon. The girls distribute colourful bandanas on the Sunflower Fund’s National Bandana Day. In addition to these events the Society is committed to gaining insight on the various types of cancer, how it affects our daily lives, and any new developments regarding the disease.
The club meets every Wednesday
Dance Fitness
Dance fitness is not only a cardiovascular workout, but also a fun way to relieve stress and anxiety, to build confidence and strengthen coordination. The class is a unique blend of school classics, contemporary pop and Latin American music. It is infused with salsa and Kizomba style dance moves to create rhythm.
‘To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful… This is power, it is glory on Earth and it is yours for the taking’ Agnes De Mille
Meet us every Thursday in the Hall.
Debates
Senior Debates
Senior Debates are held on Tuesdays from 14:30 to 15:30. Learners from Grade 10 to 12 have the opportunity of being exposed to debating skills and are encouraged to showcase their skills in actual debate sessions. Debating ensures confidence in speaking and communication and enhances argumentative writing skills of the learners as well.
Junior Debates
Junior debates allow grade 8 and 9 learners the opportunity to engage in meaningful discourse on a range of topics, specifically chosen to challenge learners intellectually. This allows for learners to gain knowledge on multiple disciplines. Debating in turn allows learners to build their self-esteem, confidence and be part of meaningful learner driven activity. Most importantly learners will develop critical thinking skills that fosters independence and adds to the bank of life skills.
Junior Debates are held on Mondays.
Drama Club
The Drama Department at Queensburgh Girls’ High School, led by Mr Roland Archery, is a dynamic space where learners build confidence, creativity, and strong communication skills. Through the CAPS curriculum and practical performance work, learners explore acting, movement, voice, and storytelling in a supportive and engaging environment.
The Drama Club extends this learning beyond the classroom, giving learners opportunities to develop performance skills, experiment with directing and stagecraft, and take part in creative projects throughout the year.
The department plays a key role in major school events, including:
• The Annual School Production
• Cultural Evenings and Showcases
• Grade Practical Performances
• Inter-House Arts & Culture Activities
• Open Day and Orientation • Performances
With a strong focus on expression, teamwork, and creativity, the Drama Department encourages every learner to find their voice and shine both on and off the stage.
Enviro Club
Our bid in 2013 to be recognized as an Eco School has been successful. We are proud to announce that as a new-comer to this international endeavour, we received the Bronze Award and status of Eco School for 2014. This means that we will have to comply with various regulations. We have committed to fulfill various obligations. We wish to thank our enthusiastic learners and parents of our community for their support and participation in reducing their carbon foot- print. We look forward to your continued support.
The Eco Code for QGHS:
• To conscientise the community of Queensburgh on the importance of recycling and healthy living.
• To stir an awakening in the youth of our school to become more aware of and sensitive to their environment.
We thank our learners for promoting a beautiful, clean and safe environment.
The club meets every Tuesday.
"Each and every one of us can make changes in the way we live our lives and become part of the solution."
(Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth)
The Geography Society
The Geography Society is an active group which seeks to conscientise learners about local and global issues as well as to promote an interest in the Science of Geography. Once again this year, we will collect bread tags with the aim of assisting a disabled person to acquire a wheel chair. We also create displays in the library to promote an interest and to raise awareness of various geographical phenomena.
The club meets every Tuesday.
Hindu Students Association (HSA)
The Hindu Students’ Association (HSA) attempts to involve the Hindu learners in understanding their customs and traditions and the significance of important Hindu Festivals like Shivarathri and Krishna Janmastami. Learners also learn about the message of Hindu scriptures like the Bhagvad Gita.
As part of our fundraising and charity drives, learners contribute lunches to the school’s feeding scheme which sees to the needs of indigent learners.
Meetings are held on Fridays during 2nd Break.
Christian Student Association (CSA)
The 'Christian Student Association’ (CSA) club is a Christian-based society that thrives on building and enriching the young ladies of Queensburgh Girls’ High School in their walk with Jesus Christ. The CSA society aims to advocate a spirit of love, peace and unity through the principles and teaching of Christ.
We have a number of girls who attend the weekly service held in the Team Teaching Roam. CSA former called JAM was established as a part of the Queensburgh Girls’ culture for over 20 years. In the JAM services and activities, we encourage girls to participate in praise and worship, educational games and motivational testimonies.
During 2011 and 2012 girls raised funds though cake sales, hot beverages and café products. The proceeds were donated to the local community home –Ethelbert Children’s Home. The highlight and most exciting event held by JAM happened in the month of May 2013 when JAM hosted its very first mother-daughter breakfast. This prestigious event hosted about 80 young ladies and their mothers for a morning filled with great food, entertainment, inspiring words and fellowship in the presence of fellow Christians. Many young ladies can bear testament to the positive impact and influence JAM has had and is still continuing to have in their lives.
Meetings are held every Friday during 2nd breaks.
JSE Investment Challenge
The JSE Investment Challenge is a focused and far-reaching educational programme aimed at introducing South African students to the workings of a securities market and its role in wealth generation as well as creation of employment opportunities while growing the country’s economy.
The Challenge enables students to become aware of the fundamentals of share investment strategies, and encourages a culture of saving as well as making learner’s conscious of everyone’s contribution in the functioning of our economy. Latently, the game also imparts research skills, team work as well as helping students to identify future career opportunities for themselves in the share investment industry. Participating teams test their share trading prowess through an ongoing simulated ‘ghost trading’ programme. Their performance is tracked and measured in a competition against other teams – not necessarily from the same institution, but from schools countrywide.
The competition officially begins in March and runs through until the end of September. The teams, however meet in February to determine short, medium and long term goals and to outline their investment strategy.
For more information visit
http://schools.jse.co.za
Meetings are held every Thursday from 14h30 to 15h30.
Junior Afrikaans Reading and Scrabble Club
“Junior Afrikaans Reading and Scrabble Club” will take place on a Wednesday from 14h30 to 15h30. The purpose of the club is to assist Grade 8, 9 and 10 learners to improve their vocabulary in a fun and exciting way.
Pottery Club
The Pottery club consists of an enthusiastic group of learners who are interested in exploring the boundless expression of art in 3D. Learners meet in the Art room on a Thursday afternoon to wrestle with form, investigate pattern, play with design and experiment with colour.
Smart Club
TADA (Teenagers Against Drug Abuse) has been in existence at our school for many years. 2013 will remain the year of change where TADA stepped up and became the SMART Club (Sobriety, Maintenance and Resistance Training Programme). In keeping with the tradition of TADA we help those in need who suffer from drug abuse.
Only now because of SMART Club can we help those who have other social problems. Our ambition is to bring about awareness of the harmful effects of drug use. This year SMART Club is launching a programme which will educate learners on how to become excellent drug resistance counsellors.