2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 6 2. Highlights: Value Added Programs 6 2.1. Grade 8 Orientation ...... 6 2.2. Grade 8 Blazer Ceremony ...... 6 2.3. Grade Camp ...... 7 2.3.1. GRADE 8 ...... 7 2.3.2. GRADE 9 ...... 7 2.3.3. GRADE 10 ...... 7 2.3.4. GRADE 11 ...... 7 2.3.5. GRADE 12 ...... 7 2.4. Valentine's Dance ...... 7 2.5. Blood Donation ...... 8 2.6. 40 Days ...... 8 2.7. Grade 12 Valedictory Day ...... 8 2.8. Grade 11 Cross Over Day ...... 8 2.9. Paper Recycling Project...... 8 2.10. Leadership Development – Curro Learner Council ...... 8 2.11. Matric Farewell ...... 9 2.12. Prestige-evening and Mini Awards ...... 9 2.13. Masibambane Secondary School Initiative ...... 9 2.14. Soft Skills ...... 10 2.15. Mentors ...... 10 2.16. Mr and Miss Curro ...... 10 2.17. Junior City Council (JCC) ...... 10 3. Highlights: Sport 11 3.1. Athletics ...... 11 3.1.1. Curro Interschools Athletics ...... 11 3.2. Chess ...... 11 3.3. Cricket ...... 11 3.4. Golf ...... 12 3.5. Hockey ...... 12 3.6. Netball ...... 12 3.7. Swimming ...... 12 3.8. Tennis ...... 14
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4. Highlights: Culture 15 4.1. Afrikaans Redenaars ...... 15 4.2. Curro Arts Superhero ...... 16 4.3. Debating ...... 19 4.4. General Knowledge Olympiad and Development...... 19 5. Highlights: Academics 19 5.1. AD Maths ...... 19 5.2. Career Exhibition ...... 20 5.3. Digital Devices: Grades 8 – 12...... 20 5.4. Grade 9 Subject Choice and Psychometric Evaluation ...... 20 5.5. IEB Conferences ...... 21 5.6. Matric Results 2019 ...... 22 5.7. Curro Subject Advisors ...... 23 5.8. Science Expo ...... 23 6. Effective Functioning 24 6.1. Assessments ...... 24 6.2. Communication ...... 25 6.3. Discipline ...... 25 6.4. Gallup Strength Finder program...... 25 6.5. Grade Heads ...... 26 6.6. Leadership ...... 26 6.7. Subject Heads ...... 26 7. Staff 27 7.1. Management Employee Representative Committee meetings ...... 27 7.2. Staff Development ...... 28 7.3. Staff Evaluation...... 28 7.4. Staff List 2020 ...... 28 7.5. Staff Provision...... 29 8. Curriculum: Academics 29 8.1. IEB Examinations ...... 29 8.2. Student Teachers ...... 30 8.3. Accounting/Economic and Management Sciences ...... 31 8.4. Afrikaans Huistaal and Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal ...... 32 8.5. Business Studies ...... 32 8.6. Computer Applications Technology ...... 33 8.7. Consumer Studies ...... 34
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8.8. Dance Studies ...... 34 8.9. Dramatic Arts ...... 34 8.10. Engineering Graphics and Design ...... 35 8.11. English Home Language and First Additional Language ...... 35 8.12. Geography ...... 36 8.13. History ...... 36 8.14. Information Technology ...... 37 8.15. Life Orientation ...... 38 8.16. Life Sciences ...... 38 8.17. Mathematical Literacy ...... 39 8.18. Mathematics ...... 40 8.19. Natural Sciences ...... 40 8.20. Physical Sciences ...... 40 8.21. Technology ...... 41 8.22. Visual Arts/Creative Arts ...... 42 8.23. Subject Olympiads ...... 42 8.23.1. Afrikaans ...... 42 8.23.2. Information Technology ...... 43 8.23.3. Mathematics ...... 43 9. Learner Affairs 43 9.1. Grade Head Individuation ...... 43 9.2. IEB Accommodations...... 43 9.3. Learner Council ...... 44 9.4. Learner Support ...... 44 9.5. Societies ...... 46 10. Customer Satisfaction 46 10.1. Afternoon Homework Classes...... 46 10.2. Class Representatives ...... 46 10.3. Curro Parent Committee ...... 47 10.4. Curro-osity ...... 47 10.5. Golf Day ...... 47 10.6. Grade 12 A candidates (Curro function)...... 48 10.7. Parent Interviews ...... 48 10.8. Parent Involvement ...... 48 10.9. Parent Meetings ...... 48 11. Facilities and Enhancements 49
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12. Marketing 49 12.1. Curro in the Newspaper ...... 49 12.2. Enrolments...... 50 12.3. Grade 6-7 Liaison ...... 50 12.4. Open Day: Kenridge ...... 51 12.5. Open Days: Curro ...... 51 12.6. Outdoor information Board ...... 51 12.7. Primary School: Principal Liaison...... 51 12.8. Social Media (Facebook and Instagram)...... 51 12.9. Brand Management ...... 52 13. Occupational Health and Safety 52 14. Diversity Committee 53
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1. INTRODUCTION Continual good to GREAT! #Learners2Leaders
"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
2020: Our year of reset.
After a successful 2019, we planned a grounded, structured and exciting 2020. Never could we have imagined the year that lied ahead. After the first term, the world hit a reset button, and we had to re-align, adjust, plan and execute.
Despite COVID-19 our school has continued to build on a successful 2019 schoolyear with remarkable academic achievements, individual and team sporting achievements and excellent youth leadership development programmes, speakers and online assemblies and prizegiving to name a few. We even had a couple of our learners compete in international Olympiads and took on the world on global digital stages.
The PAC made a massive impact on our High School, contributing to many projects. (See chairman's report for details.)
On a social level, our relationship with Masibambane Secondary School grew in strength, and we raised much- needed funds and helped the school and community. In addition to our relationship with Masibambane Secondary School, we identified various other worthy charity causes that we supported.
With strong anti-bully campaigns and motherly-love care from our teachers, we feel that we have created an environment of care for all our students to flourish.
Enjoy the report on all the components (academics, sport, culture, music, parents, leadership, outreach) that make this GREAT school! #CurroWolves #Learners2Leaders
2. HIGHLIGHTS: VALUE ADDED PROGRAMS
2.1. GRADE 8 ORIENTATION The Grade 8 Cubs of 2020 arrived on Monday, 13 January. Their Grade Head and Grade 12 mentors awaited them. The day was filled with fun and exciting activities, and learners also received the information and guidance they needed. The first week was packed with loads of fun, laughter, sunshine and team spirit and of course some confusion! The Grade 8s had to carry a name board, as well as a 'baby', for the duration of their orientation.
On Thursday, 16 January they participated in their athletics event and impressed us with their spirit and enthusiasm throughout the day. On Friday, 17 January they had a picnic with their mentors, and a relaxing time was had by all.
2.2. GRADE 8 BLAZER CEREMONY On Monday, 10 February, the Grade 8 wolf cubs officially became part of the wolf pack. Each Grade 8 learner was called to the front, where the Grade 12 mentors helped them put on their blazers. This year we decided to start a tradition for each Grade 8 to receive a name badge which they will wear until their matric year. The Grade 8 group then sang the school song with pride, a perfect start to a welcoming our cubs to the Curro Wolf Pack.
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2.3. GRADE CAMP 2.3.1. GRADE 8 Recipe for fun: • One part swimming • Two cups of team building • One dash of late nights and early mornings • One sprinkle of new faces • One group of excited Grade 8s
Mix it all in a beautiful setting like VCSV Kleinmond, and after two days your result is an entirely successful Grade 8 camp! We took part in fun team building activities like drumming, canoeing, mini Olympic, a fun beach activity to mention but a few.
2.3.2. GRADE 9 The Grade 9 learners enjoyed a three-day camp at the Mizpah Youth Camping grounds near Grabouw. Exciting and challenging activities included mini-Olympics, low ropes, bushcraft, outdoor cooking, orienteering, water sports and a discovery hike in the mountain. The Camp Nelu facilitators divided the learners into smaller groups to help them get to know one another better. They also worked to achieve the camping aim of being servant leaders. We believe the group returned as a more cohesive group with more friendships having been established.
2.3.3. GRADE 10 The Grade 10 camp took place at Camp Nelu Adventure Centre at Bergkroon, Wellington. It was a great success filled with fun activities while learning new skills.
2.3.4. GRADE 11 The Grade 11s had great fun at Betty's Bay. We were privileged to have a sea view, and the kids could go canoeing on the dam. The Grade 11s bonded as a group and looked forward to the rest of the year.
2.3.5. GRADE 12 All our Grade 12s and their guardian teachers departed from school and headed to Gaanzekraal on the West Coast. We received a warm welcome from the Camp Nelu facilitators and settled ourselves into the quaint seaside cabins. Learners were divided into small groups and did various activities together in these groups. The setting lent itself to the full camp experience, as we were able to enjoy the space, the view and the beautiful stretch of sandy and rocky coastline for activities and free time. We all got to know each other better, and new friendships were formed.
2.4. VALENTINE'S DANCE The valentines dance was a wonderful evening. Boys and girls from all grades could enjoy eating food, spending time with their friends and dancing to their heart's content. The venue was decorated beautifully with fairy lights, pink and white balloons and tables elegantly decorated to make space for those that wanted to relax or chat during the evening. There was also a photo booth in the foyer of the hall for learners that wished to take a funky or more serious photo with friends. The DJ provided endless songs for dancing up until the end of the night at around 23:00. Cupcakes and a separate seating area were provided for the VIP matric learners of 2020 to make them feel extra special on their last year as a high school learner at Curro Durbanville.
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2.5. BLOOD DONATION We are thankful that in term 1 and term 4, we were able to host two well-supported clinics.
2.6. 40 DAYS The Grade 12s celebrated the start of their final 40 days of school on 31 July. This year, the decorating of the school corridors began the evening before, and many interesting décor ideas and pranks were put in place for discovery the next day. Bright and early, the matrics arrived kitted out for the day ahead in their creative costumes in line with their chosen theme: The 2000s. The teachers arrived early, as requested (compelled), and sat at desks set up in front of the high school building to begin their day by answering an exam (set by matric learner, Keiran Nel) amid the racket of an air horn and a leaf-blower! It was a memorable day of good clean fun with some harmless pranks thrown in for good measure!
2.7. GRADE 12 VALEDICTORY DAY A ceremony with a difference was held in honour of the Grade 12s' last official school day. This year, the event took place at the Hillcrest Quarry Roadhouse Drive-In, where families could arrive in their cars, and COVID protocols could more easily be adhered to. Many of our unique traditions were preserved, including the ringing of the matric bell, this year mounted on the edge of the big screen! The programme consisted of many precious moments and messages, and even the arrival of the rain could not detract from the high spirits and emotional farewell we were able to bid our matriculants. After singing the school song one final time, the proceedings drew to a close. It was an extraordinary and memorable day.
2.8. GRADE 11 CROSS OVER DAY For Crossover, the theme was Movies and TV shows. They were dressed most creatively – there were Mean Girls, lifesavers, anime characters and even a purple Barney. At 10:00, we travelled to Big Bay, Blouberg, to enjoy the rest of the morning together at the beach. We were blessed with a picture-perfect day. The Grade 11s could not wait to spread their towels on the white beach with the crystal blue sea and Table Mountain in the background. Some went to the restaurants or the ice-cream shop, and others played soccer and frisbee on the grass. It was clear that everyone had a lot of fun and felt it was a bonding experience which bodes well for the Matric Class of 2021.
2.9. PAPER RECYCLING PROJECT The values of Curro are Child-friendliness, Positive discipline, Christian ethos and Creative-thinking. The four R's for waste management is embedded within our values. We want our learners to think before buying, using or disposing of materials that may be harmful to the environment. By Reducing, Reusing, Recycling and Recovering, we aim not only to create leaders for tomorrow but leaders that care for nature and preserve it for future generations. It is for this reason that we have collaborated with Growing Paper, a recycling company that manufactures handmade seed paper sheets that are made from 100% recycled paper. These sheets are embedded with seeds that will grow into flowers or herbs once you have planted your product. Every classroom contains a paper-recycling bin to encourage our learners and staff to recycle all discarded paper, collected by Growing Paper timeously throughout the year.
2.10. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – CURRO LEARNER COUNCIL The Learner Council of 2020 organised various events and were responsible for multiple tasks during the year. They were responsible for putting up the flags, doing break duty, organising meetings regularly and making the notice board informative. They organised the valentines ball, a youth day video in collaboration with the
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Diversity Committee and a Learner Council Assembly - where they are fully responsible for giving all announcements, doing the opening and facilitating some fun activities for the learners to get involved. Our Head boy and Head girl also made a few speeches throughout the year at various events like our Valedictory and our first-ever online Assembly during the lockdown.
