Manzolwandle Secondary School

CAPS Curriculum

Subjects by Phase

Manzolwandle Secondary School follows the South African Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) framework, ensuring quality education for all learners from Grade 8 through Grade 12.

GET Phase

Grades 8 - 9

Subjects Offered

Creative Arts
Economic Management Sciences
English FAL
Life Orientation
Mathematics

Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Siswati HL
Technology

The GET phase builds the foundation for FET studies, developing critical thinking and subject knowledge.

FET Phase

Grades 10 - 12

Subjects Offered

Accounting
Agricultural Sciences
Business Studies
Economics
English FAL
Geography

Life Sciences
Life Orientation
Maths Literacy
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Siswati HL

FET phase prepares learners for higher education and career opportunities with a diverse subject selection.

Subject Focus Areas

Subject Categories

Commerce

Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, EMS

Sciences

Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences

Languages

English FAL, Siswati HL

Humanities

Geography, Social Sciences, Life Orientation

Creative Arts

Visual Arts, Drama, Music

Technology

Technology Subjects

Language Policy

Language of Learning

Siswati (Home Language)

Learners develop strong literacy skills in their mother tongue.

English (First Additional Language)

Prepares learners for higher education and career opportunities.

Evaluation

Assessment Methods

Formative

Ongoing classwork, homework, quizzes, and observations

Summative

Term tests, projects, and end-of-year examinations

Continuous

Portfolios, assignments, and practical tasks

Reporting

Progress reports, parent-teacher conferences, and year-end reports