CORNERSTONE COLLEGE NPC, 2000/003322/ SCHOOL PROSPECTUS INDEPENDENT COMBINED SCHOOL (GRADES R 12), SILVERTON, PRETORIA

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1 CORNERSTONE COLLEGE NPC, 2000/003322/ SCHOOL PROSPECTUS INDEPENDENT COMBINED SCHOOL (GRADES R 12), SILVERTON, PRETORIA MISSION STATEMENT The education of the whole person, in an atmosphere of excellence and integrity, to the glory of God. OUR ETHOS: WE PROVIDE Values-based education Beautiful & professional premises Superb Matric pass rate for 18 years (100% from 1998 to 2015) Matric exemption rate (university entrance / bachelor passes) exceeding 90% Fully-qualified and experienced teachers Average teaching experience of educators: 16 years A constructive and disciplined academic atmosphere An excellent teacher-student ratio (smaller classes) A caring environment, with dedicated teachers Free use of the school s textbooks Fully-equipped classrooms Supervised homework sessions and extra tuition Free extra lessons in the afternoons as timetabled A well-stocked library, with computers Remedial facilities & career guidance Ongoing communication with parents and guardians Involvement in, and commitment to, the local community A wide range of extra-mural activities (Sports & Cultural) Christian ethos Uninterrupted schooling

2 Two large and modern computer centres with internet Excellent hostel (Grades 6 12) Student Counselling Study Methods Courses Life-skills and entrepreneurial training Well-equipped gym Fully-equipped Science laboratory Remedial Maths and English computer courses Participation in National Eisteddfod Leadership & team-building camps Environmental education Cornerstone College is an open combined school, which aims at the highest educational and ethical standards. We are registered with the Gauteng Department of Education (220582) and we are a registered examination centre. CURRICULUM The national CAPS syllabi are followed in all subjects and grades. The pupils are taught in English. The matriculants write their final examinations in October and November Grade R to 6 classes will be offered only if there is sufficient demand. Subjects offered for Grades R to 3 (Foundation Phase) follow the Department of Basic Education guidelines The Grade 4 6 students (Intermediate Phase) are obliged by the DBE to take these seven subjects: English Natural Sciences (Science& Biology) Afrikaans and Technology (including computers) Mathematics Life-Skills (Creative Arts, Phys. Ed., Social Science (History& Geography) Personal well-being) The Grade 7-9 students are obliged by the DBE to take these twelve subjects: LLC1 - English MLMMS - Mathematics LLC2 - Afrikaans NS - Physical Science or NS - Biology LLC2 - African Language CA - Creative Arts EMS - Commercial (Business& Acc) LO - Life Skills HSS - History LO - Physical Education HSS - Geography Tech - Craft & Computer (Grade 4 9: Mathletics and Lector are compulsory computerized courses) We offer the following subjects in the High School: English (Home Language) English (1 st Additional Language) Afrikaans (1 st Additional Language) Siswati (Home and FAL) Setswana (Home and FAL) Sepedi (Home and FAL) Isizulu (Home and FAL) Mathematics Maths Literacy # Computer Application Technology Conditional upon previous year s marks/entrance tests could apply # Not counted in admission scores at some universities # Tourism Life Sciences (Biology) Science Geography Life Orientation Business Studies Economics Accounting Information Technology (IT) (Gr 10 12) History (Gr 10 12)

3 3 Grade students have a choice of 7 subjects, 2 of which must be languages, including a Home Language. Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy AND Life Orientation are compulsory. Students who do not meet the expectations of a certain grade / subject will be moved to a more appropriate grade / subject. All new students will be interviewed by the Principal or her representative before registration. BOARDING SCHOOL We offer limited, supervised boarding facilities for well-behaved students in Grades 6 to 12. Please ask for the Hostel Prospectus. STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO To ensure personal attention for each student, our classes are smaller than the national average. Please note that a specific grade or subject will be introduced and continued only if an acceptable minimum number of pupils is assured. VENUE: Cornerstone College 530 Moreleta Street Silverton, Pretoria Tel: We are close to Mamelodi, next to the Silverton Railway Station, to reduce your transport costs. SCHOOL TERMS AND HOURS: School hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 7:45am 1:00pm (Grades R to 3) Mondays to Thursdays: 7:45am 2:00pm (Grades 4 to 12) Fridays: 7:45am 1:00pm (Grades R to 6) Fridays: 7:45am 1:30pm (Grades 7 to 12) Sport, Extra Murals and Educational Enrichment: Mondays to Thursdays: 1:15pm 2:00pm (Grades R to 3) Mondays to Thursdays: 2:15pm 3:00pm (Grades 4 to 6) Mondays to Fridays: 2:15pm 3:30pm or later as required (Grades 7 to 12) Saturdays as required for lessons, study, detentions, outings, competitions or matches After-care centre (Grades R to 6): Mondays to Thursdays: 2:00pm 5:15pm Fridays: 1:00pm 5:15pm Compulsory homework, extra tuition and disciplinary sessions: Weekdays 2:15pm - 3:30pm, Saturdays 8:00am 1:00pm (Grades 7 to 12) Different afternoons or Saturdays for different groups (Grades 7 to 12) Grade 12 every afternoon and some Saturdays Formal Detention: 1:00pm 1:30pm on Friday afternoons (Grades R to 6) Formal Detention: 2:00pm 3:30pm, usually on Friday afternoons (Grades 7 to 12) School meetings or functions: Weekdays, evenings or Saturdays as required.

