- ST JOHN'S COLLEGE ON THE NIGHT 2011
- International Schools' Golf Tournament 2011
- St John's College Gaudy Day 2011
- ICT Conference: 5 – 7 July 2011
- Drama Production: The Royal Hunt Of The Sun
- Jo'burg Debate 2011
- Music/Keyboard Conference 2011
- St John's/Paarl Boys' – Wine Auction 2011
- Annual Easter Rugby Festival 2011
- IBSC National Conference South Africa 2011
- School prefects
- 2011 IEB MATRIC RESULTS
- Le Sueur Cup
- Leadership programme
- House system
- Boarding
- Uniform regulations
- School emblem
- School prayer and hymn
- Disciplinary code
- Headmaster's regulations
- Substance abuse policy
- CCC Alcohol and Drugs Initiative
- Bus service
- A day in the life at St John's
- Virtual tours
» GERMAN
Why study German?
The ability to speak German opens immense opportunities. Europe is one of the most important economic regions in the world and Germany has become the economic powerhouse of Europe. German is the number one language spoken in Europe with 100 million mother tongue speakers residing in Europe. By knowing German, we can optimize private and business relationships with people all over the world. Also, it is the language of arts and science.Learning German is relatively easy
The German vocabulary not only resembles its English cousin, but also Afrikaans, which has its base in low German (Dutch). The pronunciation is easy because it resembles its writing.Pupils who study German in Remove and LIV cover the fundamentals of the language and vocabulary. They acquaint themselves with a new culture in an exploratory and fun way. In this phase the emphasis is on listening and reading in order to understand and to hold a basic dialogue and ask simple questions.
In UIV and LV, the demands of the language increase. Some literature is introduced and the work becomes more intensive, but groups are small and pupils are availed of almost individual attention. The level to achieve is B1, which is the niveau required for their Matric year.
In Matric, the language skills are consolidated and focus is on written work for the boys’ portfolios. The final exam in Matric consists of four components:- A two-hour written exam on Reading for Understanding and Literature
- A two-hour written exam in Writing Skills and Grammar
- A Portfolio
- Oral Moderation
Recognition of vocabulary and mastering a language is a gradual process. Commitment to the foundations of the first four years is very important in achieving success in any foreign language. To assist with this process, exchange programmes with Germany are available. Pupils who have spent one or even three months with a family in Germany have benefitted enormously from their experiences. Not only has their German Speaking ability improved tremendously, but they have also gained an understanding and insight into another culture which is invaluable.
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German department staff Petra ZimolongHead of Department – German (BA Hons (Communication) PGCE) |
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