How to set up school activities and categories

How to set up school activities and categories

School Categories and Activities are used to group different achievements. This article explains how to add new activities, edit or delete existing ones, and set the printing order on certificates.

My School  > System  >  Achievements > Databases:  School Activities

What are the main categories?

Five pre-loaded main categories exist and cannot be changed: Academics, Sport, Cultural, Leadership, and Other.

  • Academic certificates are only used for activities under the Academics category, automatically allocated based on learner marks.

  • Non-academic certificates (Sport, Cultural, Leadership, Other) are allocated manually.

How do I add a new activity?

  1. Click the Add new button.

  2. Choose the main Achievement Category.

  3. Enter the activity name in both Afrikaans and English.

  4. Enter the Activity Order to control its position and print order on certificates.

  5. Click Save.

How do I edit or delete an activity?

  1. Select the School Category.

  2. Double-click the activity you want to edit.

  3. Make the required changes and click Save.

  • Status Inactive: keeps the activity for later re-activation.

  • Status Deleted: removes the activity permanently.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add a new main category?

No. The five main categories are fixed and cannot be added to or changed.

Can I restore a deleted activity?

No. Use Inactive instead if you may need to reactivate the activity later.

Last updated: March 2026  |  Version 2.0

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