2.11. MATRIC FAREWELL On 1 October 2020, our matrics gathered to celebrate a night they didn't think would be possible this year. The matric farewell is a night that every Grade 12 learner looks forward to. For this Grade 12 group, this night was significant, as they have missed out on so many other exciting events during the year.
They looked beautiful as they arrived strutting down the red carpet and were eager to get the night started. The venue was elegantly decorated and filled with excitement. After a few formalities and speeches, the night could finally commence.
The learners spent time enjoying each other's company. A dance, to open up the dance floor by the head girl and head boy, got everyone's energies up. Everyone joined in and danced the night away, forgetting about all the troubles of the year.
They all appreciated being able to enjoy their matric farewell and saw it as the perfect ending to a very unusual and challenging year.
2.12. PRESTIGE-EVENING AND MINI AWARDS The Awards Evening took the form of a live-stream event on 8 October 2020. We decided this year to focus mainly on the achievements of the grade 12 learners as many sport and cultural events did not take place due to the national lockdown. We celebrated the top 10 achieves in each grade and awarded certificates to learners that achieved excellent results in Curro Create. Other cultural and sports awards were also awarded to learners who achieved in term 4 of 2019 and term 1 of 2020 (before national lockdown). Grade 12 subject awards were presented to the top 3 learners per subject with the top achiever receiving a trophy and a book prize. We decided to award positions to learners achieving higher than 70% in a subject. The criteria were amended from 2019, owing to the difficulties learners faced due to the pandemic.
2.13. MASIBAMBANE SECONDARY SCHOOL INITIATIVE Despite difficult circumstances, we maintained our relationship with Masibambane Secondary School this year.
During the Careers Expo, they were met by the Learners of our Diversity Committee. The latter spend time with the Masibambane Secondary School learners going through the expo, collecting materials for possible future careers and bursaries.
During the third term, after consultation with their Principal, our school community collected food for the Masibambane Secondary School community that was significantly affected by COVID-19.
Sanitiser was donated to Masibambane Secondary School, through the Rotary club.
Our relationship with Masibambane Secondary School stays dear to us, and we are looking forward to our regular activities next year.
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2.14. SOFT SKILLS Curro Durbanville started a soft skills program in 2020 that will continue throughout the whole year. Each grade would cover two of the ten primary skills for them to cover all ten by the time they reach matric.
• Grade 8: Teamwork and Adaptability • Grade 9: Attention to detail and Creativity • Grade 10: Work ethic and Interpersonal skills • Grade 11: Leadership and Problem solving • Grade 12: Time management and Communication
The two skills for each grade are split over two halves of the year. The first half of the year we cover the first topic with theory, activities and discussions and the second half of the year we do the same for the second topic.
The goal is to help our learners become better equipped for the world out there once they leave school since many of the skills required in the working world is not knowledge-based or subject-specific.
2.15. MENTORS The Mentorship programme is between grade 12s selected as mentors and all new grade 8's. The aim is to guide and help our grade 8's in their new adventure in high school. This year was a bit different, but still our mentors and their mentees spent a lot of time together interacting from the end of grade 7, the first day of school, test series and blazer ceremony in term 1.
2.16. MR AND MISS CURRO We, unfortunately, had to cancel Mr and Miss Curro 2020.
With the state of the COVID-19 19 pandemic and the stringent protocol, it could not go on. The safety and health of the contestants: and that of the public was of paramount importance.
There were 30 entries in total - eight were Grade 10s; nine were Grade 11s, and thirteen were Grade 12s.
We would like to acknowledge the twenty contestants chosen.
The ten girls: Erin Cuff, Cara du Plessis, Caitlin Eagar, Mijeané Fryer, Megan Gabrielse, Zara Healy, Shaina Hector, Klaudia Ornotowsha, Emma Rickets and Micia Smit.
The ten boys: Marno Carstens, Dash Gilbert, Shayne Joseph, Bukho Jukuda, Dylan Kotze, Cody Leader, Liam Mongie, Irah Mynhard, Travis Procter and James Willcox.
These learners had gone through the nomination and interview process and emerged victoriously.
2.17. JUNIOR CITY COUNCIL (JCC) Two of our Grade 10 learners, Ethan de Wet and Mbasa Ngoma, have been allowed to serve on the Junior City Council (JCC), a programme run by the City of Cape Town. They were to gain experience in the working of the city council.
The main aim of this non-political programme is to encourage the youth to bring change in communities, and to develop their skills in other aspects of youth development. The programme will represent all wards and sub-
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councils of Cape Town, and learners will be seen making positive changes within their communities. The learners will serve a two-year term.
Unfortunately, owing to COVID-19, the decision had been made to suspend the JCC activities for 2020 and re-convene in January 2021.
3. HIGHLIGHTS: SPORT
3.1. ATHLETICS
3.1.1. CURRO INTERSCHOOLS ATHLETICS The interschools athletics was held at Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium in Stellenbosch on 25 January 2020. Curro Langebaan won the Athletics cup, Curro Durbanville came in second. Curro Durbanville won the Spirit cup.
Special achievements • Louan de Lange: WP colours for the hammer throw.
All other events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
3.2. CHESS The Inter-Curro online chess tournament took place on 22 August 2020.
The results were as follow:
Under 16 • 6th place Zante Palmer • 8th place Ryan Perkins
Under 18 • 1st place Kahill Dhevcharran • 3rd place Euan Muller
We practised on Wednesdays with professional help, before and after lockdown.
3.3. CRICKET Although 2020 has been an abbreviated year for cricket, we were incredibly grateful that we still got to play a whole term of the sport before COVID-19. Our boys played both local and touring teams, weekday WPNS tournaments as well as our Saturday league matches. In total there were 39 matches played over the various age groups, with an impressive 32 wins. Our first team only had one loss all season. We are immensely proud of their hard work and achievements.
We played three tournaments during the first term with the following results:
• U15A won the WPNS League • U19A shared the WPNS League trophy as the final could not be played due to lockdown • U19B shared the WPNS League trophy for the same reason • U19A won the Sammy Bloch T25 tournament
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Our High-performance centre was also opened during the year, and the indoor nets have been in full use ever since the easing of restrictions. We are so excited for the future of cricket on our campus and look forward to when matches can be resumed.
3.4. GOLF This year the Golf team planned to participate in the Western Province Schools league and the annual Westville Boys High Tournament at Sun City. Due to COVID-19, these activities could not take place. However, on 3 August the Curro golfers took up their clubs to start practising again for the 2021 season.
3.5. HOCKEY 7-8 March: U14A Boys and Girls DF Malan (Hockey) • Our u14 boys played a total of 5 matches drew 2 and lost 3 • Our u14 girls played a total of 5 matches drew 1 and won 4
13-15 March: U19A Boys and Girls Milnerton (Hockey) • 1st team girls played 5 matches loss 2, drew 2 and won 1 • 1st team boys played 5 matches drew 1 and won 4
15 March: U16A Girls Spar Challenge (Hockey) cancelled due to COVID-19
21-23 March: U16B Boys and U16A Girls Paarl Hermanus (Hockey) cancelled to COVID-19
22-27 March: 1st Team Southern Cape (Rugby) tour cancelled due to COVID-19
23 – 25 March: U16A Boys and U19B Boys Paarl Gym (Hockey) cancelled due to COVID-19
24 – 28 March: U19A Boys and Girls Fairmont Festival (Hockey) cancelled due to COVID-19
25 – 28 March: U16A Boys Rondebosch Festival (Hockey) cancelled due to COVID-19
Kenoe Christians and Liam Glasby were chosen for the u17 SA Squad they coach virtually throughout lockdown by coaches all over SA COVID-19 a total of 9 coaches managed them during this period
3.6. NETBALL As a result of the challenges faced this year and the unpredictable circumstances, our Netball season could not go as planned. The year started with an incredible interest in the sport, and our girls were very eager to train and improve their skills. Our first team had the privilege of a training session with Freda Kemp, a renowned Netball coach, in which both the players and our coaches were able to learn new skills and strategies for the game. During the lockdown period, the coaches attended an online umpire's webinar, hosted by Annie Kloppers, to broaden their knowledge of the game and to plan new strategies for the upcoming season.
3.7. SWIMMING We participated in the annual Western Cape short course champs from which selections for SA short course nationals are made. This took place at Curro Langebaan September.
Below are the listed swimmers who participated: 1. Guillaume Louw 2. Johan Malan
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3. Joanica Kriegler 4. Christiaan Kriegler 5. Caellum Olkers 6. Joshua Mettler
From the above Western Cape Champs, we have four club swimmers selected to participate and 1 of Curro High School member: Christiaan Kriegler.
2020 has been a strange year for swimming. The 2019 – 2020 season ends on a high in April, but because of lockdown, this was not possible. Our swimmers' hard work during the season paid off, and the following achievements were made:
Swim South Africa Junior Squad: Johan Malan – Grade 8
The following Curro Durbanville High School Swimmers were selected for Western Cape Aquatics (WCA) Provincial Swimming Squads 2020/2021.
WCA Junior Squad: Johan Malan – Grade 8 WCA Youth Squad: Christiaan Kriegler – Grade 9 WCA Para Swimming Squad: Joanica Kriegler – Grade 10 WCA Transformation Squad: Ng'oyi Kabaso – Grade 11 WCA Transformation Target Squad: Kudzaishe Masuka – Grade 10
The following Curro Durbanville High School Swimmers were selected for Cape Town Aquatics (CTA) District Swimming Squads 2020/2021.
CTA (Cape Town Aquatics) Open Squad: JJ Taljaard – Grade 12 CTA Junior Squad: Johan Malan – Grade 8 CTA Youth Squad: Christiaan Kriegler – Grade 9
SA Short Course Invitational: Christiaan Kriegler (Grade 9) – Invited by SA Short Course Champions to represent Western Cape Aquatics.
We are proud of every one of our swimmers and their hard work and dedication.
It has been a busy High School Gala season for us. We attended four galas, 2 of which we hosted at our pool. • 23 January 2020: Curro Durbanville; Combined Gala; 5th Overall • 6 February 2020: Rondebosch Boys High; Individual Gala; Boys came 2nd; Girls came 3rd • 20 February 2020: Curro Durbanville; Individual Gala; Boys came 2nd; Girls came 3rd; 2nd Overall • 27 February 2020: Winelands Boys High; Combined Gala; Boys came 4th; Girls came 4th; 4th Overall
We would like to thank and congratulate all our swimmers that attended the galas.
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Grade 8: • Stephen Carter • Caellum Olkers • Johan Malan • Joshua Mettler • Kate Wilkinson • Ameline Ricketts
Grade 9: • Christiaan Kriegler • Leah Christie
Grade 10: • Rohan Barnard • Erin Carter • Joanica Kriegler • Kudzi Masuka
Grade 11: • Ng'oyi Kabaso • Guillaume Louw
Grade 12: • Carlah Kayser • Carmen de Bruyn • JJ Taljaardt
3.8. TENNIS We are proud of our tennis teams who once again experienced a successful season. Excellent results were achieved owing to hard work, dedication and enthusiasm. Many highlights stood out despite COVID-19. We had seven players in the Western Cape's Disa A Interpro team (under 15 and 19) this year.
Curro Durbanville had a successful CR van der Merwe tournament. Our boys' team finished second and our girls' team third. The following Top schools were part of this tournament: Paarl Gymnasium, Paarl Boys' High School, Paarl Girls' High School, Stellenberg High School, Curro Hillcrest, Bloemhof Girls' High School and Stellenbosch High School. The winners were Bloemhof Girls' High School (Girls Section) and Stellenbosch High School (Boys Section).
Curro Durbanville participated in the annual Tjaart Vorster Tennis Tournament in Cradock. Seven Girls and ten boys teams participated in this tournament. Each team consist of 7 players which is fantastic to create depth in a team. The girls unfortunately lost against Oranje High School in the finals and came 2nd in the tournament. The boys played out for 3rd, and 4th place against Pearson High School and the boys pulled it through to end 3rd place.
Our boys' and girls' first teams had a remarkably successful league season this year. For the first time, we had two teams playing in the league. Both girls and boys, first and second teams won all their matches in the Northern Suburbs and were league winners for both sides. The 1st girls and boys team played Western Cape
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league finals. The girls won St Cyprians convincingly and ended first in the Western Cape. The boys played against Bishops. Unfortunately, we just lost against them and came second in the Western Cape.
Individual players participated in various tournaments throughout the year and had exceptional results.
The following players represented Western Cape in the Synergy Cup: 1. Maria Inggs 2. Mia Kotze 3. Celina Joseph 4. Sagen Hugo 5. Cassidy Cupido 6. Erin Loubsher 7. Nicholas van Aken 8. Kyler Hugo 9. Louis Bierman 10. Marno Carstens 11. Sienna Syndercombe
Peeto van der Walt represented Western Cape B Team.
