Primary School Academics
Reception Year Curriculum
The Reception Year Department provides a warm and nurturing introduction to Big School! Each morning is a new adventure and laughter and fun are the order of the day. Highlights of the year include Mud Day, Grandparents' Day, Baby Day and a visit to or from St Benedicts.
Reception Year Education Programme:
- Religious Education
- Pre Literacy
- Pre Numeracy
- Life Skills
- Speech and Drama
- Music
- Art
- Media User Guidance
- Physical Education
- Computer Literacy
Foundation Phase - Grade 1 to Grade 3
The Foundation Phase is a key building block to your daughter’s future. It is here where the skills of Reading, Writing and Numeracy are truly developed.
A challenging curriculum is presented and the girls develop the concepts, skills, attitudes and values needed for future independent learning. An introduction to various aspects of technology, computer literacy and entrepreneurship all ensure that a sound foundation is laid.
Foundation Phase Education Programme:
- Religious Education
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Life skills
- Music
- Speech & Drama
- Art
- Media User Guidance
- Physical Education
- Computer Literacy
Intermediate and Senior Phase Curriculum
The Intermediate and Senior Phases introduce the eight Learning Areas of the National Curriculum. The emphasis of teaching is placed on skills, values and attitudes. The computer facilities are state-of-the-art, ensuring that computer skills form an integral part of the lessons.
Intermediate Phase (Grade 4 to 6) Education Programme:
- Religious Education
- English 1st Language
- Afrikaans 2nd Language
- Mathematics
- History
- Science
- Geography
- Life Orientation
- Music
- Speech & Drama
- Design & Technology
- Zulu
- Computer Literacy
- Economic Management Sciences
- Guidance
- Media User Guidance
- Physical Education
Senior Phase (Grade 7) Education Programme:
- Religious Education
- English 1st Language
- Afrikaans 2nd Language
- Mathematics
- History
- Science
- Biology
- Geography
- Life Orientation
- Music
- Speech & Drama
- Design & Technology
- Zulu
- Computer Literacy
- Economic Management Sciences
- Guidance
- Physical Education