South African Homeschool Curriculum Updates

Accolades at Cubs

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:34:22 GMT

Luc joined cubs at the beginning of 2011. He had a wonderful & fun filled year making lots of exciting projects, like a water rocket which shot right

SA Gymnastics Champion

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:47:17 GMT

I started writing this testimony in October 2011...and then saved it incomplete as a draft, but I think its a good story to share in our Homeschool Hall

Homeschooler Graduates as Dietician

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:33:55 GMT

A homeschooling friend's daughter, Ashleigh, graduated in December 2011, from Stellenbosch university with a BSc Dietetics. She was homeschooled from

Homeschool Fieldtrips in South Africa

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:58:53 GMT

Find some great homeschool fieldtrips and outings for your province or area here!

Homeschoolers Achievements

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:56:57 GMT

A Hall of Fame for sharing and seeing homeschoolers achievements in South Africa - academic achievements as well as sport, music, business, ministry, community service and other activities.

Homeschooling in South Africa

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:57 GMT

An article we had published in a local educational magazine about homeschooling in South Africa.

Homeschool Articles

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:04:34 GMT

This is a list of homeschool articles to encourage and equip homeschooling families.

High School Homeschool Options

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:49:29 GMT

A brief description plus contact details of various high school homeschool options for South African Homeschoolers, including internationally recognised certifications.

Homeschool Math Programs

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:49:14 GMT

A brief description of some of the most popular homeschool math programs used by South African homeschooling families.

Language Arts Programs

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:46:53 GMT

A selection of homeschooling language arts programs to use along with our Footprints on Our Land South African Homeschool Curriculum packages.

Grade 3 Afrikaans Second Language

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:34:32 GMT

Recommended resources for Grade 3 Afrikaans second language homeschoolers.

Grade 4-6 Afrikaans Second Language

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:32:11 GMT

Resources for teaching Grade 4-6 Afrikaans second language learners.

Grade 7-8 Second Language Afrikaans Resources

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:22:55 GMT

Recommended resources for Grade 7 & 8 second language Afrikaans homeschoolers.

High School Afrikaans Second Language Resources

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:12:16 GMT

Recommended resources for high school Afrikaans second language homeschool learners.

South African Homeschool Events

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:13:15 GMT

A list of South African homeschool events, including South African homeschool expos, curriculum fairs, open days, encouragement days, workshops and other homeschooling events around the country.

South African School Calendar

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:04:51 GMT

Dates of terms and holidays on the school calendar for 2010, 2011 and 2012.

South African Bread Recipes

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:22:41 GMT

Bread is the staple diet of many South Africans. These South African bread recipes have a little twist.

Cambridge Homeschool Matric

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:21:32 GMT

A Cambridge homeschool matric is one of the options for South African high school homeschool students to getting a universtiy exemption.

Pret met Afrikaans

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:13:32 GMT

This is a Grade 3-7 curriculum for second language Afrikaans learners available to purchase on the internet. We had tried several curriculums for Afrikaans

Other Homeschool Curriculum Resources

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:52:13 GMT

Recommendations for language arts, math, science, afrikaans and other subjects to go along with our Footprints homeschool curriculum or any other homeschool programme.

Afrikaans Language Programs

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:43:01 GMT

A list of Afrikaans language programs and resources used by homeschooling families with a brief description of each plus contact details for ordering.

South African Homeschool Curriculum

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:04:43 GMT

South African Homeschool Curriculum focuses on all aspects of homeschooling in South Africa. Full of articles, FAQ’s, tips, advice and encouragement, by two veteran homeschool moms.

Afrikaans Language Resources

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:03:34 GMT

A comprehensive list of Afrikaans language resources that you can use to teach your children Afrikaans second language at home along with your regular homeschooling program.

Eagle Encounters at Spier

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:52:43 GMT

This is the perfect field trip to finish off Fly Eagle, Fly. Spier is a wine estate situated on Baden Powell Drive south of Stellenbosch. Eagle Encounters

Homeschool Business Course

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:53:27 GMT

A homeschool business course that will give your children the financial skills they need to earn a living.

Free Printable Homeschool Worksheets

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:06:59 GMT

Free notebooking pages, free printable homeschool worksheets, printable maps, word searches and more for you to download now.

Transvaal Museum of Natural History

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:42:00 GMT

We visited the Transvaal Museum of Natural History as a family. This great museum provides a memorable experience for any age. We still stand in awe at

Sudwala Caves

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:11:51 GMT

Sudwala Caves are well worth a visit. The guides are knowledgeable and very entertaining. The children found the geological formations very interesting,

Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:04:40 GMT

We contacted the Elephant Sanctuary and were able to visit it as a group of homeschooling families at reduced, school-group prices. Our tour of about

!Khwa ttu - San spirit discovered

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:45:47 GMT

!Khwa ttu is situated on the West Coast of South Africa. We stayed in the bush camp tents for the night, followed by a guided tour to discover the world

Karkloof Conservation Centre

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:38:21 GMT

The Karkloof is a place of pristine beauty. It has been earmarked as a biodiversity hot-spot. The Karkloof Conservancy formed in 1998 and have been providing

New to Homeschooling - FAQ's

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:12:58 GMT

Answers to homeschool FAQ's for families that are new to homeschooling.

