Grade 8: Life Orientation

Life Orientation is a subject taught in South African schools that focuses on the holistic development of learners. It is considered the most important subject in the curriculum as it addresses skills, knowledge, and values for the personal, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of learners. The subject is designed to guide and prepare learners for life and its possibilities and equip them for meaningful and successful living in a rapidly changing and transforming society. Life Orientation promotes self-motivation and teaches learners how to apply goal setting, problem-solving, and decision-making strategies in preparing learners for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and 21st Century skills. It also guides learners to develop their full potential and provides them with opportunities to make informed choices regarding personal and environmental health, study opportunities, and future careers.