ACADEMIC

SUBJECTS OFFERED

English Home Language

Afrikaans or isiXhosa First Additional Language

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Physical Science

Life Science

History

Geography

Business Studies

Accounting

Information Technology

Computer Applications Technology

Tourism

Consumer Studies

Dramatic Arts

Music (Piano, Voice, Brass, woodwind, violin, guitar, drums)

Visual Art

Design

EXAMS / TEST SERIES

Exam Instruction and Rules

AWARDS

GRADE 8 & 9

Subject Awards

1. Bronze: 80% for at least two learning areas

Silver : 80% in 5 to 7 learning areas and

Gold : 80% for at least 8 learning areas calculated over the whole year’s assessment.

2. Book prizes are awarded to the TOP TEN pupils.

3. Book prizes are awarded to those pupils who come First in each subject, provided that he/she qualifies for a subject award.

Academic Colours

1. A Scroll is awarded for an aggregate of 85% in the November exam.

2. An Academic Bursary is awarded to the TOP FIVE ACHIEVERS in Grade 8 and 9.

GRADE 10

Subject Awards

1. Book prizes are awarded to the TOP TEN pupils.

2. Subject Awards, in the form of Merit Certificates will also be made. The minimum qualification for these awards in Grade 10 is 75%, maintained in both the June and November exams.

3. Book prizes are awarded to those pupils who come first in each subject, provided that the minimum average percentage is obtained.

Academic Colours

1. A Scroll is awarded for an aggregate of 70% – 74% in two exams.

2. Half Colours are awarded for an aggregate of 75% – 79% in two exams.

3. Full Colours are awarded for an aggregate of 80% and above in two exams.

4. An Academic Bursary is awarded to the TOP FIVE ACHIEVERS in Grade 10.

GRADE 11

Subject Awards

1. Book prizes are awarded to the TOP TEN pupils.

2. Subject Awards, in the form of Merit Certificates will also be made. The minimum qualification for these awards in Grade 11 is 75% in Life Orientation and 70% in all other subjects, maintained in both the June and November exams.

3. Book prizes are awarded to those pupils who come First in each subject, provided that the minimum average percentage is obtained.

Academic Colours

1. A Scroll is awarded for an aggregate of 65% – 69% in two exams.

2. Half Colours are awarded for an aggregate of 70% – 74% in two exams.

3. Full Colours are awarded for an aggregate of 75% and above in two exams.

4. An Academic Bursary is awarded to the TOP FIVE ACHIEVERS in Grade 11.

GRADE 12

1. Book Prizes/Vouchers are awarded to the Top Ten pupils.

2. Subject Awards, in the form of Merit Certificates will also be made. The minimum qualification for these awards in Grade 12 is 75% for Life Orientation and 70% in all other subjects, maintained over the June and September examinations.

3. Book Prizes/Vouchers are awarded to those pupils who come first in each subject, provided that the minimum average percentage is obtained.

4. Academic Scrolls are awarded to pupils who maintain an average of 65% in both examinations.

Academic Half Colours are awarded to pupils who maintain an average of 70% in both examinations.

Academic Full Colours are awarded to pupils who maintain an average of 75% and above in both examinations.

An Honours Blazer is awarded to pupils who maintain an average of 580 marks and above over three examinations.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Find below additional learning resources for pupils, as well as past exam papers. The resources are sorted into grade and subject, and are constantly updated as new resources become available.

All Grades

Past exam papers

Khan Academy

This free website contains short, simple video explanations of thousands of school topics. Maths and Science are particularly well covered. Click on Subjects at the top of the page, and search for what you need.

How to study Maths

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BrainGenie

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Sparknotes

Summaries of setwork books, physics, chemistry, maths, biology, computer science and much more.

Spreadsheeto

Excel cleverness

Excel Easy

Tutorials and tips on Excel

Study skills

Time Management

Study skills

Stress Management