Belvedere School dreams big

VISIONTo prepare each learner, in unique totality, for a specific job market.

MISSIONTo give learners the necessary training (according to their abilities) using a balanced programme.

VALUESBelvedere is a value-driven school that every learner identifies with to provide a basis for student behaviour expectations. Our values are:

✓ Respect✓ Responsibility✓ Honesty✓ Loyalty

EMISEducation Management Information System

FETFurther Education and Training

LSENLearners with Special Educational Needs

MIDMild Intellectual Disorder

MIGMetal Inert Gas

PETPhysical Education Tasks

SIDSevere Intellectual Disorder

SLDSpecial Learning Disabilities

TIGTungsten Inert Gas

TOCTechnical Occupational Curriculum

VOOVerdere Onderwys en Opleiding

WOWWorld of Work

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A Brief Overview of Belvedere School

children can be prepared for a better future. We celebrate our motto "CARPE DIEM" which means

Belvedere is set up to teach MID children. We also cater for the education of SIDs and we are proud to help children with special learning disabilities. We follow a vocational curriculum to prepare our learners for a future in the labour market, taking into account each one's unique needs. Our school is also equipped with a therapy centre consisting of various therapists and professional expertise to support children with specific learning, behavioural and emotional challenges.

Belvedere School believes in the formation of a balanced learner. Learners are given the opportunity to achieve many achievements on sports and cultural activities.

BELVEDERE SCHOOL

EMIS:310144

DISTRICT:D17 (Ekurhuleni North)

ADDRESS:17 Uys Krige Street,

Farrarmere, Benoni, 1501

GPS COÖRDINATES:-26.162787, 28.299617

P.O.BOX:P.O. Box 53, Benoni, 1501

TEL:(011) 849 4131 / 54

FAX:(011) 849 4132

EMAIL:admin@belvedereschool.co.za

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Belvedere Special School has several academicand practical training opportunities available

Orientation 1 : (4 learning areas + centres)English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation.

School 50% / Centre 50%

Year 1 to 4 : (4 learning areas + centres)English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation (Personal and Social Wellness, Physical Education Tasks, Arts and Culture, Natural Sciences and Practical Subjects in the Centres.

School 50% / Centre 50%

Grade 10 to 12 (VOO) : (5 learning areas)English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation. Tourism. Practical Subjects: Agricultural Technology and Consumer Studies.

WOW Programme: Forklift and Scaffolding Academy, 1 year course to help learners integrate into the workplace.Learners must be selected by the service provider for this program.

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Centres: BOYSWelding Work: Orientation to Metalwork, Welding (Gas, Arc, MIG, TIG), Plate & Metal Work, Spray PaintingWoodworking: Orientation to Woodwork, Woodworking, Cabinetmaking, Basic Building Principles, Orientation to Plumbing, Spray Painting Techniques, Building Construction.

Centres: GIRLSOrientation to Hairdressing, Ethnic and Caucasian Hairdressing, Basic Beauty Therapy (Pedicures and Manicures), Catering, Orientation to Restaurant Business, Office Practice, Tourism and Consumer Studies.

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BELVEDERE SCHOOL

EMIS:310144

DISTRICT:D17 (Ekurhuleni North)

ADDRESS:17 Uys Krige Street,

Farrarmere, Benoni, 1501

GPS COÖRDINATES:-26.162787, 28.299617

P.O.BOX:P.O. Box 53, Benoni, 1501

TEL:(011) 849 4131 / 54

FAX:(011) 849 4132

EMAIL:belvedere@worldonline.co.za

PREPYear of preparation: In scholastic classes they focus on reading, writing, mathematics and basic manual skills in the centres.

TOC

Focuses on the use of hand tools, technical process and safety. Learners will be exposed to both metalwork and woodwork or hospitality and hairdressing.

1JAAR 1

2JAAR 2

Focus on power tools. In year 2, the learners decide which centre subjects to choose and in which direction to specialise.

From Year 1 to 4, the learner

follows the TOC

3&4JAAR 3 & 4

The learner acquires the necessary skills to prepare for the workplace or further studies.

VOO

SIDLSEN group: Belvedere School also teaches SID learners. They are taught that anything is possible through hard work. They are supported by dedicated teachers. Our goal is to successfully integrate these learners into the community and work community.

The SID learners follow a modified corrective syllabus and they also do skills training such as gardening and vegetable gardens, making cement blocks, basic cooking, woodworking, sewing and mosaic tiling.

Grades 10-12: Belvedere Schools offer a FET Endorsed National Senior Certificate. Admission can be discussed with staff at the school. Learners will be selected for this.

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Belvedere Special School offers various sports and culture opportunities for the learners.Extra-mural activities offered by Belvedere School are:

Extra-mural activities

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COUNTRY

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Athletics

Rugby

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BELVEDERE SCHOOL

EMIS:310144

DISTRICT:D17 (Ekurhuleni North)

ADDRESS:17 Uys Krige Street,

Farrarmere, Benoni, 1501

GPS COÖRDINATES:-26.162787, 28.299617

P.O.BOX:P.O. Box 53, Benoni, 1501

TEL:(011) 849 4131 / 54

FAX:(011) 849 4132

EMAIL:belvedere@worldonline.co.za

SEVENS Rugby

TOUCH rugby

Cheerleading

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HORSERIDING

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Belvedere Resource and Therapy Centre- is focused towards the inside and out

The Therapists support Belvedere School learners with learning, emotional and behavioural problems. The Resource Centre reaches out to other schools in the district.

Teacher Support

Individual and Group Therapy

Assessments

Parent Support and Feedback

Early Intervention Programmes

Concessions

Workshops

Community Support

Therapists

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The Resource Centre has already undertaken many Best Practice Projects to the benefit of schools inour district. These projects include:

YOURCareer information for LSEN learners. This Guideline is to open possible career paths for learners and to assist parents with an exit plan and career path for their child.

-learners for Mathematics and Science.

SUPPORTA guide in dealing with the most common problems learners experience in schools and a supporting tool for holistic intervention in schools.

BUDDY PROGRAMMEUnique techniques and processes for learners

for improvement from a supportive school community.

BELVEDERE SCHOOL

EMIS:310144

DISTRICT:D17 (Ekurhuleni North)

ADDRESS:17 Uys Krige Street,

Farrarmere, Benoni, 1501

GPS COÖRDINATES:-26.162787, 28.299617

P.O.BOX:P.O. Box 53, Benoni, 1501

TEL:(011) 849 4131 / 54

FAX:(011) 849 4132

EMAIL:belvedere@worldonline.co.za

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Admission to Belvedere Skool

In order to be admitted, application must be made to Ekurhuleni North District. The District will assess the children and award admission accordingly.

If the application is successful, the District will refer the learner for admission to Belvedere School with all supporting documents to be completed by the parent / guardian.

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Geographic Information

Belvedere Skool

BELVEDERE SCHOOL

EMIS:310144

DISTRICT:D17 (Ekurhuleni North)

ADDRESS:17 Uys Krige Street,

Farrarmere, Benoni, 1501

GPS COÖRDINATES:-26.162787, 28.299617

P.O.BOX:P.O. Box 53, Benoni, 1501

TEL:(011) 849 4131 / 54

FAX:(011) 849 4132

EMAIL:belvedere@worldonline.co.za