Reddam Bedfordview Senior Preparatory

Senior Preparatory - Grades 4 to 7

Our senior peparatory 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 (2nd Language), isiZulu (3rd Language)

Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Technology

Science

Technology, Computer Literacy

Human and Social Sciences

Life Orientation

History, Geography

Life Skills, Media

Arts and Culture

Drama, Art, Music

 

OPTION SUBJECTS

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

OPTION 1

OPTION 2


Bible Studies

French


Jewish Studies

Portuguese


 Moral Studies

Italian

 

Catechism

Ecology

 

 

Music (instrument)

 

 

Dance

 


Sports Science





IMPORTANT:

·         A student’s subject may only be changed once an official ‘Student Change Form’ has been signed by all parties.

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 (2nd Language) isiZulu (3rd Language)

Mathematics



Natural Sciences

Technology

Science, Biology

Technology, Computer Literacy

Human and Social Sciences

Life Orientation

History, Geography

Life Skills

Arts and Culture

Drama, Art, Music

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

OPTION SUBJECTS

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

OPTION 1

OPTION 2


Bible Studies

French


Jewish Studies

 Portuguese


 Moral Studies

Italian

 

 Catechism

Ecology

 

 

Music (instrument)

 

 

Dance

 

 

Sports Science

 


Sound Engineering





 

IMPORTANT:

·         A student’s subject may only be changed once an official ‘Student Change Form’ has been signed by all parties.