Circular 19:
Circular 19/2010 14 April 2010
Dear Parent
CURRICULUM MATTERS
1. SECOND TERM : ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME
We hereby include the second term’s formal summative assessment dates (Addendum A). These dates are tentative, as several factors could influence the implementation thereof. The examination will commence on 31 May 2010 and end on 8 June 2010. The reports will be handed out in week 1 of the third term.
The viewing of formal assessments in the class will take place as follows:
· Gr 4-7 Afrikaans : 18 May 2010 (16:00-18:00)
· Gr 4, 6 and 7 English : 18 May 2010 (16:00-18:00)
· Gr 5 English : 17 May 2010 (16:00-18:00)
2. GR 6 : NATIONAL ASSESSMENT 2009
As you already know, all Gr 6 learners, do an annual external, national assessment in Home Languages and Mathematics. The results are used by the WCED to plan further strategies.
According to the results schools are classified as follows:
- Excellent
- Good
- Average
- Weak
- Extremely weak
Durbanville Primary School was classified as EXCELLENT in both Literacy and Numeracy.
The following results reflect the percentage of learners who obtained more than 50% (pass mark):
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ASSESSMENT |
2007 |
2009 |
DISTRICT : METROPOLE NORTH |
PROVINCE WESTERN CAPE |
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Numeracy |
78,7% |
83,2% |
21,3% |
17,4% |
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Literacy |
91,3% |
93,7% |
52,2% |
48,6% |
The above statistics indicate an improvement in both assessments. The results are sent to all schools and schools are able to make interesting deductions regarding certain learning outcomes and the learning programmes can be adjusted accordingly. In all categories we are far above the average of the circuit, region and province.
We are very proud of the above achievement. We are proud of our educators and learners – these excellent results indicate quality education and learning.
3. LIFE ORIENTATION
We are once again privileged to host a group of Stellenbosch students on Tuesdays at our school. They are busy with a degree in Paediatric Sport Science. These students do practical, as well as theoretical work, under the leadership of Mrs Cobie Vermeulen, who is also responsible for the development and improvement of LO4 (practical P.T. periods). During the past term, Mrs Vermeulen, as well as the students and the involved L.O. educators, assessed all the learners’ physical skills. Early next term, you will receive an assessment record in this regard. Mrs Vermeulen, has amongst others, a master’s degree in Rehabilitation (Motor Development) and she will present additional, big motor therapy sessions during the second term to identified learners. Although these sessions will take place during school hours, the cost thereof will be the parent’s responsibility. Mrs Vermeulen, together with the class educator, will identify the learners who will benefit from this and parents will be informed. The additional, big, motor development sessions are not compulsory, but we would like to encourage learners who have been identified, to participate in this programme as lack of big motor skills often influences other aspects of development, negatively.
Kind regards
(Mrs) L. Bester J.C. Swart
CURRICULUM LEADER PRINCIPAL
ADDENDUM B
ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME : TERM 2 : 2010
GRADE 4
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WEEK |
ROSTER CYCLE |
HL |
FAL |
M |
SS |
NS |
EMS |
LO |
T |
AC |
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1 |
1 |
AST1 Listening |
AST1 Taakvel 1 |
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AST1 Andrew Bain |
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AST1 Rights |
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2 19 April |
2 |
AST1 Reading |
AST1 Lees |
AST1 Ndebele hut |
AST1 History research |
AST1 Experiment |
AST1 Working out profit |
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3 26 April |
2/3 |
AST2 Speaking |
AST Dink en redeneer |
AST1 Shapes |
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AST2 Stereo types |
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4 3 May |
3 |
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AST2 Praat |
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AST1 Identify steps in a process |
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5 10 May |
4 |
AST1 Thinking and responding |
AST2 Skryf |
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AST1 Urban and rural settlements |
AST1 Sort materials |
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6 17 May |
4/5 |
AST2 Writing |
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AST1 Services |
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AST1 Matching word and meaning |
AST1 Fables |
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7 24 May |
5 |
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AST1 Structure |
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8 31 May Exam |
Exam |
Exam paper |
Vraestel |
Exam Paper 1 + 2 |
Exam paper |
Exam paper |
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9 7 June Exam |
Exam |
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ADDENDUM A
ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME : TERM 2 : 2010
GRADE 5
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WEEK |
ROSTER CYCLE |
HL |
FAL |
M |
NS |
SS |
EMS |
LO |
T |
AC |
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1 |
1 |
Activity 1 Listening |
AT1 LU1 Luister |
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Worksheet 1.2 |
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2 19 April |
2 |
Activity 1 Comprehension |
AT1 LU3 Lees |
Activity 1 Compare fractions |
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Activity 1 Research LO1, 3 |
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Worksheet 1.3 |
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3 26 April |
2/3 |
Activity 2 Speaking |
AT1 LU5 Dink |
Activity 1 Problem solving |
Activity 1 Comprehension LU2, 3 Plastics |
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4 3 May |
3 |
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Activity 1 Symmetry |
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Dance task |
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5 10 May |
4 |
Activity 1 Thinking Reason |
AT2 LU2 Praat |
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Activity 1 Poster Advertisement |
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13 May Test |
