NOMINATION OF LEARNERS FOR PLACEMENT INTO THE ARTS AND SPORTS SCIENCE PATHWAY

Introduction

This form will be used by teachers to nominate Grade 9 learners for placement in the Arts and Sports Science Pathway in Senior School.

Instructions to the Teacher

(i) This document is in two sections:

Section I: Guidelines for completing the form,

Section II: Nomination Form

(ii) Please complete the form for learners who have shown exceptional ability in the subject components of Creative Arts and Sports (Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Sports)

(iii) Each subject component has four aspects to be completed:

• Skill Level

• Evidence of Ability

• Interest Level

• Potential for Growth

PART I: GUIDELINES FOR FILLING THE LEARNER NOMINATION FORM

(i) Read the guidelines carefully and complete the nomination form as objectively as possible.

(ii) Specify the Creative Arts and Sports subject component(s) that the learner has demonstrated exceptional abilities, talents or potential.

(iii) Fill and submit one form for each learner

(iv) The form is to be filled for ONLY those learners that have demonstrated exceptional abilities in any one or more components of Creative Arts and Sports Subject (Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Sports)

1. Skill Level

The following Four performance levels are adopted as follows:

• Emerging (Level 1)

• Development (Level 2)

• Proficient (Level 3)

• Advanced (Level 4)

The teacher should rate each learner as guided by the descriptors for each performance level.

i) Emerging: Just beginning to explore the area; limited knowledge and experience.

ii) Developing: Shows interest and some experience; needs refinement.

iii) Proficient: Has mastered fundamental techniques and consistently delivers quality work.

iv) Advanced: Exceptional skill level; mastered fundamental techniques and consistently delivers quality work; Excels at high-level competitions or exhibitions.

2. Evidence of Ability

Provide clear evidence of the learner’s ability in any of the following cited areas of excellence

i) Competitions & Awards

ii) Participation in Performances & Exhibitions

iii) Originality of works and presentations

3. Interest Level (Low, Moderate, High)

i) Low: Participates only when required; lacks enthusiasm.

ii) Moderate: Enjoys the activity and engages occasionally.

iii) High: Passionate, self-driven, consistently seeks improvement.

4. Potential for Growth (Low, Moderate, High)

i) Low: Limited improvement or interest in refining skills.

ii) Moderate: Shows potential; needs mentorship and training.

iii) High: Demonstrates strong capacity for excellence, highly coachable, eager to learn.