Lofdal Christian School Academics
Academics in General
Our School caters for children from Grade RR to Grade 12. The Language medium of teaching is in English. We also have a Crèche for three to five years olds.
The School is registered with the Department of Education, a member of UMALUSI and has silver status from ACE. All our educators (supervisors) are registered with South Africa Council of Educators (SACE).
Site based Assessment (SBA) is done from our Foundation Phase (Grade R - 3) right through till the Senior Phase (Grade 7 - 12). At the end of Grade 9 the children write the GETC Examination set by the Government. In all our Grades we meet the Outcomes and Minimum Requirements set out by the National Department of Education in all Learning Areas.
Students can graduate in Grade 12 from our School with an ACE General Certificate (3 Major Subjects) or a College Entrance Certificate (5 or 6 Major subjects). Students requiring entrance into a University can do so by writing the SAT 1 Examination or by writing the Candidate B North West Examination at the end of their Grade 12 year.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- A Preliminary Application Form must be completed and all relevant documentation presented.
- A Diagnostic test must be completed to determine the child's academic level.
- The pupil's most recent report card must be made available for evaluation.
- ACE students must bring a copy of their current Supervisor Progress Card.
- Certain financial information must be made available: Pay slips and/or 3 month's Bank Statements.
- A testimonial letter from both the school and church must be handed in.
- A parent and student interview will be conducted with the principal and with the school pastor if needed.
- Copies of the child's birth certificate or ID document and the parent (s) ID document must be handed in.
- The parent (s) must attend a Parent Orientation at the beginning of the year of their child's registration.
Download School Preliminary Application Form 2012
Download Creche Preliminary Application Form 2012
Grade R - Grade 7
Mathematics
English and English Literature
English Word Building
Afrikaans (only from Grade 2)
Natural Science
Animal Science
Social Studies
Art and Culture
Technology
Bible Reading
Life Orientation
Reading Classes
Computer Literature Classes
Physical Education
Each student receives one-on-one individualized assistance from his or her educator. Mastering of skills is supplemented by class activities (floor work). A discipline system is used in love to help the students that they are special and that rules need to be followed. Good behaviour is rewarded while indiscretions are lovingly corrected.
Grade 8 - Grade 12
Mathematics
Mathematical Literature
English
Afrikaans
Science
Life Science
History
Biblical Studies
Social Studies
Tourism
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Art
Computer Application Technology
Life Orientation
Computer Studies (Skills Pro)
School Hours
Mon - Thurs: 07:30 - 14:00
Fri: 07:30 - 13:00
Weekly Aftercare
Mon - Thurs: 14:30 - 17:00