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6 17 May |
4/5 |
Activity 2 Writing |
AT2 LU4 Skryf |
Activity 1 Data representation |
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Activity 1 Weather maps LO1 |
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7 24 May |
5 |
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Activity 1 Worksheet Germs |
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8 31 May Exam |
Examination |
Activity 2 LO6 Examination |
AT2 LU6 Examination |
Activity 2 Examination |
AT1 Examination |
Activity 2 Examination |
Activity 2 Examination |
Activity 2 LO Practical |
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9 7 June Exam |
Examination |
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ADDENDUM A
ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME : TERM 2 : 2010
GRADE 6
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WEEK |
ROSTER CYCLE |
HL |
FAL |
M |
NS |
SS |
EMS |
LO |
T |
AC |
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1 |
1 |
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A1 + 2T1 Completed term 1 |
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A1T1 Completed during term 1 |
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2 19 April |
2 |
Task 1 Ass Listen Poem |
T1 LU1 Luister Werkvel 1 |
A3T1 Read, write, convert time Problem solving |
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A2T1 National holiday |
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3 26 April |
2/3 |
Task 1 Ass T2 Read Medical matters |
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A4T1 History of time |
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AT1 Hist : Group project (Ships) |
AT1 Pizza advert Group |
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4 3 May |
3 |
Task 2 Ass T2 Write a letter |
LU2 Praat Ligtoets |
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A2T1 Mindmap Reasons for migration |
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5 10 May |
4 |
Task 2 Ass T1 Speak Drama
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LU3 Lees Begripstoets |
A5T1 Recognise and describe angles |
AT1 Remember important information |
A2T2 Calculate population density |
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6 17 May |
4/5 |
Task 2 Ass T1 Speak Drama |
LU4 Skryf Brief |
A6T1 Data & graphs |
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A2T1 Diary entry |
At2 T-shirt design |
A3T1 Social interaction |
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Sitcom 6.1.5.2 |
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7 24 May |
5 |
Task 2 Ass T2 Reason Picture analysis
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LU5 Denke Wet.eksperiment |
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AT1 Categorise + Interpret information |
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8 31 May Exam |
Exam |
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9 7 June Exam |
Exam |
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ADDENDUM A
ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME : TERM 2: 2010
GRADE 7
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WEEK |
ROSTER CYCLE |
HL |
FAL |
M |
NS |
SS |
EMS |
LO |
T |
AC |
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1 |
1 |
AT1 Written report |
AT1 Luister + Lees 7.3.5 en 7.1.3 |
AS1 Tutorial 1 |
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AT1 Worksheet 1 |
AT1 Career/Poster |
AT1 Types of structures |
S.A. Artist Research |
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2 19 April |
2 |
AT1 Speaking |
AT1 Begripstoets 7.3.4 |
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Task 1.1 Investigation |
AT1 Reptiles |
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Construction |
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3 26 April |
2/3 |
AT2 Comprehension |
AT2 Dink + Redeneer 7.5.3 |
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AT1 Positive self-image |
Unfolding |
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4 3 May |
3 |
AT2 Novel Summary |
AT2 Praat en skryf 7.2.4 en 7.4.1 |
AS1 Project |
Task 1.3 Emperor Penquin |
AT1 Source reference |
AT1 Case study |
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Structure components |
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5 10 May |
4 |
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AT2 Letterkunde 7.3.1 |
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AT1 Research |
AT1 Design game |
Test Stability |
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6 17 May |
4/5 |
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AT2 Opsomming Hoofstuk 10 |
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Task 1.4 Test for protein |
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7 24 May |
5 |
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AS2 Tutorial 2 AS2 Mental |
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AT2 Poster Earthquakes |
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Design item |
Test |
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8 31 May Exam |
Exam |
AT3 Exam |
AT3 Exam |
AT3 Exam Paper 1 & 2 |
AT2 Exam |
AT2 Exam |
AT2 Exam |
AT2 Exam |
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9 Exam 7 June |
Exam |
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EXAM TIME-TABLE : JUNE 2010
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DATE |
GR 4 |
GR 5 |
GR 6 |
GR 7 |
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Monday 31 May
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Natural Sciences |
Natural Sciences |
Natural Sciences |
Natural Sciences |
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Tuesday 1 June
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Maths Paper 1 |
Maths Paper 1 |
Maths Paper 1 |
Maths Paper 1 |
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Wednesday 2 June
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Maths Paper 2 |
Home Language |
Home Language |
English |
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Thursday 3 June
|
Home Language : Language Structure |
Maths Paper 2 |
Maths Paper 2 |
Maths Paper 2 |
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Friday 4 June
|
Home Language : Spelling |
First Additional Language |
First Additional Language |
Afrikaans |
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Monday 7 June
|
Social Sciences |
Social Sciences |
Social Sciences |
Social Sciences |
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Tuesday 8 June
|
First Additional Language : Language and Spelling |
EMS |
EMS |
EMS |