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Should a learner be absent for the final examination without a valid reason, the learner will not be promoted to the next grade. A valid reason in this context includes the following:

a) illness , supported by a valid medical certificate, issued by a registered medical practitioner;

b) humanitarian reasons, which includes the death of an immediate family member, supported by a death certificate;

c) the learner appearing in a court hearing, which must be supported by written evidence; or

d) any other reason as may be accepted as valid by the Head of the assessment body.

Note that extended holiday breaks and travel does not constitute a valid reason.

Report Card

Weightings for final mark calculation

Promotion Requirements

GET Phase (Gr7-9)

50% in English Home Language

40% in Afrikaans / isiXhosa First Additional Language

40% in Mathematics

30% in three other subjects

Any concerns or queries regarding promotion can be directed to Mrs Vosloo (avosloo@parklands.co.za) directly.

FET Phase (Gr11-12)

Bachelor Degree Pass (allowing candidate to apply for entry into degree studies):

4 subjects at 50% (excluding Life Orientation), English HL must be at 40% (not more than one subject below 30%)

Diploma Pass (allowing candidate to apply for entry into diploma studies):

4 subjects at 40% (excluding Life Orientation), English HL must be at 40% (not more than one subject below 30%)

Higher Certificate Pass:

4 subjects at 40% and 3 subjects at 30%

Assessment Calendars

Spring Quarter Tutorial Sessions

Tutorial schedule

Spring Quarter Timetables

7P, 7A, 7R, 8P, 8A, 8R, 8K, 8L, 9P, 9A, 9R, 9K, 9L, 10, 11, 12

Spring Quarter Week Allocation

Week A: Monday, 7 October - Friday, 11 October

Week B: Monday, 14 October - Friday, 18 October

Week A: Monday, 21 October - Friday, 25 October

Week B: Monday, 28 October - Friday, 1 November

Week A: Monday, 4 November - Friday, 8 November