Individual performances: • Marno Carstens (Grade 12) – Under 19 Western Cape Disa A Interpro Team • Kyler Hugo (Grade 11) – Under 19 Western Cape Disa A Interpro Team • Sienna Syndercombe (Grade 9) – Under 15 Western Cape Disa A Team • Celina Joseph (Grade 8) – Under 15 Western Cape Disa A Interpro Team • Mia Kotze (Grade 8) – Under 15 Western Cape Disa A Interpro Team • Sagen Hugo (Grade 8) - Under 15 Western Cape Disa A Interpro Team
4. HIGHLIGHTS: CULTURE
4.1. AFRIKAANS REDENAARS Facing a whole new set of circumstances with lockdown, nothing stood in the way of 14 learners delivering their best performances at the Oppie Tong Af and Radikale Redenaars competitions.
With their high workload and in between the chaos of learning to adapt to an all-new way of learning, the learners still found the time to, with great effort, perform the highest quality speeches online. The organisers of the two competitions made special arrangements to allow all participants to proceed with the competition online, and it was successful. Our learners, who, among other categories, participated in persuasive, bilingual, motivational and entertainment speeches, performed top quality speeches, and they got terrific results.
Congratulations to Siya Nhlapo (Grade 12), Emma Beckley (Grade 11) and Josh Beckley (Grade 9) who made it through to the Oppie Tong Af National Finals, and Megan Naudé (Grade 9), Jenna Rigby (Grade 10), Micia Smit (Grade 11), Emma Beckley (Grade 11) and Josh Beckley (Grade 9) who also exceeded even their expectations by making it to the Radikale Redenaars National Finals.
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4.2. CURRO ARTS SUPERHERO Due to COVID-19 and lockdown, the Curro Arts Superhero festival was adapted to an online festival. Learners were allowed to record their performances and submit their entries on an online platform. The decision to continue the festival online gave learners a creative outlet during this time of uncertainty.
ACT IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Kate Wilkinson 8 Poetry Silver Surfer Méca Ladielis 8 Monologue Silver Surfer Mia Kotze 8 Monologue Black Raven Shayne Joseph 10 Monologue Silver Surfer Juan-Luc Muller 12 Monologue Black Raven Joshua Beckley 9 Public Speaking Silver Surfer Emma Beckley 11 Public Speaking Black Raven Megan Naude 10 Public Speaking Black Raven Leah Tshotwana 9 Public Speaking Bronze Tiger
MAKE IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Isabella Keeves 12 Drawing Black Raven Danielle van Staden 12 Drawing Black Raven Liam Kloppers 9 Painting Silver Surfer Anja Fourie 10 Painting Silver Surfer Amirah Sattar 10 Painting Bronze Tiger Camryn Robson 10 Drawing Black Raven Leigh van Deventer 8 Painting Silver Surfer Amber-Leigh Nel 9 Drawing Black Raven Keyna Gibbs 9 Drawing Bronze Tiger Megan Naude 9 Collage Black Raven Geeta Lourens 9 Painting Bronze Tiger Zana Neethling 8 Painting Bronze Tiger
MOVE IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Méca Ladielis 8 Hip-hop solo Silver Surfer
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PLAY IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Antonio Rusconi 8 Violin Solo Black Raven Albert Diedericks 10 Piano solo Black Raven Tayla Esau 10 Keyboard solo Black Raven Tayla Esau 10 Piano solo Black Raven Julia Theron 9 Piano solo Black Raven Joy Holcombe 8 Piano solo Black Raven Maria Inggs 8 Piano solo Black Raven Matthew Witbooy 9 Piano solo Silver Surfer Christof Venter 9 Cello solo Kryptonite Christof Venter 9 Piano solo Kryptonite Zara Healy 11 Ukulele solo Silver Surfer Quintin-Carl Hattingh 9 Piano solo Black Raven Ithike Gunter 8 Guitar solo Silver Surfer Damon Lambert 8 Electronic Drums solo Silver Surfer Leila Allie-Reid 8 Keyboard solo Black Raven Colby Styles 8 Piano solo Black Raven Mia Kotze 8 Soprano Recorder solo Silver Surfer
READ IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Chido Tambara 11 Prepared Reading Bronze Tiger Jenna Rigby 10 Prepared Reading Silver Surfer
TWEET IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Siyabonga Nhlapo 12 Vlogging Black Raven Megan Naude 9 Short film Kryptonite Ben Elliott 12 Music Video Participation Award
SING IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Julia Theron 9 Solo Kryptonite Megan Gabrielse 10 Solo Silver Surfer Megan Gabrielse 11 Solo Silver Surfer Jared Isaacs 8 Solo Black Raven Yonela Tshaka 12 Solo Participation
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SING IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Danelle Joshua 12 Solo Participation Mia Dippenaar 9 Solo Kryptonite Mia Dippenaar 9 Solo Kryptonite Sanah Healy Duet with Zara Healy Silver Surfer Sanah Healy 9 Solo Kryptonite Sanah Healy 9 Solo Kryptonite Quintin-Carl Hattingh and Gheran Hattingh 9 and 12 Duet Black Raven Ithike Gunter 8 Solo Black Raven Zanté Palmer 9 Solo Black Raven Zanté Palmer and Reegan Palmer (Primary school) 7 and 9 Duet Black Raven Julia Kotzé 9 Solo Bronze Tiger Zakhe Siya Ndlamla 9 Solo Participation Gheran Hattingh 12 Solo Black Raven
SHOOT IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Lauren Van der Westhuizen 10 Nature Black Raven Maria Inggs 8 Nature Black Raven Leigh van Deventer 8 Potrait Kryptonite Sebastian Van Der Wolf 9 Landscape Kryptonite Sebastian Van Der Wolf 9 Architecture Kryptonite Sebastian Van Der Wolf 9 Action Kryptonite Ithike Gunter 8 Digitally Manipulated Kryptonite Jarred Hamer 9 Nature Kryptonite Jarred Hamer 9 Landscape Kryptonite Megan Naude 9 Digitally Manipulated Black Raven Christof Venter 9 Nature Bronze Tiger
WRITE IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Megan Gabrielse 11 Poetry Silver Surfer Chido Tambara 11 Short Story Bronze Tiger Themi Kompela 9 Poetry Silver Surfer Leah Tshotwana 9 Poetry Bronze Tiger Amirah Sattar 10 Short Story Bronze Tiger Hannah Twigg 11 Poetry Silver Surfer Mia Kotze 8 Kortverhaal Black Raven
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WRITE IT! Learner name and surname Grade Category Award Erica Cronje 9 Short Story Black Raven Sanah Healy 9 Poetry Bronze Tiger Ithike Gunter 8 Short Story Black Raven Jenna Rigby 10 Short Story Black Raven Zana Neethling 8 Short Story Silver Surfer Ben Elliot 12 Short Story Silver Surfer Tayla Esau 10 Poetry Black Raven
4.3. DEBATING Tuesday afternoons were dedicated to debate, where learners were given a platform in which they could practice their argumentation and critical thinking skills. Each week learners would learn about the skills needed for good debating and practice those skills through various topics.
Four of our debate learners – Jenna Rigby (Grade 10), Brian van der Spuy (Grade 10), Leah Tshotwana (Grade 9) and Iyabazi Gojie (Grade 11) – were selected to participate in the South African Parliamentary Schools Debates Programme. However, due to COVID-19, this programme's 2020 calendar was inevitably affected. The programme has not been cancelled, and the current term will run until the first quarter of 2021. They are currently working on a virtual alternative to the workshops that were missed because of the national Lockdown.
4.4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OLYMPIAD AND DEVELOPMENT The Olympiad aims to test the general knowledge of learners from Grades 6 – 12 and encourage them to access appropriate media sources to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. In so doing, learners develop 21st-century skills such as curiosity, self-driven learning, personal initiative and global awareness.
Forty-two students from various grades competed in the first round, which consisted of an online, multiple- choice questionnaire.
Holly Wigington (Grade 11) and Christopher Swart (Grade 11) qualified for the final round which included schools from across the country. Their results will be released on the 24th of October.
5. HIGHLIGHTS: ACADEMICS
5.1. AD MATHS The AdMaths programme grew exponentially over the last three years. In 2017 we had 38 candidates, and at the beginning of 2020, we had 101 candidates. The national lockdown, unfortunately, impacted the number of registered candidates. We currently have 82 learners registered for AdMaths. This still makes us one of the biggest AdMaths centres nationally. Our Advance Programme Mathematics (or AP Maths) ranges from Grades 8 to 12 in the High School and from the beginning of the year we introduced classes for Grades 4 - 7.
AdMaths is a Grade 4-12 advanced mathematics curriculum with a matric final exam and certificate. AdMaths aim to stimulate and enrich learners, who are already achieving in Mathematics, by augmenting the school syllabus.
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5.2. CAREER EXHIBITION The CCEA (Cape Career Exhibition Association) visited the school in March this year. Curro Sitari as well as Masibambane Secondary School attended the day together with our school. It was wonderful to have them here and to let them share in this crucial choice of choosing tertiary study courses. About 54 institutions were exhibiting – from courses in Art and Drama up to Make-up, Agriculture, Education, Science, Law, Engineering, Business and many more!
The Grade 9, 11 and 12 learners had the opportunity to talk to representatives from these institutions at the event. They had the chance to: • Find out more regarding the variety of courses offered. • Find out about the subjects required for courses. • Learn about entrance requirements. • Find out more about the financial implications of their study direction.
This was a positive experience for the learners and contributes to well-thought-through decisions regarding subject and career choices to be made in the future.
5.3. DIGITAL DEVICES: GRADES 8 – 12 In 2020 tablets and Windows-based 2-in-1 devices were used from Grade 8 to 12. The system has been running error-free for some time now. Communication between the school and the ITSI consultant is hassle- free.
Currently, the school only supports Android operated tablets with the ITSI school system (Suppliers of textbooks and reader software). Although the app is available for iPad, those devices cannot be supported by the teachers since we are only trained in Android operating systems.
This project adds value to what Curro Durbanville has to offer its clients. This year the teachers have become more confident in their use of the textbooks. They have also started using appropriate apps to assist them in their teaching of various content, including Microsoft Teams.
Pushing of content has reached an all-time high, which means our staff are making use of this system quite often instead of photocopying pages.
All Android/iPad devices are still being slowly phased out to be replaced by Windows operating system 2-in-1 devices/laptops.
5.4. GRADE 9 SUBJECT CHOICE AND PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION In the first term, the Grade 9 and Grade 11 learners did aptitude tests through Norma Moller, a Career Psychologist, to assist them in making the right subject and career choices. Norma also had interviews with the parents and learners who did the testing, to give detailed feedback and advice when needed. Since the Grade 9s should make their subject choices in the third term and the Grade 11 learners must start thinking of which courses to choose from and which institutions to apply at, it was a successful way of supporting the students from a school perspective!
Annually Curro Durbanville hosts the Grade 9 Subject choice evening where the subject heads of the Grade 10 subjects promote and market their subjects. The subject matter and opportunities are showcased to convince Grade 9 learners to take these subjects in their FET-phase of High School. Due to COVID-19, this event could not take place. However, we developed an online booklet, showcasing every FET subject with
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information regarding requirements and post-matric opportunities as well as some photos and videos from past experiences, opportunities and general vocation information. This booklet was circulated to all Grade 9 learners, and their parents and learners were required to complete the subject choice form at the end of the booklet. This proved to be a great experience and tool for the administration process with regards to collating the necessary information. This information is needed to build the 2021 timetable as well as determine staffing requirements. A valuable tool was created during COVID-19 – one that can be used in future for subject choice purposes or marketing.
5.5. IEB CONFERENCES PRINCIPAL'S CONFERENCE: 17 January 2020 Mr Riaan Stroebel (Head: High School), Mrs Elsa Boshoff (Phase Head: FET phase and IEB liaison), Mr Deon van Zyl (Phase Head: Senior Phase) and Mrs Corné Swanepoel (Administrator) attended the principal's meeting at Somerset College.
USER GROUP CONFERENCES The following Teachers attended the IEB conferences in 2020:
NATIONAL CONFERENCES: 1 February 2020
SUBJECT TEACHER Accounting Lowene Christians Accounting Janes Benadé CAT Rohan Kellerman-Smit Consumer Studies Hannelie Crous EGD Christo Pretorius English HL Jeanne Swart Geography Frances Uys LO Jolene Botha Life Sciences Joni Stoop Mathematical Literacy Marianna Claassens Mathematical Literacy Willine Harvett Music Lize Janse van Rensburg Visual Arts Lizanet Palmer Visual Arts Warwick Goldswain
NATIONAL CONFERENCES: 8 February 2020
SUBJECT TEACHER Afrikaans HT Corné Marais English FAL Deon van Zyl
REGIONAL CONFERENCES: 18 January 2020
SUBJECT TEACHER Afrikaans FAL Joline de Klerk
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Afrikaans FAL Marelize Mathys Afrikaans FAL Meryl Davidson Business Studies Lucinda Jansen History Isa Swanepoel Mathematics Etienne Pienaar Mathematics Stephen Adams Mathematics Marlize Hattingh Physical Sciences Flip Theunissen Physical Sciences Liaan Ackerman
REGIONAL CONFERENCES (KZN): 22 February 2020
SUBJECT TEACHER Dramatic Arts Lize-meri Amann Dance Studies Sherman Smart
At these conferences, teachers discuss the previous year's school-based assessments, examination papers, marking thereof and the results. Valuable information for the current academic year's assessments had been provided. New topics in the curriculum are also discussed.