4 Term Dates and holidays in 2017: 1st Term: Monday 9 January Friday 31 March (Grades 7 12) Tuesday 10 January Friday 31 March (Grades R 6) 2nd Term: Tuesday 18 April Friday 30 June 3rd Term: Monday 24 July Thursday 28 September 4th Term: Tuesday 10 October Friday 1 December School Holiday: Friday 17 February Parent induction and new student party (Grades R 6): Monday 9 January Please make sure that you collect the list of stationery requirements upon registration. UNIFORM: 4 GIRLS AND BOYS (Grades R to 3) Plain navy blue PT shorts (summer), plain long blue / black jeans (winter), school golf shirt*, tracksuit, sandals (navy blue / black) or running shoes (white / black). GIRLS (Grades 4 to 12) Grey skirt / trousers / shorts*, white shirt with badge* (long-sleeved or short-sleeved), green tie* (High School only), grey jersey or sleeveless pullover with badge*, white socks, black shoes, Drimac* or Blazer* BOYS (Grades 4 to 12) Grey trousers / shorts*, white shirt with badge* (long-sleeved or short-sleeved), green tie* (High School only), grey jersey or sleeveless pullover with badge*, grey socks, black shoes, Drimac* or Blazer* Grey jerseys or sleeveless pullovers*, blazers* or green drimacs* are compulsory in winter. A selection of optional uniform alternatives* will be offered in A fully reinforced school bag is compulsory in order to protect the school s textbooks. * Available from the school s uniform shop APPLICATION: To apply to join our school fill in the application form, read the Procedures Brochure carefully, sign two contracts and submit them with the application fee, application form, and subject choice form. Please also provide the originals of the ID documents of the parent and child, the pupil s latest report, the testimonial from the previous school and the study permit (if applicable). The application is not successful until the originals of the above documents and the final end of year report have been approved by the Principal, the parent and child have attended the Orientation Session and the paperwork has been properly completed and signed by the parent or court-appointed guardian. Registrations are not valid if there is an unpaid debt at a previous school. Incorrect, incomplete or misleading details or an undisclosed debt at a previous school will render the registration and contract null and void. Admission, the Grade offered and the subject choices (Grades 7 12) are at the sole discretion of the Principal. No student may choose a subject which he/she has failed in the previous year. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD ONLY IF HE / SHE WILL BE CO-OPERATIVE, POSITIVE AND HARD-WORKING. PARENTS NEED TO RESPECT THE PROFESSIONALISM OF ALL STAFF. RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED.

5 FEE STRUCTURE Fees (and other sundry expenses) are payable when due and the account must be settled at the end of each month Grades R-6 Grades 7-12 * Registration fee R400 R500 Sibling registration (ie brother or sister) R350 R450 Monthly x 11 (Grade 12 in advance only) R1 980 R2 460 Sibling Monthly R1 770 R2 220 Monthly x 10 (Grade 12) R2 700 Sibling Monthly R2 440 Biannual (January & June) R R Sibling Biannual R9 410 R Annual (January) R R Sibling Annual R R *2016 pupils will not be charged an application fee. The sibling rate applies to the younger sibling/s and children of past Matriculants. We reserve the right to change the fees if the government changes its educational subsidy policy or procedures. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPLICATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE. STUDY PERMITS FOR CORNERSTONE COLLEGE ARE ESSENTIAL FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS, BEFORE ARRIVAL. REGISTRATION FOR 2017: Grades R - 12: From May 2016 to March 2017 or when classes are full. Registration lapses after 5 days of non-arrival.

6 6 ENQUIRIES: Telephone: Fax: Fax to Or visit us at: Cornerstone College 530 Moreleta Street Silverton Pretoria Or write to: Private Bag X1840 Silverton address: Web site: Bank Details: Nedbank, Silverton Branch Code: Account number: Kgalalelo Education (Pty) Ltd.