Curro Aurora High School Subjects Offered 2024-2025
Curro Aurora High School Subjects Offered
Curro Aurora High School Subjects Offered – see the list of courses offered at Curro Aurora High School…
Senior phase: Grade 8 and Grade 9
Our ethos is governed by Christian values, where learners are encouraged to explore and express their individuality within acceptable boundaries, and ultimately take responsibility for their actions.
We guide them to follow their hearts and minds to develop into the best people they can be.
Our dynamic curriculum covers problem-solving, critical thinking and the development of skills and values. Both individual and group work are evaluated.
Curro Aurora produces a community of teenagers who know how to think innovatively, express their ideas and take charge of their own lives.
Learners are prepared for the matriculation examinations set by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).
Curriculum
In this phase the CAPS curriculum is implemented, with Mathematics allowing for a more focused and problem-solving approach. The same literacy principles as in previous phases are included in the home language teaching, with a bigger emphasis on language. In the Science and Technology curriculum we focus not only on 21st century technology, but also on nanotechnology and a study of the Da Vinci inventions. This is all done with CAPS and the IEB in mind.
Subjects
Grade 8 to Grade 9
- English home language
- Afrikaans or isiZulu first additional language
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences: Physics
- Natural Sciences: Life Sciences
- Technology: IT
- Technology: Consumer Studies
- Human and Social Studies: Geography
- Human and Social Studies: History
- Design
- Drama
- Life Orientation
- Music
FET phase: Grade 10 to Grade 12
In the FET phase, learners make their subject choices. Curro offers learners a wide selection of subjects, enabling them to pursue these further for their chosen careers. Learners are thoroughly informed, enabling them to make wise choices, and are encouraged to include Mathematics and Science. In the FET phase emphasis is placed on thorough preparation for the IEB matric examination.
Curriculum
We are very aware that, at the end of their school careers, learners need to excel in their matric examination to ensure access to tertiary education institutions and selection for their areas of study. Although we take Grade 10 to Grade 12 very seriously, we realise that a purely examination-driven approach is not the answer. Curro has developed an additional inter-Curro subject-head system to ensure that we have quality assurance across schools. This system extends well beyond examinations and question banks, enabling educators to share resources, teaching ideas and material that can be used on tablets to enhance learning and the development of 21st century skills.
Subjects
Subject choice must include:
- English home language
- Afrikaans or isiZulu first additional language
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- AP Maths
- Life Orientation (LO)
Three additional subjects which could include:
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Geography
- History
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- IT – Information Technology
- Design
- Dramatic Arts (Speech and Drama)
- CAT – Computer Applications Technology
- Consumer Studies