5.6. MATRIC RESULTS 2019
2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 1. Number candidates 94 74 69 80 64 2. % candidates passing 100% 100% 100% (100%) (100%)
Pass with entry to 84 65 64 69 50 degree studies (BD) (89%) (87.8%) (93%) (86.25%) (79,4%) Pass with entry to 9 9 5 11 13 3. diploma studies (D) (10%) (12.2%) (7%) (13.75%) (20.6%) Pass with entry to 1
higher certificate (HC) (1%) 4. Candidate aggregates: A’s 11 8 11 7 3 B’s 23 22 21 24 11 C’s 42 29 25 33 26 D’s 16 13 12 15 17 E's 6 2 1 6 Number of learners achieving a C (60%) 81% 79.7% aggregate and above 5. Grade average 66.27% 67.5% 69.5% 67.23% 62.73% Subject averages 19 of 22 17 of 20 16 of 19 15 of 19 13 of 22 above 60% subjects subjects subjects subjects subjects 6. Subject averages 12 of 22 14 of 20
above 65% subjects subjects
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Number of Total number of Top 10 candidates Average distinctions subjects Adri Wessels (Commendable achievement: in the Top 5% in 5 of his subjects) 1 90% 8 8 (In Top 1% of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and AP Mathematics). 2 Regan Damons 84.14% 6 7
3 Raphael Voyiatzis 83.14% 5 7 4 Michael van Staden 80.71% 5 8
5 Carlin Carelse 80.57% 4 7 6 Xu Tong (Aidan) Wang 80.43% 3 7 7 Carmen Genade 80.29% 2 7 8 Tia French 80% 3 7 9 Ilze van der Merwe 80% 3 7 10 Jaydon Walters 79.86% 3 7 11 Peter Kastoor 79.57% 3 7 The following candidates also have three or more distinctions: 1. Ally Remas 2. Henju Duvenhage
3. Karla Rademan 4. Christian Liedtke 5. Dharma Bredell 6. Casandra Rocha
5.7. CURRO SUBJECT ADVISORS The Western Cape Curro teachers do not meet at the beginning of every term anymore.
The following subject advisors had a meeting with the subject heads at Curro Sitari on 27 January 2020. During the lockdown period, these subject heads also were in contact with the different subject heads to offer assistance and resources.
Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy Maria Schmidt Accounting, Business Studies and EMS Corné Swanepoel Geography and History Karen Pollard English HL and FAL Gerrida Rorich
5.8. SCIENCE EXPO The School's Science Expo, as well as the Stellenbosch Regional Science Expo, took on a new look this year. Both of the events were on an electronic platform. Entries for the school and the regional rounds were entered into electronically and projects were judged on their submission of documents and a video explaining their projects.
The school had 57 entries, of which 21 were groups of 2/3 learners. In total, there were 81 participants. These were Grade 10 and 11 Physical Science learners.
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There were 11 projects chosen to go through to the Stellenbosch Regional Round. These results are still pending.
6. EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING
6.1. ASSESSMENTS School-based assessments include tests, projects, written reports, case studies, orals, practical assessments and other forms of assessment suitable for the specific subjects.
Usually, Grade 8 to 11 learners only write examinations at the end of the second and fourth terms of the year. Grade 12 learners write a midyear examination in June, a preliminary exam in September and their final examination during October and November. The last school-based assessment marks at the end of the year include all assessments done during the year.
Term 1 Grade heads drew up the assessment programme for each grade by using the dates set by subject teachers at the beginning of the term. The learners all received a report at the end of the term.
Term 2 During the lockdown period, the learners did not follow a specific assessment programme. Learners received detailed planning for each subject at various times during the term. The different subject groups assessed Teams Assignments or by sharing the instructions on their Teams groups. Learners then uploaded their work to Teams again. At the end of the term, learners received a report based on various types of assessments during the term. Learners did not write a formal examination.
Term 3 As learners would be returning to school gradually, we followed a more formal assessment programme. Learners received a plan as they did in term 1. Teachers used Teams Assignments and Exam.net for assessment, but in some subjects, learners also did the usual pen and paper tests and assessments. All grades, not only Grade 12 learners, wrote a formal examination. The duration of the papers was a bit shorter than usually. Learners were encouraged to write examinations at school under a controlled environment, but some learners also had the opportunity to do online examinations. Mrs Licia van der Vyver, with the assistance of Mr Deon van Zyl, handled all online examinations via Exam.net. Grade 12 learners wrote their preliminary examinations at school. As it forms part of the final SBA marks, it had to be done in a controlled environment. One of our Grade 12 learners had to write her preliminary as well as final examinations with the permission of the IEB at Curro Hillcrest. Her parents also had to move as a result of the lockdown period. Learners again received a formal report at the end of the term.
Term 4 In certain subjects, assessments were done. Learners wrote their examinations at school.
Only two learners were allowed to write their examinations via Exam.net. One learner had to return with her family to Australia, and another learner had to move to KZN. Grade 12 learners could write their final examinations at the usual time owing to the hard work and efforts of the IEB.
Grade 12 SBA requirements In accordance with changes made to Grade 12 assessment requirements by the Department of Basic Education for 2020 owing to time lost as a result of lockdown and schools closing, the IEB also adjusted SBA
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requirements. Schools received revised requirements during June 2020 and could change their planning accordingly.
6.2. COMMUNICATION The high school's communication plan included all the significant events of the year. This plan aimed to have a detailed list of what types of communication would be used to inform parents and learners of particular events that occur.
Communication in the high school focused on all forms of communication going out to parents, learners and the community. These communication types included letters, circulars, newsletters, information brochures, as well as various digital content pushed to learner's devices. These forms of communication were done to keep the parents and other interested parties better informed of what is going on at the school.
Successful elections of class representatives were also implemented this year. There will be a continued growth on this communication platform to empower the class representatives to help streamline and better our communication mediums with our parent community. From the 2018 forum, we identified the need to meet quarterly with the class representatives, and that has been implemented and is our 2nd year running – this meeting to be on the first Wednesday of every new term. In addition to that, we elected a PAC member to oversee our class representatives from a parent's perspective ensure no information/communication got lost between the various aspects of the school. This delivered great fruit with regards to responsiveness and helpfulness from our parent body.
Having a full-time Marketer that takes care of the look and feel of all our social media posts, flyers, advertisements etcetera has a tremendous positive impact.
Communication with parents was achieved mainly through the following means: the school's Facebook page, SMS, email, digital notice board, the school's website, a brag sheet and a bi-weekly newsletter. MyHub was used extensively in this process. At our first quarterly class representatives meeting quorum was reached on sending all school-based communication out in English only.
6.3. DISCIPLINE Discipline is conducted by the Grade Heads, the Head of Learner Affairs and the High School Head. We are guided by the Code of Conduct and believe in restorative discipline rather than retributive punishment.
We have a Saturday detention system build in to change behaviour before it becomes necessary to take more severe steps.
In general, our discipline is good, and we deem ourselves, grateful and privileged.
6.4. GALLUP STRENGTH FINDER PROGRAM During the last two years, we have made use of the Gallup strength finder program. This was done to help with staff development and to align work allocation to focus on our staff members strengths. It was done under supervision from Mr Dawie van Emmenis. We have put our entire teaching as well as management staff through this program.
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6.5. GRADE HEADS Our Grade Head system or Learners Affairs system, creates an emotional safety net for our learners, starting with the Guardian teacher, Grade Head, Head of Learner Affairs and ultimately the high school Head. Our three councillors support them. Each Grade Head files an individuation report on every child that he or she had to deal with during the term. This keeps a record of all action, parent and learner interactions and steps taken to assist and guide and help learners.
Record is kept of all disciplinary steps taken. These reports are filed and made available to the Executive Head and High School Head by the Head of Learner Affairs, every term.
The Grade Heads play an essential role as the contact person between the school and learners' homes. It is our experience that learners perform better when there is a good relationship between parents and teachers. Learners' overall well-being, as well as their academic progress, has been monitored and attended to throughout 2019.
Grade Heads: Ms Isa Swanepoel Grade 8: Ms Lucinda Jansen Grade 9: Ms Lize-Meri Amann Grade 10: Ms Frances Uys Grade 11: Ms Elizabeth Naude Grade 12: Ms Katherine Myburgh
After each term, a thorough marks discussion is led by the Grade Heads during which special mention is made of learners' exemplary achievements. Concerns are also raised in cases of unsatisfactory progress.
Parent evenings are held on a termly basis where parents have the opportunity to meet Grade Heads as well as subject teachers.
6.6. LEADERSHIP Executive Head: Mr Dirk van Zyl Head of High School: Mr Riaan Stroebel SMT Members: • Ms Elsa Boshoff – Academics • Mr Deon Van Zyl – Senior Phase Academics • Ms Isa Swanepoel – Learner affairs • Ms Corné Marais – Administrator • Mr Rohan Kellerman-Smit – Technology and Communication
6.7. SUBJECT HEADS Subject heads attended IEB conferences and training sessions throughout the year. Our CCMD ensures we keep our standard of teaching in every subject across all grades. They are responsible for the implementation of the new developments in the curriculum or methodology in their departments. Subject heads held meetings twice per term. Subject meetings took place once a week.
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SUBJECT Accounting Lowene Christians Afrikaans Joline de Klerk Business Studies Lucinda Jansen Computer Applications Technology Rohan Kellerman-Smit Consumer Studies Hannelie Crous Creative Arts Lizanet Palmer Dance Studies Sherman Smart Dramatic Arts Lize-Meri Amann Economic and Management Sciences Elsa Boshoff Engineering Graphics and Design Christo Pretorius English Jeanne Swart Geography Frances Uys History Isa Swanepoel Information Technology Licia van der Vyver Life Orientation Chanél Fourie Life Sciences Joni Stoop Mathematical Literacy Marianna Claassens Mathematics Etienne Pienaar Music Jeanne Maritz Physical Sciences Flip Theunissen Technology Rohan Kellerman-Smit Visual Arts Lizanet Palmer
7. STAFF
7.1. MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS The purpose of the MERC (Management Employee Representative Committee) is to ensure that all levels in the organisation have the opportunity to be represented and to participate in discussions related to those issues of common interest at the workplace. The aim is to enhance discussions amongst all employees further and to create and maintain an open channel of communication and dialogue, creating relationships, trust, respect and a shared vision.
We have representatives of all employment categories in the high school. Mr Stroebel represents Management, Ms Swanepoel attends as the chairperson of the Diversity Committee and Mr Deon van Zyl is the representative of the teaching staff.
The MERC had meetings quarterly (COVID-19 allowing).
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7.2. STAFF DEVELOPMENT We believe in the development of our staff. The following training of staff took place this year: • Full COVID-19 training and development in the SOP • IEB training for all subject heads and senior staff during the year. • CCMD training for all staff in the enriched curriculum and especially for Grade 8 - 9 teachers. • Training for all staff by ITSI on the efficient use of e-books throughout the year. • Curro training on the IT and administration systems used for all staff. • IEB training about concessions for selected staff. • IEB marking by several senior staff members. • First Aid training for various members of staff. • Fire Safety training for selected staff members. • Occupational Health and Safety training for selected staff members. • Sport-related training for most of our sports coaches.
7.3. STAFF EVALUATION In the past, the Curro on-line evaluation was followed, but with little success. Evaluation of staff through a performance management system (internally called KPI) was managed.
Besides the above, we also had classroom visits, classroom evaluation and book and file control.
The IEB also monitors and moderates our staff through a well-established national system.
7.4. STAFF LIST 2020 1. Ackermann, Liaan 2. Adams, Stephen 3. Amann, Lize-Meri 4. Boshoff, Elsa 5. Botha, Jolene 6. Christians, Lowene 7. Claassens, Marianna 8. Crous, Hannelie 9. Davidson, Meryl 10. De Klerk, Joline 11. Evans, Monika 12. Fourie, Chanél 13. Frantz, Lauren 14. Fry, Kyla 15. Hattingh, Marlize 16. Human, Kayla 17. Jansen, Lucinda / Ronel Uys 18. Jansen, Marilie 19. Kellerman-Smit, Rohan 20. Marais, Corné 21. Mathys, Marilize 22. Matthee, Charmaine 23. Myburgh, Katherine
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24. Naudé, Elizabeth 25. Nel, Jason 26. Nel, Katherine 27. Palmer, Lizanet 28. Pienaar, Etienne 29. Pretorius, Christo 30. Schmitz, Michael 31. Smart, Sherman 32. Smit, Jacobus 33. Stoop, Joni-Lee 34. Stroebel, Riaan (Hoof) 35. Swanepoel, Isa 36. Swart, Jeanne 37. Theunissen, Flip 38. Uys, Frances 39. Van der Vyver, Licia 40. Van Zyl, Deon 41. Visser, Derick
7.5. STAFF PROVISION This year we had several staff changes. As a management team, these were managed to the best of our ability. Changes in the following subjects came about: • Physical Science • A growth position • Business studies • 3 Maternity temporary positions
Staff retention and the appointment of EE candidates of top quality will be a point of focus in the future.
