School Life

CURRICULUM OFFERINGS AT HILLSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

At Hillside Primary School, we follow the National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded education for our learners.

SUBJECTS OFFERED:

• Home Language:  Developing effective communication and cognitive skills in the learner’s most spoken language at home.

• First Additional Language: Afrikaans:  Fostering multilingualism and introducing a new language to enhance communication skills.

• Second Additional Language: Sepedi (Grade 1-3): Further promoting linguistic diversity and cultural understanding.

• Mathematics:  Building problem-solving, logical thinking, and numerical competence.
• Life Skills: Equipping learners with essential skills for everyday life, combining Personal and Social Well-being, Creative Arts, and Physical Education.
• Natural Sciences and Technology:  Exploring and applying scientific and technological concepts to understand the world.
• Social Sciences (Grades 4-7):  Understanding social and environmental contexts through combined History and Geography studies.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS OFFERED TO GRADE 7:

• Creative Arts:  Offering a holistic approach to education through creative expression.
• Economic and Management Sciences:  Introducing learners to essential economic and management concepts.

School Activity

Art

Hillside Primary School

Sports Program

Powered by KP5 Sports Academy, in partnership with PSG Academy.

Mission Statement
KP5 Sports Academy, in collaboration with PSG Academy, provides comprehensive physical education to Hillside Primary School students. Our program addresses the critical need for early development of fundamental skills, preparing students for success in amateur and professional sports.

Rationale
Many talented young athletes reach professional levels without developing essential basic skills during primary school years. Our objective is to equip students with necessary characteristics, skills, and abilities to excel in their chosen sporting codes.

Expert Coaching Team
– Coach Ashraf
– Coach Thembinkosi

Program Objectives
1. Develop fundamental movement skills
2. Enhance technical skills in various sports
3. Foster teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship
4. Prepare students for amateur and professional competitions
5. Promote lifelong physical activity and wellness

Partnership for Success
With the support of Hillside Primary School teachers and parents, we aim to develop world-class athletes of the future.