Academic Pillar
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Extra subject registration
Some learners may choose to take an extra subject either at school or through another institution. These options can be discussed with the Academic Counsellor.
- Who it is for
- learners at Wynberg Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Discuss availability and options with the Academic Counsellor
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Some learners choose to take an extra subject either at school or through another institution – extra subjects can be discussed with our Academic Counsellor.
Further Studies Mathematics (previously called Advanced Programme Mathematics)
Learners in Grades 9 to 12 may take Further Studies Mathematics as an extra subject. Lessons are held in the afternoons at school and taught by school teachers under the AdMaths organisation.
- Who it is for
- learners in Grades 9 to 12 at Wynberg Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Enrol through discussion with the Academic Counsellor; lessons are conducted after school by school teachers under the AdMaths organisation
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Learners in Grades 9 to 12 may take Further Studies Mathematics (previously called Advanced Programme Mathematics) as an extra subject. Lessons are taught in the afternoons at school by our teachers under the auspices of the AdMaths organisation.
Wi-Fi internet access throughout the school
The school provides Wi-Fi internet access across all areas, enabling the use of electronic devices in lessons and supporting digital learning.
- Who it is for
- learners and teachers at Wynberg Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Automatic access via school network; no application required
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The school is rich in technology and it has Wi-Fi internet access throughout, thus allowing teachers to incorporate the use of electronic devices in lessons and adding an exciting dimension to learning at Wynberg.
Cambridge University AS Levels courses in English and History
Learners in Grade 11 can take Cambridge University AS Levels courses in English and History. Selection occurs at the end of Grade 10, and the course is offered as part of the school's enrichment programme.
- Who it is for
- Grade 10 learners at Wynberg Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Apply through selection process at the end of Grade 10; discuss eligibility with the Academic Counsellor
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We are unique in offering these courses in Grade 11 and learners are selected at the end of Grade 10.
Google Classroom access
Teachers and learners in each class connect via a Google Classroom group where resources and messages are posted by teachers and questions can be asked by learners.
- Who it is for
- learners and teachers at Wynberg Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Access through school-provided accounts; no application required
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Teachers and learners in each class connect via a Google Classroom group where resources and messages can be posted by the teacher and where learners can ask questions.
Olympiads & Quizzes participation
Learners at Wynberg Girls’ High School participate in olympiads and quizzes across multiple subjects including Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, and Consumer Studies, as well as general knowledge and current affairs quizzes.
- Who it is for
- all learners at Wynberg Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Automatic participation through school; no individual application required
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Olympiads & Quizzes: WGHS learners enter olympiads and competitions in a range of subjects such as Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting and Consumer Studies. We also enter various quizzes covering both general knowledge and current affairs.
French Second Additional Language course
An optional French language course is available for Grade 8 and 9 learners. A maximum of 30 learners are accepted each year.
- Who it is for
- Grade 8 and 9 learners at Wynberg Girls’ High School
- How to act on it
- Apply during enrolment; limited to 30 learners per year; no further details on application process provided
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French Second Additional Language: This optional course runs in the Grade 8 and 9 years and 30 learners are accepted to study French.
Facts
Places
Western Cape, City of Cape Town
Reference
https://wynghs.co.za/our-pillars/academic-pillar/
Key Takeaways
- CAPS Curriculum
- National Senior Certificate
- Grade 8 to 12
- Cambridge University AS Levels
- Further Studies Mathematics
- French Second Additional Language
- Olympiads & Quizzes
- Academic Support programme
- Google Classroom
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Wynberg Girls’ High School
- Western Cape Education Department
- Top Twenty Schools of Excellence
- Wynberg Girls’ High School
- CAPS Curriculum
- Western Cape Education Department
- Cambridge University
- AdMaths organisation
- Jennifer Wallace
- University of Cape Town
- Springer Nature