Akademie | Academics

Studying English at school is a valuable investment in one’s personal, academic, and future professional growth. It not only enhances communication skills but also opens up a world of opportunities in various aspects of life. The benefits of mastering English are substantial and far-reaching.

In Home Language, greater focus is placed on the study and analysis of poetry and literature texts, the development of arguments, improving communication skills, and enabling students to express their ideas clearly and persuasively.

Learners may choose to take English First Additional Language (FAL) or English Home Language (HL). The main focus of the FAL stream is to improve learners’ skills in the everyday use of English, and aims to improve reading, writing, comprehension, and language skills.

Lewensoriëntering is ‘n kernvak in Suid-Afrikaanse skole wat fokus op die ontwikkeling van lewensvaardighede, persoonlike groei en sosiale verantwoordelikheid. Dit berei leerders voor om suksesvol deel te neem aan die samelewing en die arbeidsmark.

Die vak dek vyf hoofareas:

1. Persoonlike welstand: Bevorder geestelike, fisiese en emosionele gesondheid.
2. ⁠Sosiale ontwikkeling: Leer oor kulturele diversiteit, menseregte en verantwoordelike burgerskap.
3. Fisiese ontwikkeling: Sluit sport en liggaamlike opvoeding in om fiksheid en gesonde leefstyle te verbeter.
4. ⁠Omgewingsopvoeding: Fokus op volhoubaarheid en bewaring.
5. Loopbaanontwikkeling: Help leerders om loopbaankeuses te maak en voorberei vir tersiêre studies of werk. Die vak is prakties, lewensgerig en noodsaaklik vir holistiese leerderontwikkeling.

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Life Orientation is a core subject in South African schools that focuses on the development of life skills, personal growth, and social responsibility. It prepares learners to successfully participate in society and the job market.

The subject covers five main areas:

1. Personal well-being: Promotes mental, physical, and emotional health.
2. Social development: Teaches about cultural diversity, human rights, and responsible citizenship.
3. Physical development: Includes sport and physical education to improve fitness and healthy lifestyles.
4. Environmental education: Focuses on sustainability and conservation.
5. Career development: Helps learners make career choices and prepares them for tertiary studies or work. The subject is practical, life-oriented, and essential for holistic learner development.

Wiskunde is die studie van getalle, hoeveelhede, vorms en patrone, en ondersoek die verhoudings tussen voorwerpe, konsepte en idees.

Op skool behels Wiskunde:

1. Algebra: Veranderlikes, vergelykings en funksies.
2. Meetkunde: Punte, lyne, hoeke, vorms en ruimtes.
3. Calculus: Tempo’s van verandering, limiete, maksima en minima.
4. Statistieke: Data-analise en waarskynlikheid.

Metodes sluit probleemoplossing, logiese redenasie, bewys, verifikasie en modellering in. Wiskunde het toepassings in wetenskap, tegnologie, ekonomie, medisyne en die omgewing. Dit is ‘n taal, hulpmiddel en manier van dink, noodsaaklik om die wêreld te verstaan en ons toekoms te vorm.

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Mathematics is the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns. It is a vast and fascinating field that explores the relationships between objects, concepts, and ideas.

Mathematics in school includes:

1. Algebra: Variables, equations, and functions.
2. Geometry: Points, lines, angles, shapes, and spaces.
3. Calculus: Rates of change, limits, maxima, and minima.
4. Statistics: Data analysis and probability.

The following methods are often used in Mathematics: Problem-solving, logical reasoning, proof and verification, and modeling of real-world phenomena. These methods and concepts have a wide range of applications, including in: science (physics, biology, chemistry), technology (computer science, engineering), economics (finance, business), medicine (healthcare, epidemiology), and the environment (climate modeling, conservation).

Mathematics is a language, a tool, and a way of thinking. It is essential for understanding the world and shaping our future.

