state of the art schools in Limpopo
13 April 2009
Pursuant to education being declared a national priority, Limpopo has
embarked on a massive education infrastructure programme. Part of this
programme includes the building of what we impoverished areas. The new state of
the art schools will make a big difference and drive up standards in teaching
and learning especially in the field of maths, science and technology. The use
of computer laboratories as a tool to improve learning and teaching will create
a wonderful first class academic environment. These schools, which are equipped
with modern library facilities, will increase the literacy levels and transform
the communities and the entire social structure.
These new schools are designed to have the following features:
* Computer centre
* Science laboratory
* Biology laboratory
* Home Economics centres (High school only)
* Nutrition centre (In appropriate communities only)
* Fully equipped admin block
* Book library
* Toy library (Primary Schools only)
* One thousand capacity school hall
* State of the art modern classrooms.
All these facilities were previously unknown in black schools.
Currently 12 of these schools are under construction and five of them will
be completed and ready for occupation in April this year. We encourage our
communities, learners, teachers and the community at large to protect these
precious assets against vandalism.
Due to the uniqueness and success of this massive infrastructure programme,
the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Kgaleme Motlanthe will
personally officiate in the grand opening of these schools.
He will be accompanied by the Premier of Limpopo Mr Cassel Mathale, Minister
of Finance Mr Trevor Manuel, