In Mathematics we cover:

• Number, Operations and Relationships

• Patterns, Functions and Algebra

• Space and Shape

• Measurement

• Data Handing

In English we cover:

• Listening and Speaking

• Phonics and Reading

• Handwriting

• Writing

In Afrikaans we cover:​

• Luister en Praat

• Lees en Klanke

• Skryf

In Life Skills we cover:

• Beginning knowledge

•  Personal and social well being

• Physical education

• Visual arts

• Performing arts

Social Studies: Geography: Geography develops useful skills that enrich learners’ ability to problem solve, apply their knowledge, read maps, design, and explore various real – world situations.

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Social Studies: History: History enables learners to interpret and investigate events, people, and changes in the past. Learners are provided with the opportunity to apply communication, organising, and presenting skills. Predicting future events or changes is a valuable life skill that is practiced and encouraged in Grade 4 History.

PSW in Grade 4 promotes problem solving, communication skills, creative thinking, relationship skills, empathy, coping with bullying, and promoting positive self – awareness abilities.  

The Foundation Phase is a crucial time for your child’s development. Each topic above is important and they need to master skills taught in each topic. These outcomes can be found in each subject policy document. This includes skills, knowledge and values which inform the demonstration of the achievement of assessment criteria.

Summary of formal and continuous assessment including progression and retention

Assessment of the learner’s ability, capability, skills and involvement is to be assessed in a continuous and objective manner based on the CAPS curriculum criteria.  Assessment is done every term. There are 4 terms in a year.

In Grade 3 continuous assessment is done daily in the children’s work and test books. These books go home for the parents to see every 3 weeks to provide feedback.

Formal assessment activities are done in a separate assessment book where the teacher will assess topics throughout the term as we cover topics and content based on the CAPS curriculum requirements.

Term 1 is a revision of the previous grade. Your child’s marks may be high. Expect fluctuation throughout the year, as content changes each term, and we cover new concepts.

The following are guidelines to determine whether a learner should be permitted to progress from Grade 1 to 2 and from Grade 2 to 3 in the Foundation Phase:

(a) Adequate Achievement (Level 4) (50%-59%) in one official language at Home Language level;

(b) Moderate Achievement (Level 3) (40%-49%) in the second required official language at First Additional Language level; and

(c) Moderate Achievement (Level 3) (40%-49%) in Mathematics.

(4) A learner who does not meet the requirements for promotion can be progressed to the next grade in order to prevent the learner being retained in the Foundation Phase for longer than four years, excluding Grade R. (5) A learner who is not ready to perform at the expected level and who has been retained in the first phase for four (4) years or more and who is likely to be retained again in the second phase for four (4) years or more, should receive the necessary support in order to progress to the next grade.