GRADE 1

🗣️ VERNACULAR SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS  GRD 1 (NationRise Academy)

IsiZulu (Home Language / First Additional Language)

At NationRise Academy, IsiZulu is taught with pride as one of South Africa’s most widely spoken languages. Our program focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, helping learners master grammar, vocabulary, and cultural understanding.

Learning IsiZulu strengthens communication and identity, allowing learners to connect with their heritage while improving their linguistic and academic abilities.
NationRise believes that empowering learners in their mother tongue builds confidence, comprehension, and cultural appreciation, laying a strong foundation for excellence in all subjects.

Sesotho (Home Language / First Additional Language)

The Sesotho language program at NationRise helps learners preserve and celebrate one of South Africa’s richest linguistic heritages. Lessons cover grammar, reading, oral fluency, creative writing, and traditional literature.

Through NationRise’s interactive approach, learners gain pride in their identity while strengthening critical thinking and communication skills.
Our goal is to make every learner fluent, confident, and proud of their Sesotho heritage — while using language as a tool for academic and personal growth.

Sepedi (Northern Sotho)

At NationRise Academy, the Sepedi program nurtures language mastery and cultural awareness. Learners develop fluency in reading, speaking, writing, and listening through storytelling, dialogue, and literature.

We emphasize comprehension and expression, ensuring learners can communicate effectively in both academic and social contexts.
NationRise promotes Sepedi not just as a language, but as a pillar of identity, pride, and academic excellence.

Setswana

Setswana at NationRise builds strong communication and comprehension skills through a blend of oral, reading, and written practice. Learners explore traditional stories, grammar, and modern communication, fostering both cultural pride and language fluency.

Our mission is to help every learner value their heritage while developing confidence in expressing ideas across multiple languages — preparing them for a multilingual, multicultural South Africa.

Tshivenda

Tshivenda, taught at NationRise Academy, connects learners deeply with their roots. Our lessons promote oral fluency, vocabulary development, literature appreciation, and cultural identity.

Learners gain confidence as they communicate and write with accuracy and pride. NationRise ensures that learning Tshivenda builds not only language proficiency but also a strong sense of belonging, culture, and identity — essential for holistic growth.

Xitsonga

Xitsonga at NationRise is more than a language — it’s a celebration of culture, expression, and identity. Learners build their listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills while exploring Xitsonga literature, idioms, and storytelling traditions.

Our teaching helps learners become fluent, expressive, and proud of their heritage. At NationRise, we believe learning in one’s home language fosters deeper understanding and academic excellence across all subjects.

IsiXhosa

NationRise offers IsiXhosa to empower learners with one of South Africa’s most expressive languages. Our program focuses on grammar, reading comprehension, oral presentations, and cultural awareness.

Learners gain confidence in using IsiXhosa academically and socially while deepening their understanding of Ubuntu and cultural values.
NationRise ensures that language learning becomes a bridge to unity, identity, and lifelong learning.

IsiNdebele

At NationRise, IsiNdebele is taught as a language of pride and heritage. Learners explore its rich vocabulary, oral traditions, and cultural expressions.
Through engaging lessons and interactive dialogue, we develop communication skills and cultural appreciation.
NationRise’s goal is to help learners embrace their roots and express themselves with clarity and pride, both in school and in society.

SiSwati (IsiSwati)

The SiSwati program at NationRise focuses on fluency, comprehension, and cultural storytelling. Learners engage with grammar, reading, and oral communication, gaining skills that enhance both literacy and cultural identity.

NationRise believes that learning SiSwati strengthens self-expression, confidence, and academic performance, supporting our mission to uplift education through diversity and identity.

Mathematics (Grades 1)

NationRise builds strong numeracy skills in the early years. Learners explore addition, subtraction, shapes, measurements, and problem-solving through interactive lessons and practical exercises.
Focusing on mathematics early helps learners think critically, reason logically, and build confidence in solving real-world problems.