High School

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.

Many students who have done business studies in high school, may be interested in utilising the subject to further their studies. Here are some options you may want to consider if you're looking at putting your business studies knowledge to good use.

Every young person has the potential to be a great leader - they just require the right opportunities and support in order to reflect the holy grail of human qualities. At UCT Online High School, their Leadership Squad embodies this exact sentiment. In an online learning environment, mentoring learners is crucial for their success and further development, whether it is from teachers or fellow learners. 

The school calendar for 2024 has been released by the Basic Education Department to confirm all of the school term and school holidays for 2024 for all public schools in the country. We have the full calendar that you can view and download.