Optimus Template

Please note that we have changed the layout of how you view the courses for the term. By clicking on one of the links below, you will be taken directly to the course description in the prospectus PDF document. The registration form for Term 1 is available here and here for Term 2.

ADULT ENRICHMENT                                                                          

ART, CRAFTS & HOBBIES

Learn to Draw!
Drawing Ongoing – Explore & Create
Acrylics – Learning the Basic Techniques
Painting/Art workshop: Acrylics
Creating Abstract Art
Flower Painting in Watercolour
Multi Strand Necklace
Bead & Charm bracelet
Tiger Tail workshop
Pearl & Crystal bracelet
Earring Workshop
Ribbon Workshop
Cord and Button necklace
Queen Mary Ring
Suede Cord necklace
Embroidered Cards with Flowers
Embroidered Cards with Squares
Folded Gift Boxes
Introduction to Pattern Making
Garment Construction 

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BEE - How it affects all of us
Basic Bookkeeping
Introduction to Business Accounting
Finance for non-financial managers
Budget Basics
Investing for life

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES

Building Solid Teams
Body Language & Delegation
Decision Making & Negotiating a better deal
Women in Charge
Authentic Leadership

CAREER & WORK-RELATED COURSES

A Successful Candidate’s guide to job interviews
Jumpstart your Career!
Discipline & Dismissal in the Workplace 

COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Literacy for Beginners
MS Excel 2010 Basic
MS Excel 2010 Intermediate
MS Excel 2010 Advanced
Computer File Management
MS Word 2010 Advanced
MS Word for Word Workers – Using Technical Elements of MS Word 2010
One Note
Introduction to the Internet
Having fun with the Web
Beyond Google Search
E-mailing
Integrating Gmail & Google Calendar
All about Blogging
Facebook
Introduction to Cloud Computing
What makes a great website?
Search Engine Optimization
Guide to GWT & BWC
Google Analytics 1
Google Analytics ~ The next step
MS Powerpoint 2010
MS Publisher 2010   

PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital Photography Course
Digital Photography Advanced
Photo editing using Photoshop Elements

FOOD

Curries with a past
Delectable Desserts
Baking Biscuits
Creative Cupcakes
Pasta Perfect
Jams & Pickles
Sushi
Bread & Soup 

HEALTH & BEAUTY

First Aid: Level 1
Stress & Adrenal Fatigue
Leaky Gut Syndrome – You can cure it!
Gluten-free Living
How to stop Smoking
Ageless Aging
Circulatory massage technique for tired legs & calves
Reflexology Workshop
Make-up Workshop
Natural Cosmetics
Soaps & Smellies – Bath time treats  

HOME, GARDEN & DIY

Vegetable Gardening in the Suburbs
Worm Composting
Gardening with Bonsai
Topiary Gardening
Organic Pest Control
Introduction to Power Tools – for women
DIY Preventative maintenance in the home
Bricklaying Basics
Basic Carpentry 

LANGUAGES, READING & WRITING

French Conversation
German Conversation – Level 1
German Conversation – Level 2
Xhosa for Beginners
Writing & Self-publishing in South Africa
Olive Schreiner – Africa’s first Hippie
Writing your life story   

MISCELLANEOUS INTEREST COURSES

Family Law Matters
The Number Gangs in SA Prisons
Knots & Things
Birdwatching – A hobby for the whole family
Moddervlei – Digging up the past
Working as a landscape architect
Travels with a landscape architect   

MUSIC

Djembe Drumming
Guitar Basics
Guitar Ongoing  

PARENT EDUCATION

Children Need Boundaries
Teenagers Need Boundaries
Adjusting the boundaries: separation & divorce
Children Need Grandparents
Xhosa for Beginners   

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Basics of Conflict Management
Public Speaking
Memory Excellence
Reaching your full potential
Structogram
Learning to Communicate Effectively & Meaningfully
Personal Branding
Making the most of your retirement   

EDUCATOR ENRICHMENT

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC
Art Courses
Business Studies & Accounting Courses
Writing your life story  
Olive Schreiner – Africa’s first Hippie
Djembe Drumming
Guitar Basics
Guitar Ongoing 

TEACHER & LEARNING METHODS

Active Learning Strategies
Teaching Critical Thinking Skills

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Restorative Discipline
The Classroom: A survival pack

LEARNER RELATED COURSES

Children Need Boundaries
Teenagers Need Boundaries
Xhosa for Beginners  

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES

Personal Branding
The Basics of Conflict Management
Public Speaking
Memory Excellence
Making the most of your retirement

MANAGEMENT COURSES

Finance for non-financial managers
Building Solid Teams
Body Language & Delegation
Decision Making & Negotiating a better deal
Women in Charge
Authentic Leadership

COMPUTERS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Computer Literacy for Beginners
MS Excel 2010 Basic
MS Excel 2010 Intermediate
MS Excel 2010 Advanced
MS Word 2010 Advanced
MS Word for Word Workers – Using Technical Elements of MS Word 2010
Computer File Management
One Note
Introduction to the Internet
Having fun with the Web
Beyond Google Search
E-mailing
Integrating Gmail & Google Calendar
All about Blogging
Facebook
Introduction to Cloud Computing
What makes a great website?
Search Engine Optimization 
Guide to GWT & BWC 
Google Analytics 1
Google Analytics ~ The next step
MS Powerpoint 2010
MS Publisher 2010

PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital Photography Course
Digital Photography Advanced
Photo editing using Photoshop Elements

INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Interactive Whiteboard Training Course

GENERAL INTEREST

Teaching Abroad
Budget Basics
First Aid Training
Family Law Matters
BEE - How it affects all of us
A Successful Candidate’s guide to job interviews
Jumpstart your Career! 
Discipline & Dismissal in the Workplace
Vegetable Gardening in the Suburbs

LEARNER ENRICHMENT

REVISION COURSES

Grade 12 English Setwork: Welcome to the world of  Gatsby
Grade 12 English Setwork: Othello the odd fellow
Grade 12 English Setwork: Othello as a “soapie”
Grade 12 Maths Revision 1
Grade 12 Maths Revision 2
Grade 12 Science Revision 1
Grade 12 Science Revision 2

GENERAL INTEREST COURSES

Djembe Drumming
Guitar Courses
First Aid: Level 1