Wiskunde-geletterdheid is ‘n wiskunde-vakrigting wat fokus op die leerder se vermoë om wiskundige konsepte te verstaan en in werklike situasies toe te pas. Dit behels die interprestasie en ontleding van numeriese data, die neem van ingeligte besluite gegrond op wiskundige redenering, en die doeltreffende kommunikasie van wiskundige idees.

Wiskundige geletterdheid is noodsaaklik vir alledaagste take soos begrotings opstel, probleemoplossing en besluitneming, asook vir sukses in akademiese en professionele omgewings. Dit bemagtig die leerder om krities te dink, probleme op te los, en die toenemend data-gedrewe wêreld waarin ons leef, te navigeer.

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Mathematical literacy is a mathematical discipline that focuses on the learner’s ability to understand mathematical concepts and apply them in real-life situations. It involves interpreting and analyzing numerical data, making informed decisions based on mathematical reasoning, and effectively communicating mathematical ideas.

Mathematical literacy is essential for everyday tasks such as budgeting, problem-solving, and decision-making, as well as for success in academic and professional environments. It empowers the learner to think critically, solve problems, and navigate the increasingly data-driven world we live in.

Besigheidstudies is ‘n akademiese vak wat fokus op die studie van besigheidskonsepte, -praktyke en -beginsels. Dit dek ‘n wye reeks onderwerpe om leerders te help verstaan hoe besighede funksioneer, die ekonomiese en sosiale omgewings waarin hulle funksioneer, en die vaardighede wat nodig is om ‘n besigheid suksesvol te bestuur en te lei. Dit moedig leeders aan om krities oor besigheidspraktyke, uitdagings en strategieë te dink, praktiese kennis wat in werklike besigheids scenario’s toegepas kan word.

Leerders leer om ingeligte besluite te neem gebaseer op data, navorsing en ontleding. Dit inspireer leeders om ná te dink oor die begin en bestuur van hul eie besighede en verskaf inligting oor hoe besighede tot die ekonomie bydra, werk genereer en die samelewing beïnvloed.

Besigheidstudies is ‘n vak wat kennis van ekonomie, bestuur, bemarking, finansies en ander gebiede kombineer om ‘n omvattende begrip van sakebedrywighede en -strategieë te bied. Dit is ‘n waardevolle vak vir diegene wat belangstel om ‘n loopbaan in besigheid of bestuur te volg.

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Business Studies is an academic subject that focuses on the study of business concepts, practices, and principles. It covers a wide range of topics to help learners understand how businesses operate, the economic and social environments in which they function, and the skills required to successfully manage and lead a business.

It encourages learners to think critically about business practices, challenges, and strategies, offering practical knowledge that can be applied in real-world business scenarios. Learners learn to make informed decisions based on data, research, and analysis. It inspires students to think about starting and managing their own businesses and provides information on how businesses contribute to the economy, generate jobs, and impact society.

Business Studies is a subject that combines knowledge of economics, management, marketing, finance, and other areas to provide a comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategies. It is a valuable subject for those interested in pursuing a career in business or management.

Fisiese Wetenskappe is ‘n vak wat leer hoe die wêreld om ons werk deur die studie van natuurverskynsels, materie en energie. Dit sluit in die bestudering van dinge soos beweging, kragte, elektrisiteit, magnetisme, lig en die struktuur van materie. In hierdie vak ontwikkel leerders hul kritiese denkvaardighede, eksperimenteer met verskillende teorieë en leer hoe om wetenskaplike metodes toe te pas om vrae te beantwoord. Die vak is nie net ‘n studie van wat ons omring nie, maar help ook leerders om ‘n dieper begrip van die natuurwette te kry wat die wêreld en tegnologie aandryf. Fisiese Wetenskappe is dus nie net relevant vir die wetenskap nie, maar ook vir die ontwikkeling van praktiese vaardighede wat in verskeie ander veld nie asook in die werkswêreld van groot waarde is.

