School Communicator

New system introduced this year.

Load on to your ycomputer (can be loaded on to multiple computers from one disk)

Customised to suit the needs of your child. 

Will pop up once you it h tswitch on your computer 

and will alert you if information pertaining to your child has been added or updatedor updated.    

School Communicator• Please RETURN the disk once you have 

loaded it on to ALL the computers you 

Communicator

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have at your disposal.

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feel free to contact me:Lauren FarrellLauren Farrell

PR/Communicationlfarrell@willowridge.co.za 8  012 807 9174

083 293 0624

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING

WILLOWRIDGE HIGH SCHOOLAGENDA FOR MATRIC MEETING

Wednesday 26 January 2011 1. Relevance of 2010 Matric Results2. Goal‐setting3. Length of Matric Year4. Pass Requirements5. Portfolios6. Dates

• June• Prelims• Finals

7. Absenteeism8. Matric Dance9. “40” Days10. Testimonials11. Dress Code12.   Matric Gift/ Letters of  Appreciation

Registration in FebruaryPupils register to write the NCS in late February.They need a certified copy of their Identity Documents or a copy of their passports and copy of page with date of first entry if they are immigrants.Parents must sign the form and send it back on the same day.Encourage pupils to write their true h  l   h   d   home language when requested on forms. 

Ruan de Lange:  Top 2010 Matriculant: Nine Distinctions

Carissa Naidoo:Eight Distinctions

Margeaux Erasmus: Eight Distinctions

Lauren da Silva:  Seven Distinctions

Distinctions

Afrikaans; Accounting; Economics; English; Life Orientation; Mathematics; Advanced Programme Mathematics; Mathematics—Probability and Data

Afrikaans; English; Life Orientation; Life Sciences; History; Mathematics; Advanced Programme Mathematics; Mathematic–Probability and Data 

Afrikaans;  English; Dramatic Arts; History; Information Technology; Life Orientation; Mathematics; Mathematics—Probability and Data 

Afrikaans; Accounting; Business Studies; Economics; English; Life Orientation; Mathematics; ; 

Probability and Data Handling; Physical Sciences 

Handling; Physical Sciences

Handling

Top Scholars 2010

Ethan Mc Glade:          Six Distinctions

Heidi Steyn:                 Six Distinctions

Danielle Petterson:  Six Distinctions

Eleni Tsafandakis:  Six Distinctions

Afrikaans; Accounting; Life Orientation; Life Sciences; Mathematics; Mathematics—Probability and Data Handling; Physical Sciences 

Afrikaans; English; Dramatic Studies; Life Orientation; Life Sciences; Mathematics; Visual Arts

Afrikaans; Accounting;  English; Life Orientation; History; Mathematics

English; Dramatic Arts; Life Orientation; Life Sciences; Mathematics; Physical Sciences

•183 Matric wrote Matric• 182 Passed Matric• 99.5 % Pass Rate• 213 Distinctions• 248 B symbols• 351 C symbols• Total of A, B, C symbols = 851• Total of symbols lower than C = only 488  of which 266 were D’s.  Only 222 subject symbols below 50%.• 70% University Entrance Passes• 53 or 29% of our Matriculants obtained averages of 70% or more.  • 32 or 17,5 % of our Matriculants obtained averages of 75% or more.• 13 or  7% of our Matriculants obtained averages of 80% and above.• All but one qualified for further study• 1 Qualified for Higher Certificate Study• 51 Qualified for diploma or Higher Certificate Study• 130 (70%) Bachelors/ University Entrance 

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING: MATRICULATION AVERAGES

A’S SCHOOL DISTRICTSUB AVE AVE 2009SUB AVE AVE 2009

AFRIKAANS 2 LANG 31 65 55,4%ENGLISH 1ST

LANG 10 63% 57 4%LANG 10 63% 57.4%MATHEMATICS 18 59% 46.7%MATHS LIT 18 70% 53.1%PHYSICALPHYSICAL SCIENCE 6 61% 36.9%LIFE SCIENCES 9 66% 48.6%ACCOUNTING 4 63% 44.2%BUSINESS STUDIES 2 52% 49.6%

