Academic Choices

Our committed, well-qualified class teachers attend regular conferences, courses and workshops. We also utilise specialist teachers for Drama, Physical Education, Music, Computer Literacy, Afrikaans and isiZulu. A number of external Olympiads and benchmarking assessments are utilised to gauge our academic performance. We are well known for our excellent academic record and are strongly committed to maintaining high standards.

FOUNDATION PHASE (Grade 1 – 3)

A team of committed teachers works toward laying a good foundation for further development of our little ones.  We endeavor to build each child’s self-esteem and encourage learning through exploration, discovery and problem-solving. We offer the following subjects:

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans or isiXhosa First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Creative Arts (Art, Music and Drama)

SENIOR PRIMARY PHASE (Grades 4 – 7)

Our senior Primary Phase aims to equip our pupils with the academic, social and personal tools needed to excel in the exciting world that awaits them. We encourage our pupils to develop creative, critical thinking, problem solving, research and study skills.

For senior Primary Phase we offer the following subjects:

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans or isiXhosa First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Creative Arts (Art, Music and Drama)
  • Economic Management Science
  • Life Orientation
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology

 GRADES 8 AND 9

In the junior grades, pupils study the following subjects:

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans or isiXhosa First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Creative Arts (Art, Music and Drama)
  • Economic Management Science
  • Life Orientation
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology

GRADES 10 – 12

At the end of Grade 9, pupils make subject choices for matric. We offer the following subjects for Grades 10 – 12:

Compulsory subjects:

  • English (home language)
  • Afrikaans or isiXhosa First Additional Language
  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation

Elective (minimum of three):

  • Accounting
  • Computer Applications Technology
  • Consumer Studies
  • Design (Surface & Textile)
  • Dramatic Arts
  • Engineering Graphics and Design
  • Geography
  • History
  • Life Sciences
  • Music
  • Physical Sciences
  • Surface and Textile Design
  • Tourism
  • Visual Arts

ACADEMIC EXTENSION SUBJECTS (offered as 8th or 9th Subjects)

  • Advanced Programme English
  • Advanced Programmed Mathematics
  • Information Technology