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%