Section of the St Katharine's School website describing its academic programme for students from Grades 0 to 7
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On-Site Learning Support Services
Students can access professional support services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychological counselling on-site at the school.
- Who it is for
- students at St Katharine's School who require specialist intervention
- How to act on it
- Access services provided by the on-site occupational therapist, speech therapist, and part-time psychologist.
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An OT, speech therapist, and part-time school psychologist is available on-site.
Grade 7 Research Term
Grade 7 students engage in an in-depth research project on a topical theme during the final term of the year. They work in groups under tutor guidance, contribute chapters to a final product, and present their findings to an audience of staff and parents.
- Who it is for
- Grade 7 students at St Katharine's School
- How to act on it
- Participate in the research term as part of the Grade 7 academic schedule, working in assigned groups under tutor supervision.
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Each year in the last term the Grade 7 the timetable is collapsed in order for the girls to research a topical project theme.
Poetry Recital Event for Grade 7
Grade 7 students write and perform their own poetry at a special evening event attended by parents and staff at the end of their Grade 7 year.
- Who it is for
- Grade 7 students at St Katharine's School
- How to act on it
- Write original poetry and participate in the end-of-year recital event for parents and staff.
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They also write and recite their own poetry for their parents and the staff at an evening function that falls at the end of their Grade 7 year.
Weekly Enrichment Session for Grade 7
Grade 7 students attend a weekly enrichment session designed to extend their learning beyond the core curriculum, offering additional academic and personal development activities.
- Who it is for
- Grade 7 students at St Katharine's School
- How to act on it
- Attend the weekly enrichment session as part of the regular Grade 7 timetable.
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The Grade 7 girls attend a weekly enrichment session.
Academic Support for Students
Students who need extra help in specific academic areas can receive additional support through sessions arranged by their class teacher at no extra cost.
- Who it is for
- students at St Katharine's School who require further assistance in specific subjects
- How to act on it
- Request support from the class teacher, who will arrange sessions at their convenience.
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This is for children who may require further assistance in specific areas. It is separate from remedial lessons and takes place at the Class Teacher's convenience at no extra charge.
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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng
Reference
S IN GRADE 7
Key Takeaways
- Grades 0–7
- Class teachers (Grades 0–4)
- Specialist teachers (Grades 5+)
- Mathematics divided into two sets from Grade 4
- Grade 7 research term
- Project term at end of Grade 7
- Weekly enrichment session for Grade 7
- Poetry recital event at end of Grade 7
- On-site OT, speech therapist, part-time psychologist
- Library access with controlled internet
- 43 Escombe Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193
- Contact: +27 (11) 726-6610, admin@stkatharines.co.za
- St Katharine's School
- Parktown
- Johannesburg