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Physical Sciences is a subject that teaches how the world around us works through the study of natural phenomena, matter, and energy. It includes the study of things like motion, forces, electricity, magnetism, light, and the structure of matter. In this subject, learners develop their critical thinking skills, experiment with different theories, and learn how to apply scientific methods to answer questions. The subject is not only a study of what surrounds us but also helps learners gain a deeper understanding of the natural laws that drive the world and technology. Therefore, Physical Sciences is not only relevant to science but also to the development of practical skills that are valuable in various other fields as well as in the workplace.

Rekenaartoepassingstegnologie is ‘n vak wat leerders leer hoe om rekenaars en sagteware effektief te gebruik om take en projekte in verskeie omgewings te voltooi. Die vak fokus op die ontwikkeling van vaardighede in rekenaartoepassings soos tekstverwerking, sigblaaie, databasisse, en grafiese ontwerpprogramme. Leerders sal leer hoe om rekenaartoepassings te gebruik om inligting te organiseer, data te analiseer, en visuele hulpmiddels te skep. Die vak bevorder kritiese denke en probleemoplossing, wat leerders help om tegnologiese uitdagings in die werklike wêreld aan te pak. Dit is ‘n waardevolle vak vir leerders wat belangstel in tegnologie, kantoorwerk, en die gebruik van rekenaars in verskeie bedrywe.

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Computer Applications Technology is a subject that teaches learners how to use computers and software effectively to complete tasks and projects in various environments. The subject focuses on developing skills in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and graphic design programs. Learners will learn how to use computer applications to organize information, analyze data, and create visual aids. The subject promotes critical thinking and problem-solving, helping learners tackle technological challenges in the real world. It is a valuable subject for learners interested in technology, office work, and the use of computers in various industries.

Landboutegnologie verwys na die gebruik van gereedskap, masjinerie en wetenskaplike kennis om landbouprosesse te verbeter. Dit beoog om die doeltreffendheid, produktiwiteit en volhoubaarheid van landbouaktiwiteite te verhoog, en die produksie van voedsel, vesels en ander landbouprodukte te optimaliseer terwyl hulpbronne soos grond, water en arbeid meer effektief gebruik word.

Voorbeelde van landboutegnologie sluit in:

1. Slim Boerdery: Die gebruik van sensors en Internet of Things (IoT) om data oor grondvog, temperatuur en gewasgroei in te samel, sowel as drones vir gewasmonitering en bespuiting.
2. Geïntegreerde Masjinerie: Moderne trekkers met GPS-stelsels en presisiebeheer vir akkurate ploeg, saai en oes.
3. Biotegnologie: Ontwikkeling van geneties gemodifiseerde (GM) gewasse wat teen plae, siektes en moeilike klimaatstoestande bestand is.
4. Outomatisasie: Robotte wat oes, onkruidbeheer of verpakking uitvoer.
5. Bewaringstegnologie: Waterbesparingstegnieke soos drupbesproeiing en reënwateropvangstelsels, sowel as grondbewaringstegnieke soos no-till farming.
6. Digitale Platforms: Sagteware en toepassings wat boere help om logistiek, marktoegang en pryse beter te bestuur.

Hierdie tegnologieë help boere om doeltreffender te werk en die omgewingsimpak van boerdery te verminder.

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Agricultural Technology refers to the use of tools, machinery, and scientific knowledge to improve farming processes. It aims to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of agricultural activities, optimizing the production of food, fibers, and other agricultural products while using resources like land, water, and labor more effectively.

Examples of agricultural technology include:

1. Smart Farming: Using sensors and IoT to collect data on soil moisture, temperature, and crop growth, and drones for crop monitoring and spraying.
2. Integrated Machinery: Modern tractors with GPS systems and precision control for accurate plowing, seeding, and harvesting.
3. Biotechnology: Developing genetically modified (GM) crops resistant to pests, diseases, and harsh climates.
4. Automation: Robots for harvesting, weed control, or packaging.
5. Conservation Technology: Water-saving methods like drip irrigation and rainwater collection, and soil conservation techniques like no-till farming.
6. Digital Platforms: Software and apps helping farmers manage logistics, market access, and prices.

