Academics

PRIMARY SCHOOL

FOUNDATION PHASE

The phase consists of 2 sections individually catering for blind and partially sighted learners from Grade 1 to 3. The Grade R class is a combination of blind and partially sighted learners.

Blind learners start with pre-braille skills and uncontracted braille. Thereafter they advance to contracted braille.

All braille classes are equipped with Perkins braillers for each learner. The partially sighted classrooms are equipped with CCTV screens amongst other equipment.

The following subjects are offered in line with CAPS:

English Home Language
Afrikaans Home Language
English First Additional Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Skills

Learners also acquire basic computer keyboard skills during this phase

INTERMEDIATE PHASE

English Home Language
Afrikaans Home Language
English First Additional Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Skills

Learners also acquire basic computer keyboard skills during this phase.

SECONDARY SCHOOL

SENIOR PHASE

Blind and partially sighted learners are accommodated in combined classes. Each class is equipped with CCTV screens for partially sighted learners as well as Perkins braillers for blind learners.

The Senior Phase (Grades 7 – 9) offers the following subjects in line with CAPS:

The following subjects are offered in line with CAPS:

English Home Language
Afrikaans Home Language
English First Additional Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation
Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Economic and Management Sciences
Creative Arts
Technology

FET PHASE

The FET Phase (Grades 10 – 12) offers the following subjects in line with CAPS:

English Home Language
Afrikaans Home Language
English First Additional Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Mathematics Literacy
Life Orientation
Life Orientation
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Business Studies
Tourism
Consumer Studies
Computer Applications Technology

Learners also acquire basic computer keyboard skills during this phase.

SECTION FOR SPECIALIZED EDUCATION

MID SECTION

Within the Section for Special Education for learners with Mild Intellectual Disability an adjusted CAPS is implemented and the Technical Occupational Curriculum (TOC) is followed with the year 1 – 4 learners as prescribed by the Department of Education (previously known as Grade 6 – 9 SSE).

English Home Language
Afrikaans Home Language
English First Additional Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation – divided into Creative Arts, Physical Education, and Personal and Social Well-being
Natural Science
The TOC includes practical subjects such as Office Administration and Consumer Studies which prepare the learners for the world of work.

The learners complete their schooling in Year 4.

SID SECTION

The section for learners with Severe Intellectual Disability follows the Differentiated Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (D-CAPS). There are four classes:

The section for learners with Severe Intellectual Disability follows the Differentiated Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (D-CAPS). There are four classes:

Class 1: Ages 7 -10 years old
Class 2: Ages 11 -13 years old
Class 3: Ages 14 – 16 years old
Class 4: Ages 17 – 18 years old.

Subjects: Class 1 -4:

Home Language
Mathematics
Life Skills

Subjects: Class 4:

First Additional Language
Agricultural Studies
Consumer Studies
Art and Crafts

Learners leave school at the age of 18, seeking work at sheltered workplaces.

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