Grade 1-7

Learning Plans as required and prescribed by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is followed. Curriculum CAPS

Assessment of Gr. 1 - 3 is continuously conducted by the teacher.

Gr. 4-7 have continuous assessments done by a preconceived plan - test series takes place during terms 1 & 3 and examinations during terms 2 and 4.

Foundation (Gr 1-3)

Intermediate & Senior (Gr 4-7)

Reading, writing and numeracy skills are important building blocks of every foundation phase learner's foundation. At Bredasdorp Primary School we strive to strengthen this foundation.

GOALS:

To instil in the learner a pride for his / her work and school.
Respect for educators and classmates.
Create a safe and happy school.
To provide the learner with a good knowledge of the curriculum and methodology.

What we offer:

Learning support and enrichment for learners.
To develop each learner holistically and develop his or her self-confidence.
Safe learning experience
Good communication between parents and educators

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK:

The focus is on 4 main subjects:

Huistaal / Home Language

Listening and Speaking
Phonics
Reading
Handwriting
Writing

First Additional Language

Listening and Speaking
Phonics
Reading
Writing and grammar

Mathematics

Numbers, Operations and Relationships
Patterns, Functions and Algebra
Space and Shape
Measurements
Data handling

Life Skills

Beginning knowledge
Personal and Social well-being
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Physical Education

Attention is given to the application of skills and values within the subject area.
To develop each learner to his or her full potential through a holistic approach.
We offer enrichment opportunities and support learners with learning barriers.

ASSESSMENT

Parents receive feedback, every term, after the completion of assessments.

Assessments take place continuously, usually between weeks 4 and 8. Parents receive a complete assessment programme every term.

Parent appointments are arranged at the beginning of each term where the results of the previous term are discussed.

School Hours

Grade 1-3

07:30 – 13:00

"Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching."

At Bredasdorp Primary School we strive to educate each learner in his/her entirety. Respect, integrity and pride are built into the everyday academics of our school.

At the BDs the following becomes learning areas presented :
Home language (Afrikaans & English)
First Additional Language (Afrikaans & English)
Mathematics
Social Sciences (History & Geography)
Natural Sciences
Creative Arts (music, drama & visual art)
Economic Management Sciences (Only for Gr. 7)
Technology (Gr. 7 only)
We have two Afrikaans home language and one English home language class per grade.

Continuous assessment is done daily, weekly and quarterly, according to CAPS. Learners' access to knowledge, skills, attitudes and values must develop and be expanded. Educators' planning must correspond to the work in the learners' portfolios, e.g.

Daily class work
Tests & exams
Group activities
Research tasks
Project work , etc.

Assessment is used for individual growth, development and promotion . The purpose of assessment is summarized with the following modes or types of assessment :

baseline assessment
diagnostic assessment
formative assessment
summing up assessment
systemic assessment .

A summary (formal record keeping) of a learner 's performance is recorded at the end of each term. Formative recorded by the different formal assessment tasks eligible for each term. Educators must use a variety of assessment strategies. Opportunities for all learners must be created to maximally develop.

Formal reporting to the parents is done 1 x per term. Reporting is done by filling in codes / % for the different subjects. An explanation of the codes also appears on the report. Every educator receives a set of “comments” that they can use in reporting to the parents. Learners progress according to the passing requirements set out by the Department of Education. A learner cannot spend longer than 4 years in a phase and may therefore only repeat once per phase. The codes reflect the learner 's performance during a term, as on the department’s schedules according to their weight values.

Reporting via an formal assessment report / "term report" that is sent home, is an important outcome of the assessment process and give an indication of the following aspects regarding a learner 's progress :