These technologies help farmers work more efficiently and reduce the environmental impact of farming.

Lewenswetenskappe is die studie van lewende dinge vanaf molekulêre vlak tot en met hulle interaksies met mekaar en hulle omgewing. Die vak verbreed leerders se kennis oor biologiese begrippe, prosesse, stelsels en teorieë. Dit maak dit ook duidelik dat lewe op aarde dinamies is, met homeostase wat balans op elke vlak van organisasie handhaaf. Daar word ook kennis gemaak met veranderinge van lewe oor tyd.

Leerders se vermoë om wetenskaplike kwessies en prosesse krities te evalueer en te debatteer word ontwikkel.

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Life Sciences is the study of living things, from the molecular level to their interactions with each other and their environment. The subject broadens learners’ knowledge of biological concepts, processes, systems, and theories. It also makes it clear that life on Earth is dynamic, with homeostasis maintaining balance at every level of organization. Changes in life over time are also introduced.

Learners’ ability to critically evaluate and debate scientific issues and processes is developed.

Geografie is die studie van die aarde, sy mense, omgewing en natuurlike prosesse. Dit kombineer fisiese en menslike wetenskappe om te verstaan hoe natuurlike en menslike faktore interaksie het en die wêreld vorm. Die vak leer leerders om krities na omgewingskwessies, globale patrone en plaaslike uitdagings te kyk. Belangrike temas sluit in: landvorme, weer- en klimaatsisteme, waterbronne, bevolkingsdinamika, en ekonomiese aktiwiteite.

Geografie ontwikkel analitiese denke, ruimtelike bewussyn en probleemoplossingsvaardighede, wat dit ‘n waardevolle vak maak vir verdere studies en werksgeleenthede.

Moontlike loopbaanopsies sluit in:

1. Omgewingswetenskaplike: Bestudeer en beskerm ekosisteme en hulpbronne.
2. Stads- en streeksbeplanner: Ontwerp stede en dorpe op ‘n volhoubare manier.
3. Kartograaf: Skep kaarte en ruimtelike data.
4. GIS-spesialis: Werk met geografiese inligtingstelsels om patrone en data te analiseer.
5. Klimaatkundige of meteoroloog: Bestudeer weer- en klimaatsveranderinge.
6. Geoloog: Ondersoek die aarde se struktuur en minerale.
7. Toerismebestuurder: Bevorder volhoubare toerisme deur geografiese kennis.
8. Onderwyser of dosent: Gee geografie-klas of lei studente in hoër onderwys.

Geografie help leerders om die wêreld beter te verstaan en dra by tot die ontwikkeling van oplossings vir globale en plaaslike uitdagings.

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Geography is the study of the Earth, its people, environment, and natural processes. It combines physical and human sciences to understand how natural and human factors interact and shape the world. The subject teaches learners to critically examine environmental issues, global patterns, and local challenges. Key themes include landforms, weather and climate systems, water resources, population dynamics, and economic activities.

Geography develops analytical thinking, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills, making it a valuable subject for further studies and career opportunities.

Possible career options include:

1. Environmental Scientist: Study and protect ecosystems and resources.
2. Urban and Regional Planner: Design cities and towns in a sustainable way.
3. Cartographer: Create maps and spatial data.
4. GIS Specialist: Work with geographic information systems to analyze patterns and data.
5. Climatologist or Meteorologist: Study weather and climate changes.
6. Geologist: Investigate the Earth’s structure and minerals.
7. Tourism Manager: Promote sustainable tourism through geographic knowledge.
8. Teacher or Lecturer: Teach geography classes or guide students in higher education.

Geography helps learners better understand the world and contributes to developing solutions for global and local challenges.