State Curriculum Not Binding on Homeschoolers

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:28:01 GMT

Statement by the Pestalozzi Trust 25th March 2011 Judge Cynthia Pretorius confirmed in die Pretoria High Court today that the state curriculum is not binding on independent schools and parents who educate their children at home. The judge rejected an application by homeschooling parents and private schools to declare the curriculum non-binding. She decided that a Constitutional Court verdict from 2001 made the application unnecessary. Mr. Bouwe van der Eems of the Pestalozzi Trust, a legal defence association for civil and home education, nevertheless welcomed the verdict because private educators can now safely ignore demands to teach according to the state curriculum. He expects that the verdict will bring peace to parents and private education institutions who continually have to resist unlawful pressure from education authorities demanding that they teach according to the national curriculum. Van der Eems points mentions that tens of thousands of homeschooling parents and thousands of private schools have refused to register with the authorities precisely because officials make unlawful demands such as compliance with the national curriculum as precondition for registration. He is of the opinion that these parents and schools have been vindicated by the verdict. He says that many parents and schools have also succumbed in the past to intimidation by education officials to comply with such unlawful demands. He expects that more of them will now stand up for the internationally recognised right of children to receive education that differs from that which is offered by the state. The Pestalozzi Trust regrets that the case took nearly four years and gets the impression that the minister fought tooth and nail to keep the case out of court while she and officials at all levels persisted in imposing the curriculum on private education. The Trust calls on education authorities to communicate and consult better with stakeholders in future about the measures that they attempt to impose on private education. For further information: Leendert van Oostrum 012 330 1337

AFRICAN ADVENTURE, EDUCATIONAL FAMILY MUSICAL

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:07:28 GMT

Paisley Productions, in association with SANParks Honorary Rangers, will proudly stage AFRICAN ADVENTURE, a new and exciting family musical. Full of thrills,

Cavern Berg Resort & Spa

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:27:54 GMT

We went to Cavern Berg Resort and Spa in the Northern Drakensberg. It is an easy 2 1/2 hour drive from Durban. Our experience was great - so much for

Indoor Playground - Yeesh Fun For Kids

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:58:45 GMT

Visit this indoor playground - Yeesh - for a lot of fun and adventure for your children

Eland Lake Game Reserve

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:24:06 GMT

Mano, from KZN shared: We went to Lake Eland Nature Reserve in the Oribi gorge. We saw impala, giraffes, zebra, and wildebeest. Although we paid R30

Places to Visit in Mpumalanga

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:51:56 GMT

These educational places to visit in Mpumalanga will enrich your homeschooling experience.

Things to do in Eastern Cape

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:45:30 GMT

Things to do in Eastern Cape for South African homeschoolers.

Dias Cross Disappointment

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:40:30 GMT

In December 2011, we took a long trek on foot, across a wind-blown stretch of beach to visit the site of the replica of Dias Cross at Kwaaihoek in the

Knysna Elephant Park

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:19:37 GMT

A hands-on encounter with elephants is an experience you will never forget. Feed them, stroke them, look them in the eye close-up....or shoot them with

Things to do in Kwazulu Natal

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:37:47 GMT

Things to do in Kwazulu Natal for South African Homeschoolers

Things to do - Garden Route

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:30:16 GMT

Things to do - Garden Route, for kids and adults, outings for homeschoolers in South Africa.

Things to do in Gauteng

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:54:23 GMT

Things to do in Gauteng for homeschoolers in South Africa

Castle of Good Hope

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:47:20 GMT

A visit to the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is a MUST for any family that is studying the history of South Africa. This star-shaped fortification

Things to do in Cape Town South Africa

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:57:56 GMT

Things to do in Cape Town South Africa - homeschool fieldtrips and outings.

High School Homeschool Curriculum

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:15:09 GMT

Footprints into the 21st Century presents you a High School Homeschool Curriculum with the best books that portray this era in the history of our country,

Little Footprints - South Africa in Stories : Child Literature lesson plans

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:58:56 GMT

This is a unit study homeschool curriculum comprised of 27 South African child literature lesson plans for children aged 4-8.

Footprints On Our Land - South African Homeschool Curriculum

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:53:37 GMT

Unique, homegrown, literature-based South African homeschool curriculum, Footprints On Our Land offers three unit study programs for different age groups.

Recognition as a foreign student

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:12:44 GMT

Working through a USA high school that caters for homeschoolers and is geared for remote support over the internet, a South African student can graduate with a USA high school diploma. Some customisation may be required eg SA history instead of USA history, SA or English lit instead of USA lit, Afrikaans as a second language instead of French or Spanish - best to discuss these up front. The USA system starts accumulating credits from Gr 9 through to Gr 12, with a prescribed minimum. To gain access to a USA university, you need to write the general SAT - available in many centres in SA. Then with the High school diploma, SAT scores, offer of a place at a USA university and offer of a place at SA university, HESA will provide recognition as equivalent to SA matric. This process can take 1 to 3 months. Example of USA high school well geared to remote students : www.setonhome.org. Note that you should check the accreditation of the school in the USA - HESA requires one of the accreditation systems (there are about 5 in the USA). You can contact a family who has successfully done this through our contact form with SPECIFC questions and they will do their best to advise you on your options.