8. CURRICULUM: ACADEMICS
8.1. IEB EXAMINATIONS Grade 12 learners are writing Umalusi accredited examinations provided by the IEB in all subjects. The IEB is also the only examining body in South Africa, providing the option of writing Mathematics as well as Mathematical Literacy to obtain the National Senior Certificate. The purpose is to retain learners offering Mathematics who may have changed to Mathematical Literacy. Only one of these subjects will appear on the NSC certificate.
Examinations are written according to a timetable set by the IEB. Strict security measures are in place to ensure that examination papers are kept safe. From 2019 all examination sessions were monitored by the IEB through via a monitoring camera. Examination papers are held in separate bags per subject. It can only be opened 45 minutes before the start of the examination by using an electronic key. The candidates answer scripts must be locked in the same bag within one hour after the end of the examination session. The locking/unlocking information is transferred electronically to the IEB. Tampering with examination papers or illegal distribution of examination papers is prevented with these security measures.
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Some learners with examination accommodations write in separate rooms. These examination sessions are recorded. A CD with the recording is handed in with the learners' answer script.
Practical examinations in Dramatic Arts, Dance Studies, Music and Visual Arts could not be moderated or marked by visiting moderators during 2020 due to COVID-19 regulations. These practical sessions had to be recorded according to strict prescriptions by the IEB. Recordings were done professionally by Luigi Bennett of Momenti Marketing and uploaded to the IEB Postbox of our school.
All security measures, as mentioned above, were in place in 2020. However, learners and invigilators had to wear masks at all times and follow strict sanitising protocols. The examination venues were to be maintained according to the Curro Examination Protocols.
8.2. STUDENT TEACHERS Curro Durbanville hosted 16 student teachers in 2019. This year due to the global pandemic we are hosting 14 students, of which 4 did their teaching practice during term one and ten students during term four. The phase of study was GET and FET. We did see an increase in students that is specialising in the FET. Most student teachers have a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Most student teacher is doing a post-graduate degree in education (PGCE). Most popular subjects include Life Sciences, Languages and Mathematics / Mathematical literacy.
Term 1 15 Jan – 29 Jan Aimee Gey van Pittius ML and ACC SUN FET
15 Jan – 29 Jan Justin Kemp ML and ECON SUN FET
2 March – 6 March Boitumelo Moloto GEO and LO UWC FET
2 March – 6 March Samantha Phaphazela ENG and LO UWC FET
Term 4 5 Oct – 16 Oct Aimee Gey van Pittius ML and ACC SUN FET
5 Oct – 16 Oct Megan Schirmacher ENG, HIST, LO SUN FET
5 Oct – 16 Oct Danielle Bezuidenhout LSC and ENG01 SUN FET
5 Oct – 16 Oct Shaun Graeme Carolissen HIST and LO SUN FET
5 Oct – 16 Oct Bertmari Kraay NS, LSC, MAT LIT SUN SEN/FET
19 Oct – 30 Oct Aubrey Conradie ENG HL and ENG FAL TELF SEN/FET
5 Oct - 30 Oct Courtney Watson ENG and HIST SUN FET
5 Oct - 30 Oct Nicole Duarte ENG and GEO SUN FET
5 Oct - 30 Oct Samantha Phaphazela ENG and LO UWC FET
5 Oct – 16 Oct Alrecha Collins Hist UWC FET
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8.3. ACCOUNTING/ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Staff Subject Head: Lowene Christians Teachers: Elsa Boshoff, Lucinda Jansen, Derick Visser
Grade 12 Results 2019
NOVEMBER 2019 CURRO DBV IEB Paper 1 61% 67% Paper 2 50% 55% Examination average 57,8% 65,2% SBA 65,30% Final average 59,7% 65,18%
Symbol distribution
TOTAL NUMBER OF LEARNERS A B C D E F G 20 3 1 7 3 4 2 0
Highlights Lyle Malander: 'An eye-opener' to the World of Accounting': On Tuesday, 4 August 2020, our Accounting learners were provided with an eye-opening opportunity. Our learners participated in a Microsoft Teams discussion with Lyle Malander. Lyle Malander is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a co-founding director of the Malander Group. He is also currently the co-chair of the South African FinBiz2030 committee, an initiative pioneered by Chartered Accountants Worldwide and One Young World, aimed at mobilising the finance and business community to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
In 2018 Lyle was named the winner of the SAICA Top 35 under 35 competition and in 2019, he was named the Young Professional of the Year in the South African Professional Services awards.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our learners to gain information from someone successful in their very own subject-choice field.
Elona Fikani received the subject price for Top Achiever in Accounting with an average of 87,90%. He also received the Prestige Academy trophy for Top Commerce Achiever. As aspirant CA(SA), he has already been offered a training contract at Deloitte, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, tax and related services. In the words of their National Recruitment leader, this student is 'most definitely a different thinker'.
IEB Cluster Moderation The chairperson of our Cluster is Debbie Koopman from Reddam House Constantia. Under her guidance and as a competent and experienced team, we managed to set and moderate papers effectively. Our last cluster meeting was held on Saturday 10 September 2020 at Curro Durbanville. We checked and moderated teacher- and learner files successfully in a supportive and assistant manner.
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Cluster Examination Papers We used the IEB Cluster Examination Papers for our Prelim Examination. Paper 1 was well-balanced. Although Paper 2 always poses a challenge to learners, it was not above them. Our learners performed well in both papers.
8.4. AFRIKAANS HUISTAAL AND AFRIKAANS EERSTE ADDISIONELE TAAL Staff Subject Head: Joline de Klerk Teachers: Corné Marais, Marilie Bouwer, Marilize Mathys, Elizabeth Naudé, Meryl Davidson
Grade 12 Results 2019 The Afrikaans department once again delivered outstanding results in the 2019 IEB-examination. Both Home Language and First Additional Language achieved averages above the national average. The Afrikaans Home Language learners achieved an average of 69.4% and 3 A-aggregates. Adri Wessels was the top achiever with 86%. The Afrikaans First Additional Language class of 2019 achieved an average of 64.2% and 8 A- aggregates. The top achievers in this group were Carlin Carelse and Raphael Voyiatzis, who both achieved 85%.
Highlights In the Afrikaans class, we strive to embrace our South African heritage and diversity by promoting multilingualism and equip learners with effective communication skills in Afrikaans. The challenges that came along with online teaching and learning in 2020 were embraced by both teachers and learners and orals, listening comprehensions and new exciting means of education took place on an online platform.
The Grade 12 First Additional Learners had the privilege of watching an excellent online production on their set work, Hoopvol, as well as a dramatisation of their matric poems during the lockdown period. This production by PIT Productions was excellent preparation for the final exams.
IEB Cluster Moderation The Afrikaans department formed part of the IEB-Cluster. In February Ms de Klerk, Ms Bouwer and Ms Davidson attended the regional IEB-conference for Afrikaans FAL, and Ms Marais attended the IEB-conference for Afrikaans Home Language in Johannesburg. Cluster moderation and assignments were moderated by other IEB-schools to ensure fair and unbiased grading.
Cluster Examination Papers We also made use of IEB-cluster examination papers for Grade 12 to ensure that our learners are equipped to answer question papers set by various schools.
8.5. BUSINESS STUDIES Staff Subject Head: Lucinda Jansen Teachers: Derick Visser
Grade 12 Results 2019 Had 43 learners in the Grade 12 group. Three learners received a distinction.
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Highlights The subject Business Studies deals with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values critical for informed, productive, ethical and responsible participation in the formal and informal economic sectors. The subject includes business principles, theory and practice that underpin the development of entrepreneurial initiative, sustainable enterprises and economic growth. In Business Studies, we incorporate relevant and contemporary theory and competence essential for promoting excellence and contributing towards sustainable business enterprises. We base our teaching on the appropriate theme that is given through by the IEB for the Gr12's, and we pull it through to Gr10 and Gr11 as well which makes it more interesting for our learners to link the theory that they study with the relevant "real-life" aspect in the business.
IEB Cluster Moderation Mrs L Jansen is the Western Cape NSF Representative as well as the Business Studies Regional Moderator, moderate papers, assist in the setting of papers and standardisation of work across the province! She is also the Curro cluster leader who helps all Curro schools in the Western Cape.
Cluster Examination Papers We have a high standard with all our papers to equip the Business Studies learner to apply him or herself whilst studying the theory!
8.6. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Staff Subject Head: Rohan Kellerman-Smit Teachers: Licia van der Vyver
Grade 12 Results 2019 Number of learners 17 Subject Average 64.6% A Average (80+) 3 B Average (Between 70 - 79.9) 5 C Average (Between 60 - 69.9) 3 D Average (Between 50 - 59.9) 3 E Average (Between 40 - 49.9) 3 F Average (Between 30 - 39.9) 0
Highlights The Grade 10 – 12 groups completed the CAPS aligned curriculum. The Grade 12 learners were well prepared for the IEB examination. In 2020 the focus extensively aimed at improving learner's Practical Assessment Task marks. Ultimately an overall improvement in learners' marks was apparent.
IEB Cluster Moderation The CAT department formed part of the IEB Cluster. Mr Kellerman-Smit attended the IEB conference in Johannesburg in February. Cluster meetings were held regularly where assignments were moderated by other IEB schools to ensure fair and unbiased grading.
Cluster Examination Papers We made use of Curro cluster examination papers for Grades 10 – 12 to ensure that our learners are equipped to answer question papers set by various schools.
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8.7. CONSUMER STUDIES Staff Subject Head and Teacher: Hannelie Crous
Grade 12 Results 2019 The matric group of 2019 achieved the highest final average of 59% for the period of their grade 10 results to present. The IEB average was 64.5. We aim to achieve a higher average in the future. All of the leaners worked extremely hard on their PAT, and we received excellent feedback from the IEB moderators indicating the high standard.
Highlights The Consumer department adapted to online teaching very quickly. However, the practical component was hard to manage and sadly, we couldn't complete the year's practical work. The grade 11 learners did manage to finish their PAT even though the conditions were unpleasant. The practice of the PAT will help them in Grade 12.
IEB Conferences Mrs H Crous attended the annual IEB conference which was held at Birchwood Conference Centre in Johannesburg. As usual, it was extremely useful and educational.
IEB Cluster Moderation The department received positive feedback from the IEB for their SBA work as well as their practical work. The Curro schools in the Western Cape worked well together throughout the year. There were no cluster exam papers available this year.
8.8. DANCE STUDIES Staff Subject Head and Teacher: Sherman Smart
Highlights For the very first time across Curro, we have had Dance Studies and a Grade 12 class. We have had to make minor adjustments such as minimising exposure to the outside world but still kept our choreographic exam to a high level. Our final examination is currently being moderated via video compilation, and results will be with us when the Grade 12 results are out. Portfolios are also in Johannesburg as all our learners have put in the excellent effort this year as a "first time" Dance Studies class.
8.9. DRAMATIC ARTS Staff Subject Head and Teacher: Lize-Meri Amann
Grade 12 Results 2019 The Drama Department had an average of 75.6% and once again delivered learners with outstanding achievements. Number of learners 14 Subject Average 75.64% A Average (80+) 4 B Average (Between 70 - 79.9) 7 C Average (Between 60 - 69.9) 3 D Average (Between 50 - 59.9) 1
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Highlights Grade 12 Director's Festival: Eight talented Grade 12 Drama learners participated in this year's Directors Festival. This project forms part of their curriculum, and learners had to write their short one-act plays, hold auditions and cast their actors. They then went about staging and directing their plays. Each of these productions was highly entertaining and of excellent quality.
IEB Cluster Moderation The Drama department formed part of the IEB Cluster. Mrs Amann attended the IEB conferences in Durban in February. Cluster meetings were held regularly where assignments were moderated by other IEB schools to ensure fair and unbiased grading. Mrs Amann was appointed Cluster leader and SBA Regional Moderator for 2020.
8.10. ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND DESIGN Staff Subject Head and Teacher: Christo Pretorius
Highlights Mr Christo Pretorius has been elected as a Regional Moderator for the subject.
IEB Cluster Moderation Cluster Leader: Frans Huddelstone
Other schools in Cluster: Curro Langebaan, Curro Mosselbaai, Curro Hermanus, Curro Century City, Elkanah House
Regional Moderator: Braam Gouws
The EGD Regional Moderation process will be taking place on an online platform this year to keep all relevant parties safe. A chosen sample of learner PATs and the teacher file has been submitted to make sure the same standard and quality of work has been maintained through a year full of challenges.
Cluster Examination Papers No cluster paper was used for any exam in 2020.
