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Dear Parents, Learners, Teachers, and Staff,

A Heartfelt Thank You for an Incredible Year at WHS

First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Lord for showering us with His blessings throughout the past year. It has been a year of
growth, resilience, and continuous learning, and we are truly thankful for the support and guidance that has been bestowed upon us. As we approach the end of
2023, it is with immense gratitude and joy that we reflect on the fantastic year we've had at WHS.

Sports, particularly, has been a source of immense pride for our school community. Our Netball 1st team girls clinched the League trophy, showcasing
their talent, determination, and teamwork. The Rugby 1st team drew with Windhoek Gymnasium in the league finals, a testament to their skill and resilience. Our
Hockey 1st team boys secured a well-deserved second place as well as all other teams that made it to the semifinals and finals, adding another achievement to our list.
The spirit displayed during Interhigh was nothing short of amazing, with the blue spirit captivating everyone around us at every turn, just to mention a few highlights
for 2023.

As we celebrate these victories, we also recognize that the end of the year marks a time of farewells. It is a bittersweet moment as we bid adieu to some of our
learners and a teacher, some of whom have played an integral parts of the WHS family for many years. This is the cycle of life, and while we will miss them dearly, we
wish them safe journeys and a future filled with prosperity. Simultaneously, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of new learners and teachers who will be joining WHS in
January. We extend a warm welcome to them and look forward to embracing the fresh energy and perspectives they bring to our school community.
To those departing, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your hard work, enthusiasm, and passion for the Blue School. Your contributions have left an
indelible mark, and you will always be remembered as valued members of the WHS family.

Thank you to every one of you who has contributed positively towards the betterment of the Blue School.

As we conclude this year, we would like to share the following with you:

COMMENCEMENT OF THE FIRST TERM: 2024

School officially starts for all learners on Monday, 15 January 2024 @ 07h15. All learners must come to school in their proper summer uniform.
Rules on overall appearance should be strictly adhered to.

COMPULSORY REGISTRATION
All parents of new and current Grade 9 – 12 learners MUST register their child/children on Friday, 12 January 2024 between 07h15 to 13h00 at the
WHS Main School Hall. The class lists will be available on the 12th of January 2024 at registration.

REGISTRATION PROCESS
Please bring along the following for registration:
Full payment or proof of payment for learner’s compulsory subject fees. (Design and Technology, Home Economics, Art, Word Processing
and Office Practice)
Full Payment or proof of payment of the school contribution for January 2024.
Cash Payment at the Register Class Teacher on the first day of school for the athletics fee (15 January 2024).
Sport Registrations will also take place in the WHS main hall.

A class list will be available on the notice board at the WHS main school hall.
All payments must first be finalized at the finance station inside the school main hall.
All register class teachers will then assist you with the registration process after the payment process was done.
If your payments were done before hand, you don’t have to visit the finance station. You can go the registration table directly and hand in the proof of payment
copies with the register teacher helping you with your registration.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The annual budget meeting was held on 27 November 2023 for approval of the budget for 2024. All amounts mentioned were approved at the budget
meeting. We can only continue to create and sustain the environment for our learners by guiding them to reach their full potential, with your
financial assistance. We, hereby, thank those parents who have already committed their contributions and encourage all parents to actively call on
one another to continue supporting the school financially through the membership of the Parents’ Trust. This is to ensure that the school maintains
its excellent reputation as one of Namibia’s top schools.

VERY IMPORTANT
Always use your learner account number as your payment reference for all payments as indicated on your account statement/invoice. Please email your proof of
payment with a detailed payment description to email addresses as indicated on the next page.

Learner’s Excellence Contribution

Payable over 10 months (January – October) N$980 p.m. / N$9,800 p.a.
Banking Details Windhoek High School Parents Trust
Email: parents.trust@whs-edu.com Bank: First National Bank
Account 62256669113
Branch 281872
Reference Name, Surname, Grade
Learner’s Compulsory Subject Fees
Subject fees per learner per subject per year: Compulsory payment: Payable per subject on
Registration Day: 12 January 2024 or per EFT in
advance.
Word Processing N$750
Art N$750
Home Economics N$750
Design & Technology N$750
Office Practice N$750
Banking Details Windhoek High School Development Fund
Email: accounts@whs-edu.com Bank: First National Bank
Account: 62241572719
Branch: 281872
Reference: Name, Surname, Grade & Subject

Banking Details Windhoek High School Development Fund

Email: accounts@whs-edu.com Bank: First National Bank
Account: 62241572719
Branch: 281872
Reference: Name, Surname & Activity