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING:MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING: MATRICULATION AVERAGES CONT

A’S SCHOOL  AVE   2009 DISTRICT AVE

GEOGRAPHY 3 63% 45.7%HISTORY 8 69% 57.2%VISUAL ARTS 4 69% 71.6%DRAMATIC ARTS 3 71% 71 8%DRAMATIC ARTS 3 71% 71.8%HOSPITALITY 2 60% 60.9%

HOW MANY SCHOOLS HAVE YOU HEARD OF PUBLISH THEIR

AVERAGES?

WILLOWRIDGE HIGH SCHOOLDISTRIBUTION OF GRADE 11 AND 12 SYMBOLS IN 2008 ANDDISTRIBUTION OF GRADE 11 AND 12 SYMBOLS IN 2008 AND 2009: WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH PLANNING; GOAL‐SETTING AND ENCOURAGEMENT

Year A B C D E F>

2010 213 248 351 266 168 542009

2010

(216)

196

(269)

221

(358)

308

(297)

278

(188)

206

(65)

120Matric’sGrade11 Results

POSITIVELY SKEWEDPOSITIVELY SKEWED CURVE

A B C D E F213 248 351 266 168 54

POSITIVE SKEWED DISTRIBUTION

300

400

POSITIVE SKEWED DISTRIBUTION

0

100

200NUMBER

0A B C D E F

SYMBOLS

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING: MATRIC GOALS: 

•100% PASS RATE

•DISTINCTION RATE UP.

•THIS MUST HAVE A DRAG EFFECT ON THE•THIS MUST HAVE A DRAG EFFECT ON THE FOLLOWING:

•INCREASE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TO 80%

•DECREASE ALL F & LOWER SYMBOLS BY 25%.DECREASE ALL F & LOWER SYMBOLS BY 25%.

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING:HOW to achieve these goals?

BY:BY:Getting pupils & teachers to set personal goals.Encouraging them to Work with these goals in mind.Reducing absenteeism.Vigorous StandardisedTesting + June Trial Exams +Term 3 Prelim Exams.Involving parents in the pull‐and‐push.Recognising that time is the greatest challenger.Attending school right up to the start of the final exams.Paying special attention to portfolio pieces.

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING:THE YEAR FLASHES PASSED

Academic Days: 124A d i D L ft 113

•365 days in the year•200 school days

Academic Days Left: 113 Weekends & Holidays: 73

Exam Days 69

•124 teaching days = 31% of year & 57% of teaching time

Term OneTeaching Days 50Weekend Days 20

Days holiday 1

Term TwoTeaching Days 30

Exam Days 19Weekend Days 20

Days holiday 5

Term ThreeTeaching Days 27

Exam Days 25Weekend Days 20

Days holiday 2

Term FourTeaching Days 15Exam Days 25

Weekends 6

12 January -25 March

11 April - 24 JuneJune ExamsMay - June

28 July - 30SeptemberPrelims

Aug – Sep

16 October - 31 NovemberFinal Exams

November- December

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING: C O O GTrial and Prelim Exams

ACADEMIC PLAN:

1. Matrics will write Full Trial Exams in June.

2. Matrics will write the GDE Prelim Exams in September.

3. But they will have to return to lessons after the Prelims to complete their syllabus.

4. The Matric Dance has been shifted to Term 4 and used ruthlessly as a tool to ensure that pupils attend school. Any pupil not attending school will be excluded from attending the Matric Dance. Invitations will only be extended with the permission of Mathematics teachers.

5. Mid-year Trial Exams start on 30 May 2011 although pracs5. Mid year Trial Exams start on 30 May 2011 although pracs will be written in the previous week.

