Language is a tool for thought and communication. It is through language that cultural diversity and social relations are expressed. Learning to use language enables learners to think and acquire knowledge, to express identity, feelings and ideas, to interact with others, and to manage their world.

All learners in our school take English Home Language. This will enable them to fulfill their roles as competent citizens and help them to compete for the best positions in the workplace nationally and internationally.

Main components:

Comprehension and reading skills

Writing skills (various creative and transactional texts)

Oral communication

Listening skills

Visual and verbal literacy

Language competency (grammar)

Analysing and understanding literature

Prerequisites:

A language evaluation test is compulsory for immigrants as well as learners who did not receive tuition in English in previous grades.

Possible tertiary courses:

Literacy is a prerequisite for all tertiary courses. English is the language of learning in most tertiary institutions. Comprehension of and communication in a language is the gateway to any field of study.

Possible careers:

Journalism, copy writer, translator, diplomatic service, psychologist, law, educators, politics, communication, writers, media.

Taal is ‘n hulpmiddel vir denke en kommunikasie. Deur die gebruik van taal word kulturele diversiteit en sosiale verhoudings uitgebou en uitgedruk. Die korrekte en effektiewe gebruik van ‘n taal stel leerders instaat tot denke en die verwerwing van kennis om hul identiteit en gevoelens asook oorspronklike idees uit te druk om interaktief te wees en om hulle wêreld te beheer en bestuur.

Belangrike komponente:

Begrip en leesvaardighede

Skryfvaardighede (verskillende kreatiewe en transaksionele tekste)

Mondelinge vaardighede

Luistervaardighede

Visuele en verbale geletterdheid

Taalvaardighede (taallleer)

Analisering en begrip van letterkunde

Voorvereiste:

Om vir hierdie vak te kwalifiseer moet ‘n leerder die vak in vorige grade geneem het.

Moontlike tersiêre kursusse:

Geletterdheid is ‘n voorvereiste vir alle tersiêre kursusse. Taalvermoë en begrip is die sleutel tot alle studievelde.

Moontlike beroepe:

Joernalistiek, advertensiewêreld, vertaler, sielkunde, regte, opvoeders, kommunikasie, skryfkuns, media.

Taal is ‘n hulpmiddel vir denke en kommunikasie. Deur die gebruik van taal word kulturele diversiteit en sosiale verhoudings uitgebou en uitgedruk. Die korrekte en effektiewe gebruik van ‘n taal stel leerders instaat tot denke en die verwerwing van kennis om hul identiteit en gevoelens en oorspronklike idees uit te druk om interaktief te wees en om hulle wêreld te beheer en bestuur.

Afrikaans het beslis nog ‘n belangrike rol te speel in die Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing.

Belangrike komponente:

Begrip en leesvaardighede

Skryfvaardighede (verskillende kreatiewe en transaksionele tekste)

Mondelinge vaardighede

Luistervaardighede

Visuele en verbale geletterdheid

Taalvaardighede (taalleer)

Analisering en begrip van letterkunde

Voorvereistes:

Vir leerders wat nie immigrante is nie, is Afrikaans verpligtend. Daarom moet immigrante leerders wat reeds Afrikaans moet neem en leerders wat nie Afrikaans die vorige jaar gehad het nie, ‘n taal-evaluasietoets doen.

A language evaluation test is compulsory for immigrants who need to do a First Additional language as well as learners who did not have Afrikaans in previous grades.

Moontlike tersiêre kursusse:

Geletterdheid is ‘n voorvereiste vir alle tersiêre kursusse. Taalvermoë en begrip is die sleutel tot alle studievelde.

Moontlike beroepe:

Joernalistiek, advertensiewêreld, vertaler, sielkunde, regte, opvoeders, kommunikasie, skryfkuns, media.

French Second Additional Language is the study of the French language and francophone culture. The teaching methodology is text-based and has as its primary outcome practical and useful skills for communicating and understanding in French.

Main components:

Oral and aural proficiency

Comprehension

Reading skills

Writing effectively

Grammar and language usage

Cultural awareness

Francophone literature (both European and African

Prerequisites:

None. All welcome. All learners take French in Grades 8 and 9.

