ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
ST GEORGE'S STUDENT ATTRIBUTES
As a Cambridge International School, St George’s upholds the Cambridge Student attributes which refer to five highly desirable habits in learning representing a combination of values, attitudes, motivation, empathy, knowledge and skills. These attributes are based on self-awareness and an understanding of the processes of learning and teaching, not just the outcomes. The Cambridge Student attributes are focused on learning as an activity.
ST GEORGE'S STUDENTS ARE
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Confident in working with information and ideas – their own and those of others.
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Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others.
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Reflective as students, developing their ability to learn.
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Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges
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Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference
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Social & Emotional Development
- Social Interaction
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Relationships
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Self-Regulation
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Empathy & Caring
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Self
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Work Ethic
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Resilience
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Social Awareness
Cognitive & Perceptual Development
- Visual Perceptual Skills
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Auditory Perceptual Skills
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Physical Integration
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Cognitive Skills
Physical Development
- Gross Motor
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Fine Motor
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General
Language Literacy (First Language - English)
- Listening & Speaking
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Phonemic Awareness
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Developing an Awareness of Text & Incidental Reading
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Pre-Writing Skills
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Drawing
Numeracy
- Number Concept Development
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra
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Space & Shape (Geometry)
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Measurement
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Data Handling
Knowledge & Skills
Creative Arts
- Performing Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art Appreciation
LITTLE ST GEORGIANS
GRADE 00-0
Social & Emotional Development
- Social Interaction
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Relationships
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Self-Regulation
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Empathy & Caring
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Self
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Work Ethic
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Resilience
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Social Awareness
Cognitive & Perceptual Development
- Visual Perceptual Skills
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Auditory Perceptual Skills
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Physical Integration
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Cognitive Skills
Physical Development
- Gross Motor
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Fine Motor
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General
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Sport & Games
Language Literacy (First Language - English)
- Listening & Speaking
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Phonics
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Reading & Reviewing
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Writing
Language Literacy (Additional Language - Afrikaans)
- Listening & Speaking
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Phonics
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Reading (Grade 3 only)
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Writing (Grade 3 only)
Numeracy
- Number Concept Development
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Patterns, Functions & Algebra
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Space & Shape (Geometry)
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Measurement
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Data Handling
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Problem Solving
Knowledge & Skills
Creative Arts
- Performing Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art Appreciation
LOWER PRIMARY
GRADE 1-3
UPPER PRIMARY
GRADE 4-7*
* Grade 7 follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary. For their subjects see the College Curriculum.
Compulsory
English
Other Languages: Afrikaans
German Foreign Language (Gr. 5 - 7)
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Additional
Art & Design
Class Music
Cambridge ICT
Library
Motor Skills (Gr. 4 only)
Physical Education
Religious Education
Student Development/Life Skills
CAMBRIDGE
LOWER SECONDARY
GRADE 7-8
Compulsory
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English First Language
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Additional Language – Afrikaans 1st/2nd Language or German Foreign Language,
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Mathematics
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Sciences (Chemistry; Physics; Biology)
Additional (Non-exam subjects)
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Art & Design
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Physical Education
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Religious Education
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Cambridge Music
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Cambridge ICT
CAMBRIDGE UPPER SECONDARY (IGCSE)
GRADE 9-11
7 Subjects
Compulsory
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English First Language
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Additional Language – Afrikaans 1st/2nd Language or German Foreign Language,
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Mathematics
4 Choice Subjects
Students must achieve 55% in Gr 9 to be allowed to continue with Extended Level in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry.
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Sciences - Biology; Chemistry; Physics
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Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics; Geography; Developmental Studies
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Creative & Professional - Accounting; Art & Design; Business Studies; Computer Science; Music
Additional (Non-exam subjects)
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Physical Education
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Religious Education
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED (AS LEVEL)
GRADE 12
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Students may continue with any subject taken in IGCSE provided a minimum of a ‘C’ is achieved in the examination.
- Only languages (or subjects) which are not offered in November can be written in June
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Minimum 4 IGCSE subjects on Extended
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3 Cs minimum to go through BUT must add Global Perspectives to make up the 4 minimum
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If students do not achieve the minimum they repeat Gr. 11 (no repeats for external candidates)
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C ‘average’ (4 Cs) for external candidates to go into Gr. 12 to write AS
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Candidates coming into Gr. 12 cannot write AS English
A LEVEL
GRADE 13
Offered at St George's since 2019