6. Provincial Prelims will be written from +/- 24-29 Aug 2011

7. Finals will be written from 31 October 2011.

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING: PASS REQUIREMENTS ‐ university entrance

GUIDELINES ON MINIMUM CONDITIONS FOR AWARDING A SENIOR CERTIFICATE. 

A. Offer at least seven subjects:1. Offer two SA languages. 2. Offer Life Orientation.3. Offer Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

Offer  three other subjects4. Offer  three other subjects.

B. TO PASS THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE:

• Achieve? 40% in THREE SUBJECTS, one of which is an official language at Home Language Level is an official language at Home Language Level AND

• 30% in three other subjects.• Submit a completed PORTFOLIO of evidence in 

the school‐based assessment component.

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING PASS REQUIREMENTSMATRIC INFORMATION EVENING: PASS REQUIREMENTS university entrance

GUIDELINESON MINIMUM CONDITIONS FOR AWARDING A SENIOR CERTIFICATE WITH UNIVERSITY ENDORSEMENT at The University of Pretoria in 2009: in 2009: 

The National Senior Certificate, a 130 credit certificate at level 4 in the NQF isissued from 2008.  A learner must offer seven subjects (Four subjects from Group A and three subjects from Group B.)The minimum statutory requirement to obtain a university entrance is a NCS certified by Umalusi with achievement ratings of 4 (50 59%) in NCS certified by Umalusi with achievement ratings of 4 (50‐59%) in FOUR 20 credit subjects from both Group A and B.  Please note that Life Orientation is a 10‐credit subject.

GROUP A GROUP B

1. TWO official languages: 1. Accounting

One must be at Home Language Level. 2. Business Studies

The other must be at 1st Add Language Level

3. Economics

2. Maths or Maths Literacy 4. History

3 Life Orientation 5 Geography3. Life Orientation 5. Geography

6. Life Sciences

7. Physical Science

8. Visual Arts & or Design

9. Information Technology

Civil Technology; Tourism; Hospitality Studies; Computer Applications Technology are not recognised as university entrance subjects

Example 1Subject Marks

English HL 50%

Afrikaans 1st Add Lang 50%

Maths Literacy 50%

Life Orientation 50%

Business Studies 50%

Tourism 40%

Hospitality Studies 40%

i iUniversity? Yes!

Example 2Subject Marks

English HL 50%

Afrikaans 1st Add Lang 40%

Maths Literacy 50%

Life Orientation 50%

Business Studies 50%

Tourism 40%

Hospitality Studies 40%

i iUniversity? No!

Admission Point ScoresAdmission Point ScoresRATINGCODE

RATING MARKS %

7 Outstanding Achievement

80‐100

6 MeritoriousAchievement

70‐79

5 Substantial Achievement

60‐69

4 Adequate Achievement

50‐59

3 Moderate Achievement

40‐49

2 Elementary Achievement

30‐39

1 Not Achieved 0‐29

Example

RATINGCODE

RATING MARKS %

7 Outstanding Achievement

80‐100Achievement

6 MeritoriousAchievement

70‐79

5 Substantial  60‐69Achievement

4 Adequate Achievement

50‐59

3 Moderate A hi

40‐49Achievement

2 Elementary Achievement

30‐39

1 Not Achieved 0‐29

University of Pretoria – APS Requirements

B. Sc Architecture 27

B. Sc Vet Science 30

B. Com 30

BA Law 30

BA Lang 30

MBChB (Doctor) 35

B. Chd (Dentistry) 28

B. Eng 36

LLB 32

B. Ed 26

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTCONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTCASS – 25% November Exam – 75%

Number of Assessment tasks which make up the Programme of Assessment by Subject Grades 10 ‐ 11Programme of Assessment by Subject Grades 10  11SUBJECTS TERM 

