SUBJECTS OFFERED AT WBHS

In Grade 8 and 9, pupils at Wynberg complete a course based on Outcomes Based Education. The curriculum requires that the boys follow a set range of subjects. The subjects completed in this phase of schooling are :

English (First Language)
Afrikaans (Second Language) or an alternate Language at Second Language level Maths Social Studies Natural Studies Economic Management Studies Information Technology Life Orientation Arts and Culture.

In addition, ALL pupils in Grade 9 must choose ONE of the following two:

Afrikaans Primary Language (1st Language)
Afrikaans Additional Language (2nd Language)

All Grade 9 pupils must also choose ONE of the following five:

Enrichment Mathematics, Remedial Mathematics, Art*; Accounting*; French*; Music*. *Pupils wishing to take any of these subjects up to Matric level, must pass them in Grade 9.

If a pupil is entering Grades 10 or 11 in 2005, the course he will take includes:

Grade 10 Grade 11

1. Eng 1st Lang 1. Eng 1st Lang
2. Afr 1st or 2nd Lang or Xhosa 2nd Lang 2. Afr 2nd Lang
3. Maths or Computer Studies (SG) 3. Mathematics or Computer Studies (SG)
4. Science or Computer Studies (SG) or Art or Woodwork 4. Physical Science or Computer Studies (SG)
5. Biology or Economics or Geography 5. Biology or Economics or Geography
6. Geography or History or Add Maths 6. Geography or History or Additional Maths
7. Accounting or Art or Woodwork or Economics or 7. Art or Accounting or Metalwork or Woodwork
Music or Music

NB 1. Apart from English and a Second Language a pupil will be required to choose 4 other subjects;
a maximum 1 per group from groups 3 - 7 above:
2. Third Languages may only continue to be taken into the next grade if there are enough pupils to warrant a class.
3. In addition to these examinable subjects, Sports Science and Computer Literacy are taught in Grade 8, while Physical Education is taught in Grade 9.

At Grade 10 to 12 level, the boys follows a seperate course which has the following subjects on offer :

A pass with Matric Endorsement entitles a boy to study at a university on completion of his schooling. The requirement to complete an endorsement course, including pass requirements, is set out below

For a Matriculation Endorsement Course a pupil must offer at least 6 subjects, subject to the following provisos:

1. English First Language: Higher Grade.
2. Afrikaans First or Second Language or Xhosa Second Language: Higher Grade.*
3. At least four other subjects.
4. The six subjects must include a subject from each of four different groups.
5. At least two subjects other than the two languages must be offered on the Higher Grade: these two subjects must come
from two different groups.
6. Not more than four languages may be offered.
7. If Computer Studies Higher Grade or Accounting Higher Grade is offered, then mathematics must be passed on at least
the Standard Grade.
8. Additional Mathematics and Computer Studies (HG) may only be taken as a 7th subject.

For a Matriculation Endorsement Certificate a pupil must furthermore:
* pass the two approved languages (40% for a First language, 33?% for a second language).
* pass at least five subjects (which include the two languages) from four different groups.
* pass two subjects (other than the languages) on the Higher Grade - these two must come from two different groups.
* obtain at least 20% in the sixth subject.
* obtain an aggregate of 950 marks - the aggregate is determined from the two languages and the next four best subjects.

* In the case of a pupil who has been granted exemption from taking a second South African language, permission may be obtained from the Western Cape Education Department to offer another approved first or second language.