LETSIBOGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL

 Academic achievements

Since 2004 to date, the school has had the enrolment of girl-learners as follows:

  • 2004 - 803 learners,
  • 2005 - 856 learners,
  • 2006 - 905 learners,
  • 2007 - 911 learners and
  • 2008 - 966 learners.

This indicates the steady growth of the school and the extent to which it addresses the needs of the community in which it exist and its duty to serve and educate as per the mission and vision.

The school offers grades 8 through 12 and the enrolment per grade this year, 2008, is as follows:

  • Grade 8 -  217 learners,
  • Grade 9 -  184 learners,
  • Grade 10 - 236 learners,
  • Grade 11 - 186 learners and
  • Grade 12 - 140 learners.

the general performance of the school is satisfactory and the Matriculation results since 2004 are as follows:

  • 2004 -     75%,
  • 2005 - 91,84%,
  • 2006 - 92,16% and
  • 2007 -  79,82%

Curriculum

The curriculum of the school at the Further Education and Training band (FET) is divided into three disciplines, which comprise of the following examination subjects ;

  • Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) - Accounting, Economics and Business Studies,
  • Social Sciences (SS)- History, Geography, Tourism and Life Orientation,
  • Science (PCM) - Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Physical Science and Life Sciences.

The General Education and Training (GET) band offers the following compulsory learning areas;

  • EMS, Natural Science, Mathematics, Art & Culture, Technology, Social Science, Life Orientation.

The Home Languages offered at the school are : Setswana, IsiZulu, Sepedi and Sesotho.

The additional language, which is also the language of instruction (LOLT) is English.  

Achievements

Our school has achieved a lot academically. As mentioned above, we have consistently been increasing the enrolment over the last 5 years which is proof enough that the parents have confidence in what the school stands for and really lives up to its mission and vision.

The achievements academically saw two of our educators Mr. L Ledwaba and Mrs. Rammego (now retired) appointed National Examiners. This marks the milestone as far as the achievements and year in and year out, our educators get appointed to serve the District as cluster Leaders, District Moderators for the external examinations-Grade 12 and 9, Common Examination compilers and moderators as well as Matriculation External examination markers. Never have we received a negative report on their performance and this really indicates the level of commitment from our staff and the eagerness to serve the education department without reservations.

The District awards for the Matriculation examination are forever graced with the receipient from our school. We have to date received awards for Business Economics (now Business Studies), Setswana First Language, Sepedi First Language (now called Home Languages), Accounting and  Life Sciences.

Our school headmistress Mrs. E Kondowe has received a District Award for the Lifetime Achievement as the headmistress that has put the District on the map of the world through all the partnerships mentioned. She was honoured in a glittering ceremony held in Turfontein Johannesburg in September 2007. The award was in her honour for the sterling work she has done over the years she has been at the helm of the school.