What is the highest GPA you can get in high school weighted?

The highest GPA that a student can achieve in high school is a 4.0. This is considered the perfect GPA and is the standard used by most schools to measure a student's academic performance. However, some schools use a weighted system, which allows for a higher GPA.

GPA - high school weighted

In a weighted system, certain classes are given extra points or "weight" in the calculation of a student's GPA. These classes are typically more challenging or advanced, such as honours or Advanced Placement (AP) classes. For example, an A in an honours class may be worth 5 points, while an A in a regular class may be worth 4 points.

With a weighted system, the highest possible GPA is 5.0. This is because the extra points earned in the weighted classes can push a student's GPA above 4.0. However, it is important to note that this is a rare achievement and requires a significant amount of hard work and dedication.

GPA - high school unweighted

It's worth noting that not all schools use weighted GPAs. Some use the traditional unweighted system, while others use a hybrid system that combines both weighted and unweighted classes. It's crucial for students and parents to understand the system used by their school, so they can set appropriate goals and understand how their grades are being calculated.

High School GPA

All in all, the highest GPA a student can achieve in high school is a 4.0 in an unweighted system, but in a weighted system, it can be as high as 5.0. This is an excellent achievement and requires students to work hard in challenging classes. 

Understanding the system used by the school is important to set appropriate goals and understand how grades are being calculated.

Illegal Logging in Papua New Guinea Alarming COP27

The video is an edited version of the online streaming conference on Climate Change and the effects of  Illegal Logging in Papua New Guinea, during the COP26 summit. What has come of it now Papua New Guinea delegates are going to the COP27?

Illegal Logging in PNG Concerning

The COP26 was held in Glasgow where 62 PNG delegates participated. 

This video features Hon. Governor of Oro Province Garry Juffa talking about vile operations of the Melanesian logger in Papua New Guinea. 

His province is a hotspot for illegal logging. 

Listen to his fight against the organised syndicate that is damaging forests in Papua New Guinea.

It is widely known that most of the logging operations in PNG have elements of manipulation, cohesion and corruption. Not one of them is clean.

Read our articles on deforestation caused by the illegal loggers in PNG

Gary Juffa talks about illegal logging operations in Papua New Guinea.

00:00 - Malaysian Loggers - WHO ARE THEY?

02:00 - Start of Distruction on Forest in Papua New Guinea

07:23 - Inquiry into Illegal Logging in PNG - WHAT HAPPENED WILL SHOCK YOU!

10:05 - What Happened to Illegal Logging in Oro Province

17:00 - Illegal Loggers causing Waterway Pollutions

20:30 - The same loggers are destroying forests in the Solomon Islands

22:33 - What the International Community should do!

26:20 - Gordon Brown commentary on Illegal logging and destruction of the environment in Sarawak and Papua New Guinea.

29:00 - Appeal to International Community

How to Check for GCE Results Online: ECZ Portal e-Statement of Results 2024

Every year, students in Zambia eagerly await the release of their General Certificate of Education (GCE) results. These results are a crucial milestone in their academic journey, determining their future prospects. 

To help you stay informed, we will provide you with essential information on when the GCE results for 2024 in Zambia are expected to be released and how you can access them.

How to Check GCE Results 2024 Zambia 

Once the GCE results for 2024 are officially announced, you can easily check your results using the E-STATEMENT OF RESULTS service provided by the ECZ. 

Here are the steps you need to follow:

• 1. Visit the ECZ Official Website: Go to the Examinations Council of Zambia's official website.

• 2. Navigate to E-STATEMENT OF RESULTS: Look for the "E-STATEMENT OF RESULTS" link on the website and click on it.

• 3. Candidate Sign In: Click on "CANDIDATE SIGN IN" to proceed.

• 4. Select the Level: Choose the level for which you wish to check your results from the dropdown box. This typically refers to Grade 12 GCE results. Click the "Continue" button to proceed.

• 5. Enter Examination Number: Enter your Candidate's Examination Number in the provided textbox and then click on "Continue."

• 6. View Your Results: The results will be displayed, showing all the details of the candidate and the school. You can review your grades and other relevant information.