8.11. ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE AND FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE Staff Subject Head: Jeanne Swart Teachers: Katherine Myburgh, Monika Evans, Deon van Zyl, Katherine Nel, Kayla Human
Matric Results 2019 We, again, achieved an average of above 64% - the IEB average was 69%. We were not satisfied with these results and have worked hard throughout the year to ensure a higher average in 2020. The results for First Additional Language were once again, excellent. We achieved an average of 72.4% which was higher than the IEB average of 71,4%
Highlights Adapting to online teaching - the English Department adapted quickly to online teaching. Many resources were created and shared with learners and teachers went out of their way to be available and to assist learners on
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many platforms. We managed to keep up with our scheduled year work and even managed to cover more work than usual.
IEB Conferences Ms J Swart attended the annual IEB conference for Home Language which was held at Birchwood Conference Centre in Johannesburg on 1 February. As usual, it was incredibly useful and educational. Mr D van Zyl attended the conference for First Additional Language in Johannesburg on 8 February.
IEB Cluster Moderation We form part of an IEB cluster group for English Home Language. It is a highly active group, and regular moderation sessions take place throughout the year. This ensures that our standards are always correct. We managed to complete moderation – once in person and once online. Cluster Examination Papers
Our teachers are regular contributors to IEB AND Curro cluster papers. The standard of our papers and examining is exceptionally high. Again, we contributed to June AND September papers as there were other schools who wrote examinations in June.
Grade 12 Marking In December three of our teachers will be marking Grade 12 papers in Johannesburg. They are: 1. Mrs K Myburgh – English Home Language Paper 1 2. Mr D van Zyl – English First Additional Language Paper 1 3. Ms K Human – English Home Language Paper 1
8.12. GEOGRAPHY Staff Subject Head: Frances Uys Teachers: Jason Nel
Grade 12 Results 2019 Thirty-nine learners wrote Geography. One obtained an A-average. The average for the group was 57% and the IEB average 63.3%
Highlights We efficiently adapt to hybrid teaching. Manage online assessments with success and will continue with this in the future.
IEB Cluster Moderation This was done electronically. No issues with moderation, everything is in place.
Cluster Examination Papers Curro Durbanville sets all papers.
8.13. HISTORY Staff Subject Head: Isa Swanepoel Teachers: Jason Nel, Warwick Goldswain
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Grade 12 Results 2019
SUBJECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ABS TOT N12HIST 0 0 0 1 6 9 0 0 16 D C B Average: 69,4 – National Average: 70,1
Highlights Adapting to online teaching was a challenge and a blessing. Learning new teaching methods and technical skills was a highlight for teachers and an adaption for learners.
Marko Erlank's excellent research project on the CIA and whether their methods of extracting information from suspected terrorists at Black sites are moral and justified. – He received full marks.
Mrs Swanepoel was appointed as IEB Regional Moderator. She was further elected as IEB-Cluster Representative for the Western Cape and as NSF representative.
IEB Cluster Moderation Only on-line moderation took place this year with the focus on pre-moderation. We worked closely with both the IEB and CCMD- Clusters.
Cluster Examination Papers Learners wrote Prelim Papers that were a combined effort of all IEB-schools. Teachers work with an examination bank to which all History teachers can contribute questions and papers. Learners produced a good average for the Prelim examination.
Prelim Average: 67.5%
8.14. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Staff Subject Head: Licia van der Vyver
Grade 12 Results 2019 Eight candidates offered the subject in 2019. We obtained one C, three Bs and four As; with an average of 81%.
Highlights Despite COVID-19, the annual SA Computer Programming Olympiad could continue online. Ten learners from Grade 10 to 12 participated. 2 progressed to the second round.
IEB Cluster Moderation All cluster meetings were done online. A lively WhatsApp group exist where daily and weekly discussions occur. The main topics are the Grade 12 formal assessments, and the new SAG's to be fully implemented for Grade 12 2021. Final moderation starts on 15 October 2020
Cluster Examination Papers The IEB-Western Cape Cluster share standardised papers for all Grade 12 formal assessments. Papers are set and moderated by various teachers in the cluster. These are shared via a closed, shared Google Drive.
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8.15. LIFE ORIENTATION Staff Subject Head: Chanél Fourie Teachers: Jolene Botha
At the beginning of each year, the LO staff has a serious talk with the students explaining the value of studying hard, doing well in exams, being present for practical, handing in the community service certificate for their matric year and handing in tasks on time.
The outstanding tasks for the year were: • Grade 8: Drug abuse and Social Media influences • Grade 9: Careers and Mental Health • Grade 10: Career Task • Grade 11: Job Shadow task (always positive feedback from learners where they learn so much about the world of work in real life). Due to COVID-19, the learners had to interview someone who follows the career path they are interested in since they could not job shadow at the workplace itself. • Grade 12: CAT A Task – Closing the inequalities gap. This year learners could even post their awareness on their social media pages! It added value to the task and gave it a personal touch! Norma Moller from Stellenbosch University inspired the Gr12s on how to manage their time wisely and what to have in place for application purposes at tertiary institutions.
Grade 11 and 12 – various visits from tertiary institutions in Term 1 - Prestige Academy and Pearson.
There were a variety of activities that the learners participated in regarding their practical in Term 1. LO practical, for most learners, had been a positive experience. They always looked forward to these days where they could learn on a different level by being outside in the sun. Each term we cover a different aspect, but this year only different sports were introduced in Term 1. Next year, when we can continue with practical again, some new elements will be added to this part of the curriculum to keep the learners interested and excited.
The LO notice board always presented the latest information regarding Open Days, information on subject choices, etc. Other important information regarding the subject was given through to the staff during morning staff meetings to discuss with their guardian classes.
8.16. LIFE SCIENCES Staff Subject Head: Joni Stoop Teachers: Charmaine Matthee, Liaan Ackerman, Lauren Frantz
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Grade 12 Results 2019 In 2019, 49 learners wrote Life Sciences. The average for the subject was 60.38% with two A-average candidates. There were a large number of B, C and D average candidates. The national average for Life Sciences was 65%. Overall, the National trend is that Life Sciences averages are lower than most other non- core subjects, with trends of only 20% of learners achieving an A-aggregate for the subject. The year average for this group was 58%, so the overall promotion mark average was an improvement.
Highlights The IEB paper III is now written as a PAT task instead of an examination. The PAT went well, and learners enjoyed the theme of the question paper. It was an advantage that Life Sciences teachers were able to invigilate and mark their papers. As a relatively new department with three new teachers starting in 2019, it is encouraging and positive to see the development, growth and support displayed by the team.
We look forward to continuously improving our professional development as well as making our classrooms more learner-centred and striving for excellence. Two teachers were selected for IEB marking for Life Sciences, and the experience and professional development provided has proven invaluable to the department.
IEB Cluster Moderation The cluster this year was extremely helpful in providing feedback, advice and resources when necessary. Even through COVID-19, the cluster group came together to share resources and set common papers together. There is constant communication, collaboration and feedback within the group. All Curro schools in the cluster were eager to contribute and assist where necessary.
Cluster Examination Papers Cluster papers, when utilised, were of a high standard and were very convenient as they saved time across the board. The translation was always of a high standard, and papers were received and moderated well in advance before they were written. Collaboration and sharing of papers work well across Curro clusters.
8.17. MATHEMATICAL LITERACY Staff Subject Head: Marianna Claassens Teachers: Willine Harvett
Highlights Our main aim in teaching Mathematical Literacy is to guide learners to use mathematical concepts in everyday life. By confidently understanding these simple concepts, the learners can interpret information, analyse this information critically and thus solve problems effectively. Mathematical Literacy cultivates independent thinkers to communicate through the correct use of words, symbols and diagrams.
Mathematical Literacy provides learners with an awareness and understanding of the role that mathematics plays in the modern world. Mathematical Literacy is a subject driven by life-related applications of mathematics. It enables learners to develop the ability and confidence to think numerically and spatially to interpret and critically analyse everyday situations and to solve problems. The subject Mathematical Literacy should enable the learner to become a self-managing person and a participating citizen within a developing democracy.
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8.18. MATHEMATICS Staff Subject Head: Etienne Pienaar Teachers: Marlize Hattingh, Stephen Adams, Willine Harvett, Marianna Claassens, Lauren Frantz, Michael Schmitz
Grade 12 Results 2019 In 2019 we had 38 candidates for Mathematics. The school average was 64,24%, and the national average was 64,06% – 100% Pass rate.
Highlights The Mathematics Department introduced online teaching from the start of the national lockdown for grade 11 and 12 learners. We later expanded this to all grades. Detailed planning was communicated to parents regularly, and all planning contained additional resources for learners to assist them during the national lockdown. All online lessons were recorded for learners to access for revision purposes. Our efforts showed effective with the support needed in Grade 8 and 9. To alleviate the negative effect the national lockdown had on learners, we offered three additional periods of Mathematics a week to all Grade 8 and 9 learners. Our focus is to revise and (re)teach all content of the year. We believe this prepared learners for the November examination.
IEB Cluster Moderation The report of the moderator was positive. He was delighted with the standard of our assessments in Grade 12. The file was complete and met the IEB requirements. The moderator made one suggestion on our alternative item, which means we must allow learners to approach questions differently. Assessments were acceptable for 2020.
Cluster Examination Papers Cluster papers were not written in June/September exam due to the global pandemic. However, the Western Cape cluster decided to form a PLC to create common papers for Grades 8 to 11 in the November examinations. The papers are of high quality and cover all knowledge levels as prescribed by the IEB. Every school could adapt the cluster paper for their particular school and situation (content covered during 2020). I am delighted with the collaboration and that schools can make minor adjustments to the papers by the work schedule and planning.
8.19. NATURAL SCIENCES Staff Subject Head: Flip Theunissen Teachers: Liaan Ackerman, Joni Stoop; Lauren Frantz
This subject is offered to all Grade 8 and 9 learners.
8.20. PHYSICAL SCIENCES Staff Subject Head: Flip Theunissen Teachers: Liaan Ackerman
Grade 12 Results 2019 Twenty-five learners were enrolled for the 2019 examination.
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We achieved an average of 61.67% – 0,34% below the IEB national average.
There were three learners with A aggregates as well as 44% of the candidates achieved 60% or more for Physical Sciences. No learners failed the final examination.
Highlights • International Master Classes – 14 March 2020 The International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) hosted an International Master Class in Particle Physics at iThemba labs. Two of our Grade 11 learners had the opportunity to learn about quantum physics from actual physicists from CERN, using real data collected from the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva. Afterwards, they had a chance to collaborate with a team of learners from Brazil in a live stream conference. • Open Day We hosted a successful open day early in the year, and several of our Physical Science learners were involved with live demonstrations to the visiting prospective learners and their parents.
IEB Cluster Moderation The cluster met early this year at Somerset College. Little did we know that we would never again meet in person in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic struck, and plans had to change. The cluster adjusted very well. Teams meetings were held to coordinate the setting of papers, adapting the year plans and moderating the set papers.
Cluster Examination Papers Overall, the examination papers were of a good standard. Work was executed on time. There was a significant collaboration effort made by many teachers within our cluster group. MS Teams gave us the ability and the platform to implement a new innovative way to set common papers. We will probably implement some of the new collaboration strategies in the years to follow, as it worked very well.
8.21. TECHNOLOGY Staff Subject Head: Rohan Kellerman-Smit Teachers: Jacobus Smit, Christo Pretorius
Grade 8 to 9 learners used their device for textbooks and viewing of additional content being pushed to it. All Grade 8 and 9 learners take Technology as one of their compulsory subjects.
Highlights Learners were introduced to different types of structures. These structures were investigated closely with regards to forces acting on them; causes of structural failure and properties of structures. Different building structures were analysed, and different types of drawings (communication) were completed.
Learners were furthermore introduced to satellites and the process involved to launch satellites, etcetera. The impact of the International Space Station was investigated, and actual footage of the people living on the ISS was viewed.
The learners thoroughly enjoyed this exciting curriculum, and they had the opportunity to learn and see the real-life application in Technology.
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8.22. VISUAL ARTS/CREATIVE ARTS Staff Subject Head and Teacher: Lizanet Palmer Teachers: Sherman Smart (Creative Arts), Lize-Meri Amann (Creative Arts)
Matric Results 2019 Number of candidates: 14 Subject Average: 64%
Highlights In February, the Grade 12 Visual Arts learners were privileged to visit the Cape Town International Art Fair at the CTICC. During this outing, the learners were exposed to the artworks of contemporary South African and international artists, who work in many different mediums and disciplines. The learners were genuinely inspired by what they saw at this world-class art fair.
Grade 12 practical portfolio showcase: The portfolio artworks of the grade 12 Visual Arts learners were on display in HPC on Thursday 15 October.
CAS (Curro Art Superhero Eisteddfod): Grade 8 – 12 learners took part in the Curro Art Eisteddfod.
CAS Make it! Results: 5 Black Raven’s, 3 Silver Surfer and 5 Bronze Tiger awards were achieved.
