Bedfordview Senior Primary

Senior Primary - Grades 4 to 7

Our senior primary phase operates from Reddam main campus. In line with Reddam's nurturing, child-centred philosophy, a number of option subjects are offered above the core curriculum. Specialist teachers are hand-picked for all subjects.

Grade 4 to 6 curriculum

The following learning areas and subjects are compulsory . The Grade 4 to 6 curriculum is designed to offer exposure to a wide range of subjects, developing the full variety of skills vital for a holistic approach to education. In addition to these compulsory subjects, students are required to do Community Service and participate in the Academies programme (see table below).

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Language, Literacy & Communication Mathematical Literacy & Mathematics
English Afrikaans (2 nd Language) Zulu (3 rd Language) Mathematics
Natural Sciences Technology
Science Technology Computer Literacy
Human and Social Sciences Life Orientation
History Geography Life Skills Media Public Speaking
Arts and Culture
Drama Art Music

Grade 4 - 6 Students are required to select one additional subject from each of the following groups:

OPTION SUBJECTS
OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
Bible Studies French Physical Education
Jewish Studies Hebrew Dance
  Portuguese  
  Italian  
  Ecology  
  Music (instrument)  

Grade 7 curriculum

The following learning areas and subjects are COMPULSORY. Grade 7 curriculum is designed to offer exposure to a wide range of subjects, developing the full variety of skills vital for a holistic approach to education.

In addition to these compulsory subjects, students are required to do community service.

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS
Language, Literacy & Communication Mathematical Literacy & Mathematics
English Afrikaans (2 nd Language) Zulu (3 rd Language) Mathematics
Natural Sciences Technology
Science Biology Technology Computer Literacy
Human and Social Sciences Life Orientation
History Geography Life Skills Media
Arts and Culture
Drama Art Music

Grade 7 Students are required to select one additional subject from each of the following groups:

OPTION SUBJECTS
OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
Bible Studies French Physical Education
Jewish Studies Hebrew Dance
  Portuguese  
  Italian  
  Ecology  
  Music (instrument)  
  Dance