Leadership development is part of the holistic
development of the learners of Die Wilge High
School. It is an honour to be chosen as a hostel
leader but it involves hard work as well. The
leaders are the eyes and ears of the hostel
staff. Their duties are cardinal to the
maintaining of order and discipline in the
hostels.
The hostel leaders are supported by 2 leader
guardians who support them in handling
complaints and reporting problems to the Senior
House Mistress/Master.
Die Wilge High School is a home away from home
and for that reason the hostel leaders are
supported and led by the hostel staff to create
a safe haven for every hostel learner.
A word from the Senior
Hostel Mistress, Mrs R Clarke:

Die Wilge High School Hostel is "a home away
from home". The primary task of the Senior
Hostel Mistress, Mrs. R. Clarke and the duty
doing teachers are educational. The management
of the hostel and the teacher are in "loco
parentis".
This is
an enormous task which has the following as
objectives:
Basic discipline and respect.
Personal involvement with each boarder
and parents/guardians.
Assistance and guidance in teaching
life skills.
Intervention takes place to rehab
boarders that are causing problems.
The example that is set by the duty
teacher serve as basis for the behaviour
of the boarders.
Positive reinforcement is done and the
focus is on changing of behaviour rather
than punishment.
Hostel rules should be adhere to this
will contribute towards order and a well
organised institution.
Consultation with parents and learners
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