Athletics Fee
Compulsory Interhouse Athletics Fee: Payable N$60
with Register Class Teacher: 15 January 2024
 Learner’s Sport Participation
Sport Participation Fee (SPF): For all sport enquiries please send an email to
sport.office@whs-edu.com

Once-off payment: Includes all year access to main
sport codes: boys & girls hockey, netball & boys rugby
N$3,000
N$1,000 payable on the 12th of January 2024 with
Registration. Signed debit orders to be completed on
the 12th of January 2024 for the remaining 2
installments for end of February 2024 and end of March
2024. Full payment required by 31 March 2024

Once-off payment: Includes all year access to new sport
codes that will be phased in: archery, basketball,
cricket, soccer & Squash
N$1,500
N$500 payable on the 12th of January 2024 with
Registration. Signed debit orders to be completed on
the 12th of January 2024 for the remaining 2
installments for end of February 2024 and end of March
2024. Full payment required by 31 March 2024

2nd or 3rd sport code: extra N$ 550 per code

Banking Details Windhoek High School Development Fund
Email: accounts@whs-edu.com Bank: First National Bank
Account: 62241572719
Branch: 281872
Reference: Name, Surname & Sport

PAYMENT OPTIONS
 Debit Order Instruction (Form available at the Finance Office)
 Cash/Card payment at Finance Office
 PayToday (WHS Development Fund)
 EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer)

STATIONERY LIST
The Stationery List is available on the WHS School WhatsApp Groups.
Please ensure that your child is equipped for all their subjects.

WHS SPORT WEAR SHOP AND SCHOOL ATTIRE

WHS attire is available at our Sport Wear Shop (room 93, at the Finance Department). It is advisable to make the time now to purchase
some of the items to avoid long queues at the start of 2023. Payment by cash or bank card. The WHS Golf Shirt is compulsory and
will be worn on all outings and fun days.

SPORT ATTIRE:
Interhouse athletic t-shirt N$100
WHS Athletic short (shorter fit) N$230
WHS Athletic Zonal Attire N$100
WHS Quantec short (longer fit) N$250
WHS Tracksuit N$800
WHS Rugby White Short N$250
WHS Rugby Socks N$90
WHS Rugby Warm-up Shirt N$170

WHS Hockey Boys Socks N$90

WHS Hockey Girls Socks N$70
SCHOOL UNIFORM:
WHS Boys School socks N$70
WHS Ties N$110

GENERAL:
WHS Golf Shirt N$320

WHS Togbag N$350

WHS Backpack N$350
WHS Slingbag N$150
WHS Buffs N$80

ACADEMICS
We, once again, would like to emphasise the importance of good academic results in Windhoek High School. We request parents to thoroughly
study their child’s report and discuss it with him/her, and if needed, do appropriate arrangements or adjustments to their study times or
studymethods. We want WHS learners to be committed for satisfactory results.

You are also invited to our scheduled parents’ meetings at the beginning of the 2024 academic year:
 Grade 8 – Monday, 22 January from 18:00 in the Main Hall
 Grade 9 & 10 – Tuesday, 23 January from 18:00 in the Mail Hall
 Grade 11 & 12AS, Wednesday, 24 January from 18:00 in the Main Hall
Your presence at these meetings will be highly appreciated. We also would like to use this opportunity to congratulate our learners who
worked hard and performed well this year.

Please remember that no printed report cards will be handed out. All report cards will be available on the SIMS platform from the 8th of
December 2023 after 07:00 ONLY. You can view your child’s report card, progress and all other information on SIMS on the 8th of
December 2023.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR JANUARY 2024

11 January 2024 School opens for teachers
12 January 2024 Registrations for all WHS learners
12 January 2024 Grade 8 orientation @ 14:00
15 January 2024 School opens for learners at 07:15
19 January 2024 Grade 8 Athletics Event
19 January 2024 Kosmos - Back to School
25 – 27 January 2024 Grade 8 Camp & Parents Braai
22 – 24 January 2024 Parent’s Meetings:
Monday, 22 January from 18:00 for Grade 8
Tuesday, 23 January from 18:00 for Grades 9 & 10
Wednesday, 24 from 18:00 Grades 11 & 12 AS
31 January – 3 February 2024 WHS Interhouse Athletics

As we bid farewell to 2023, let us carry the spirit of unity, resilience, and positivity into the New Year. May the Lord bless
each of you and keep you safe. May His face shine upon you, and may His grace accompany you on your journeys. Thank
you, once again, to everyone who has played a positive role in making WHS a better place. Here's to a bright and promising
2024 for the Blue School!

With gratitude and warm regards,

Dinette de Beer
Principal