FOUNDATION PHASE

Subjects

  • Mathematics
  • Home Language
  • First Additional Language
  • Life Skills

LEARNING MATERIALS

  • Workbooks
  • DBE workbooks for learners in Home Language, Mathematics, Life Skills and First Additional Language (Afrikaans)
  • Use of data projectors.
  • Concrete learning material for all subjects.
  • Library facilities and readers in class.
  • Computers

COMPUTER INSTRUCTION

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Future-FUN CAPS: Used in class and during computer classes.
  • Future-FUN CAPS includes CAPS-aligned interactive content. There are e-books per grade, subject, topic and theme.
  • Output: Learners become excited, motivated and enthusiastic once learning becomes enjoyable.
  • E-Publications include: Content, self-correcting questions, formative assessments, memorandums, rubrics, lesson plans, flash cards, ICT integrated lessons, links to DBE workbooks, videos and songs.

ASSESSMENT

  • SBA (School based assessments) and continuous informal assessments (daily).
  • HOTS (Higher order thinking strategies) implemented throughout the curriculum with a focus on language across the curriculum.
  • A combination of informal and formal assessments are used to determine the final mark in each subject.

LEARNER SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT

  • Learner support is provided by the educators in the form of classroom intervention and didactic classes after school.
  • Learners who require more consolidation are referred to the SBST (School based support team) for in-depth consolidation.
  • Group instruction for Home Language, Mathematics and First Additional Language to ensure that learners who are able to can do the enrichment work or move on to the next concept.

INTERSEN PHASE

  • Curriculum – Intermediate Phase (Gr. 4 to 6) and senior Phase (Gr 7)
  • The Gr. 4 – 7 Curriculum is based on the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) of the Department of Basic Education.
  • The National Curriculum Statement was designed for the improvement of social transformation: active and critical thoughts; knowledge and skills; progression; credibility; quality and efficiency.

SUBJECTS OFFERED

Grade 4 – 6:

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences and Technology
  • Social Sciences (Geography and History)
  • Life Skills (Creative Arts, Physical Education, Personal and Social Well-being)

Grade 7:

  • English Home Language
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences (Geography and History)
  • Economics and Management Sciences
  • Technology
  • Life Orientation (Life Skills and Physical Education Training)
  • Creative Arts (Dance and Drama)

ASSESSMENT

  • School Based Assessments (SBA) per subject every term.
  • Test week in Term 1 and Term 3.
  • Examinations are written in Term 2 and Term 4.
  • The weight of the School Based Assessment (SBA) and the End of the year examination is as follows:
  • SBA Component and End of the year examination
  • Intermediate Phase: SBA = 75% Exam = 25%
  • Senior Phase: SBA = 40% Exam = 60%
  • WCED external Systemic Testing for Grade 3 and Grade 6 is conducted in Term 3:
  • Vredelust Primary School ranks in the Top 20 primary schools in the Western Cape with regards to our excellent achievements in this regard.

PARENT EVENINGS

  • Information evenings, Gr. R – 7, are held at the beginning of each year where information about the school year and an introduction to academics is done. Parents get to meet the teachers as well.
  • Separate grade 4 and grade 7 introduction to academic evenings are held to assist parents in understanding the new phase and how they can help their children adapt and plan accordingly.
  • Parent evenings are every term where report cards are discussed.
  • Orientation days for new Grade R and Grade 1 learners are held every year.
  • New learners for the next calendar year (grade 2 – 7) are also welcomed on these evenings.