Curriculum
Windhoek High School is a government school that follows the Namibian National Curriculum.
As from 2007, the students will write the new NSSC examinations. The Cambridge system has now been localized. Many of our teachers were involved with the planning and setting of the standards of the different syllabi and/or papers and it is widely accepted that the excellent standard established during the Cambridge era has been maintained, if not improved on.
We are a HIGHER LEVEL (HIGCSE) school where students have the opportunity to take all their subjects on Higher Level. Here we strive to offer them the chance to prepare them for tertiary education.
WHS offers a two language curriculum of which one must a first language. The five languages offered are:
Afrikaans
English
Oshiwambo
Otjiherero
German Foreign
SUBJECT CHOICES:
JUNIOR SECONDARY PHASE
GRADE 8, 9 and 10
Subject Choice for 2008
9 Subjects have to be taken by Grade 8 applicants.
(5 compulsory subjects, 2 languages in combination, 2 non-compulsory subjects in combination).
Subject Requirements:
1. Two languages – Applicants should take at least 2 languages of which one should be a 1st language.
2. English 1st language – recommended that is should be the mother tongue. To offer a certain language combination, 30-33 learners should choose it.
3. Accounting: You should have maintained at least 55% in Mathematics. Accounting is demanding!!
4. Word processing: Is Typing and Computer. It is NOT Computer Practice.
5. Computer practice: Should have maintained 55% in Mathematics during 2007.
6. COMPUTER SKILLS: Offered as INFORMATICA (basic computer skills) to all Grade 8 and 9 learners.
THE 5 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS ARE
Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science, History, Geography
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE COMBINATIONS:
1. ENGLISH 1ST LANGUAGE AND AFRIKAANS 2ND LANGUAGE
2. AFRIKAANS 1ST LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH 2ND LANGUAGE
3. OSHIWAMBO 1ST LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH 2ND LANGUAGE
4. OTJIHERERO 1ST LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH 2ND LANGUAGE
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
Accounting + Business Management
Accounting + German Foreign Language
Accounting + Word Processing
Accounting + Art
Accounting + Computer Practice
Accounting + Technical Drawing
Business Management + German Foreign Language
Business Management + Word Processing
Business Management + Technical Drawing
Business Management + Home Economics
(Business Management will be replaced with Entrepreneurs in Grade 8 in 2008).
SENIOR SECONDARY PHASE:
GRADE 11 & 12
WHS OFFERS 4 FIELDS OF STUDY
(2X LANGUAGES LINKED TO FIELD OF STUDY)
E1: FIELD OF STUDY
Eng 2 Afr 1
ENG 1 AFR 2
ENG 2 AFR 2
ENG 2 OTJIH
ENG 2 OSHIV
+ PHSc, MATHS, BIO
+ 6th Subject
B1: FIELD OF STUDY
Eng 2 Afr 1
ENG 1 AFR 2
+ ACC, MATHS, BUS ST
+ 6th Subject
C1: FIELD OF STUDY
Eng 2 Afr 1
ENG 1 AFR 2
+ H ECO, BIO, DEV ST
+ 6th Subject
D1: FIELD OF STUDY
AFR 1 ENG 2
+ HIST, GEO, DEV ST
+ 6th Subject
The 6th subject can be any of the following :
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Geography
Art
Design & Technology
German
Word Processing
Home Economics
Vision
WHS - for a better future
Mission Statement
WHS, as a learning community including parents, teachers, learners and alumni, offers:
· Excellent accessible, equitable and participatory education
· Optimum development of individual talents
· Professional tuition and coaching of the highest standards
· A balance of academic, cultural and sport activities
· An attitude of idealism and preparedness for the future
· A school code based on religious and moral principles
· Involvement and participation of learners, parents, teachers and alumni
· Service towards a better future for all
· Education by example of mentors and role models
· Understanding and respect for different cultural backgrounds
Core Values
In accordance with our motto, “Virtus Floreat”, we strive to integrate character-forming values into our personal and school ethos, in preparation for the challenges of life:
Virtue:
We honour and wish to continue a proud tradition of excellence- of being our best and giving our best - based on virtues of good character such as responsibility, good governance, fairness, self-discipline and reliability.
Idealism:
We accept life as a challenge and adventure, asking from us not only the courage to live our dreams, but also the skills to adapt to new situations and to persevere in exploring the best option and solutions.
Respect:
We respect the Namibian constitution, the legitimate education authorities and exemplary role-models and mentors, while treasuring a culture of mutual respect, human dignity and enriching multi-cultural diversity.
Truth:
We are guided by our ongoing and life-long quest for the truth and cherish honesty, openness, humility and integrity in all we say and do.
Unity:
We work together in loyalty to our deepest moral convictions to foster unity, trust, compassion and inclusiveness.
Service:
We strive to develop our individual talents to their fullest, while participating in a spirit of co-operation and service towards the common good.
