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Westering offers a wide choice of subjects that enable pupils to go on to University, Technikon or various colleges, or to continue with a career in business or a trade.
GRADES 8 AND 9 (Std 6,7)
(JUNIOR SECONDARY COURSE)
(Examination Subjects)
There are six compulsory subjects:
1. English - 1st Language
2. Afrikaans - 2nd Language or Xhosa 2nd Language
3. Mathematics
4. General Science (Science and Biology)
5. History
6. Geography
In addition, Grade 8 pupils do Woodwork and Home Economics.
GRADE 9 (Std 7)
Subjects 1 - 6 as for Grade 8, but pupils must choose TWO of the following subjects:
Woodwork / Home Economics / Accounting / Typing / Music
GRADES 10 - 12 (Std 8-10)
(SENIOR SECONDARY COURSE)
(Examination subjects)
In addition to two official languages, pupils must choose four other subjects from those listed below:
As it is logistically impossible to offer pupils a completely free choice, certain subjects have to be linked.
In order to obtain MATRICULATION EXEMPTION (Endorsement), which will entitle a pupil to attend university, the pupil must:
Pass, on Higher Grade, two official languages (one first and one second language) (i.e. English 1st Language HG and one other offered by the school - Afrikaans or Xhosa 2nd Language) and at least TWO subjects on HIGHER GRADE from Groups B, C, E and F, but including one subject from each of two different groups. The six subjects taken must come from FOUR different groups.
SUBJECTS OFFERED:
GROUP SUBJECT GRADE
A English 1st Language Higher/Standard
Afrikaans 2de taal Hoër
Xhosa 2nd Language Higher
B Mathematics Higher/Standard
C Physical Science Higher/Standard
C Biology Higher/Standard
E Geography Higher/Standard
E History Higher/Standard
F Business Economics Higher/Standard
F Accounting Higher/Standard
F Home Economics Higher/Standard
F Typing/Computying Standard
F Woodwork Standard
F Geography Higher/Standard
F Computer Studies Higher
Computer studies can be taken as a 7th subject in Grades 10, 11, 12.
If Physical Science or Computer Studies is taken, Mathematics is compulsory.
Note: Geography is in groups E and F.
Home Economics counts as a HG subject for exemption (endorsement) if at least one of Maths, Science or Biology is passed.
Accounting counts as a HG subject for exemption (endorsement) purposes only if the candidate passes Mathematics on at least the SG.
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