Subjects Offered
Manzolwandle Primary School offers a phase-appropriate programme based on the subjects activated by the school in MySchool. The descriptions below summarise the purpose and learning focus of each subject in line with DBE CAPS.
Foundation Phase
Strong foundations in language, numeracy, movement, creativity and knowledge of the world.
Coding and Robotics
Develops computational thinking, pattern recognition, algorithms, coding, digital concepts and practical problem solving through age-appropriate robotics and design activities.
English FAL
Builds practical communication and literacy in an additional language through listening, speaking, reading, viewing, writing, presenting and language use across everyday and academic contexts.
isiZulu Home Language
Develops confident listening and speaking, reading and viewing, writing and presenting, and language structures so learners can learn and communicate effectively through their strongest school language.
Life Skills
Supports the whole child through Personal and Social Well-being, Physical Education and Creative Arts, with Beginning Knowledge integrated especially strongly in the Foundation Phase.
Mathematics
Develops number sense, operations, patterns, algebraic thinking, space and shape, measurement and data handling, with strong emphasis on reasoning, problem solving and accurate mathematical communication.
Intermediate Phase
A broader subject programme that deepens literacy, numeracy, scientific, social and personal learning.
Coding and Robotics
Develops computational thinking, pattern recognition, algorithms, coding, digital concepts and practical problem solving through age-appropriate robotics and design activities.
English FAL
Builds practical communication and literacy in an additional language through listening, speaking, reading, viewing, writing, presenting and language use across everyday and academic contexts.
isiZulu Home Language
Develops confident listening and speaking, reading and viewing, writing and presenting, and language structures so learners can learn and communicate effectively through their strongest school language.
Life Skills
Supports the whole child through Personal and Social Well-being, Physical Education and Creative Arts, with Beginning Knowledge integrated especially strongly in the Foundation Phase.
Mathematics
Develops number sense, operations, patterns, algebraic thinking, space and shape, measurement and data handling, with strong emphasis on reasoning, problem solving and accurate mathematical communication.
Natural Sciences and Technology
Combines scientific inquiry with technological problem solving. Learners investigate the natural world, materials, energy, systems and processes, and apply design skills to practical technological challenges.
Social Sciences
Integrates History and Geography. Learners investigate people, places, environments, change over time, sources and evidence, while developing map, enquiry and critical-thinking skills.
Senior Phase
More specialised subject learning that prepares learners for further study, responsible citizenship and future subject choices.
Coding and Robotics
Develops computational thinking, pattern recognition, algorithms, coding, digital concepts and practical problem solving through age-appropriate robotics and design activities.
Creative Arts
Develops creativity, expression and cultural understanding through practical experiences in areas such as visual arts, music, drama and dance.
Economic and Management Sciences
Introduces the economy, financial literacy and entrepreneurship, helping learners understand needs and wants, production, markets, money, budgeting, accounting ideas and responsible enterprise.
English FAL
Builds practical communication and literacy in an additional language through listening, speaking, reading, viewing, writing, presenting and language use across everyday and academic contexts.
isiZulu Home Language
Develops confident listening and speaking, reading and viewing, writing and presenting, and language structures so learners can learn and communicate effectively through their strongest school language.
Life Orientation
Develops personal well-being, citizenship, study and career awareness, social responsibility and physical development so learners can make informed, healthy and responsible life choices.
Mathematics
Develops number sense, operations, patterns, algebraic thinking, space and shape, measurement and data handling, with strong emphasis on reasoning, problem solving and accurate mathematical communication.
Natural Sciences
Develops scientific knowledge and enquiry through observing, investigating, explaining and evaluating the living and physical world, matter and materials, energy, systems and Earth-related phenomena.
Social Sciences
Integrates History and Geography. Learners investigate people, places, environments, change over time, sources and evidence, while developing map, enquiry and critical-thinking skills.
Technology
Uses the technological design process to investigate needs, design solutions, make and evaluate products or systems, and understand structures, processing, mechanical and electrical systems.
