{"id":9124,"date":"2025-07-11T13:11:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T11:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/?page_id=9124"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:46:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T10:46:31","slug":"our-pillars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/our-pillars\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Pillars"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom width_full\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h1 class=\"w-post-elm post_title us_custom_eaf4eb18 has_text_color align_left color_link_inherit\">Our Pillars<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_custom\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs layout_ver navwidth_auto navpos_left style_default switch_click toggle_style_1 has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:1em;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list items_3 align_none\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list-h\"><button class=\"w-tabs-item active\" aria-controls=\"content-r72d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Academics<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-q75f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Culture<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-m0ee\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Sport<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_chevron cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section  active\" id=\"r72d\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header active\" aria-controls=\"content-r72d\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Academics<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r72d\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Academics<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Northlands Girls&#8217; High School (NGHS) is consistently recognised as one of the top schools in KwaZulu-Natal based on our matric results, a testament to academics remaining the primary focus of our school.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our rich and varied academic programme offers a general formative education while at the same time emphasising the personal development of every learner in small classes.<\/p>\n<p>All matric subject combinations qualify learners for university admission. During their first two years at NGHS, learners study a range of subjects, enabling them to make informed subject choices for their final phase of schooling and tertiary education. This is a school of academic rigour, and our excellent facilities enhance the learning programme.<\/p>\n<p>NGHS has produced many leaders in the fields of Business, Science, Academics and the Arts. The staff and management are committed to maintaining this proud tradition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Academic-2-WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"Academic 2 (WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Academic-2-WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Academic-2-WEBP.webp 800w, https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Academic-2-WEBP-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/academic-1-WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"academic 1 (WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/academic-1-WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Subjects Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>English<\/li>\n<li>Afrikaans<\/li>\n<li>IsiZulu<\/li>\n<li>French<\/li>\n<li>Advance Program Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Mathematics<\/li>\n<li>Mathematical Literacy<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology<\/li>\n<li>Computer Application Technology<\/li>\n<li>Computer Literacy<\/li>\n<li>Physical Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Life Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Natural Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Accounting<\/li>\n<li>Business Studies<\/li>\n<li>Economic Management Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Music<\/li>\n<li>Dramatic Arts<\/li>\n<li>Visual Arts<\/li>\n<li>History<\/li>\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n<li>Life Orientation<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Studies<\/li>\n<li>Engineering Graphics and Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"q75f\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-q75f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Culture<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-q75f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Cultural Activities, Clubs and Societies<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Northlands Girls&#8217; High School (NGHS) offers opportunities for all learners to excel, regardless of their aptitude. There is something for everyone, and the cultural and performing arts sphere is no different.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At NGHS, we believe that getting involved in all aspects of school life is integral to a well-rounded learner and through the Arts &amp; Culture activities learners grow in self-confidence, discipline, conscientiousness and character.<\/p>\n<p>NGHS is a passionate supporter of the Arts and encourages its pupils to participate actively in the many arts and cultural opportunities at the school which include:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-3-WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"Culture 3 (WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-3-WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>These Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_4 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Art Club<\/li>\n<li>Hip Hop Dance Club<\/li>\n<li>Book Club<\/li>\n<li>Catering<\/li>\n<li>NGHS Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>African Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>Instrumental Ensemble<\/li>\n<li>Poetry Club<\/li>\n<li>Debating<\/li>\n<li>Press Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Djembe Drums<\/li>\n<li>Environment and Conservation Association<\/li>\n<li>First Aid<\/li>\n<li>Coding Club<\/li>\n<li>Public Speaking<\/li>\n<li>Technical Team<\/li>\n<li>Catering Club<\/li>\n<li>Events Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/culture-4-WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"culture 4 (WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/culture-4-WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-1-WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"Culture 1 (WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-1-WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-1-WEBP.webp 800w, https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-1-WEBP-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-5-WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"Culture 5 (WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-5-WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-5-WEBP.webp 800w, https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Culture-5-WEBP-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/culture-6-WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"culture 6 (WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/culture-6-WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"m0ee\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-m0ee\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Sport<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-m0ee\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Sport &amp; Facilities<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Northlands Girls&#8217; High School (NGHS) believes participation and achievement in sport play a vital role in the education and development of the individual, encouraging team spirit, altruism, sportsmanship, leadership and physical development.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A learner who seizes the opportunities in this sphere of school life will feel the benefit in all other areas, while establishing a lifelong pattern of healthy competition and physical fitness, encouraging them to excel in their individual area of expertise.<\/p>\n<p>The NGHS High Performance Programme is an elite sporting programme that is built into the NGHS academic timetable and is available for the following sports:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img14.jpg\" aria-label=\"img14\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/img14.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Action Netball<\/li>\n<li>Athletics<\/li>\n<li>Basketball<\/li>\n<li>Chess<\/li>\n<li>Cross Country<\/li>\n<li>Indoor &amp; Outdoor Hockey<\/li>\n<li>Netball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>Touch rugby (15s &amp; 7s)<\/li>\n<li>Soccer (Football)<\/li>\n<li>Softball<\/li>\n<li>Swimming<\/li>\n<li>Volleyball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h4>Facilities<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Astro Turf<\/strong><br \/>\nNGHS has mini Astro Turf facilities on site and is part of a consortium owning full sized Astro Turf facilities located at Northwood School.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Swimming Pool<\/strong><br \/>\nNGHS has a beautiful eight lane swimming pool with starting blocks, water polo facilities and change rooms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Facilities<\/strong><br \/>\nThe impressive NGHS grounds house both specialist and multi-purpose courts and fields providing the following:<\/p>\n<p>Athletics (including track, high jump area and long jump pit)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2x Basketball Courts<\/li>\n<li>2x Hockey Outdoor Courts<\/li>\n<li>5x Netball Courts<\/li>\n<li>1x Touch Rugby Field<\/li>\n<li>1x Soccer Field<\/li>\n<li>3x Volleyball Courts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sport-5.webp\" aria-label=\"sport 5\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sport-5.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sport-2WEBP.webp\" aria-label=\"Sport 2(WEBP)\" class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Sport-2WEBP.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" data-alt href=\"https:\/\/nghs.co.za\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sport-3-WEBP.webp\" 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