Other subjects that combine well with French:

All the Arts and Culture subjects

Hospitality studies

Tourism

Business studies

Dance

Possible tertiary courses:

BA (Languages), Journalism, Diplomatic career, Political Science, Business

Possible careers:

Translator, interpreter, international relations, any field requiring French as mode of communication (business with Africa and the EU), politics, diplomacy, educator

Description of learning area

Life Orientation is the study of the self in relation to others and to society. It is concerned with the personal, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, motor and physical growth and development of learners. Life Orientation guides and prepares learners for life, and for its responsibilities and possibilities. This subject addresses knowledge, values, attitudes and skills about the self, the environment, responsible citizenship, a healthy and productive life, social engagement, recreation and physical activity, and career choices. It equips learners to solve problems, to make informed decisions and choices, and to take appropriate actions to enable them to live meaningfully and successfully in a rapidly-changing society.

Important components of Life Orientation

The four focus areas in Life Orientation, are:

Personal well-being is central to fulfilling one’s potential; it also enables learners to engage effectively in interpersonal relationships, community life and society.

Citizenship education

In a transforming and democratic society, personal and individual needs have to be placed in a social context to encourage acceptance of diversity and to foster commitment to the values and principles espoused in the Constitution.

Recreation and physical activity

Knowledge of healthy practices and nutrition, participation in games, sport, recreational and leisure time activities, and an understanding of the relationship between health, physical activities and the environment can improve the quality of life and the well-being of all learners.

Careers and career choices

The nature of the Further Education and Training band means that learners must make critical decisions regarding career fields and further study.

Academic requirements

Life Orientation is the only non-examinable subject. However, a learner will not be promoted or issued a National Senior Certificate (NSC) without providing concrete evidence of his or her performance in Life Orientation. Therefore, all evidence of learner performance in Life Orientation must be reflected in the learner’s portfolio.

Learner progress in Life Orientation is monitored throughout the school year and involves the following three different but related activities:

ongoing assessment

internal Programme of Assessment

external Certificate Task

Career opportunities

Physiologist, Counselor, Teacher, Social worker

Introduction

Physical Sciences focuses on physical and chemical phenomenon through scientific inquiry. It covers Mechanics, Waves, Sound and Light, Electricity and magnetism, Chemical systems and Chemical change.

Main components

Physics

Chemistry

Prerequisites

An average of 50% or more for mathematics and Natural Science in Gr 9 examination

Mathematical literacy cannot be taken in combination with Physical Science

Other subjects combining well with Physical Sciences

Mathematics, Geography, Information Technology, Life Sciences

Possible tertiary courses

B.Sc, B.Tech, Various engineering courses (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electronic,Computer), Medical degrees, Environmental studies, Electrical and Electronic studies

Possible careers

Physicist, Engineer, Technologist, Bio-technologist, Medical doctor, Radiographer, Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Dentist, Physiotherapist, Teacher

Introduction

Life Science is the science of life and living organism, including their structure, function, growth, evolution and distribution. The topics that we discuss are relevant to the world we live in. These include Genetics, Global environmental issues, Medical issues Nutrition and Health.

Main components

Tissues, cells and molecular studies

Structure, control and processes

Environmental studies

Diversity, change and continuity

Prerequisites

Good memory and application of knowledge skills

Other subjects combining well with Physical Sciences

Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography and Life Orientation

Possible tertiary courses

B.Sc general, BTech, B.Curr (nursing) Medical degrees, environmental studies, Agriculture, Psychology, Teacher, B.A.(bio-kinetics), Nature conservation, Brewery

Possible careers

Physicist, Psychologist, Various technologists, Various medical fields, Game ranger, Veterinary nurse, Pharmacist, Dentist, Physiotherapist, Teacher, Genetic counsellor, Botanist

Introduction

History focuses on significant events of the past but paramount to understanding the past lies the necessity of studying humanity and how collective consciousness is the driving force behind decisions made at crucial times throughout history. It involves the ability to look critically at both the successes of the past and the failures of our world in order to understand and interpret our present circumstances.

Main components:

South Africa history

European history

Ancient history

Prerequisites:

Analytical skills, Good general knowledge and memory skills

Possible careers:

Psychologist, Lawyer, Lecturer, Teacher, Diplomat, Politician, Journalist