Erica Primary School

Intersen Phase

Intermediate and Senior Phase (Intersen)

The School has three classes for each grade with an average class size of 40 learners. All classes are fully equipped for E-Learning with teachers using data projectors, laptops and the internet to enhance the learning experience of our learners. 

Classes start at 07:55 and end at 14:30 (Monday to Thursday) and at 12:25 on Fridays. (COVID timetable). The School offers subject teaching from Grade 4 to 7 with appropriately qualified teachers teaching each subject.

Specialist Teachers

The School has specialist teachers for Music and Dance (Grade 7). The quality of instruction in these subjects is of a high standard which enables our learners to participate in Eisteddfods and other competitions. This further promotes the holistic well-being of our learners.

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.

Intermediate Phase (Grade 4-6):

Subjects offered in the Intermediate Phase:

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

Senior Phase (Grade 7):

Subjects offered in the Intermediate Phase:

● Home Language
● First Additional Language
● Mathematics
● Natural Sciences
● Social Sciences (History and Geography)
● Economic and Management Sciences
● Life Orientation (Personal and Social Well-being & Physical Education)
● Creative Arts (Music & Dance)
● Home Language
● Technology

Assessments:

● 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 weighting 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%