St Annes Diocesan College Subjects Offered

ACCOUNTING

• Opens many career doors
• Develops life skills to manage finances and resources
• Budgeting is necessary in every career path
• Understanding of the economy, the cost of debt and how to invest wisely

AFRIKAANS

• Offered as a first additional language
• Language of Learning and Teaching
• Emphasis on communication and conversation
• Extensive vocabulary
• Vital for communication and understanding in our multi-cultural society

CONSUMER STUDIES

• Life skill embracing technological advances
• Develops knowledge, skills and values to become a responsible consumer
• Possible career choices: BSc in Dietetics (with Physical Sciences), Fabric/Textile Design, Food Styling, Events Co-ordination, Lecturing &Teaching

DRAMATIC ARTS

• Training for life, develops ability to work well with others
• Communicate ideas confidently, understanding of humanity
• Promotes a sense of commitment and concentration through interactive learning
• Encourages creativity, insight and empathy

ENGLISH

• Guide independent, critical thinking
• Formulate, organise and express thoughts clearly, accurately and vividly
• Language, Writing, Reading and Speaking skills
• Olympiad, Douglas Livingstone Creative Writing Competition, Poetry Africa Competition, Inter-House public speaking competition

FRENCH

• Opens doors: official language of business in more than 25 African countries, official language of the United Nations, second language of the internet
• Content-based subject, requires self-discipline and perseverance
• Mastering abstract concepts and applying them practically
• Primary objective to achieve communicative competence

GEOGRAPHY

• Master Statistical interpretation, Scientific Method, Information Technology, Spatial, Fieldwork and Problem solving
• Natural & Human Environment, Geographical issues, People and their needs,
• Geographical Skills and Techniques
• Cognitive thinking, an enquiring mind and a concern for the well-being of the planet
• Interest in different countries and cultures

HISTORY

• Development from prehistoric times to sophisticated advanced nations
• Dynamic subject being lived and made daily
• Active investigation of the past
• Analyse, debate and draw conclusions
• Understand change and develop coping mechanisms

INFORMATION & DIGITAL LITERACY

• Compulsory subject from Form 2 to 5
• Organisational Tools used to empower girls with competency and confidence
• Life skills in device and software management
• Responsible and ethical digital citizenship
• Research and referencing skills: Compiling and synthesising information
• Exposure to programmes and applications utilised across the curriculum

ISIZULU

• Create opportunities and open career doors
• Freedom to interact with fellow South Africans
• Understand, appreciate and respect cultural diversity
• Emphasis mainly on communication and conversation

LIFE ORIENTATION

• Compulsory subject: the study of self in relation to others and society
• Personal, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, motor and physical growth
• Supports the development of balance and confidence
• Encourage and assist coping with rapidly changing society
• Addresses career decision-making

LIFE SCIENCES

• The study of life in the changing natural and human-made environment
• Includes the study of Biology, Physical Geography and Biotechnology
• Relevant; guides personal responsibility toward the management of resources
• Appreciate, compare and evaluate different scientific perspectives
• Critical and scientific inquiry, reflection and problem-solving
• Wide range of careers such as medicine, bioengineering, psychology, nursing, education, marine biology, environmental science, crop science and horticulture

CORE MATHEMATICS

• Enhance ability to think clearly, attention to detail
• Manipulate complex ideas, develop logical reasoning and construct meaningful arguments
• Problem solving, develop determination, perseverance, creativity and self-confidence
• Consistent hard work and dedication key to enjoyment and success
• Important for the understanding of science, engineering, technology and economics

MATHS LITERACY

• Mathematical tools creating aware and empowered citizens
• Builds confidence to interaction with numbers in the real world
• Focus on the use of simple, non-scientific mathematics to solve problems in complex real-life situations
• Produce highly competent critical thinkers
• Limits future study in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, commerce and accounting

MUSIC

• Minimum requirement Grade 2 level achieved by the end of Form 3
• Appeals particularly to those learning a musical instrument at the school
• Music Theory, Harmony and Counterpoint; Improvisation, Arrangement, Composition; Music Technology; History Component

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

• Chemistry and Physics
• Investigating and understanding various processes that occur around us
• Considering impacts of Science on human societies and environment
• Encourages logical and independent thought, ability to understand and apply concepts
• Work effectively both alone and as part of a team

VISUAL ARTS

• Creative and personal exploration
• Develop new ways to respond to and interact with the world
• History of Art (Visual Cultural Studies) and Practical Art
• Requires dedication and discipline, enormously rewarding

MEDIA CENTRE

• Integral to the success of all subjects on offer and the heart of intellectual life at St Anne’s. Offers resources, skills and guidance.