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BOYS' PREPARATORY - ACADEMICS

 

  
St Stithians Boys’ Prep is a school within a school. We are part of a co-ordinate model which is both unique and dynamic in concept. The interaction of ideas between the different schools serves to enhance the scope of every facet of education. Academics in the Boys’ Prep is a beneficiary of this interaction.

We embrace the principles of Outcomes Based Education which we believe best serves the emerging democracy in South Africa. Boys are taught not only relevant content, but emphasis is also placed on skills and values. An integrated curriculum allows for the natural links between learning areas to be explored to their fullest. Assessment is an integral part of planning in which boys are involved. Strong emphasis is placed on meeting the different learning styles of boys to enable to each individual to develop his potential.

The New Revised Curriculum Documents are central to our planning and we at St Stithians Boys’ Prep. are excited about the direction that education is taking in South Africa.

The related OBE Critical and Developmental are mentioned below:

Critical outcomes are intended to enable school-goers to:

  • Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic and/or language skills in various modes
  • Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking
  • Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively
  • Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation and community
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
  • Use Science and Technology effectively and critically, and responsibly
  • Understand the world as a set of related systems

Developmental outcomes are intended to enable school-goers to:

  • Reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Participate as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities
  • Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • Explore education and career opportunities
  • Develop entrepreneurial opportunities

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences are pivotal to our curriculum ensuring that every boy maximizes his potential in his particular area of expertise and interest. We, as a staff, are very motivated by the developments in education, and with our team of dedicated teachers are committed to growing a curriculum that meets the needs of our learners in the 21st century.

Mrs K Walstra

Director of Academics

 

 

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