High School

Subjects available as prescribed by the Department of Education for this phase, and the qualified, competent educators teaching the subjects:

English Home Language               
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Mathematics
Life Orientation (Phys.Ed)
Natural Sciences (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences)
Technology
Social Sciences (Geography and History)
Economics and Management Sciences (includes Accounting)
Creative Arts (Drama and Art)
Computer Literacy Life Orientation
Bible

Online Options: Isizulu – Hatfield online

Compulsory subjects:

English

Afrikaans or Isizulu (Online)

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

Subject choices:

Geography

History

Life Science (Biology)

Physical Sciences (Science)

Business Studies

Accounting

Computer Applications Technology (CAT)

Information Technology (IT)

Visual Arts

Dramatic Arts

Consumer Studies

Available online:

EGD

Tourism

Academic Support and Extension:

Support teaching sessions

Mathematical extension classes

Study skill course

Olympiads

Preparation for National Benchmarking Tests ( IEB)

Grade- specific assessments

We follow the CAPS curriculum for gr. 8 and 9. At the beginning of gr. 10 we change over to the IEB Assessment Program

Talent Evening – Art Exhibition

Here at Xanadu Private School we are very proud of our learners and so we love to show off with their work.  Once a year, at the talent evening, the Art teacher exhibits the learners art work which they have created throughout the year. The whole family is invited to come and witness the great talent we have in our school.

Educational Activities

• Interest Research Project
• Public Speaking (Afrikaans and English) – Compulsory in the classroom
• Radikale Redenaars – (for those who received 80+% at the Gala Evenings)
• Talent Evenings
• Creative and Expressive Arts
• Easter- and Ascension day Celebration
• Hartbeespoort / Hartiwood Art Festival
• Go Cart Day
• Entrepeneur’s Day and Voluntary Market Day
• Mr and Miss XPS

Afrikaans Redenaars

At the beginning of the year all our learners participate in the Afrikaans Redenaars (equivalent for English Public Speaking) in the classes.  At the end of the week, all the learners who have more than 80% participate in the Afrikaans Redenaars Gala-evening in the auditorium in front of an audience consisting of parents, class friends and teachers and a panel of adjudicators.

Learners who receive 80+% at this event, goes through to the Radikale Redenaars to participate on District-/Provincial and/or National Level.

In the past we have had many learners participating at the Radikale Redenaars who received very good results and feedback.

This is compulsory in the classes and we do encourage learners to partake in this as it teaches them excellent talking and speaking skills for the future when they will one day have to stand up and talk in front of others, either in the workplace or in public.

English Public Speaking

During the second term of each year, all our learners participate in the English Public Speaking in the classes.  At the end of the week, all the learners who received 80% and more participate in the English Public Speaking Gala-evening in the auditorium in front of and audience consisting of parents, class friends, teachers and a panel of adjudicators.

Learners who receive 80+% at this event, goes through to the Radikale Redenaars to participate on District-/Provincial and/or National Level.

In the past we have had many learners participating at the Radikale Redenaars who received very good results and feedback.

This is compulsory in the classes and we do encourage learners to partake in this as it teaches them excellent talking and speaking skills for the future when they will one day have to stand up and talk in front of others, either in the workplace or in public.