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Academics

Monday, 16 January 2012 11:49

Fairmont High School is pleased to announce that the matric class of 2011 did the school proud with another set of outstanding results. What is exceptionally pleasing is the increase in subject distinctions from 289 in 2010 to 332 in 2011.

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Bursaries

Academics

Friday, 09 September 2011 11:13

There are a number of bursaries on offer to the grade 11 and 12 learners.  They can be viewed on the Fairmont High School website on the following link.   http://www.fairmont.co.za/academics/learners-section/grade-12.html

10, 11 And 12 Mathematics And Physical Science Textbook Available For Free On Mobile

Academics

Friday, 22 July 2011 10:51

Siyavula (Shuttleworth Foundation seeded project) have just launched a mobile version of the Siyavula Grade 10, 11 and 12 Mathematics and Physical Science WebBooks for learners to read for free on their mobile phones. This means that never again would they have to be without access to a curriculum aligned textbook. Whether in the bus, at home or in class, they can read it on any WAP-enabled (capable of running MXit) mobile phone.  

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Mathematics Teachers Conference 2011

Academics

Friday, 20 May 2011 09:04

Fairmont High School’s Math Department proudly hosted its first Mathematics Teachers Conference on Friday, 13 May 2011. The conference was well attended by high school Mathematics educators from all over Cape Town. The guest speakers did a great job of encouraging those in attendance and all the sessions provided valuable tools and resources for use in the classroom.

Thank you to Sharon Mc Auliffe, Carl Fourie, Steven Cohen, Bridget Goosen, Elmarie Meyer and Estelle Brettenny for their valuable input as they presented sessions relating to learning and teaching Mathematics.

We would also like to thank the following individuals and companies for their generous contributions towards making the day a success:

Qala Imaging ; H2O to go; Prestige Stationers; The Answer Series Study Guides; Laetitia Fourie of the X Factor Study Guides; Lindt; The Mathematics Department of UCT; Popular Mechanics Magazine; Dulce Cape Gate; Top Fruit (Pink Lady Apples); Longevitea; Primi Piatti Willowbridge; The Barnyard Theatre Willowbridge; Estelle Brettenny (Occupational Therapist); Fruithall (Jenan Kingwill) and Sylvana Attwell of Avon.

Well done to Ms Sarah Meyer for all the time and effort she placed into making the conference the success that it was.

Academics: 15 April 2011

Academics

Friday, 15 April 2011 10:50

School resumed this past Monday for a period of nine school days before the upcoming extended break coinciding with the Easter long weekend and other public holidays.  While we are happy to have this additional leisure time, we need to be mindful of the academic programme that lies ahead and the limited time before the commencement of the mid-year examinations.

Teaching Days 2^nd Term 2011

TOTAL TEACHING DAYS LEFT THIS TERM BEFORE EXAMS COMMENCE = 18

Grades 10 to 11 commence mid-year exams on 24 May

Grades 8 and 9 commence mid-year exams on 1 June

Municipal elections take place on Wednesday 18 May

We request that our pupils use their time carefully in preparation for the exams, the results of which contribute to the final year mark.