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Academic and Vocational

High School Education

duStreams School is a private high EduStreams Homeschooling
school situated in the country setting Support Programme
Eof Kyalami AH. Along with the EduStreams Vocational
It specialises in students who learn Programme, the school also offers
differently and flourish in a nurturing homeschoolers and online students
school environment. Classes are small, academic supervision at its premises.
allowing for more focused attention and In addition, these high school students
are led by experienced and passionate have the unique opportunity to ENRICH
teachers. their chosen homeschool curriculum, by
participating in face-to-face vocational skills
EDUSTREAMS SCHOOL OFFERS workshops and physical education sessions.
2 PROGRAMMES:

EduStreams Vocational TESTIMONIAL FROM A PARENT
Programme For many years, my son struggled with
The EduStreams TOC Vocational curriculum the workload and level of the subjects
is developed by the Department of offered at the schools he attended. He
Education. The teaching is tailored to was forgotten at the back of the class.
the student’s specific needs and learning This caused him to be extremely anxious,
abilities and the emphasis is on 75% demotivated and skilled at trying to find
any excuse not to go to school.
practical and 25% theoretical learning.
Since he has been at EduStreams he
chases me to get ready in the mornings
The curriculum prepares teenagers for to get him to school early. He is loving
job opportunities in industries such as the small intimate environment where
Tourism, Arts and Crafts, Hospitality, he gets the support and encouragement
Beauty and Carpentry. This empowers to try new things. The practical learning
them to become employable, independent of skills using his hands and not sitting
contributors to society. Hence our motto, in a classroom all day, is reflected in
‘No Child Left Behind’. his general overall happiness. He is 2022/2023 enrolments
passionate about the fish farm and are ongoing!
carpentry lessons. He has always had a
The school day comprises learning love of cooking and loves showing off his
academic subjects tailored to the student’s newly learnt culinary skills - not so good How can I enrol my teen in the vocational
needs, such as: for mom’s waistline! The PE lessons and or home support programmes?
- English other outdoor activities give him the Contact Wendy Roux on
- Mathematics chance to be in the fresh air and enjoy 083 326 9422 or email
- Life Orientation the beautiful gardens. wendyroux@edustreams.co.za
- Social Sciences The off-premises outings to various
- Information Technology places have opened his mind to what
- Drama careers there are available to him one
- Physical Education day. Every evening he has so many
stories to tell of what he has learnt . . .
an energy of happiness exudes from him
In addition, the students explore and while reflecting on his day.
refine their skills and talents in a choice of Being in an environment where there
practical vocational skills such as: is a full understanding of his challenges
- Agricultural Studies, including Fish and needs has grown his confidence
Farming and maturity tenfold. ‘No child is left
- Arts and Crafts Design behind at this school’ and this is their
- Hospitality, including Food Production focus. EduStreams School offers students
- Carpentry specialised and dedicated support to
- Beauty and Nail Technology, plus achieve their best potential.
Hairdressing Helen Jennings: Parent

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