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Academic Excellence at Velabahleke High School

Our Educational Structure

Junior High

Grades 8-9

Building foundational knowledge across all subjects, developing study skills, and exploring academic interests.

Senior High

Grades 10-11

Subject specialization, career-focused learning, and preparation for final matriculation year.

Matric Year

Grade 12

Final year focused on NSC examinations, university applications, and transition to post-school opportunities.

Our Comprehensive Curriculum

We follow the South African National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Grades R-12, providing a balanced education that develops both academic skills and personal growth.

Core Academic Subjects

Home Language

Develops communication skills, reading comprehension, and writing proficiency in the learner's primary home language.

First Additional Language

Enhances multilingualism, typically English, focusing on practical communication skills and comprehension.

Mathematics

Builds numerical competence, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills through practical application.

Natural Sciences & Technology

Combined subject encouraging scientific inquiry, technological understanding, and environmental awareness.

Life Skills & Development

Life Skills

Integrated program covering Personal & Social Well-being, Creative Arts, and Physical Education for holistic development.

Social Sciences

From Grade 4, combines History and Geography to develop understanding of social and environmental contexts.

Arts & Culture

Fosters creativity, cultural appreciation, and artistic expression through various mediums and activities.

Economic & Management Sciences

Introduced in appropriate grades to develop financial literacy and basic management concepts.

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