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The Formal Curriculum

A sound foundation

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High offers the following Senior Certificate subjects:

  • English (First Language), Afrikaans and Zulu (Additional Language)
  • Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy
  • Life Orientation
  • Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Arts
  • Accounting
  • Consumer Studies
  • Geography, History
  • Computer Applications Technology, Life Science, Physical Sciences

Our Grade 8 and 9 classes enjoy the advantages of a carefully controlled outcomes based approach in all of the 8 prescribed learning areas:

  • Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Arts and Culture
  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Life Orientation
  • Natural Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Technology

Computer Literacy is also built into the curriculum.

The high calibre and the excellence of the staff ensure the best educational opportunities for the girls.

The School has

  • a well-stocked Library with its own bank of computers
  • three up-to-date Computer Centres
  • a wide range of Audio-visual Facilities
  • two Kitchens
  • two Art Rooms
  • a Sculpture Room
  • a Technology Room
  • a Drama Room
  • a Music Auditorium
  • 15 interactive smart boards