Accounting focuses on measuring performances, and processing and communicating financial information about economic sectors. This discipline ensures that ethical behaviour, transparency and accountability are adhered to. It deals with logical, systematic and accurate selection and recording of financial information and transactions, as well as the compilation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements and managerial reports for use by interested parties.

The role of Afrikaans as a unique indigenous language in South Africa cannot be underestimated. It is the third most spoken language in the country (after isiZulu and Xhosa); English being fourth most spoken language. Although many of our learners take Afrikaans as their First Additional Language, it is often their second or even third. For this reason, Afrikaans may not be taken in Grades 10  12 unless:

1.  the learner takes English Home Language, and

2.  the learner is competent in basic Afrikaans communication 

     skills.

The subject Life Sciences involves the systematic study of life in the changing natural and human-made environment. This systematic study involves critical inquiry, reflection, and the understanding of concepts and processes and their application in society.
Fascinating topics such as ecology, cell structure, human physiology and a study of the plant and animal kingdoms are included in the curriculum.

The vast majority of school leavers will not obtain employment in the formal sector of the economy. Business Economics and the entrepreneurial programme associated with it provides candidates with the opportunity to acquire the understanding and skills needed to establish their own businesses. It also enables learners to appreciate the role played by an individual in a large (existing) organisation and how these roles impact on the economy and society as a whole.

All learners in Grade 8 and 9take English as a Home Language. It is only in grade 10 that they have the choice to continue to take English as a Home Language or take it as an Additional Language.

There is a strong emphasis in grade 10 and 11 in the new FET curriculum on reading and writing. Literature plays a large role in the development of language skills in these grades. For this reason, learners who take English as a Home Language must be proficient in their ability to communicate, read and write in English. However, Learners who are not confident in the English ability may take it as an Additional Language.

All learners must pass English in order to progress to the next grade.

The main emphasis in Geography is the interaction between man and his environment. The old concept of rote learning has become redundant. The geography student today is supplied factual information and taught to analyse and evaluate it with a view to making value judgements of the world in which we live. Geography, therefore, requires a pupil who has the ability to analyse given data, to perceive his environment in its complexity, and seek explanations for what appears strange and unusual. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions such as: What is where? Why is it there? What is the problem? Pupils must be able to integrate cognitive skills and concepts acquired from other disciplines such as English, Maths, Physical Science, Accounting, Biology and Economics to find solutions to these problems.

Geography as an academic discipline does much to promote sensitivity and awareness to present and future problems of society, as today's pupils are tomorrow's leaders. Numerous job opportunities exist ranging from meteorologists, geologists and hydrologists to rural and regional planners, transport planners, recreational planners, pollution controllers and marine hydrologists and ecologists.

Life Orientation guides and prepares learners for life and its responsibilities. It deals with knowledge, values, attitudes and skills about the self and the environment. It equips learners to solve problems, make informed decisions and choices.

Life Orientation is compulsory for all grade 10's from 2006. The Life Orientation Curriculum integrates the subjects previously known as Guidance, Religious Studies and Human Movement/Physical Education.

Life Orientation is not an examination subject and the learning is assessed continually throughout the year.

As there will be a clear difference between these two subjects, the choices made by these pupils will have to be guided. Mathematics as we now know it will continue, but there will be no higher grade or standard grade distinction. This subject will be offered on one grade only. The pupils doing this subject should be pupils that are able to handle the present higher grade syllabus. We therefore recommend that only pupils who obtain marks above 60% in Grade 9 should consider this as an option.

Many parents view Mathematics Literacy as a 'cop out' subject. This is not the case. The content, whilst not as complex as pure mathematics, is very relevant to the daily affairs of many adults. This subject is aimed at giving pupils a general background in mathematics. These pupils would, on completion of the course, have a good understanding of basic mathematical principles. They would, however, not be able to go on to university Mathematics.

Learners will be ill-advised to change from one subject to the other. This is because of major differences between the two subjects.

By far the majority of learners who do mathematics/mathematical literacy may struggle. However, they will succeed if they apply themselves fully.

chemistry. Both components are studied for the 3 years. In addition to the teacher demonstrations, practical work is carried out by pupils. Due to the quantitative aspect of the subject, pupils are required to have a reasonable mathematical ability. THEREFORE, A LEARNER WHO CHOOSES PHYSICAL SCIENCE IS ADVISED TO CHOOSE MATHEMATICS AND NOT MATHEMATICAL LITERACY.

The subject Physical Sciences focuses on investigating physical and chemical phenomena through scientific inquiry. By applying scientific models, theories and laws it seeks to explain and predict events in our physical environment. This subject also deals with society's desires to understand how the physical environment works and how to benefit from it and how to care for it responsibly.