IEB Cluster Moderation: Cluster leader: Mr R Cronje – Elkanah House Other schools: Curro Langebaan; Bridge House, Curro Century City and Curro Sitari
Regional moderator for theory portfolios: Ms C Peckham – Cedar House
Regional moderation feedback on portfolios: All files adhere to the expectations laid out in the SAG. Tasks are exciting and demanding. Learners will be well prepared for the final examination.
Examiner and moderator for practical portfolios: Mr R Cronje – Elkanah House
Practical moderation and marking of Grade 12 practical portfolios: The Grade 12 Visual Arts learners received positive feedback from the moderator on their practical year work (SBA) portfolios. They also received excellent feedback from the external IEB examiner on the standard and quality of their examination portfolios.
8.23. SUBJECT OLYMPIADS
8.23.1. AFRIKAANS NAME OF OLYMPIAD: ATKV Afrikaans Senior Olimpiade This year 9 grade 10-12 learners took part in the national ATKV Afrikaans Senior Olympiad in both the Home Language and First Additional Language categories. Marco Erlank received excellent results in this Olympiad with 84.6% and 3rd position in the Western Cape.
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8.23.2. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NAME OF OLYMPIAD: South African Computer Olympiad The SACO has two sections, and the IT learners participate in the Programming section. In the first round, a set of 5 shorter problems are offered which the candidates then solve using a programming language of their choice. All our learners used Java. Marks are only allocated where the solution gives a 100% correct output. Ten candidates participated in the first round. Xander Rall (Grade 11) and Anja Fourie (Grade 10) progressed and participated in the second round.
8.23.3. MATHEMATICS NAME OF OLYMPIAD: Die Burger Wiskunde-komeptisie More than 4,000 learners entered this year's most extensive national online math competition in Afrikaans for high school students. Netwerk24, in collaboration with Die Burger, Beeld and Volksblad as well as Cum Laude Media, also expanded the competition to primary schools this year. Curro Durbanville hosted the primary and high school competitions. Although not as popular than the SAMO, we had some learners participating in the competition.
NAME OF OLYMPIAD: SAMO Curro Durbanville participated in all three rounds of the SAMO Mathematics Olympiad. SAMO is well known that mathematics competitions generate a lot of enthusiasm and curiosity for the subject. This aspect of mathematics competitions is becoming more and more critical.
NAME OF OLYMPIAD: UP Mathematics Competition The Department of Mathematics of the University of Pretoria has hosted its annual national Mathematics competition. The competition is open for everyone regardless of your achievement in Mathematics. Only learners from Grades 8 to 11 may participate. Curro Durbanville enrolled 21 learners this year. This competition sees more and more learners registering to participate every year.
9. LEARNER AFFAIRS
9.1. GRADE HEAD INDIVIDUATION Throughout every term Grade Heads are required to keep a careful record of every incident (personal or disciplinary), communication and meetings with parents or learners or any information they receive or get from the learners in their grade. These individuation reports then assist management in making decisions when it comes to advising parents, learners, counsellors and when necessary, to take disciplinary action. Creating this profile helps us to provide our learners and parents with the best support we can offer. A full report of all the grades is then compiled at the end or start of each term and given to both the head of High School and the Executive Head for reference purposes when needed.
9.2. IEB ACCOMMODATIONS Learners from Grade 8 – 11 are allowed to apply for accommodations during examinations. These can differ from a scribe, a reader, both a reader and a writer (amanuensis), a separate venue, a spelling accommodation, a prompter to additional time.
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When learners apply, the following documents must be included: • Forms from the IEB • Psychological assessments (according to IEB requirements) • Supporting assessments • School reports • School samples (examinations/tests) • Teacher comments
There were about twenty new applications from parents this year who wanted to apply for accommodations for their children for exam purposes. Altogether 23 learners received accommodations during examinations where about 11 of them had separate classrooms. Several helpers assisted the learners during the examinations this year, and the parents paid the helpers for their support.
The matrics also received accommodations for tests and source-based projects, and not just for examinations. They always had the best opportunity provided to them to do well in their academics. The parents were pleased and thankful for this arrangement.
Overall, this service is experienced very positively among parents where they know Curro will always help where needed to assist and support their children in the best ways possible.
9.3. LEARNER COUNCIL The Learner Council of 2021 started the new Learner Council’s tenure with a short training programme on the 2nd and 3rd of October 2019. There was a Friday session at the HPC venue at school to cover the member’s responsibilities at school as well as the results of their VISA personality test, after which the Saturday session was held at the Taaibosch campsite in Phisantekraal. This training programme was not just to teach the learners new skills but was also an opportunity for the group to get to know one other and develop mutual trust. They also had a little fun and built lasting memories!
Under the guidance of seasoned facilitators from True North Experiences, the learners were challenged on physical, intellectual and emotional levels through a range of (mostly outdoors) activities. The whole programme was designed around personal growth, communication, leadership development, strategic thinking and building team spirit. Three Teachers, Mr Christo Pretorius, Mrs Liaan Ackerman and Mrs Joni Stoop, accompanied the learners. Mr Riaan Stroebel joined us over lunchtime to see what the learners were up to. The learners thoroughly enjoyed the day and are ready for the year ahead.
Once the 4th term is done, the Teachers involved with the learner council will change the workings and structure of the learner council slightly. We will then have a workshop to convey this information to the learners before the start of term 1 in the new year, 2021.
9.4. LEARNER SUPPORT Learner Affairs: Support structure for learners:
Head of High School: Riaan Stroebel Ultimately responsible. He was involved in serious disciplinary issues. Head Leaner Affairs: Isa Swanepoel (Manager) – chairperson learners affairs committee. Responsibilities: oversee learner support and discipline, assists Mr Stroebel in disciplinaries. Headmaster, head of learners affairs, grade heads and councillors meet twice a term. Grade Heads: co-ordinate and run their grades in grade teams with the support of their guardian teachers. Responsibilities are pastoral care and discipline of their specific grades.
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Grade teams meet once a month. Grade team consists of the grade head – chairperson - and the guardian teachers in the grade. Guardian teachers: responsible for the pastoral care and discipline of their guardian classes. They are supported by the Grade Head, counsellors, head of learner affairs and head of the high school. GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 COUNCILLORS GRADE HEAD: GRADE HEAD: GRADE HEAD: GRADE HEAD: GRADE HEAD: Senior: Lucinda Lize-Meri Frances Uys Elizabeth Katherine Chanél Fourie Jansen/ Amann Naudé Myburgh and Marianna Jason Nel Claassens
Junior: Kayla Human
On-campus psychologist: Georgia Steizer GUARDIAN TEACHERS GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 COUNCILLOR 8A1: Willine 9A1: Kayla 10A1: 11AE1: 12AE1: M. Claasens/ Harvett Human Marianna Marelize Licia vd Vyver C. Fourie/ Claassens Hattingh K. Human 8A2: Christo 9A2: Jolene 10E1: Lauren 11AE2: Michael 12AE2: Lizanet M. Claasens/ Pretorius Botha Frantz Schmitz Palmer C. Fourie/ K. Human 8E1: Jeanne 9E1: Meryl 10E2: Etienne 11AE3: Chanél 12AE3: Katie M. Claasens/ Swart Davidson Pienaar Fourie Nel C. Fourie/ K. Human 8E2: Lowene 9E2: Stephen 10E3: Jacobus 11AE4: Derick 12AE4: M. Claasens/ Christians Adams Smit Visser Charmaine C. Fourie/ Matthee K. Human 8E3: Monika 9E3: Warwick 10E4: Marilie 11AE5: Liaan 12 AE5: M. Claasens/ Evans Goldswain Bouwer Ackermann Marilize Mathys C. Fourie/ K. Human 8E4: Sherman 9E4: Joni 10E5: Hannelie 11AE6: Joline 12AE6: Flip M. Claasens/ Smart Stoop Crous de Klerk Theunissen C. Fourie/ K. Human 8E5: Jason Nel 9E5: Rohan M. Claasens/ Kellerman-Smit C. Fourie/ K. Human Grade 12 Mentors
During lockdown (and after) we realised that we would have to focus on the academic well-being of our learners. Guardian teachers kept their eyes on those they felt concerned about. Counsellors had virtual sessions with learners who needed support during this time. A mental-wellness survey was done that learners could fill in and more than 80% of the learners did from there we could establish who needed closer observation and counsellors and guardians to contact them and maybe parents to be informed. Georgia Setzer (therapist) gave our learners, parents and staff a special rate for three months, should they need a specialist. She also wrote articles on how to cope during this time that was published in our Newsletter and distributed to parents and learners. Debriefing sessions were done with staff by Georgia Setzer, and in turn, Guardian Teachers provided learners in their classes with debriefing sessions as grades returned to school after lockdown.
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9.5. SOCIETIES SOC (SOCieties) forms the basis of learner interaction to drive transformational change at Curro Durbanville High school. It is based on child-friendly, educational and fun activities made available during a SOC period at school for all learners to develop new skills and try different activities together over a year.
The SOCs span different interest areas and teach practical and educational life skills. We had over 31 different SOCs.
SOC is based on a child-friendly and fun approach with its purpose being to unite our diverse school community by celebrating what we have in common. It is our goal to help our learners engage with their peers across grades, gender and culture - and hopefully make new friends along the way. Additional benefits are for our high school learners to get more involved, experience transformation in practice as they develop personal relationships and friendships with one another through interaction and educational activities outside the classroom.
10. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
10.1. AFTERNOON HOMEWORK CLASSES Every Monday to Thursday invigilated classes were made available to learners to complete their homework after school.
10.2. CLASS REPRESENTATIVES We rely heavily on the support and assistance of our Parent Class Representatives and could not have done without them during lockdown and COVID-19. They are vital in assisting us with effective communication to our parents and to keep our hands of the pulse of the needs, concerns and question of the broader parent community. We thank them for their service. Parent Class Representatives 2020 12AE1 11AE1 10A1 9A1 8A1 Euodia de Bruyn Nico van der Walt Liesl Shaw Elmarie Carstens Estelle Carstens Anine Erlank M. Schmitz Selma Gunter
12AE2 11AE2 10E1 9A2 8A2 Linda van Staden Tania Gietzmann Deborah John Amanda van Karen Kotze Schalkwyk Jeannette Coetzee
12AE3 11AE3 10E3 9E1 8E1 Joline Henn Yolanda Barbette Nel Candice Theron Lizelle Mettler Schneigansz Liezl Swiegers Roanne van der Taryn Van Merwe Rensburg
12AE4 11AE4 10E4 9E2 8E2 Cheryl Hector Esti Kyler Bernice Riley Derdre Healey Sharon Jo-Anne Kesonk Chantel Heyns Fehrenbacher
12AE5 11AE5 10E5 9E3 8E3 Louise Hamer Anette Kruger Melony Carlsen Bernadette Beckley Siobhan Perkins Candice Jeffreys
12AE6 11AE6 9E4 8E4
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Elizabeth Rothman Bernadette Beckley Jennine Seholoba Michelle Isaacs Shanaaz Bennett Gail Venter
9E5 8E5 Taryn van Anneline Hose Rensburg
10.3. CURRO PARENT COMMITTEE The function of our PAC is to help raise funds for our school and serves as a voice for our parent community on our school forum. They manage their funds and electives serve a 3-year tenure.
The 2020 PAC members are: • PAC Chairperson - Mr Anthony Healey • Vice Chairperson/Sports Liaison - Mr Stanton Schneigansz • Secretary - Ms Heidi Jacobs • PR Liaison - Ms Kholiswa Yako • Social and Special Events Coordinator - Ms Bernadette Beckley • Alumni Liaison - Mr Edward Jearey (Co-opted)
10.4. CURRO-OSITY This learner-driven high school newspaper is currently in its 9th year of publication. Writers, photographers, artists, poets and layout designers from Grades 8 to 12 form part of a dynamic team who compile this quarterly publication. This year, the team consisted of the following members:
1. Isabella Keeves (Chief Editor) 2. Tayla Jearey (Sub-Editor) 3. Emma Beckley (Sub-Editor) 4. Kiara de Gouveia (writer) 5. Liam Mongie (poet) 6. Keiran Nel (photographer) 7. Andrea Swanepoel (poet) 8. Amor Rhode (writer) 9. Karon Botes (writer) 10. Christopher Swart (writer) 11. Jenna Rigby (writer) 12. Chido Tambara (writer) 13. Jessica Visagie (writer) 14. Kelsey Gilbert (layout) 15. Klaudia Ornatowska (photographer) 16. Demi Harris (photographer) 17. Amber-Leigh Nel (artist) 18. Hannah Twigg (poetry) 19. Megan Gabrielse (poet)
10.5. GOLF DAY The 2020 annual Curro Durbanville Golf Day took place on 18 September 2020 at Durbanville Golf Course. It was decided to continue with this day even though COVID-19 had prohibited us from hosting the players at a prize-giving dinner. The day was successful, as the main aim of the day was to ensure continuity of this day,
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as it has become a fixture in many a golfer’s diary. We are currently in the process of establishing the amount of profit (although small), but we are confident that some profit was made.
