Academic

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – Wiliam Butler Yeats

Academic Facilities

The school has well equipped facilities with the following: 3 Computer labs, 5 Science labs, an Art room with skylights, a Demonstration room and a fully equipped kitchen for Consumer Studies, a Technology lab and a Ballet Hall with specially sprung floors for Dance. All teaching rooms have a computer and data projector and 27 are equipped with Smartboards as well.

The library is well-stocked with special facilities and a mezzanine floor which enables the learners to read or work in a comfortable environment.

Teaching Staff

The teaching staff is well qualified up to a Ph.D level and are skilled professionals in their subjects.Many have been involved in training others and helping NGOs with the implementation of aspects of the curricula in schools.

Results

The results of the past 20 years speak for themselves: 100% matric pass rate with just under 90% having a Bachelor’s Pass which entitles them to attend a university. Enrichment in all subjects is offered as well as support to those who need it.

In a recent survey of all learners, 83% felt that they learnt more than what is required in the curriculum.

For the top 12 achievers in each grade, we have an Athena Society, the aim of which is to enrich its members and introduce them to topics not necessarily curriculum based.

Women of Worth

It is our expectation that when a girl leaves our school, she is competent to face the realities of the world of work and has the skills and knowledge that will give her the edge over others in the job market. We expect our learners to be responsible and accountable for their own learning and to always strive to become leaders in their field.

Please download the Test timetable for Term 2 here
Please download the arrangements for Friday 4 May here
Please download the Midyear Exam timetable here

GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (GET Phase)
Grades Eight and Nine – Compulsory Subjects

English – Home Language
Afrikaans (2nd language) isiXhosa (2nd language) – First Additional Language
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences (includes History and Geography)
Life Orientation
Economic and Management Sciences
Technology
Arts and Culture either a Specific Pathway (one of: Art, Dance or Music) or the General Pathway (which includes Art, Drama, Dance and Music)

Additional Subjects

Computer Literacy
Second Additional Language
one of:
isiXhosa
French (Grade 8 and 9 only)
Italian (Grade 8 and 9 only)

Note: A learner may choose not to take a Second Additional Language and may follow a course in English and Mathematics Skills instead.

FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (FET Phase)
Students must take seven subjects for the FETC (Further Education and Training Certificate)

Core Subjects: these subjects are compulsory

Subject 1
English Home Language
Subject 2
Afrikaans 1st Additional or isiXhosa 1st Additional Language
Subject 3
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Subject 4
Life Orientation

Elective Component – Choose any three subjects from the list according to the school timetable combinations.

Grade 10 – 2012

Elective 1:      Life Sciences, Physical Science, History, Computer Applications Technology
Elective 2:      Life Sciences, Physical Science, History, Geography, Dance Studies, Visual Arts, Music
Elective 3:      Life Sciences, Consumer Studies, Accounting, Computer Applications Technology, Geography.

Grade 11 and 12 – 2012

Elective 1:      Life Sciences, Physical Science, Accounting, History, Computer Applications Technology
Elective 2:      Life Sciences, Physical Science, History, Geography, Dance Studies, Visual Arts, Music
Elective 3:      Life Sciences, Consumer Studies, Accounting, Computer Applications Technology, Geography.

ACADEMIC HALF COLOURS

Learners must obtain the required minimum in the average of the mid-year and final exams

In Grade 10 – 1680 (80%) Grade 11 – 1575 (75%) Grade 12 – 1575 (75%)

ACADEMIC FULL COLOURS

Learners must obtain the required minimum in the average of the mid-year and final exams

Grade 10 – 1785 (85%) Grade 11 – 1680 (80%) Grade 12 – 1680 (80%)

The award will be made at the beginning of the first term to

Grade 11 learners based on Grade 10 results
Grade 12 learners based on Grade 11 results

In the case of Grade 12 learners who obtain the required minimum during their Grade 12 mid-year and Prelim examinations, the award will be made at the end of the third term.

GENERAL NOTE

Learners who have obtained the award but fail to meet the requirements the following year are entitled to continue wearing their badges provided that their work is of a consistently high standard, that they are still participating and meet the general criteria mentioned above.

The Athena Society

Teacher in charge: Mr D Burrell
Academic Committee Liaison: Julia Cosentino

The society was formed at the beginning of 2011 and it consists of the top twelve academic achievers in each of the senior grades. Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and is therefore an appropriate name for a society consisting of young women who are top academics.

The function of the society is to stimulate, extend and nourish our top achievers. The group is addressed by speakers and is also taken on outings to places or events of interest. Recent events included a talk by a NASA astronaut, an evening outing to a performance of the opera Carmen, a talk on the Kon-Tiki expedition, a workshop on thinking outside and inside the box and a session on solving cryptic crosswords.

There are also opportunities for learners who wish to present short talks to the rest of the society on matters that interest them – these topics are beyond the scope of the school curriculum. We wish to encourage learners to take this opportunity to talk to the society on topics about which they feel passionate. Members are more than welcome to make suggestions regarding possible speakers or outings.

The society does not have a fixed meeting time – this is to allow us to take advantage of a variety of opportunities and members will be advised of each event in good time. The idea is that the group meets approximately once a month.

Academic

The Athena Society

Head of Academics

Academic Committee

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