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Curriculum
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Curriculum
What we teach
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At The Rock Academy, we follow the National Curriculum – CAPS, but endeavour to give our children a biblical worldview.
Small classes
Our small classes allow for individual attention and a very controlled, quiet and peaceful working environment where optimal learning can take place.
As an extension, our students are encouraged to participate in external national examinations. These include the Baptist Union Scripture exam, the Conquesta exams and the Mathematics Olympiad exam.
Ongoing evaluation
Students are evaluated throughout the term. Terms 1 and 3 are continuous assessment terms. Terms 2 and 4 are examination terms.
At our annual Prize Giving recognition is given not only for academic achievement but for achievement in all cultural subjects and sports. Growth in character is also recognized.
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We believe that students develop confidence and intelligence through their cultural activities. Our curriculum includes weekly periods of Music and Drama, Physical Education, and ICT and Coding. This allows our students the opportunity to develop social skills, teamwork, perseverance, freedom of expression and confidence, allowing them to relate to the world creatively.
Swimming is a life skill and lessons are offered to all grade one students
Private piano, recorder, flute, guitar and violin lessons are offered by our Music teacher.
Reading is the foundation of all learning. Our Foundation Phase students enjoy weekly visits to the public library, while our Intermediate and Senior Phase students have access to our school library.
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Through our discipleship programme, we desire to teach our students what it means to truly be a follower of Christ and how to “grow in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man” as Jesus did.
The programme includes understanding the foundation of the Christian faith, studying Bible characters and Godly character traits, and learning the books of the Bible and scripture in fun ways.
Exploring Creationism and Apologetics. Singing and dancing and working through the 7 C’s of History. Grade 7s receive leadership training and complete the Youth Alpha Course.
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Our outreach programme, which is an integral part of our school life, aims to be a blessing to our local community and to allow our students the opportunity to serve others and to foster a sense of compassion and community.
This is done through each grade selecting at least one outreach project per year. These projects may vary from year to year.
Care Packages to False Bay Hospital and Living Hope Hospice.
Valentine’s Day flowers and treats to the elderly at Carlisle Lodge.
Easter Outreach to a local Masiphumelele creche.
Non-perishables to the Jones Safe House.
Silver for Babies (The Sweet Pea Foundation) to False Bay Maternity Unit.
Tins for TEARS (animal rescue organisation)
Second-hand shoe project for children in the Ocean View Community.
Shine Project storybook collection for the Masiphumele Library.
Knit-a-bear for trauma units.
Stationery for Kleinberg Primary in Ocean View.
Tom Ro Haven for rehabilitation of neglected and abused horses and ponies.
Foundation phase Nativity concert at Nerina Gardens Retirement Home.
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