ACADEMICS
At Advance for Life Christian Academy Primary School we follow the CAPS curriculum (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements). In addition to CAPS curriculum coverage, we also offer Academic support to our learners that need extra help to ensure that all our learners get the quality of education that they deserve. Our students also have access to a stocked library that was kindly build for us by Adopt a school and filled with books from our generous donors.
FOUNDATION PHASE CURRICULUM
Grade R
The following subjects are taught in Grade R:
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English (Home Language)
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Mathematics
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Life Skills
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Bible
Grade R's are taught in a learning environment designed to prepare our students for Class 1, offering children the opportunity to learn through play in a fun, hands-on and real-life environment. It is a year where children have the opportunity to improve their academic skills and develop holistically to ensure they are better prepared for the demands of Grade 1.
Grade 1-3
The following subjects are taught in Grades 1 to 3:
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English (Home Language)
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Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
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IsiXhosa (Indigenous Additional Language)
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Mathematics
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Life Skills
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Bible
Across the Phases Life Skills is divided into the following:
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Beginning Knowledge and Personal and Social Well-being
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Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Performing Arts)
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Physical Education
In these three years, a solid foundation of knowledge and skills are built by our students that will enable them to thrive throughout their school career. Wherever possible, learning is tied to real-world experiences, and students benefit from teachers who are thoughtful, creative, and engaging.
INTERMEDIATE PHASE CURRICULUM
SENIOR PHASE CURRICULUM
Grade 4-6
The following subjects are taught in Grade 4 – Grade 6
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English ( Home Language)
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Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
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Mathematics
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Natural Science and Technology
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Social Sciences (History and Geography)
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Life Skills (Creative Arts, Physical Education and Personal Social Well-being)
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Bible
Grade 7
The following subjects are taught in Grade 7:
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English (Home Language)
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Afrikaans (First Additional Language)
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Mathematics
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Natural Science
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Technology
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EMS
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Social Science (History and Geography)
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Life Orientation (which includes Physical Education)
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Creative Arts (Music, Art and Drama)
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Bible
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At this stage in our students' school careers, our staff work hard with students to ensure they have all the educational and personal development skills needed to leave us and start high school on the right foot.