English

A rich and vibrant department

The English Department is a rich and vibrant one that takes full advantage of the many members of staff who are a part of it. Because we have teachers who are also involved in Geography, Drama, Physical Education and Life Orientation, teaching across the curriculum becomes a realistic option. To balance this, we have a number of teachers specializing exclusively in the language. This means that we have a secure basis of specialist knowledge from which there can be growth and development of both the teaching and learning of English Home Language.

Our syllabus is firmly based on the National Curriculum Statement, and the learning programmes devised for the various grades are tailored to meet the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards that are laid out by the Education Department. In this way, learners are exposed to a wide range of literature, language structures and genres of writing that better equip them for life in a society wherein there are multiple modes of communication. In addition, the diverse pedagogies of our various teachers means that learners are able to engage with a variety of teaching and learning styles, thereby enabling them to discover learning strategies that are best suited to their individual intelligence types.

Our department makes every effort to stay in touch with latest technological developments. In view of Government’s reintroduction of Inclusive Education policies, we have expanded our support programme for learners with learning difficulties to include the  “Readers-are-Leaders” computerized reading programme. Moreover, each classroom has up-to-date audio-visual equipment, as well as access to a computerised “smart-board”. We hope in the future to continue meeting the varying needs of our learners in this changing society.

18 July 2011
Debating

Five girls attended the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Debating Championships during the holidays. All five girls debated extremely well. Priyanka Ramgoolam was selected as a reserve for the open squad and Kajal Sewrathan was selected as a member of the junior squad. Congratulations to all!

English Olympiad
Congratulations to Emma Atkinson who was placed 13th!

Hockey
During the holiday several girls participated in Inter-provincial tournaments as members of KZN Inland teams. Three of our girls performed exceptionally well and were selecte to represent Soth Africa. Hlubi Sipamla was selected to the South African U18A side, Zimi Shange to the U18B side and Buhle Zondi was selected to the U16 Squad. Congratulations to all these girls!

Mountain Biking
Mikaela Jonsson completed her Mountain Biking Cross-Country season during the holiday and finished on a high note winning several championship titles. Well done!

The English Department is a rich and vibrant one that takes full advantage of the many members of staff who are a part of it. Because we have teachers who are also involved in Geography, Drama, Physical Education and Life Orientation, teaching across the curriculum becomes a realistic option. To balance this, we have a number of teachers specializing exclusively in the language. This means that we have a secure basis of specialist knowledge from which there can be growth and development of both the teaching and learning of English Home Language.

Our syllabus is firmly based on the National Curriculum Statement, and the learning programmes devised for the various grades are tailored to meet the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards that are laid out by the Education Department. In this way, learners are exposed to a wide range of literature, language structures and genres of writing that better equip them for life in a society wherein there are multiple modes of communication. In addition, the diverse pedagogies of our various teachers means that learners are able to engage with a variety of teaching and learning styles, thereby enabling them to discover learning strategies that are best suited to their individual intelligence types.

Our department makes every effort to stay in touch with latest technological developments. In view of Government’s reintroduction of Inclusive Education policies, we have expanded our support programme for learners with learning difficulties to include the  “Readers-are-Leaders” computerized reading programme. Moreover, each classroom has up-to-date audio-visual equipment, as well as access to a computerised “smart-board”. We hope in the future to continue meeting the varying needs of our learners in this changing society.

18 July 2011
English Olympiad
Congratulations to Emma Atkinson who was placed 13th!