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Academics
Language of instruction
Our Grade R classes are offered using a double medium approach. In our Grade 1 and 2 classes the language of instruction will be English. In our Grade 3 classes, we follow a unique language model as set out below. We aim to equip all our pupils for a smooth change over to English as the only language of instruction from Grade 4.
From Grade 4 the language of instruction will be English. Our English pupils will be taking English on the Home Language level and Afrikaans on the 1st Additional language level. Our Afrikaans pupils will be taking both English and Afrikaans on the Home Language level. Our aim with the Afrikaans pupils is to equip them in English and Afrikaans up to Grade 9.
The table below sets out a detailed explanation of the approach in each grade:
| Grade R | Grade 1 and 2 | Grade 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Afrikaans and English | English | Afrikaans and English in the same class |
| English | Daily English language enrichment | English – on Home Language level | English – on Home Language level for all English and Afrikaans pupils |
| Afrikaans | Daily Afrikaans language enrichment | Afrikaans on 1st additional language level | Afrikaans – Home Language level (Afrikaans pupils in a parallel class by a separate teacher) Afrikaans on 1st additional language level (English pupils by register teacher) |
| Mathematics | Afrikaans and English | English | English for all English and Afrikaans pupils |
| Life Orientation | Afrikaans and English | English | English |
Curriculum
The prescribed National Department of Education syllabus is used as the basis but is adapted to facilitate the Christ-centred lifestyle and worldview principles of the school. The Computer laboratory supports the teaching programme. The following subjects are offered:
| CAPS curriculum Grade R – 3 |
| Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans First Additional Language (Grade 1 – 3) |
| English Home Language |
| Mathematics |
| Life Skills: – Beginning Knowledge, – Creative Arts – Physical Education – Personal and Social – Well-being |
Computer Literacy
From Grade R – 6, all pupils are introduced to formal computer training. This subject will resume in Grade 7.
Assessment
Assessment Requirements – National Policy about the Programme and Promotion requirements of NCS:
- Promotion requirements for Grades 1 to 3:
- Moderate achievement (Level 3) (40% – 49%) in Afrikaans
- Moderate achievement (Level 3) (40% – 49%) in Mathematics
- Adequate achievement (Level 4) (50% – 59%) in English
School-Based Assessment (SBA) is a compulsory component of the promotion marks. The SBA component conducted during the year must be 75%, and the final examination component 25% of the promotion mark.
| CODE | DESCRIPTION OF COMPETENCES | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Outstanding achievement | 80–100% |
| 6 | Meritorious achievement | 70–79% |
| 5 | Substantial achievement | 60–69% |
| 4 | Adequate achievement | 50–59% |
| 3 | Moderate achievement | 40–49% |
| 2 | Elementary achievement | 30–39% |
| 1 | Not achieved | 0–29% |
Evaluation and recognition
In Grade R pupil’s assessment will be done according to the guidelines as explained in the Grade prospectuses. Grade R to 3 pupils are formally and informally assessed continuously using a 7-point scale. Assessment is based on:
- Skills that are achieved
- Individual understanding of new concepts
- Application of new concepts
- In the Intermediate and Senior phases (Grades 4 to 9) pupils are continually assessed on a formal
and informal basis