High

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Progress Assessment and Recognition

​Learners are formally evaluated on a regular basis. Continuous assessment plays an important role in our evaluation structures. A progress report is given at the end of each term.
Subject Offering

Grade 7-9

English HL

Afrikaans FAL

Mathematics

Technology

Natural Sciences

Arts & Culture

Social Sciences

Life Orientation

Economic Management Sciences

Subject Offering

Grade 10-12

Compulsory Subjects

​It is COMPULSORY for all Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners to take the following subjects:
Subject
Description
English Home Language (Compulsory) 
About how languages form the basis of learning and enable you to communicate in a variety of contexts using different forms of communicationYour listening and speaking skills will be developed further with greater emphasis falling on your reading and writing skills. 
Afrikaans 1st Additional Language (Compulsory) 
About how languages form the basis of the learning and enable you to communicate in a variety of contexts using different forms of communicationYour reading and writing skills will be further developed, with greater emphasis on your listening and speaking skills. 
Life Orientation (Compulsory) 
How to adopt a balanced lifestyle and manage your life responsibly by developing knowledge, skills and values. 
Mathematics (Compulsory – choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy) 
To solve both mathematical and real-world problems using a range of mathematical toolsThese tools are organised by topics such as algebra, calculus, measurement, trigonometry, statistics, probability and the mathematics of finance. Can only be taken if a learner passed Mathematics in the previous year. 
Mathematical Literacy (Compulsory – choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy) 
To use the mathematics you have already learnt (and some more) to make sense of, to explain and to change the world in which you live  – a world that uses numbers, formulae, graphs and tables to communicate information. Compulsory for all learners who failed Mathematics in the previous year. 

Choice Subjects

The learner has a CHOICE OF THREE from the following different subjects:
Subject
Description
Accounting
About financial record keeping, various financial records, management accounting and the management of financial resources, and ethics in financial matters. 
Geography​
About the physical and human processes and spatial patterns on Earth. One will make sense of the complex world that is being influenced by many different forces, such as environmental deterioration and movement of people.
Life Sciences ​
About physiology and anatomy, diseases, cells and tissues, ecology and population dynamics, biotechnology, biodiversity and medical techniques, biochemistry, ethics or science, evolution and genetics.
​Computer Application Technology
About Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which includes basic concepts of hardware, software and networks, advanced word processing, spreadsheets, databases presentation skills, communication modes and tools.
Business Studies
About the business environment, business opportunities, business roles and functions of business.
Agricultural Management Sciences 
​Agricultural Management Practices is the study and application of production, economic and management principles that are used in the cultivation, transformation and marketing of food and other agricultural products. These principles are used to produce and add value to high-quality agricultural products so that these products have economic, aesthetic, social and cultural value. Agricultural Management Practices draws knowledge and skills from disciplines such as crop sciences; animal sciences; economics and management sciences; engineering; and information and communication technology. The subject is designed to provide learners with a sound practice-orientated base that integrates theoretical and practical competencies.
​Physical Science 
​How to investigate physical and chemical phenomena through scientific inquiry. By applying specific models, theories and laws one learns how to explain and predict events in our physical environment.
​Tourism
​How to meet the needs and expectations of travellers and develop insight into tourism practices and socio-economic growth.
Student Learning Support

Support Services

The school provides additional support to learners who struggle mastering their school work. In some circumstances support services might have to be delivered at additional financial costs to the parent.

​Psychological evaluation
​Counselling
​Learner support system (might be at an additional cost)
​Additional support and classes
​Career Guidance
​Subject choice guidance
​Spiritual guidance
Leadership development programme

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Sport

Edendale High School offers a wide variety of sport activities learners can participate in. ​The activities and their availability are as follows:​

Athletics

Improves Fitness
Promotes teamwork and cooperation
Positive mentors
Establishes a success mindset
Improves time management skills
Improve cognitive functionality

Chess

Improves concentration
Promotes critical thinking
Develop strategic mindset
Improves memory capabilities
Teaches planning and fore sight
Improves attention span

Netball

Establish a team attitude
Enhance sense of responsibility
Help with time management
Improve problem solving
Patience
Hand eye coordination
Social interaction

Soccer

Help kids stay fit and healthy
Great exercise that improves cardio vascular health
Increase coordination
Improves strength
Enhances flexibility
Increase gross motor skills
Increase focus and attention
Enhances social connections and interactions
Allows friendly competition

Rugby

Increase physical fitness
Develop team-building skills
Help build resilience
Help develop social skills
Helps reduce stress
​Establish a team attitude

Basketball

Promotes teamwork and cooperation
Increase physical fitness
Develop team-building skills
Hand eye coordination
Social interaction
Help develop social skills
Helps reduce stress

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Culture

​Edendale High School offers a variety of cultural activities a learner can participate in. The cultural activities and their availability are as follows:​

Choir

Reduces stress
Provide health benefits
Promotes teamwork and cooperation
Positive mentors
Increase social interaction

Arts Festival

Fostering community pride
Increased social interaction
Promotes fun and festivity
​Strengthens relationships

Concerts

Strengthens relationships
Learn new skills
Express emotions
Boosts confidence
Increase social interaction

Eisteddfod

Speech / Drama / Dance
Establish a success mindset
Improves presentation skills
​Develops social skills

Scripture Union

Use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God.
Links to cultural backgrounds and environments to enlighten the youth.
Helping learners to pray for others and be intercedants.
Teaching learners how to build their communities.

Debate Team

Develop excellent oral and written communication skills. Develop excellent critical thinking skills.
Develop effective tools for research, organization and presentation.
Develop strategies to overcome fears of public speaking.
Discover the confidence and desire to participate in all academic classes.