Happy New Year! On behalf of everyone at Scienza Academy, I wish you all a prosperous and pleasant year ahead. This post is going to provide a bit of an overview of our plans at Scienza for the year to come. Firstly, we are introducing some administrative changes. Secondly, we have customised our recommendations for Impaq’s packages. Thirdly, we are publishing a calendar that will help everyone to keep track of important dates. Our calendar will include details of when we are opening and closing and when assessment activities (e.g. tasks, tests and exams) are scheduled.
Introducing an accounting portal
We have moved onto an electronic accounts system that will allow parents to access invoices, payments and statements. We are also going to be using email and this website to communicate in place of WhatsApp.
Using more technology
In the 21st century the ability to successfully work with technology is an indispensable skill. Because of that we are switching to a hybrid learning model for Grade 6 to 12 using tablets as a resource to access e-books and supplementary learning material.
We are also teaching our learners to produce assignments on their devices, allowing them to acquire skills that will help them in the real world.
Recommended Impaq Packages
Secondly, we have customised our recommendations for Impaq packages. In making these recommendations we looked at two factors: the costs involved and available resources to ensure curriculum coverage.
| Grade | Recommended Package | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 3 | Assessments only | Scienza is adopting a hands-on approach, supplemented by workbooks and worksheets. Using Impaq for assessments means that parents can rest assured that their children are getting a report from a reputable curriculum provider. |
| 4 – 5 | Hard copy learner books, electronic facilitator guides | Impaq has excellent study material for learners in the intermediate phase. We also want to limit screen time for young learners. |
| 6 – 9 | Electronic books for both learner and facilitator | Impaq’s study material covers required content well. Because using a device is essential for work, learners begin to get real-world skills. |
| 10 – 12 | Assessments only | Using e-books and other resources means that learners can access world class information. We also are teaching learners how to use the technology to produce assignments and projects. |
Online Calendar
To help stay up to date we have introduced an online calendar that you can access at https://scienzaacademy.co.za/events/. You can subscribe to this calendar using Google Calendar or iCalendar. Alternatively, you can export the file and load it in Outlook or another calendar app.
Tutoring Schedule
| Grade | Start Time | End Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 12 | 07:30 | 07:55 | Arrival |
| 1 – 12 | 08:00 | 09:30 | Lesson block 1 |
| 1 – 12 | 09:30 | 10:00 | Break |
| 1 – 12 | 10:00 | 11:30 | Lesson block 2 |
| 1 – 12 | 11:30 | 12:00 | Break |
| 1-12 | 12:00 | 13:00 | Lesson block 3 |
| 1 – 6 | 13:00 | Collection | |
| 7 -12 | 13:05 | 14:30 | Lesson block 4 |
| 7 – 12 | 14:30 | 14:40 | Admin/ Filing/ Clean-up |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | Extra lessons | |
Education should be a rewarding experience which allows you to think, imagine, question, doubt and solve problems.
Richard Feynman – Nobel Prize winner for Physics in 1965
Here’s to having a successful 2022.
