Philna Basson

Life Sciences (IEB) Mathematical Literacy (IEB) Natural Sciences (CAPS; IEB)

Teacher - Curro Hermanus - Hermanus

(2014-01)

• Life Sciences (IEB)
• Mathematical Literacy (IEB)
• Natural Sciences (CAPS; IEB)
• Long Distance / Sprints (Coach) – 2014 - 2016
• Hockey (Coach) – 2014 - 2015
• Softball (Coach) - 2016
• Student Council (Liaison Teacher) – 2016 – 2017; 2025
• Member of Marketing Team – 2017 - 2019
• Member of Academic Support Team – 2017
• Curro Subject Specialist – 2017 -2019
• Academic Head of High School – 2018 – 2022
• Member of SMT – 2018 - 2022
• IEB Liaison – 2018 - 2022
• Curro Choice Liaison – 2020 - 2022
• High School IEB Accommodations – 2020 - 2025
• Diversity Committee – 2020 – 2025
• Merc Committee – 2023 - 2025
• IEB Accommodations Panel – 2022 – 2025
• Head of Learner Support – High School – 2025
• IEB sub-examiner: Life Sciences Paper 1 (2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024)
• IEB sub-examiner: Life Sciences Paper 2 (2018)
• Best learner in Mathematical Literacy in the Curro group & Top 1% of the IEB (2015)
• Best of the Best Award for Mathematical Literacy in the IEB NSC Examination in Curro group (2016)
• Class Average of 69% for Life Sciences in the IEB NSC Examinations (2015)
• Class Average of 74% for Life Sciences and 86% for Mathematical Literacy in IEB NSC Examination (2016)
• Class Average of 71% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2017) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 75% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2018) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 81% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2019) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 67% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2020) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 61% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2021) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 75% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2022) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 74% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2023) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 69% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2024) – Life Sciences
• Class Average of 70% in the IEB NSC Examinations (2025) – Life Sciences

Teacher - Hermanus High School - Hermanus

• Life Sciences (CAPS)
• Natural Sciences (CAPS)
• Member of the SBST

English Teacher - Ivy League Language Center - Yilan County, Taiwan

(2013-02 - 2013-12)

• English as a Foreign Language (Grade 1 to 12)

Teacher - Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired

(2009-01 - 2012-12)

• Natural Sciences
• Life Orientation (Grade 8 – 10)
• Mathematics (Grade 8 – 10)
• Athletics / Gymnasium / Cricket (Coach)
• RCL (Liaison Teacher)

Teacher - Wagpos High School - Brits

(2007-01 - 2008-11)

• Mathematics Grade 9
• Arts & Culture Grade 9
• Life Orientation Grade 10
• Netball u/19A (Assistant Coach)
• Softball u/14A (Assistant Coach)
• High Jump (Coach)
• Hockey (Coach)

B.Ed: FET (Natural Sciences) - Natural Sciences - University of Pretoria (2003-02 - 2006-11)

B.Ed Honours (Educational Support) - Educational Support - University of Stellenbosch (2011-01 - 2012-11)

Certificate - Braille - Pioneer School for the Visually Impaired

Grade 12 - Montana High School (2002-12) Worcester