Zero Teaching Days Lost at Trinityhouse

ADvTECH Group • July 26, 2020

Trinityhouse has since the start of the Covid-19 lockdown in South Africa managed to seamlessly integrate the delivery of face-to-face teaching and learning with our online platform. The start of the second term saw the immediate introduction of online classrooms. This has resulted in 0 teaching days lost at Trinityhouse Schools.

Face-to-face teaching and learning and online classrooms

Since the re-opening of schools, Trinityhouse pupils are given the opportunity to choose whether to attend in person classes or to remain online. This provides parents the peace of mind of knowing that the academic development of their child is not compromised whilst exercising their own decisions about their child’s health and safety.

Flexibility

Trinityhouse has adopted a flexible approach to teaching and learning which means that staff or pupils who have been identified as high risk individuals are able to continue online. Parents who, due to their own work from home or office schedules can offer their children a blend, can benefit from sending their children to school on certain days whilst keeping them at home on others.

Trinityhouse is determined that the academic development of each and every pupil will remain of paramount importance. We will continue to seamlessly integrate our programmes in order to ensure that no teaching days will be lost.

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Helping your child make smart subject choices: a guide for South African parents

September 10, 2025

One of the most significant academic decisions your child will make in their school career is which subjects to select. For many South African families, it can feel like a daunting task filled with pressure, uncertainty, and long-term consequences. But with the right support, tools, and guidance, parents can help their children make well-informed decisions that set them up for future success, both academically and professionally. The foundation of good subject choices lies in understanding your child’s academic ability and current performance. Subjects like Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Accounting require solid results in Grade 9 and a strong grasp of key concepts. Similarly, subjects like Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD) or Visual Arts cater to students with practical and creative aptitudes. Consider your child’s learning style: do they prefer theory, or do they thrive with hands-on learning? Although, it is normal to want what’s best for your child’s future, you should not force them to live up to your ideal of success. Rather initiate conversations about possible careers or areas of interest and explore how different subjects align with those pathways. Platforms like YENZA Careers are incredibly helpful in this regard. YENZA uses psychometric assessments to offer realistic subject recommendations based on your child’s strengths, interests, and potential career matches, and it gives parents access to the results too. “Choosing the right subjects is a balance of academic ability, interest, and long-term thinking,” says Sumari Purdon , Head of Academics for Trinityhouse Schools. “We encourage families to use this opportunity to start meaningful conversations about the future, with support from tools like YENZA and input from educators who know the student well.”