Gasvryheidstudies is ‘n vak wat jou die basiese beginsels van die Gasvryheidindustrie leer. Dit sluit vyfster-bediening, basiese Franse kooktegnieke, produkkennis en spyskaartbeplanning in. Dit stel jou ook bekend aan kombuis en restaurantbedrywighede en leer jou van higiëne, veiligheid en sekuriteit. Die loopbane wat beskikbaar is word ook uiteengesit en hoe jy voedsel en drankbediening doen. Hoe om jou eie besigheid in hierdie bedryf te begin is deel van die leerplan en kan jou verseker van ‘n ekstra inkomste ná skool of toelating gee tot verdere studies in die Gasvryheidbedryf.

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Hospitality Studies is a subject that teaches you the basic principles of the hospitality industry. It covers five-star service, basic French cooking techniques, product knowledge, and menu planning. It also introduces you to kitchen and restaurant operations and teaches you about hygiene, safety, and security. The available career paths are also outlined, as well as how to provide food and beverage service. Learning how to start your own business in this industry is part of the curriculum and can provide you with additional income after school or entry into further studies in the hospitality industry.

Visuele Kuns is ‘n kreatiewe vak wat fokus op die studie en skep van visuele vorme van kuns, soos tekeninge, skilderye, beeldhouwerk, fotografie, grafiese ontwerp, installasiekuns en meer. Dit behels die verkenning van tegnieke, materiale, en kunsbewegings, sowel as die interpretasie van verskillende maniere waarop dit kulture en samelewings beïnvloed.

Visuele Kuns help om ‘n breër begrip van die wêreld te kry. Dit is nie net ‘n kreatiewe uitlaatklep nie, maar ook ‘n manier om diep persoonlike en kulturele betekenis te ontdek en te deel. Daar is altyd nuwe tegnieke en materiale om mee te eksperimenteer, van tradisionele potlood tot digitale kuns. Dit gee jou die geleentheid om jouself op unieke maniere uit te druk.

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Visual Arts is a creative subject that focuses on the study and creation of visual forms of art, such as drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, graphic design, installation art, and more. It involves exploring techniques, materials, and art movements, as well as interpreting the various ways in which these influence cultures and societies.

Visual Arts helps develop a broader understanding of the world. It is not only a creative outlet but also a way to discover and share deep personal and cultural meaning.
There are always new techniques and materials to experiment with, from traditional pencil to digital art. It provides the opportunity to express yourself in unique ways.

Leerders maak reeds in graad 8 en 9 kennis met Rekeningkunde as deel van die EBW-kurrikulum. Danksy hierdie blootstelling kan hulle dan ‘n ingeligte keuse maak in graad 10. Leerders wat lief is vir syfers en ‘n loopbaan in besigheid wil volg sal beslis baatvind by hierdie vak. Rekeningkunde handhaaf ‘n goeie balans tussen finansiele en bestuursinhoud, asook tussen teorie en die praktiese toepassing daarvan.

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Learners are introduced to Accounting in grades 8 and 9 as part of the EBS curriculum. Thanks to this exposure, they can then make an informed choice in grade 10. Learners who enjoy numbers and wish to pursue a career in business will definitely benefit from this subject. Accounting maintains a good balance between financial and managerial content, as well as between theory and its practical application.

Landboubestuurspraktyk is ‘n vak wat fokus op die bestuur van landboubedrywighede. Dit dek verskeie aspekte van landbou, soos die bestuur van produksieprosesse, hulpbronne, mense, en finansies in ‘n landbou-omgewing. Die doel van hierdie vak is om studente voor te berei op die praktiese aspekte van landboubestuur, insluitend die optimalisering van produksie, die bestuur van risiko’s, die analise van markte en die implementering van volhoubare praktyke.

In hierdie vak leer studente hoe om besluite te neem wat die doeltreffendheid en winsgewendheid van landboubedrywighede bevorder. Dit sluit onder andere die gebruik van tegnologie, die bestuur van arbeid, die ontwikkeling van landboustrategieë, en die nakoming van regsvereistes in.