• 7. Print Your Statement of Results: If you wish to keep a physical copy of your results, you can click on "PRINT STATEMENT OF RESULTS." This will generate a PDF document in a new tab within your browser.

• 8. Troubleshooting Pop-ups: If you encounter a message saying, "The statement of results has been successfully generated BUT the statement is not shown in the browser," it may be due to pop-up blockers in your web browser. In this case, you will need to enable pop-ups and then redo the process from step 4.

ECZ Portal e-Statement of Results 2024

As you eagerly anticipate your GCE results 2024 to come out online, remember to stay updated on the official announcements from the Examinations Council of Zambia. 

Checking your results online through the E-STATEMENT OF RESULTS service is a convenient and efficient way to access your academic achievements. 

Best of luck to all the students awaiting their results!

Balob Teachers College Application 2025 and Selection Info and Updates

Balob Teachers College offers a diploma in primary teaching and enrols 600-700 students every year, about half of them female students. If you want to apply for college or get information about courses and selections, this article will help you.

Find out how to apply as a non-school leaver or school leaver - use the tips below to contact Balob Teachers College.

Download the School Leavers (New Intakes) Selection Lists PDF for your teachers college.

How to apply to  Balob Teachers College?

There are two ways to apply to Balob Teachers College: as a school leaver and a non-school leaver.

Apply as a non-school leaver

Balob Teachers College does not have a website or social media account where you can get information on courses, applications and selections. The college relies on the media to disseminate information to new students. 

The best way to get a Balob Teachers College application form for 2025 is to get it from the college.

But, what can you do if you are not in Lae or anywhere nearby? The college often asks for proof of ID before issuing new application forms. This can be hard - here are some suggestions to help you - see below for non-school leavers' application timeframe.

Here are 5 ways to get an application form, even if you're not in LAE.

• 1) Call a family member/friend you know personally to get it for you.
• 2) Call the college and ask for the latest application form and fees.
• 3) Travel there yourself to get it - this can be an expensive exercise. 
• 4) Ask a Facebook/social media friend you know to send it to you.
• 5) Ask a current student to help you out.

The five ways above are practical ways to get the BalobTeachers College non-school leaver's application form 2025. 

Apply as a school leaver (Grade 12)

 Balob Teachers College option for Grade 12 students who want to become teachers. 

All you have to do is to put it down as one of your options when you complete the National Online Application Form on the DHERST website.

The best tip here is to make it your first or second choice so that you have a higher chance of getting in. You can do that at school with the help of your deputy principal.

If you do not make that choice yet, do not worry. You can make adjustments to your final choice during the Grace Period DHERST gives you.

GPA for entering Balob Teachers College PNG

Each college in PNG selects the best students. That means that they choose students with high GPAs. 

Read about GPA for PNG teachers' colleges.

DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology) sets a GPA threshold of 2. Some institutions have raised it to 2.25.

Generally, you must have a GPA higher than 2 to get selected. Inversely, you must maintain a GPA higher than 2 to remain a student at Balob Teachers' College to get relegated.

For registration purposes, PNG Education Department requires that teachers' college graduates should have a GPA of 2.4. (see the report here)

Taking all GPAs into consideration, you should maintain a bare minimum of 2.4 to remain competitive in during selections.

Contact  Balob Teachers College

You can contact the principal and admin office for information on school leavers and non-school leavers.

Balob Teachers' College

P O Box 2127

Lae, Morobe Province

Ph 4724311 / 4724355

Contact person/s

Mr Jack Hawap (Deputy Principal, Admin)

When does Balob Teachers' College NSL application open?

For the last two years, Balob Teachers' College non-school leavers' application forms come out in May. If you are planning to apply for next year, make sure you are in Lae in May to get the NSL application form. 

The application closes at the end of June. 

You will have a month to complete the application and hand it in.

Balob Teachers' College Acceptance List 2025

The acceptance list for Balob Teachers' College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

The non-school leavers who applied straight to Balob Teachers College will have to check the college for the non-school leavers acceptance list 2025.

As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2025.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

About Balob Teachers College 

Balob Teachers College is located in Lae, Morobe Province and is run by the Lutheran Church. 

The college has been training primary school teachers for nearly 60 years. It offers diploma in primary teaching and enrols 600-700 students every year, about half of them are female students.