Academic Programme...

The academic programme at Selborne Primary endeavors to focus on the whole child. We hope to produce well rounded individuals who have developed intellectual and physical abilities along with strength of character and sound values. We use the Outcomes Based method of education (OBE) to create life long learners.

School Times
Grade 1	07h30 - 12h30
Grade 2	07h30 - 13h00
Grade 3 - Grade 7	07h30 - 13h45 on Tuesday school ends at 13h15
Curriculum - Learning Areas and Outcomes
English	Reading and Viewing Speaking Language Writing Thinking and Reasoning Listening
Afrikaans	Reading and Viewing Speaking Language Writing Thinking and Reasoning Listening
Xhosa	Language Speaking
Natural Sciences	Research Problem Solving Posters
Social Sciences	Research Group work Presentation Discussion Problem solving Model building
Economic and Management Sciences
Life Orientation
Technology	Research Problem Solving Design Presentation
Arts and Culture	Drama Art Music
Outdoor Education
Grade 4	First Term: Beach Hike from Gulu to Kidds Beach Sand Castle competition Swim in rock pools Cricket and rugby on the beach Fourth Term: Cefani Sleep out for two nights in army tents Team building activities Sand sculpture Beach activities Night time entertainment Eco-adventure
Grade 5	First Term: Gonubie Sleep over in tents at Gonubie Caravan Park Night Walk Beach walk to Bonza Bay the next day Fourth Term: Forest Way – Stutterheim Raft Building Obstacle course Abseiling Shelter building Team building Forest walk Ant trail Orienteering Compass walk
Grade 6	Third Term: Five day Leadership Camp – Lekkeroord Christian Centre Group dynamic activities Hike to Cove Rock Lecture on the history, myths and legends of this area Potjiekos competition Emphasis on discipline and a healthy lifestyle
Grade 7	This the phase that locks in with the High School. It forms the first year of the phase which ends in Grade 9. Specialized teachers are involved in Grade 7. The learners do not remain in one class. They move from class to class during the Academic day. Our learners are extended in two areas, namely Maths and English. The CASS system is applied where all work is evaluated. Our Outdoor Education programme consists of two camps. During the first term learners spend three days at Cefani. This gives the teachers the opportunity to observe the boys outside the classroom in a more relaxed atmosphere. Mr Dean Knox and his staff from Jonginenge oversee the activities for the first two days. The boys are exposed to a number of diverse activities Our second camp is held during the second last week of the fourth term. This is a “Fun” time where the Grade 7 teachers bid farewell to the boys at Morgan Bay.