Grade 7 is a pivotal year at Tom Newby School , marking the transition to more advanced academic expectations. To support this journey, the school provides customized "E-Notes"—digital subject notes loaded onto compulsory Android tablets at no cost to parents. These notes are refined annually to ensure they meet an exceptional standard, often used by schools across South Africa.
Tom Newby School, like many forward-thinking South African schools, is gradually moving toward a blended learning model. In the near future, we can expect:
In the evolving landscape of South African education, the transition from the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4–6) to the Senior Phase (Grades 7–9) represents a significant academic milestone. For students at Tom Newby School in Benoni, this transition is supported by a forward-thinking approach to educational resources. Among the most searched terms by the school's community is
Students learn to identify and use various types of sentences, focusing on subjects and predicates .
Mastery of punctuation marks, antonyms, synonyms, and the difference between literal and figurative meanings .
The E-Notes for Grade 7 cover the full spectrum of the CAPS curriculum, with a heavy focus on the core subjects that often present the biggest challenge during the transition year:
If you are a current parent or learner, log into the school’s official learning management system (Check its D6 Communicator or Google Classroom). Many teachers upload e-notes directly.