High School

Curro Holdings, the JSE-listed independent school group, is thrilled to announce the appointment of  Micaela Creese as the new Head of Preschool at Curro Century City in Cape Town. 

In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According to the Reading Panel 2030 report, a staggering 78% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to foster a love of reading among students to ensure their academic success and personal development.

The NCV is an excellent choice for learners who have a clear idea of their career interests and want to gain practical experience early in their educational journey.

As global temperatures soar to record levels, and the effects of climate change leave millions across the world displaced, solutions to the crisis are emerging from the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). To foster innovation and work toward solving humanity’s biggest threats, it’s essential to provide learners with opportunities to explore and grow their confidence in these disciplines.

Children entering the school system today will enter a very different world of work than their parents and grandparents, thanks to digitalisation and technologies such as robotic automation and AI.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, education must prepare students not only for the challenges of the present but also for the uncertainties of the future. The traditional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum has been the cornerstone of scientific and technical education over the past decade.

The transition from primary school to high school is an important time, often setting the tone for a learner's high school experience and subsequent entry into the workforce. Learners encounter new academic challenges in a more structured learning environment, navigate social changes, and experience intense emotional growth as they discover their passions, develop their independence, and chart their future paths. 

South Africa’s leading independent school group, Curro Holdings, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anthony Edwards as the company’s new Curriculum Executive. This senior leadership role will see Edwards taking the helm of all matters related to the group's curriculum and leading a team of seasoned education experts.
 

Oftentimes, so much emphasis and importance is placed on taking pure Mathematics as a subject in high school, however Maths Literacy can be just as beneficial. Here are some career options you can consider if you chose Maths Literacy as a subject.

In recent years, the challenge of overcrowding in public schools has reached alarming levels, leaving many schools and provinces struggling and often unable to accommodate the influx of Grade 8 student applications.