invigilators
18 November 2007
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has suspended three
invigilators at Fezeka Secondary School, Gugulethu, who allegedly allowed
learners to cheat during two Senior Certificate examinations.
The WCED is investigating the allegations after receiving a report from
learners at another school.
The preliminary evidence suggests that the invigilators allowed learners to
copy from textbooks and notes during examinations for the Afrikaans Second
Language Paper 2 on 29 October and Economics on 31 October.
The evidence to date suggests that the alleged irregularities took place in
three classrooms on the two days of the examinations.
These allegations are extremely disappointing. We view cheating in a very
serious light and will act on these allegations in line with regulations
governing the conduct of Senior Certificate examinations.
If the irregularities did take place, they will have compromised the
integrity of the examinations in the classrooms concerned. The Irregularities
Committee of the WCED will then have to decide on the appropriate sanction,
after further investigation.
We are also investigating the role of the principal during and after the
relevant examinations.
The WCED served notices of suspension on the three invigilators on Friday,
16 November 2007. The department will hold a disciplinary meeting with the
principal and the invigilators shortly. The investigation is continuing.
Enquiries:
Brian Schreuder
Cell: 082 373 5989
Issued by: Department of Education, Western Cape Provincial Government
18 November 2007
