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Grade 8 – Grade 12

Thank you for showing an interest in the secondary school of HeronBridge College, sometimes confusingly referred to as the College. This is the third and final component of South African schooling, following on from the Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory phases.

Pupils pass through to enrol in the College on completing Grade 7 and so are with us for Grade 8 - Grade 12. These years correspond approximately to the ages 13 - 18 years.

Secondary schooling is divided into two components: the GET (General Education and Training) and the FET (Further Education and Training). The GET consists of Grades 8 and 9, the FET Grades 10, 11 and 12. The final exit qualification comes at the end of the Grade 12 year in the writing of a public examination, the National Senior Certificate, under the auspices of the Independent Examination Board (IEB).

The GET has a set curriculum, without choices.

Eight learning areas are covered: Languages, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology, Arts and Culture, Economic and Management Sciences, Social Sciences and Life Orientation.

Subject choices are available in the FET. The course comprises 7 subjects, 4 of which are compulsory: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation.

Thereafter 3 subjects are chosen, in our case from Biology, Physical Science, Accounting, Art, Geography, History and Computer Studies. Essentially, HeronBridge College presents a broad academically oriented curriculum and serves mainly those who intend to pursue tertiary studies.

There is a broad range of co-curricular activities on offer and all pupils are encouraged strongly to participate in both the cultural and sporting spheres.

We believe in a holistic approach to life and so these various activities are seen as being vital to full development in the adolescent years.

Equally important, if not more so, is spiritual development and so there is an extensive programme in this area to ensure biblical education on the academic front, care and prayer on the nurturing front.

The high school years are arguably the most dynamic period in life. Our pupils enter the College as children and leave it as young adults, ready for the challenges of life. Ours is the privilege of guiding them through this most important transitional period and of sharing their joys as they establish themselves firmly. Should we be able to serve your particular family in this way, we shall entertain an inquiry from you with the greatest of pleasure.

Councillors 2012

Head Councillors '12 Warrick Gower and Farai Mubaiwa

Councillors '12 Back Row (left to right): Warrick Gower (Head), Jason Powell (Deputy), Vincent Ndebele, Hayley de Jager, Danielle Donald, Dom Peterkin, Keagan Verwey, Sebastian Gidlow, Wynand Brummer Front Row (left to right): Santana Land, Farai Mubaiwa (Head) , Fagan Abraham, Daniella Broomberg (Deputy), Aaliyah Tshabalala, Nikita Davis, Nicole Fourie