Homework Policy
OBJECITVE Homework has three main objectives: Giving students the opportunity to reinforce skills, knowledge and attitudes which have been taught at school. Checking whether they are able to apply what…
OBJECITVE Homework has three main objectives: Giving students the opportunity to reinforce skills, knowledge and attitudes which have been taught at school. Checking whether they are able to apply what…
PORTFOLIOS Learning area / subject portfolio: each learning area / subject head is required to keep a portfolio of all material related to the assessment of the subject for the…
Pretium Private School provides education in two languages, namely Afrikaans and English. The language policy states clearly that Pretium Private Schools provides parallel medium education from Gr 00 to Gr…
INTRODUCTION Writing, and in particular cursive writing, uniquely helps brain development. Writing in general helps build important neural pathways in the brain, helping you better remember whatever you have recorded;…
The aim of this policy is to encourage all students to abstain from using any drugs (other than those which are medically prescribed), including alcohol and tobacco. This document sets…
Every student is expected to: Be punctual: Arrive at class on time so that you are ready to start the lesson. Lateness is inconsiderate, because it disrupts the efforts of…
While the school acknowledges that cell phones have become an important and useful means of communication, it is also aware of the fact that their use and abuse, particularly by…
The destructive behaviour of bullying is evident in one form or another. It affects many children in varying degrees. Bullying slowly kills its victims, battering their self-esteem, destroying their belief…
Student portfolio: each student is required to keep a portfolio of evidence of his/her personal work for each subject as listed on the portfolio guidelines document for that subject. The…
Pretium Private Schools adhere to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996) and the provincial department of education regulations guiding admissions. The Board of Directors determines the admission…