1TERM2

TERM 3

TERM 4

TOTAL

Language 1: Home Language 4 4* 4 4* 16

Language 2 : Choice of HL or FAL

HL

4 4* 4 4* 16

FAL

4 4* 4 4* 16

Life Orientation 1 1 1 2 5Mathematics or Maths Literacy 2 2* 2 2* 8

Subject Choice 1 ** 2 2* 2 1* 7Subject Choice 1  2 2 2 1 7Subject Choice 2 ** 2 2* 2 1* 7Subject Choice 3 ** 2 2* 2 1* 7

Notes : * One of these tasks must be an Examination** If one or two of the subjects choseN for subject Choice 1,2 or 3 include a Language the number of tasks indicated for Languages 1 and 2 at Home Language(HL) and First Additional Language (FAL) are still applicable. Learners who opt for a Second Additional Language are required to complete 13 tasks in total: 4 tasks in Term 1 and 3 in each of term 2, 3, 4.

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING:ABSENTEEISM

• It has become rather common to find that parents believe that they have the right to grant their children authority to stay at home.

• Schooling is compulsory until the age of 16 or theSchooling is compulsory until the age of 16 or the completion of the General Certificate of Education.

• Thereafter a pupil may choose to complete Further Education and Training and obtain the National Senior Certificate. Should they do so, they do so only as full time scholars and at the rules determined by the schoolscholars and at the rules determined by the school.

•It is also common for parents to expect the school to excuse them from tests and exams so that they can go on holiday; spend time overseas or do learners and drivers’ licenses. Please don’t try your hand. Universities don’t grant

permission and nor will we.

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING:MATRIC DANCEMATRIC DANCE

Matric Dance Budget 2010 Income Expenses

Matric Dance ticket 350 x R350 122 500 Invitations 190*R40 7 600Matric Fundraising 24 341 Venue Hire 15 000Staff Fund  6 000 Valet Parking R200*5 1 000Staff Partners R160 * 20 3 200 Seating for parents R4x60 240

Red Carpet R200*3 600

LanternsR100 Paraffin 100

Welcome Drinks Teachers R14*50 700Welcome Drinks Learners R10*400 4 000Learners R10 400 4 000Photo Booth 6 000DJ 4 700

Grand Total 156 041 Photo Packages 184*R45 8 280

Food410*R160 65 600

Decor

Table Cloth R50*20 1000Table Cloth R50 20 1000

Chair Covers R5*120 600

Flowers R60*18 1080

Candles R 900 900

Sashes R5*120 600

Other decor R 4,000 4 000

Teachers Bar Tab 6 000Juice Bar R18 *350 6 300Special Learners (sponsor) 5*R350 1 750Matric Gift R 20,000 20 000Grand Total 156 050

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING:Testimonials & 40 Days

Testimonials:Testimonials:A testimonial is a privilege and not a right.Pupils apply each year during the Term 3 on proformas.Problems are created by pupils requesting testimonials the following year

40 Days:is not recognised as a Matric privilege.Trashing; Vandalism Graffiti & other Damage to the school will be severely dealt with.The Code of Conduct has been following year.

Please note that Days Absent; Conduct Points; Late Arrival for school are indicated on the testimonial.  Letters from parents or doctors do not reduce the days absent. Conduct Points will reflect the 

The Code of Conduct has been adapted to deal with numerous permutations of boisterous behaviour including the disruption of the school day.

Conduct Points will reflect the average during the pupil’s high school career.No testimonials will be issued to any pupil who has over 50 points.Even if a pupil has performed adequately on the sports field, q y p ,on stage or academically, the school will NOT be able to testify on behalf of the pupil if he/she has been a behaviour problem.

MATRIC INFORMATION EVENING:Dress/ Matric Gift/ Letters of Appreciation

•Hair:

don’t dye;

Anything outside the school rules – splat!

•It is tradition for Matrics to hand the Headmaster a gift at ValedictionValediction

•Look after uniform:

•Otherwise parents will have to purchase new shoes andto purchase new shoes and outfits.