The High School phase was launched in 2007. Our biggest class (grade 8 2010) is 21 learners and other classes average about 12. Personal attention is a luxury we can afford!

The High School section houses the General Education and Training(GET) section, consisting of grades 8 and 9, with grade 9 as an exit point on the one hand side and the Further Education and Training (FET) band (Grade 10 to 12) with grade 12 as the exit point on the other.

GRADE 8 - 9:

High School life is vastly different from Primary School in the sense of discipline, work load and tempo. We do our best in assisting the grade 8s’ transition by running an induction programme with them for the first two weeks. Their academic proficiency and standard is monitored closely and problems are identified. The existing student body bond with the new learners during break times and the group get exposed to high school life systematically.

The group goes on a one day team building excursion to Polaseng (the school farm) in the beginning of the school year, and graduates as full-fledged members of Waterberg Academy at the first Senior Social within the first month.

GET Subjects:

• English Home Language
• Afrikaans First Additional Language
• Mathematics
• Life Orientation(Citizenship, Personal Well-being, career choices, group dynamics, etc.)
• Natural Sciences (a combination of Biology and Pure Science)
• Arts and Culture (incorporating dance, music, fine arts and drama)
• Human and Social Sciences (combining Geography and History subject content)
• Economic and Management Sciences (a combination of business economics, economics and accounting, with emphasis on entrepreneurship)
• Technology (a combination of manual skills, varying from handyman projects to cooking)

Grade 9 is the year of subject choices. We guide our learners into choosing subjects for grade 10 to 12 that will keep as many career and further training doors open to them as possible. We write aptitude tests to determine natural skills and knowledge. FET subjects are an extension of certain learning area contents in grades 8 and 9 and therefore, we would neglect our duty if we don’t discourage a learner struggling in grade 9 Mathematics from taking Mathematics or math-related subjects, such as Accounting.

GRADE 10 - 12:

Please see the subject choice page for a detailed list of subjects currently available. This is annually revised to cater to the needs of our learners.

Every effort is made to provide pupils with a strong environmental background and awareness. This is supplemented with visits to the school farm where courses are conducted in both Leadership and Environmental Awareness.

We had our first group of five Matriculants in 2009 and were quite proud of their effort. They matriculated with Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Tourism. We are geared and ready for future Matric groups.

Senior Social Life

We offer a variety of social opportunities for our high school learners. The Valentines Ball and dance functions are always popular. For variety, we participate in Games, Poetry and Senior Quiz evenings.

The Interhouse Competition is a good spirit building exercise which extends to all sporting and cultural events.