Gr. 7 - 9
Subjects: |
English HL |
Afrikaans FAL |
Mathematics |
Life Skills |
Technology |
Natural Sciences |
Arts & Culture |
Social Sciences |
Compulsory Subjects
It is COMPULSORY for all Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners in 2018 to take the following subjects:
Subject |
Description |
English Home Language |
About how languages form the basis of learning and enable you to communicate in a variety of contexts using different forms of communication. Your listening and speaking skills will be developed further with greater emphasis falling on your reading and writing skills |
Afrikaans 1st Additional Language |
About how languages form the basis of the learning and enables you to communicate in a variety of contexts using different forms of communication. Your reading and writing skills will be further developed, with greater emphasis on your listening and speaking skills. |
Life Orientation |
How to adopt a balanced lifestyle and manage your life responsibly by developing knowledge, skills and values. |
Mathematics (Choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy) |
To solve both mathematical and real-world problems using a range of mathematical tools. These tools are organised by topics such as algebra, calculus, measurement, trigonometry, statistics, probability and the mathematics of finance. Can only be taken if a learner passed Mathematics in the previous year. |
Mathematical Literacy (Choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy) |
To use the mathematics you have already learnt (and some more) to make sense of, to explain and to change the world in which you live - a world that uses numbers, formulae, graphs and tables to communicate information. Compulsory for all learners who failed Mathematics in the previous year. |
Choice Subjects
The learner has a CHOICE OF THREE from the following different subjects:
Subject |
Description |
Accounting |
About financial record keeping, various financial records, management accounting and the management of financial resources, and ethics in financial matters. |
Geography |
About the physical and human processes and spatial patterns on Earth. One will make sense of the complex world that is being influenced by many different forces, such as environmental deterioration and movement of people. |
Life Sciences |
About physiology and anatomy, diseases, cells and tissues, ecology
and population dynamics, biotechnology, biodiversity and medical
techniques, biochemistry, ethics or science, evolution and genetics. |
Computer Application Technology |
About Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which
includes basic concepts of hardware, software and networks,
advanced word processing, spreadsheets, databases presentation
skills, communication modes and tools. |
Business Studies |
About the business environment, business opportunities, business
roles and functions of business. |
Drama |
It encompasses a range of performance modes across a variety of media and within a diversity of cultural and social contexts. |
Economics |
About the micro and macro economy, development economy and other economic issues. |
Physical Science |
How to investigate physical and chemical phenomena through scientific inquiry. By applying specific models, theories and laws one learns how to explain and predict events in our physical environment. |
Tourism |
How to meet the needs and expectations of travellers and develop insight into tourism practices and socio-economic growth. |
Student Learning Support
The school provides additional support to learners who struggle mastering their school work. Each of the schools has a School care programme which is responsible for managing support services rendered by the school. In some circumstances support services might have to be delivered at additional financial costs to the parent.
Support Services |
Psychological evaluation (might be at an additional cost) |
Counselling |
Learner support system (might be at an additional cost) |
Additional classes |
Career guidance |
Subject choice guidance |
Spiritual guidance |
Leadership development programme |