What Your Child Will Learn
Detailed curriculum breakdowns for every grade and subject — written from a Biblical worldview and exceeding CAPS requirements.
Explore the world of Natural Science through activity-based learning, revision questions, and curated YouTube video links that bring each topic to life. Every book is written from a Biblical worldview, recognizing God's hand in creation.
An introduction to the characteristics of living things and their place in God's creation. Covers the seven life processes, plant biology (pollination, photosynthesis), vertebrates and invertebrates, and life cycles.
Discovery of the three phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas), phase changes, the water cycle, and the difference between raw and manufactured materials.
Covers five forms of energy: solar, wind, sound, light, and the respiratory system. Includes hands-on experiments to make learning engaging and memorable.
Exploration of our solar system through a Biblical creation lens, covering planets, the Moon, and space exploration.
Deep-dive into plant biology (seeds, photosynthesis, reproduction) and animal skeletons, including the human body and its skeletal structure.
Physical and chemical changes, metals and non-metals, and crystal-growing experiments that make chemistry tangible and exciting.
Combustion, atmospheric layers, renewable energy, simple machines, and mechanical advantage — connecting science to everyday life.
Planets, Earth's geography, and hands-on experiments with igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
In-depth study of body systems: skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems. Includes healthy living principles connected to Biblical stewardship of the body.
Mixtures, solutions, solubility, and separation methods like evaporation and distillation. Practical experiments throughout.
Introduction to electricity (circuits, safety) and magnetism (poles, magnetic fields, electromagnets). Hands-on experiments included.
Sunspots, planets, constellations, and a detailed look at the lunar landing and moon phases — explored through a Biblical creation perspective.
Biodiversity, the 5 kingdoms of life, plant and animal cells, and advanced plant processes — recognizing the complexity and beauty of God's creation.
Atoms, molecules, and Chemistry concepts: the periodic table, elements, compounds, and mixtures. A solid foundation for high school Chemistry.
Energy laws, South Africa's energy landscape, heat energy, and the study of structures (shell, frame, solid) — connecting science to real-world engineering.
The design process, technical drawing (2D, 3D, perspective), and a look at comets, asteroids, and tides.
Syllabus Downloads
Download the full Natural Science syllabus PDF for your grade (English or Afrikaans).
History and Geography are integrated throughout each term, providing context and meaning. Biblical perspectives on leadership, stewardship, and creation are woven naturally into the content.
History of explorers and Geography of Earth's physical features and famous South African attractions.
Biblical leadership, map work, compass directions, and a study of Antarctica.
History of transport and Geography of farming practices in Biblical times and today.
History of communication and Geography of water sources and pollution.
Life in the time of Jesus, early Southern African peoples, and world map skills.
David Livingstone, Xhosa and Zulu culture, and South African river systems and physical relief.
Ancient Egypt, trade history, and weather and climate patterns.
Natural resources, a Biblical perspective on treasures, and the South African mining industry.
Map scales, world rivers and mountains, and the early Kingdoms of Southern Africa.
Origins of money, trade concepts, and the Portuguese age of exploration.
Global biomes, democracy, and citizenship in South Africa.
Population distribution and the history of medicine and technology.
Early Cape settlements, slavery, colonisation, and advanced map work.
Natural hazards and disasters, and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Population growth factors and the Kingdom of Mali / City of Timbuktu.
Conservation in South Africa, biodiversity, and global warming — causes and consequences.
Syllabus Downloads
Download the full Social Science syllabus PDF for your grade (English or Afrikaans).
Pharos Mathematics is built on a proven structure that fosters confidence through mastery. We go beyond CAPS requirements to ensure your child is prepared for the higher cognitive demands of future academics.
Concept Summary
Clear explanations with worked examples to introduce each new topic.
Daily Activities
Structured, graded exercises for daily practice — building from simple to complex.
Revision
End-of-module revision to consolidate learning and identify gaps before moving on.
Assessment
A formal test to measure understanding and track progress throughout the year.
Download a syllabus PDF below to see the full scope for your grade before ordering.
Maths Syllabus Downloads
The curriculum for Grade R through Grade 3 is integrated across core subjects — Numeracy, Literacy, Phonics, Bible, and Life Skills. Rather than isolated subjects, the Foundation Phase connects every area of learning into a meaningful whole.
Grade R Highlights
11 books covering a full-year programme. The Core Concepts books introduce all new content — Bible, Life Skills, Numeracy, and Literacy in one integrated book per term. Extra Activity books reinforce learning with additional practice. Phonics is introduced from Term 2, based on a structured phonetic reading method.
Grade 1 Highlights
17 books across all core subjects. Maths builds a strong foundation through bonds, number formation, and skip counting in Terms 1–2, before expanding to Measurement, Graphs, and Time in Terms 3–4. The Phonics programme is entirely phonetic — children read using only sounds they have been taught.
Grade 2 Highlights
14 books. Both the English and Afrikaans Language books include a full set of assessments (oral, written, comprehension, and listening), and are written to bring additional language learners to Home Language level by year end.
Grade 3 Highlights
6 books currently available (Mathematics and Language). Bible and Life Skills books for Grade 3 are currently in development.