10.6. GRADE 12 A CANDIDATES (CURRO FUNCTION) Every year Curro honours learners with outstanding achievements in the previous year’s NSC examinations. The following learners attended the Curro Gala Awards ceremony at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg: 20. Adri Wessels 21. Regan Damons 22. Raphael Voyiatzis 23. Michael van Staden 24. Carlin Carelse 25. Xu Tong (Aiden) Wang 26. Carmen Genade 27. Tia French 28. Ilze van der Merwe 29. Jaydon Walters 30. Peter Kastoor 31. Dharma Bredell 32. Anja Breytenbach
Dharma Bredell and Anja Breytenbach shared the award for the learners achieving academic excellence despite their adverse circumstances. The other learners all achieved A aggregates. Adri Wessels was placed in the third position for school’s writing the IEB examinations in the Curro group.
10.7. PARENT INTERVIEWS Every parent (and learner) that enrols into our school are invited to a personal interview with the Head. The purpose is to establish an early bond and to talk through our schools’ ethos, values, rules and code of conduct so that every learner and child knows exactly what to expect from our school.
We do follow-up interviews with parents after the first couple of weeks and term to determine their level of satisfaction and identify areas where we can help and improve.
10.8. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Traditionally our parents have no problem getting involved in school-based activities. 2020 has been no different. Parents helped to raise funds through the selling of foods at sporting events, selling of tickets for our musicals. We encourage parents to be as involved as possible, and we acknowledge that we cannot build a successful school without the help and involvement of our parents.
When we explore new ideas, events or programmes, we make sure we consult relevant parent focus groups along with our PAC.
10.9. PARENT MEETINGS Group Meetings A general parent meeting took place on 4 February. The purpose of this meeting is to introduce subject heads and subject teachers to parents. The previous year’s matric results are presented to the parents. General information regarding assessment programmes is given to parents, and they can meet teachers to discuss any concerns.
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The Grade 12 academic programme for the year was discussed. The importance of learners’ work ethic and keeping to due dates was emphasised. Other information regarding the matric year, such as the matric farewell and the valedictory, was discussed.
Individual Meetings Parent meetings, where parents of Grade 8 – 11 learners can make appointments with specific teachers, took place in term 3 and 4 due to COVID-19 regulations and changing of our calendar. Parents could discuss their children’s marks or particular needs with teachers. The meetings took place in the teachers’ classrooms and via MS Teams. The addition to MS Teams has been a great tool to make parent meetings more straightforward and more streamlined.
Teachers also contacted parents by emailing or calling them to discuss specific learners’ progress. From time to time, the Grade Heads organised meetings with parents and teachers on demand.
11. Facilities AND ENHANCEMENTS
• Two tennis courts got LED lights for evening use. • Rugby field got LED lights. • Current cricket nets got extended and closed off, with sufficient lighting. • HPC cricket facility completed and in use • High School foyer and bathroom upgrades. • Air-conditioning added to the Consumer Studies class. • 2 x Additional classrooms added next to the tennis courts • Planned seating “amphitheatre” next to our central tennis court completed. • The building of our new High School campus has started. • Steam room/class fitted and operational. • State of the art projectors installed in the Mathematics Department, along with new tables. • Completion of IRB international standard artificial rugby field
12. MARKETING Marketing at Curro Durbanville encompasses a wide range of activities and tactics. Our school Marketer works together, and with the support of our school’s Admissions team, a centralised Marketing team, a team of Graphic Designers as well as Project Leads who are all tasked with three core functions within the Curro Marketing and Communications function, namely: acquisitions, retention and brand management. A broad range of external Marketing activities is planned every year to generate leads and increase enrolments at our school.
12.1. CURRO IN THE NEWSPAPER News articles and good quality photographs regarding our learner’s achievements and campus activities were regularly sent through to publications like AWSUM School News, Tygerburger, Northern News and Die Burger for their publishing consideration during 2020. The lockdown presented a series of unique problems in sourcing good quality photographs of our learners, but also compounding the issue was a bit of a slowdown in school news because many sports and cultural activities were either cancelled or put on hold in 2020.
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It is important to note that most of the editorial coverage achieved in these papers for our school is not paid for and is selected by the newspaper’s news editor on merits of newsworthiness. During the lockdown, we took on a 5-week paid-for advertising campaign in the Tygerburger. The focus being on our delivery of academics despite the lockdown. Curro Durbanville also featured in Die Burger at the end of October 2020 by once again achieving first place in the private school’s category in Die Burger’s reader’s choice survey – the third year in a row that we have achieved this accolade.
12.2. ENROLMENTS During the lockdown, our marketing and admissions department moved over to a digital Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system called: Dynamics. This centralised system provides real-time and automated applications and functionality which is focused on the customer journey and specifically new enrolments and the school application process. The Dynamics roll-out at our school took a few months and encompassed various stages, where our admissions and marketing staff received training on the different features of the software package. Dynamics is a powerful tool which allows unique record-keeping of the customer journey, as well as collaborative working on multiple leads by different admission team members over time. Digital lead generation campaigns, which historically can render hundreds of leads that require follow-up and vetting, can be managed more efficiently by team members working collaboratively using Dynamics.
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of Curro Durbanville’s face-to-face marketing activities planned for the rest of 2020 needed to be adapted and/or cancelled. Where possible face-to-face events and lead generating activities went digital on the school’s various social media platforms. Of all the digital activities that took place during the lockdown, the single most influential and lead generating aspect was the overriding theme, story-telling and messaging during lockdown which encompassed: ‘we are continuing with academics; our children will be on track in terms of our curriculum, and they will have digital access to their teachers through-out lockdown’. These were not just words, as many of our existing families experienced this to be 100% true. Word-of-mouth referrals regarding Curro Durbanville’s ability to continue with teaching and learning – even during lockdown – quickly became a talking point within our community and beyond. The knock-on effect was that our school experienced quite a few enquiries and learners joining us from surrounding schools in term three and term four because the service delivery at their current school during the lockdown and beyond had fallen short of even basic expectations. For our school, this was a ‘feather in our cap’ and indeed a very favourable position to find ourselves. Beyond increasing enrolments – which is the core role of Marketing – the influx of enquiries meant that despite all the challenges that lockdown brought – we were making a difference and delivering teaching and learning, thus achieving our core business. The favourable knock-on effect has meant that in 2020 the Curro Durbanville brand within our community has been strengthened – we are a school who can deliver 21st-century teaching and learning despite lockdown challenges.
12.3. GRADE 6-7 LIAISON We need to retain our Curro Durbanville learners and see them roll-over into the high school for Grade 8 – not go elsewhere for high school. During 2020 and owing to COVID-19 our usual gestures of including Grade 6 and 7 learners in some of the high school events and happenings (like Ads Night, for example) was not possible. We did, however, hold a parent/learner information evening during November, which was very well attended. At this event, the Grade 7 learners had the opportunity to meet the Grade 8 guardian teachers for 2021, as well as their future Grade Head. Additional activities included the 2021 high school mentors producing a 'we are looking forward to welcoming you to our high school ' video which was published on our social media channels and sent via WhatsApp to all the Grade 7s.
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12.4. OPEN DAY: KENRIDGE The annual Kenridge High School evening took place on 30 January 2020. Always a well-attended evening, our high school was well represented and had an exhibition table with brochures, enrolment packs and give away goodies for attendees to take home with them. The enrolment team was able to connect with prospective learners and parents who are looking for a future high school. Our table was set up professionally, with the addition of a digital screen which displayed rolling adverts about our high school.
12.5. OPEN DAYS: CURRO Our High School Open Day was held on 3 March 2020. The event was well attended, with an almost full school hall. The evening began with a short presentation in the hall, where the audience was given an overall view of high school life at Curro Durbanville. Open Day attendees then joined touring groups, led by our senior learners, to stations within the high school representing all the different subject, cultural and sports activities offered. The tours represented an excellent opportunity for prospective high school learners to firstly connect with Curro Durbanville’s senior learners, but also connect with the different subject teachers who presented their subject matter summaries within their classes. Walking through the high school passages and seeing all the projects and subjects on display most surely gave a good impression and real ‘feel’ for Curro Durbanville high school. The high school open day was promoted widely within our community, including an extensive flyer distribution campaign, digital marketing campaign, banner on our school fence and a print advert in the Tygerburger.
12.6. OUTDOOR INFORMATION BOARD Our campus has two digital information boards which are set-up near the entrance and at the corner of our hall quad. The boards are proving to be a valuable form of communication and marketing, as short announcements and key events can be displayed on the boards regularly. The boards are shared with the Primary School and so will also accommodate their busy calendar, events and schedules.
12.7. PRIMARY SCHOOL: PRINCIPAL LIAISON Our high school needs to maintain a good relationship with our surrounding primary schools as we would like Curro Durbanville High School to be top of mind with parents and learners in our community who are choosing a future high school for their child/ren. The teachers, grade heads and principals of our surrounding primary schools are a great source of information as to when/if a learner or family is interested in Curro Durbanville High School; they are also vital persons to keep informed about our high school offerings, facilities, sport, culture, subject choices and the like. With this in mind, our head of high school makes a point of visiting principals from surrounding (feeder) primary schools. This year, our campaign was cut a bit short owing to COVID-19 and the closure of schools, but Mr Riaan Stroebel did manage to visit with Kenridge, Fanie Theron and Aristea Primary School Principals.
12.8. SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM) We currently have 8343 followers on the school’s Facebook page and a further 2159 followers on Instagram. During 2020, our social media posting gained quite a bit of traction, with significant likes and comments on the increase on our pages. Owing to COVID-19 our digital storytelling took on many dynamic features – with live streams, video premiers, virtual concerts, virtual celebrations and many instances for learner-driven content (for example self-filmed messages of encouragement from our learners during the lockdown, lockdown poems etc.) – all these items helped in telling our story as a school family and further build the Curro School brand. Curro Durbanville’s Facebook page is primarily used as a Content Marketing tool for all our followers, including our surrounding community members, our alumni, our investors, our parents (their families and friends), our
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Group’s shareholders and even our competitors. Curro Durbanville’s Facebook page is a tool which is used to tell the school's story as well as highlight some of our learner's achievements. These articles are placed online to raise the profile and reputation of our school within our community, and in so doing, increasing our enrolments. Parents need to take note that official recognition of learner achievements by the school will still take place through historical channels, in school assemblies, prize-giving’s, awarding of badges, in newsletters etc. This is done formally and comprehensively. Facebook is not for this same purpose and will mostly post summarised, newsworthy and highlighted information, with good photography and Curro branded artwork, mostly taking preference owing to share-ability reasons. The school’s Instagram page consists mainly of a young (Curro learner) audience and is steadily gaining traction in share-ability amongst many of our community’s school-going generation. This is a great Content Marketing platform, as our learners can share their stories and achievements with their outside peers. Be sure to like and follow us on our social media channels and stay up to date with all our latest achievements, activities and news. A valuable tool for the Marketing function at our school is for parents to share our news and information with their friends and family which is quickly done by simply ‘liking’ and ‘sharing’ our online content.
12.9. BRAND MANAGEMENT During 2020 we successfully continued with making sure that collateral and content produced for, and by, our school was professionally designed to impact our school’s profile positively. This was achieved by channelling all artwork requirements (flyers, posters, factsheets, for presentations etc.) through Curro’s centralised Design Lab via the school marketer. Working through these official channels during 2020 has, once again, kept our school in line with Curro Holding’s corporate identity policy.
13. Occupational Health and Safety We take Health and Safety very seriously. To ensure this: • Our OHS committee meets at least once a term. • Safety checks outlining risks are done formally once a month by every department, and more often informally. • Vehicles are assessed regularly for safety and roadworthiness. • Annually the school gets Health and Safety certificates as well as Fire Safety certificates for the various sections. • All documentation is stored on a Curro online portal that is accessible to our head office’s Health and Safety division as well as in files at school. • Safety evacuation drills are held at least twice a year. • 2 High school staff members are qualified First Aiders. • All aspects of our school created and executed COVID-19 protocol • School appointed a Nurse for the campus and to manage everything COVID-19 • Sanitation and scanning stations and equipment set up and in use • Regular staff training and updates on the global pandemic • Daily and weekly reports drawn and monitored for COVID-19 cases • Infrastructure adapted to ensure we adhere to COVID-19 protocol
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14. DIVERSITY COMMITTEE The Diversity Committee structure has changed somewhat:
• Isa Swanepoel – Campus Co-ordinator • Daryl Christians: Chairperson • Jason Nel: Vice Chair • Katherine Nel: Secretary • Katherine Myburgh • Learner Representatives of each Grade
We had two training workshops with members of the Diversity Committee and Learner Council. We organised and ran the Human Right’s Day Assembly and produced a video for Heritage Day. Two staff training sessions were held, one in the first term and one in the 4th term.
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