At St Michael’s School for Girls, there is a great sense of coherence and unity in this phase, with emphasis placed on academic excellence.
St Michael’s School for Girls is committed to providing quality education to all learners. This commitment is reflected in the school’s outstanding academic record. The school offers a wide choice of learning areas as prescribed by the Free State Department of Education in accordance with the CAPS curriculum up to Grade 9.
Subject Choices:
Gr 9 learners do aptitude tests at the end of Term 2 to assist them with their subject choices. An educational psychologist engages with learners and parents at a special meeting in Term 3 before they make their final choice.
Learners may select from a wide range of subjects, allowing the school to accommodate diverse interests and career aspirations. The subject package is carefully structured to ensure that every Grade 12 learner is afforded the opportunity to achieve a Bachelor’s pass, enabling university admission.
Choose ONE from the following:
+ ONE subject from each of the following elective groups:
Choose 1: | Choose 1: | Choose 1: | |||
Life Sciences or | Physical Sciences or | Accounting or | |||
Consumer Studies or | History or | Geography or | |||
Computer Applications Technology | Tourism | Visual Arts or | |||
Music or | |||||
Dramatic Arts | |||||
NOTE: Currently the following subjects are offered at school as an eighth subject: Information Technology (IT), SeSotho Second Additional Language, Dramatic Arts.
Learners who wish to take other subjects, are required to make arrangements with private teachers who submit their marks to the school.
Subject | Level | % |
Home Language | 4 | 50 |
First Additional Language | 3 | 40 |
Mathematics | 3 | 40 |
Three Subjects | 3 | 40 |
Two Subjects | 2 | 30 |
Subject | Level | % |
Home Language | 3 | 40 |
Two other subjects | 3 | 40 |
Three other subjects | 2 | 30 |
Bachelor’s Pass requirements to be able to study at a University
Subject | Level | % |
Home Language | 3 | 40 |
Four other subjects (not including LO) | 4 | 50 |
Two other subjects | 2 | 30 |
Therefore, should a learner obtain less than 40% in English, she will not achieve a pass for the final academic year.
OR
Only 3 subjects above 50%, LO excluded.
In the GET Phase, all learners are expected to take the subjects described above. The subject and pass requirements for each grade are also summarised in the Middle School Information Letter available on the downloads page.
Please feel free to read the CAPS documents as a guideline to what can be expected in the various subjects.
The FET Phase includes Grades 10 -12. We have two classes per grade, and we pride ourselves on our small classes and the individual attention we can offer our learners. We have an immensely talented and efficient senior school staff. A number of our matric teachers serve as markers, senior markers and internal moderators for various subjects across the province during the end of year Grade 12 Examinations.
There is a great sense of coherence and unity in this phase, with emphasis placed on academic excellence. But we offer much more than just that. The staff tries to develop each learner holistically, reminding them of the foundation of our ethos – Ante Deum Asto.
To join St Michael’s School, you first need to complete the official application form, please click here to find out more
Choosing the correct school for your daughter is always a difficult yet important decision. Let us help you make that decision easier. With an academic track record that speaks for itself, St Michael’s School for Girls should be at the top of your list.
