OUR SCHOOL CURRICULUM
The CAPS curriculum is followed at Empro Academy and is the guideline when assessing our students. Our language of learning and teaching is English with Afrikaans as our first additional language. In addition to these languages, we also teach isiZulu and French as second additional languages. Mathematics is considered important and for this reason we teach Singapore Mathematics in conjunction with the CAPS mathematics curriculum.
Programme
Grade R-3
Foundation phase students (Grade R-3) start school at 07:50 and come out at 13:20. The day starts with a registration period after which the first lesson commence. Two breaks are fitted in during the day so time is given for students to have a snack and lunch. Students are encouraged to learn through play and therefor physical activities are also fitted into their program for the day.
Grades 4-9
Grades 4-9 also start school at 07:50 and come out at 14:00 when sport and cultural events are then practiced.
Empro Academy is proud of our 100% matric pass rate for the past 10 years.
Our students compete in the annual math Olympiad where students across the country match up their math skills. Empro participates every year and is proud to have received a silver certificate in the South African Mathematical Challenge.
School Times
School starts at 07:50 with registration period and lessons start at 08:00
School comes out for the foundation phase at 13:20 and for the senior grades at 14:00
School comes out for the foundation phase on a Friday at 13:00 and for the senior grades at 13:20
School Uniform
Uniform can be purchased at Maakpas outlet and consist of the following:
Grade R – Grade 6
- Stone golf t-shirt with school crest
- Black skort (for girls) and black short with school crest
- Stone jersey/fleece top with school crest
- Plain black/white tekkies of standard black school shoes
- In winter a long, black tracksuit with school crest is worn
Grade 7 – Grade 9
Girls:
- Grey 6 panel grey skirt
- Short sleeve white button-down blouse (in winter a long sleeve white button-down blouse)
- Stone pullover with school crest
- Purple tie with school crest
- Short white socks (in winter long grey socks OR grey stockings)
- Standard black school shoes
- Stone jersey with school crest
- Black blazer with school crest
Boys:
- Grey short OR long standard grey trousers (no tailored will be allowed)
- Black belt
- Short sleeve white button-down shirt (in winter a long sleeve white button-down shirt)
- Stone pullover with school crest
- Purple tie
- Long grey socks
- Standard black school shoes
- Stone jersey with school crest
- Black blazer with school crest
Term Dates
Term 1: 1 Feb – 26 March
(Public holidays: Monday 22 March (Human Rights Day)
Term 2: 14 April – 25 June
(Public Holidays: Monday 26 April School holiday; Tuesday 27 April Freedom Day; Wednesday 16 June Youth Day)
Term 3: 20 July – 23 September
(Public holidays: 9 August Women’s day)
Term 4: 12 October – 1 December
Extra Curriculum
- Kickboxing at EKFA
- Athletics in term 1
- Soccer and Netball in term 2 Cross-country in term 2 & 3 Swimming during hot summer months
- Mr & Ms Empro
- Spelling Bee
- Math Olympiad
School Cafeteria/Tuck Shop
TapTuck (download the app) Jr Hartman and his team will provide you with a nutritious meal and something to drink – all of this is done on your TapTuck card that is pre-loaded with funds. Please remember to order your meals the day before.