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Agricultural Management Practice is a subject that focuses on the management of farming activities. It covers various aspects of agriculture, such as managing production processes, resources, people, and finances in an agricultural environment. The goal of this subject is to prepare students for the practical aspects of agricultural management, including optimizing production, managing risks, analyzing markets, and implementing sustainable practices.

In this subject, students learn how to make decisions that promote the efficiency and profitability of agricultural operations. This includes, among other things, the use of technology, labor management, the development of agricultural strategies, and compliance with legal requirements.

Ingenieursgrafika en Ontwerp (IGO) vir graad 10 tot 12 is ’n dinamiese vak wat daarop fokus om leerders praktiese en tegniese vaardighede in ontwerp en grafiese kommunikasie te leer. Die vak kombineer kreatiwiteit met presisie, aangesien leerders leer hoe om meganiese en strukturele tekeninge volgens industriestandaarde te skep, insluitend vryhand-, tweedimensionele en driedimensionele tekeninge. Dit sluit die gebruik van meetinstrumente en soms rekenaargesteunde ontwerp (CAD) in. Deur probleemoplossing en kritiese denke toe te pas, berei IGO leerders voor vir beroepe in ingenieurswese, argitektuur en industriële ontwerp, terwyl dit ook belangrike lewensvaardighede soos akkuraatheid, deursettingsvermoë en kreatiewe denke bevorder.

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Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) for grades 10 to 12 is a dynamic subject that focuses on teaching learners practical and technical skills in design and graphical communication. The subject combines creativity with precision, as learners learn how to create mechanical and structural drawings according to industry standards, including freehand, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional drawings. It involves the use of measuring instruments and sometimes computer-aided design (CAD). By applying problem-solving and critical thinking, EGD prepares learners for careers in engineering, architecture, and industrial design, while also promoting important life skills such as accuracy, perseverance, and creative thinking.

Inligtingstegnologie is die studie van al die verwante tegnologieë wat gebruik word tydens die vaslegging van data, die verwerking van data tot bruikbare inligting en die bestuur, aanbieding en verspreiding van data. Inligtingstegnologie bestudeer ook die aktiwiteite wat betrokke is tydens die oplos van probleme deur logiese en berekende denke. Dit sluit onder andere programmering, kommunikasietegnologieë, die basiese werking van ‘n rekenaar, databasistegnologie en sosiale implikasies in.

Onderwerpe/Inhoud:

1. Oplossingsontwikkeling: Algoritmes en probleemoplossing, Inleiding tot oplossingsontwikkeling, Toepassingsontwikkeling, Beginsels van programmatuuringenieurswese
2. Kommunikasietegnologieë: Netwerke, E-kommunikasie
3. Stelseltegnologieë: Inleiding tot rekenaars, apparatuur, programmatuur, rekenaarbestuur,
4. Internettegnologieë: Internet, Wêreldwye web Internetdienste
5. Data- en inligtingsbestuur: Datavoorstelling, Databasisbestuur, Databasisontwerp
6. Sosiale implikasies: Wetlike kwessies, Etiese kwessies, Sosiale kwessies, Omgewingskwessies, Gesondheidskwessies Rekenaars en die samelewing.

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Information Technology is the study of all the related technologies used during the capturing of data, processing data into usable information, and managing, presenting, and distributing data. Information Technology also studies the activities involved in solving problems through logical and calculated thinking. This includes, among others, programming, communication technologies, the basic operation of a computer, database technology, and social implications.

Topics/Content:

1. Solution Development: Algorithms and problem-solving, Introduction to solution development, Application development, Principles of software engineering
2. Communication Technologies: Networks, E-communication
3. System Technologies: Introduction to computers, hardware, software, computer management
4. Internet Technologies: Internet, World Wide Web, Internet services
5. Data and Information Management: Data representation, Database management, Database design
6. Social Implications: Legal issues, Ethical issues, Social issues, Environmental issues, Health issues, Computers and society.

