GENERAL INFORMATION

School Uniform

Our compulsory school uniform is very much part of our tradition, and important in providing boys with an identity, in countering discrimination on financial grounds, and in cutting costs and avoiding fashion trend competition. • Summer Uniform: Khaki shorts with khaki socks (or charcoal longs with black or charcoal socks); white shirt (long or short sleeved); navy blazer with school badge; black shoes; school tie; black belt. • Winter Uniform: Long charcoal trousers with black or charcoal socks and a black belt; white shirt (long sleeved); navy blue blazer with school badge; black shoes; school tie; black belt; regulation grey or blue pullover school jersey. • School Shoes: Black lace-ups, with rounded toe caps. Grasshopper-style footwear is not permitted. Please note: Either winter or summer uniform may be worn as appropriate for the weather on the day. On all formal occasions (Prize Giving, Valedictory, School Excursions, etc.) winter uniform is worn irrespective of season and weather.

Other compulsory kit or uniform items:

• navy blue shorts, house shirt, regulation school sport shirt. • school regulation tracksuit. • school regulation tog bag. • school regulation book bag. Individual sports have their own uniform requirements communicated to players at sports registration. Online Sports Apparel Shop

WBHS has partnered with Canterbury clothing for most sports kit. Items can be ordered online via the dedicated WBHSCanterbury website: https://canterburysa. co.za/collections/wynberg-boys-high-school.

Our official School Uniform stockist is School and Leisure

Situated in Rondebosch Main Shopping Centre – Tel: 021 686 1541/2. They are the only official stockists of school colours, but also stock charcoal longs, khaki shorts, school blazers, short black, charcoal or khaki socks, etc. Though it is obviously more convenient to do one-stop uniform shopping, there is no compulsion to use the stockist for non-branded items – these may be purchased at stockists of choice. Quality used uniform items, as well as supporters’ gear, can be purchased from the School Shop every Wednesday during term-time, between 14:00 and 15:00, or at times advertised in the weekly email newsletters.

Books

Most textbooks are ebooks and must be ordered by families from the suppliers.

lockers

A limited number of lockers are available at the school and may be hired on an annual basis at a fee of R200 for a small locker / R300 for a large locker. Boys will be required to provide their own padlocks.

2023 School hours

School starts at 07:40 and closes at 14:35 on Mondays to Thursdays, and 12:35 on Fridays, but students may be expected to remain after school for a variety of activities. No student is allowed to leave the school premises during school hours without permission.

2023 School Fees

School fees are R58 350 per annum payable annually, termly, or monthly. Full details appear on our website under Admissions. Fees are reviewed and adjusted in November each year. Section 39(4) of the SA Schools Act (1998) stipulates that some parents may be partially or fully exempted from paying school fees. Exemption forms may be requested from the fees administrator before the end of January. Parents must be aware that requests for exemption may place an additional financial burden on those parents who do pay their fees. The purpose of school fees is to maintain staffing ratios and extensive facilities - the state provides only 1% of our discretionary budget annually. Kindly note: when giving notice to take your son out of the school and/or hostel, a term’s notice is required or alternatively a term’s fees in lieu of notice.

2023 littlewood Boarding house Fees

Boarding Fees are R63 450 per annum payable annually, termly, or monthly. Full details appear on our website under Boarding. Fees are reviewed and adjusted in November each year.

2023 Annual Music Fees

R6 360 Subject music fees (Grades 8-9) (Grades 10-12 FET no charge) (1 hour per week, 30 weeks). R3 180 Non-Subject music fees (1/2 hr per week, 30 weeks). R1 170 Instrument hire.

School Contact Details

Telephone: 021 797 4247 (Mondays - Fridays during term-time) Website: www.wbhs.org.za Moodle: www.moodle.wbhs.org.za Facebook: facebook.com/WynbergBHS Instagram: Wynbergboyshighschool_official Email: secretaries@wbhs.org.za Address: Wynberg Boys’ High School, Lovers’ Walk, Wynberg, 7800