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Curriculum

Our Curriculum

Overview

Halfway House Primary School follows the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS), the national curriculum for South African schools. The curriculum is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and values, ensuring that learners become well-rounded individuals. The curriculum at Halfway House Primary School encompasses various learning areas, which are divided into phases to guide progression from Grade 1 to Grade 7. These areas focus on a balanced development of cognitive, emotional, and physical skills.

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  1. Language:
    • Home Language: English is the home language of instruction, though learners are introduced to an additional language, which could be Afrikaans or isiZulu.
    • Additional Language: Learners are taught another language to enhance communication skills and cultural understanding.
  2. Mathematics:
    • Focus on basic numeracy, including counting, number recognition, addition, subtraction, shapes, and early geometry concepts.
    • Development of problem-solving skills.
  3. Life Skills:
    • Includes personal and social development, physical education, and creative arts (e.g., drawing, music, and drama).
  4. Natural Sciences and Technology:
    • Basic exploration of the environment, living things, and simple technological concepts.
  5. Social Sciences:
    • Introduction to history and geography, teaching learners about the world around them, local communities, and different cultures.
  1. Languages:
    • Continuation of home and additional language development, focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
  2. Mathematics:
    • More advanced topics like multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, measurement, and data handling.
  3. Natural Sciences and Technology:
    • Learners explore topics such as forces, energy, material properties, living organisms, and ecosystems.
    • Technology includes the study of simple machines, building and testing designs, and developing technical thinking.
  4. Social Sciences:
    • History and geography topics expand to cover South Africa’s history, world history, maps, and the study of physical and human geography.
  5. Life Skills:
    • Broader aspects of personal development, including health education, arts and culture, and physical education.
  1. Languages:
    • Advanced language skills, including creative and transactional writing, literature analysis, and formal communication skills.
  2. Mathematics:
    • Focus on algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, and further application of problem-solving skills.
  3. Natural Sciences and Technology:
    • Topics deepen into areas such as the human body, ecosystems, matter and materials, and the design process in technology.
  4. Social Sciences:
    • History and geography now include topics such as the struggle for democracy in South Africa, global interdependence, and environmental concerns.
  5. Life Orientation:
    • Concentrates on personal and social well-being, including health education, career guidance, and preparing learners for high school life.
  1. CAPS emphasizes ongoing assessment in a variety of forms:
    • Formal Assessment: Includes tests, projects, and assignments, which are used to track learners’ progress.
    • Informal Assessment: Observation, participation, and classwork are also crucial components.
    • Exams: In the later grades, formal exams help to evaluate learners’ comprehension and learning in specific subjects.
     
    2. At Halfway House Primary School, learners’ progress is monitored continuously to ensure they meet the educational requirements set out in CAPS, while also receiving support tailored to their individual needs.
Halfway House Primary School is committed to inclusive education, recognizing the importance of providing support for learners with diverse needs. The school has a professional Social Worker who plays a vital role in supporting the emotional, social, and psychological well-being of learners. This service is particularly beneficial for those facing emotional or behavioral challenges, family issues, or learners who require additional support for mental health and well-being.

The pyscho-social support offered at the school is a cornerstone of its inclusive education approach. The social worker collaborates with teachers and parents to create tailored interventions that address individual learners’ needs. These may include counseling, group therapy, and support programs for learners facing personal difficulties. The social worker also helps learners build resilience and coping strategies to navigate challenges both in and outside of school.