HERBERT HURD PRIMARY SCHOOL
ESTABLISHED IN 1954
BE JUST - FEAR NOT
ACADEMICS
THREE DISTINCT ACADEMIC PHASES
Welcome to Herbert Hurd Primary School, where we provide a comprehensive academic designed to meet the diverse needs of all our learners. Our dedicated team is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that encourages growth, exploration, and a love for learning. Join us as we inspire the generation of thinkers and innovators.
FOUNDATION PHASE
Core knowledge and skills play a crucial role during the first three years of schooling. This Foundation Phase establishes the building blocks for future learning and development. Emphasizing these essential skills ensures that learners well-prepared for the challenges ahead. By focusing on core subjects, educators can foster a love learning that lasts a lifetime.
The subjects taught in the Foundation Phase are English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language / IsiXhosa First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life Skills. Coding and Robotics and IsiXhsoa Conversatioiinal Language are as additional subjects. These to subjects are not offered as official subjects in 2025. Besides focusing on the academics aspects of schooling, learners also have the opportunity to take part in cultural acitvities and sport.
INTERMEDIATE PHASE
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Herbert Hurd offers an exceptional learning experience in a caring, nurturing environment for Intermediate Phase learners. Professional teachers focus on highlighting individual strengths, while developing essential social and academic skills. the subjects taught in the Intermediate Phase are: English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language / IsiXhosa First Additional Language, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Life Orientation. Coding and Robotics and IsiXhosa Conversational Language are taught as additional subjecs. A wide variety of academic extension and support, sports and cultural activities go beyond the curriculum to deliver a holistic education. Imagine how your child can thrive in such an establshed school.
SENIOR PHASE
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Herbert Hurd acknowledges that Grade 7 is the first year of the Senior Phase. Therefore, we ensure that learners are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure continuity in Grades 8 and 9, as the the subjects offered are identical. These subjects are English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language / IsiXhosa First Additional Language, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economic Management Sciences, Technology, Arts and Culture and Life Orientation. Coding and Robotics and IsiXhosa Conversational Language are taught as additional subjects. Learners are equipped to implement sound study techniques from the onset. Individual progress in all subjects are followed closely. Parents are contacted when informal assessment tasks are not completed or learners find formal assessment tasks challenging. High standards are maintained to ensure that each learner will adapt easily in high school in 2025. Our learners cope with ease at high schools that they select to continue their school careers. Numerous learners excel at high school in academics,, sport and culture. Various learners experience the honour of serving in leadership positions in Grades 8 to 12.