Graad 8 en 9 Geskiedenis bied ’n opwindende geleentheid vir leerders om meer oor die wêreld se verlede te leer en insig te kry in hoe dit ons hede vorm. In hierdie grade fokus die kurrikulum op belangrike temas soos kolonialisme, industrialisasie, apartheid, menseregte, en wêreldoorloë. Leerders word aangemoedig om krities te dink, historiese bronne te analiseer, en uiteenlopende perspektiewe te verken. Hierdie benadering help hulle nie net om historiese kennis op te bou nie, maar ook om belangrike vaardigheid soos probleemoplossing te ontwikkel. Dit is ’n waardevolle vak wat ’n breër begrip van die wêreld en die mensdom bevorder.

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History in grades 8 and 9 offers an exciting opportunity for learners to learn more about the world’s past and gain insight into how it shapes our present. In these grades, the curriculum focuses on important themes such as colonialism, industrialization, apartheid, human rights, and world wars. Learners are encouraged to think critically, analyze historical sources, and explore diverse perspectives. This approach helps them not only build historical knowledge but also develop important skills such as problem-solving. It is a valuable subject that promotes a broader understanding of the world and humanity.

Skeppende Kunste: Drama is ‘n komponent van die Skeppende Kunste-vak in Suid-Afrikaanse skole wat fokus op die ontwikkeling van kreatiwiteit, selfuitdrukking, en kommunikasievaardighede deur middel van teater en toneelspel.

Hoofdoelwitte van Drama:

1. ⁠Kreatiewe selfuitdrukking: Ontwikkel die vermoë om emosies, gedagtes en idees deur toneelspel en improvisasie oor te dra.
2. Kommunikasievaardighede: Verbeter stemgebruik, liggaamstaal en selfvertroue.
3. ⁠Samewerking: Moedig spanwerk en probleemoplossing aan deur groepsaktiwiteite en teaterproduksies.
4. ⁠Kulturele bewustheid: Verken verskeie teaterstyle en tradisies, insluitend plaaslike en internasionale vorme.
5. ⁠Prestasie en analise: Sluit in die opvoering van toneelstukke en die analise van dramatiese tekste en optredes.
6. Aktiwiteite: Improvisasie en kort sketse. Studie van stemprojeksie en artikulasie. Skrif en opvoering van toneelstukke. Eksperimenteer met stelontwerp, kostuums en beligting. Ontleding van kulturele en historiese kontekste van teater.

Drama bevorder holistiese ontwikkeling en bemagtig leerders om kreatief en empaties te dink, terwyl hulle belangrike lewensvaardighede aanleer.

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Creative Arts: Drama is a component of the Creative Arts subject in South African schools that focuses on the development of creativity, self-expression, and communication skills through theatre and acting.

Main Objectives of Drama:

1. Creative self-expression: Develop the ability to convey emotions, thoughts, and ideas through acting and improvisation.
2. Communication skills: Improve voice projection, body language, and self-confidence.
3. Collaboration: Encourage teamwork and problem-solving through group activities and theatre productions.
4. Cultural awareness: Explore various theatre styles and traditions, including local and international forms.
5. Performance and analysis: Involves performing plays and analyzing dramatic texts and performances.
6. Activities:
   Improvisation and short skits.
   Study of voice projection and articulation.
   Writing and performing plays.
   Experimenting with set design, costumes, and lighting.
   Analyzing the cultural and historical contexts of theatre.

Drama promotes holistic development and empowers learners to think creatively and empathetically, while also learning essential life skills.

