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Shaping Your Future: Subject Choices at Bellville Technical High School

GET Phase: Grades 8 and 9

In the General Education and Training (GET) Phase, students continue with subjects initiated in Grade 7. Bellville Technical High School offers a comprehensive range of subjects typically found in secondary schools. Crucial subject selection for the Further Education and Training (FET) phase occurs in Grade 9, where students choose their technical pathway for Grades 10-12. Our Life Orientation teachers provide career guidance, including a comprehensive aptitude test in March to assist in this important decision.

Subjects Overview:

Languages: Mastery of the Home Language and a First Additional Language (Afrikaans or English) is mandatory. Remedial support is available for learners for whom Afrikaans is a third language.

Social Sciences: This integrates History and Geography, taught and assessed throughout the year, with separate but complementary curriculums.

Natural Sciences: Focused on nurturing curiosity about nature and fostering investigative skills.

Life Orientation: Central to the holistic development of learners, it addresses personal, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth.

Mathematics: Encourages logical and critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Technology: Recognizes the need for technologically skilled individuals in modern society. It promotes innovation, effective resource management, and teamwork.

Creative Arts: Aims to develop creativity and appreciation for the arts, preparing students for potential further studies in their chosen art forms.

FET Phase: Grades 10-12

Post Grade 9, students select their technical direction, including one technical subject and either Mathematics with Physical Science or Technical Mathematics with Technical Science. Engineering Graphics and Design is mandatory, and high-achieving students have the option to choose between Information Technology and Life Sciences.

Languages: Focuses on effective communication and cultural expression through Afrikaans and English, with options for immigrant learners.

Life Orientation: A compulsory subject, emphasizing a balanced and confident learner ready for a democratic society and a productive economy.

Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD): Provides foundational knowledge in Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Technology.

Mathematics and Technical Mathematics: Bridges Senior Phase to Higher Education,

fostering a comprehensive understanding of mathematical concepts applicable to society, higher education, and various career paths. Technical Mathematics focuses on practical application in technical fields.

Physical Sciences: Prepares students for future learning and careers in science-related fields, emphasizing its impact on technological development and socio-economic growth.

Technical Science: Supports learners in Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Technology, integrating scientific knowledge with technical studies.

Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Civil Technology: Offer specialized knowledge and skills in their respective fields.

Life Sciences (After-School): Explores the biological aspects of living organisms, from the molecular to the ecological level.

Information Technology: Provides advanced computer skills and understanding of IT systems, preparing students for the digital world.

Conclusion:

At Bellville Technical High School, the subject choices in the final two years of the GET phase and the FET phase are designed to shape students’ futures. By providing a wide range of subjects, we ensure that each student can pursue a path that aligns with their interests and career aspirations, supported by our dedicated staff and comprehensive educational resources.