Port Alfred High School Subjects Offered

Port Alfred High School Subjects Offered

Port Alfred High School Subjects Offered | See the list of courses offered at Port Alfred High School…

  • Accounting
  • Afrikaans (Home Language & First Additional Language)
  • Business Studies
  • Computer Application Technology (CAT)
  • Consumer Studies
  • English (Home Language & First Additional Language)
  • Geography
  • Life Orientation
  • Life Sciences (Biology)
  • Mathematics
  • Maths Literacy
  • Physics
  • Technology

Port Alfred School Preschool

At Port Alfred Pre-Primary we believe in teaching with love, purpose and authenticity. Our aim is to help each child develop holistically by providing opportunities and experiences that are natural and organic.

We focus on each child’s individual needs and work alongside your child thereby creating happy, confident children equipped to take their rightful place in society as well-balanced, responsible and independent adults.

The greatness of a school is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its teachers.

Port Alfred Pre-Primary caters for children from 3 months to 6 years and provides 5 different classes. Each class caters for a specific age group. Classes participate in many developmental activities which include Library, Music and Action songs, Edublox, Dancing, Drumming, Tennis and Water Safety (swimming). Each class follows a learning program that incorporates various Themes.

Cherubs Class: 3-24 months

Play is a child’s way of learning and is essential for growth and development. The Cherubs class offers an environment enriched with sensory stimulation and play materials that provide the perfect life experiences to build the foundation of early brain development.

Tiggers Class: 2-3 years

The Tiggers class creates an atmosphere that stimulates each child’s intellectual and creative abilities through art, music, books, games and puzzles. Creative play encourages young children to express their feelings and ideas in a safe and non-threatening way.

Kittens Class: 3-4 years

In the Kittens class, the teacher leads and facilitates the children with their learning. Individual learning abilities are catered for and teaching materials are sourced from far and wide and included in the daily program. The children are taught responsibility for their own learning, mistakes are proof that they are trying and confidence is fostered.

Cubs Class: 4-5 years

The Cubs class includes activities that cover 13 developmental areas that stimulate both body and mind. Play unlocks children’s creativity and imagination, and develops reading, thinking, and problem-solving skills. This provides the foundation for learning. Play also develops gross motor and fine motor skills which form the core of further development.

Lions (Grade R) Class: 5-6 years

All Pre-Primary children get ready for formal learning and life through play. “I hear, I forget; I see, I remember; I DO, I UNDERSTAND” The Lions have structured lessons with a formal curriculum (CAPS) that exposes children to the three foundational subjects from planned interactive activities and through play-based learning. Children are educated towards independence, maturity and self-regulation.

Activities on offer

A school with such a big heart yet limited numbers cannot offer a wide range of activities so we partner with various clubs and associations in our community to ensure that our children are able to take full advantage of living in a close-knit seaside town:

School activities

  • Athletics
  • Drumming
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Private activities

  • Art
  • Dancing
  • Horse riding
  • Karate
  • Music
  • Speech & drama
  • Tennis

 

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Port Alfred School Foundation Phase

Port Alfred School Foundation Phase teachers have the exciting and rewarding task of teaching children the “fun”-fundamentals of reading, writing and numeracy as well as guiding young minds in learning key life skills and developing their thinking skills. They teach from Nursery and Grade R (reception) through to Grade 3. This critical phase is where the building blocks children will use throughout their lives are laid and where their love for learning and growing is established.

Every staff member in the Port Alfred School Foundation phase is experienced, dedicated and passionate about education. Most importantly, they love what they do!

Activities on offer

A school with such a big heart yet limited numbers cannot offer a wide range of activities so we partner with various clubs and associations in our community to ensure that our children are able to take full advantage of living in a close-knit seaside town:

School activities

  • Athletics
  • Drumming
  • Cricket (from grade 1)
  • Hockey (from grade 1)
  • Netball (from grade 1)
  • Rugby (from grade 1)
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Private activities

  • Art
  • Dancing
  • Horse riding
  • Karate
  • Music
  • Soccer (from grade 1)
  • Speech & drama
  • Surfing (from grade 1)
  • Tennis

 

Port Alfred School Intermediate Phase

Grades 4 to 7 are key developmental years in any child’s life and every effort is made to make school as interesting and as enriching as possible. This is part of the overall commitment by one and all at Port Alfred School to constantly improve our school’s standing as a centre of excellence for the benefit of our community’s children.

This phase is about using foundational concepts to build their knowledge and learn new concepts. A child with strong foundational skills is more likely to succeed in this phase and develop a sense of independent learning. Children in this phase are at a stage where they are learning to work independently and develop their skills, but they are still reliant on the teacher and parent to teach, instruct, and help them.

 The Intermediate Phase staff are dedicated, experienced and ready to partner with you and your child for a period where physical, emotional and social development takes place.

Activities on offer

A school with such a big heart yet limited numbers cannot offer a wide range of activities so we partner with various clubs and associations in our community to ensure that our children are able to take full advantage of living in a close-knit seaside town:

School activities

  • Athletics
  • Archery
  • Chess
  • Cricket
  • Early act
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis

Private activities

  • Angling
  • Art
  • Bodyboarding
  • Dancing
  • Horse riding
  • Karate
  • Music
  • Soccer (grades 4 & 5)
  • Speech & drama
  • Surfing
  • Tennis

 

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Port Alfred School Senior Phase

Grades 8 to 12 are where pupils grow physically while establishing a sense of individuality, self-worth and purpose.

Every staff member in the Senior Phase is committed to working with each pupil as well as their respective parents/guardians to ensure that we do all we can to guide and govern to the best of our combined ability. This three-way partnership between pupils, parents and staff is critical in preparing our children for a rapidly changing world.

We aim to prepare our students for a rapidly changing world. We recognise the importance of developing resilience, initiative and empathy as well as a good education for the future.

Activities on offer

A school with such a big heart yet limited numbers cannot offer a wide range of activities so we partner with various clubs and associations in our community to ensure that our children are able to take full advantage of living in a close-knit seaside town:

School activities

  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Chess
  • Cricket
  • Debating
  • First aid
  • Glee club
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Interact
  • Madcomm
  • Netball
  • President’s award
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Steel band
  • Tennis
  • UCSA
  • Walkers club

Private activities

  • Art
  • Bodyboarding
  • Dancing
  • Horse riding
  • Karate
  • Music
  • Soccer
  • Speech & drama
  • Surfing
  • Tennis

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