Foundation Phase

Grade R to 3

Curriculum

PEPPS Motheong follows the NSC and CAPS curriculum as prescribed by the Department of Education.

Home Language:

English 

 

First Additional Language:

Sepedi or Afrikaans 

 

Mathematics:

 Singapore Maths

 

Life Skills: 

Beginning knowledge

Physical Education

Creative Arts (Visual Arts and Drama)

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ACADEMIC PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS

Grade 1 to 3 in the Foundation Phase:

    • 50% (Level 4) in Home Language – English
    • 40% (Level 3) in First Additional Language (Afrikaans or Setswana)
    • 40% (Level 3) in Mathematics

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 five years.

Foundation Phase Teachers
In the Foundation Phase the register teacher teaches most subjects. Only in cases like Sepedi, Afrikaans, Physical Education, Computer Literacy, Music etc. the lessons will be facilitated by a specialist teacher.
Core Teaching Strategy:
Collaborative Learning

POSITIVE INTERDEPENDENCE – “WE NEED EACH OTHER FOR  SUCCESS” 

INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY – “I HAVE TO SHOW MY LEARNING” 

EQUAL PARTICIPATION – “EVERYONE HAS THE SAME CHANCE TO  LEARN AND LEAD” 

SOCIAL SKILLS – “THERE IS NO ‘I’ IN TEAM”

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