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Senior Primary

UNDERBERG SCHOOLRef: https://underbergprimaryschool.co.za/senior-primary/

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Collected on 29 July 2026

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This document is a webpage section for “Senior Primary” at Underberg Primary School. It describes the school’s Senior Phase programme (CAPS curriculum with additional activities), including subjects taught, teaching and reading approaches, use of IT, and extracurricular activities such as Speech and Drama, hikes/excursions, and sports. It also states that the school writes annual external international exams in English and Mathematics, uses a structured group-novel reading programme, and is a phone-free school with an emphasis on limiting screen time.

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outdoor educational excursionOngoing

Participation in Annual Overnight Hike Across Grades

Learners take part in an annual overnight hike in the Berg, designed to build team spirit, resilience, and self-development through outdoor challenges.

Who it is for
learners in Senior Primary (Grades 4–7)
How to act on it
No application required; participation is part of the school’s environmental education programme
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Annual overnight hike in the Berg across grades
academic assessment opportunityOngoing

Participation in Annual External International Exams in English and Mathematics

Learners in the Senior Primary phase take annual external international exams in English and Mathematics to benchmark their academic performance against South African private schools and global standards.

Who it is for
learners in Senior Primary (Grades 4–7)
How to act on it
No application required; participation is automatic upon enrolment in the Senior Primary programme
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We write international, external exams annually to ensure our standard is comparable with South African private schools, and internationally.
school enrolment opportunityOngoing

Enrolment in Senior Primary (Grades 4–7)

Prospective learners can apply to join the Senior Primary phase at Underberg Primary School, which follows the CAPS curriculum with added academic and extracurricular activities. The school offers small class sizes, structured reading programmes, regular IT use, and participation in sports, drama, excursions, and international exams.

Who it is for
parents of learners entering Grade 4 to Grade 7
How to act on it
Contact the school to book a tour and apply for admission
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environmental education activityOngoing

Participation in Environmental and Ecological Excursions

Learners engage in excursions focused on environmental and ecological topics, promoting awareness and understanding of nature and sustainability.

Who it is for
learners in Senior Primary (Grades 4–7)
How to act on it
No application required; participation is part of the school’s outdoor learning programme
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As a school that embraces the beauty of nature around us, we offer learners many opportunities to participate in hikes and other interesting excursions. Introducing them to and educating them about important environmental and ecological topics.
performing arts opportunityOngoing

Participation in Speech and Drama Festival or Play Production

The school alternates each year between staging a full play and hosting a Speech and Drama Festival, offering learners opportunities to perform and develop communication skills.

Who it is for
learners in Senior Primary (Grades 4–7)
How to act on it
No application required; participation is integrated into the curriculum
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Speech and Drama is incorporated into our programme. We alternate between a play and a Speech and Drama Festival.
sports participation opportunityOngoing

Participation in Sports Activities (Cross Country, Swimming, Netball, Rugby, Gymnastics, Dancing)

Learners can join a wide range of sports including cross country, swimming, netball, rugby, gymnastics, and dancing, offered both within and beyond the core school sports programme.

Who it is for
learners in Senior Primary (Grades 4–7)
How to act on it
No application required; participation is open to all enrolled learners
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In addition to our academic programme, we offer a wide range of sports for girls and boys, from cross country to swimming, and netball to rugby. Gymnastics and dancing are also offered over and above the school’s sports programme.
reading and literacy programmeOngoing

Participation in Group Novel Reading Programme

Learners engage in a structured reading programme where they read novels in differentiated groups to improve comprehension and develop a love for reading.

Who it is for
learners in Senior Primary (Grades 4–7)
How to act on it
No application required; participation is part of the formal curriculum
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We implement a structured reading programme using group novels to ensure our learners are exposed to as much literature as possible.

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Reference

https://underbergprimaryschool.co.za/senior-primary/

Key Takeaways

  • Document section: Senior Primary (Senior Phase) at Underberg Primary School
  • Curriculum: CAPS curriculum supplemented with other activities
  • Focus skills: critical/creative thinking, individual and collaborative work, oral and written communication
  • Subjects include: English Home Language, Mathematics, Afrikaans/isiZulu (Second Language), Science, Social Sciences, Life Skills, Art, Physical Education, Computer Skills, Music, Robotics, Coding
  • Grade 7 additions: EMS and Technology
  • Assessment: annual international external exams in English and Mathematics
  • Reading programme: structured reading using group novels; reading for comprehension and pleasure
  • Class size: small classes for effective teaching
  • IT use: regular computer use for skills, coding/robotics, and research
  • Speech and Drama: incorporated; alternates between a play and a Speech and Drama Festival
  • Outdoor/environment: hikes and excursions; environmental/ecological topics
  • Sports: cross country, swimming, netball, rugby; plus gymnastics and dancing
  • Screen-time policy: encourages physical/outdoor activities instead of virtual; phone-free school
  • Contact/location: 1 Old Main Road, Underberg, 3257; phone 033 701 1040; email secretary@underbergprimaryschool.co.za
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