Tegnologie in Graad 9 is ‘n dinamiese en praktiese vak. Dit sluit drie hoofareas in: tegniese tekeninge, waar jy leer hoe om idees en ontwerpe visueel uit te beeld; rekenaars, waar jy jou vaardighede in digitale tegnologie ontwikkel; en landboustudies, waar jy ondersoek hoe tegnologie in landbou gebruik word om produksie te verbeter en volhoubaarheid te bevorder. Deur hierdie vak ontdek jy hoe tegnologie ‘n sleutelrol speel in die bou van oplossings vir regte probleme in die wêreld rondom jou.

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Technology in Grade 9 is a dynamic and practical subject. It includes three main areas: technical drawing, where you learn how to visually represent ideas and designs; computers, where you develop your skills in digital technology; and agricultural studies, where you explore how technology is used in agriculture to improve production and promote sustainability. Through this subject, you discover how technology plays a key role in building solutions for real-world problems in the world around you

Natuurwetenskap is die grondslag van wetenskaplike denke en ondersoek. Die vak fokus op kernareas soos biologie, chemie en fisika, en leer leerders hoe om die natuurlike wêreld rondom hulle te verstaan en te verduidelik. Natuurwetenskap rus leerders toe met ’n sterk wetenskaplike grondslag wat hulle voorberei vir verdere studies na-skool in STEM-beroepe.

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Natural Science is the foundation of scientific thinking and inquiry. The subject focuses on core areas such as biology, chemistry, and physics, teaching learners how to understand and explain the natural world around them. Natural Science equips learners with a strong scientific foundation that prepares them for further studies after school in STEM careers.

Landboustudies (Graad 8) is ‘n vak wat die teoretiese en praktiese aspekte van landbou en landbouproduksie dek. Dit sluit ‘n wye verskeidenheid onderwerpe in, insluitend die wetenskap van landbou, plante- en dierkunde, grondhulpbronne, volhoubare landboupraktyke, en die impak van landbou op die omgewing. In Landboustudies leer studente oor die verskillende elemente wat betrokke is by die produksie van voedsel, gewasse, en diere, sowel as hoe landboubedrywighede georganiseer en bestuur word. Dit kan ook insluit die bestudering van landbou-ekonomie, landbounavorsing, tegnologie in landbou, en die gebruik van kunsmis en plaagdoders. Die doel van die vak is om studente toe te rus met die kennis en vaardighede wat nodig is om doeltreffend en volhoubaar in die landbousektor te werk, en om die rol wat landbou in die samelewing en die ekonomie speel, te verstaan.

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Agricultural Studies (Grade 8) is a subject that covers the theoretical and practical aspects of agriculture and agricultural production. It includes a wide range of topics, including the science of agriculture, plant and animal science, soil resources, sustainable farming practices, and the impact of agriculture on the environment.
In Agricultural Studies, students learn about the various elements involved in the production of food, crops, and animals, as well as how agricultural activities are organized and managed. It may also include the study of agricultural economics, agricultural research, technology in agriculture, and the use of fertilizers and pesticides.
The goal of the subject is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively and sustainably in the agricultural sector, and to understand the role agriculture plays in society and the economy.

EBW fokus op die inleiding van basiese ekonomiese beginsels en besigheidsbestuurskonsepte. Dit dek onderwerpe soos finansiële geletterdheid, kredietbestuur, entrepreneurskap en die rol van besighede in die ekonomie. EBW het die doel om leerders praktiese vaardighede in die bestuur van geld, die begrip van ekonomiese stelsels en die maak van ingeligte finansiële besluite te gee, terwyl dit ook entrepreneurskapdenke bevorder.

Hierdie vak berei leerders voor vir verdere studies in besigheid, ekonomie en verwante velde.

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Economic and Business Studies (EBS) focuses on introducing basic economic principles and business management concepts. It covers topics such as financial literacy, credit management, entrepreneurship, and the role of businesses in the economy. EBW aims to equip learners with practical skills in money management, understanding economic systems, and making informed financial decisions, while also promoting entrepreneurial thinking.

This subject prepares learners for further studies in business, economics, and related fields.