NHC pupils are young students with a need, as well as those requiring special support and academic enrichment programmes for more advanced learners.
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Quality, dual-medium education is offered in small classes with an excellent pupil/teacher ratio. A pupil centred approach with emotional support is offered within a modern curriculum.
NHC is accredited and monitored by all WCED standards which ensure a quality education is provided. The school has an excellent academic record and gained recognition in 2011 for “Achievement for Academic Results in the Overberg District”.
The subjects offered for Grade 10 – 12 are as follows:
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English (H & FAL)
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Afrikaans (H en EAT)
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Life Orientation
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Mathematics
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Maths Literacy
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Physical Science
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Life Science
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Business Studies
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Geography
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History
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Visual Art
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Design
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Dramatic Arts
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CAT
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Tourism
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Equine Studies
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Consumer Studies
A range of challenging learning areas are offered at NHC. Children are continually assessed in order to implement consolidation, extension and remediation can occur. Small classes and highly qualified subject teachers, facilitate the pupils’ learning experience – the introduction of interactive whiteboards has made learning and the overall teaching experience, a richer one. Academically, the school keeps pace with modern trends in order to stay at the forefront of education and aims to create productive members of society.