Societies and Services - Page 2

Jabulani	Jabulani’s goal is to promote Xhosa and other African cultures in and around the school. Similar societies from neighbouring schools are invited to Rustenburg’s Jabulani Evening, which is a celebration of song and dance. All proceeds support the Baphumelele Children’s Home in Khayelitsha.
Media Centre	The hub of the school boasts a team of highly efficient monitresses skilled in librarianship and renowned for their commitment and high service ethic. The research and PR skills acquired by them are of enormous benefit in their tertiary studies and future careers.
Muslim Students’ Association	The MSA is open to any learner in the school keen to find out more about this culture and belief. It focuses on the Islamic way of life and those issues which affect Muslims in the world. A Muslim Camp is held and guest speakers are invited.
Music Society	The Music Society strives to bring music to all pupils of the school, not just those who study it as an examinable subject. Its goal is to encourage as many learners as possible to participate in its activities, including Music quizzes, listening to guest speakers, attending concerts and hearing their peers perform.
Peer Counselling	The Life-Line Youth Development staff runs a seven-week programme in basic counseling skills during the third term each year. Girls benefit from interpersonal communication skills training.
Peer Tutoring	Free extra lessons, usually provided by senior Rustenburg girls in Grades 10 to 12, are available to Rustenburg learners. The sessions take place on the school property and are available for a wide range of academic subjects.
Photographic Society	The members of the Photographic Society submit work for a formal bi-termly critique where techniques are evaluated and voting takes place for the most experimental Photographer of the Month. The photographs are available for viewing on the school’s website: http://www.rghs.org.za/gallery
Public Speaking	Learners are encouraged to enter the school’s Inter-House Public Speaking competition, which is held early in the year. Participants are then selected to represent the school at the annual National Girls’ Schools’ Festival. Opportunities for our public speakers are continually being sought and developed.
Retro	The Retro Committee organises events which bring learners’ attention to aspects of social history. Examples include the popular Retro Fashion Show and the Movie Musicals Evening.
School Magazine Committee	The School Magazine Committee is responsible for collecting data, covering events in the school calendar, and formatting this annual publication which summarises the greatest achievements of Rustenburg High School for Girls that year.
Science Society	This society aims to make learners aware that the application of Science is a part of everyday living. One goal is to allow learners an opportunity to experiment and grow beyond the scope of the Physical Sciences curriculum.
Twelve Club	12 Club consists of twelve members who meet twelve times a year. At each meeting a member is required to offer a presentation, of approximately one and half hours, on a topic of their choice. The presenter is also in the chair for the evening and dictates the format of that meeting.
Tuckshop	Tuck shop monitresses begin their service in Grade 9 and continue through to Grade 12. They help with sales and the preparation of lunch orders.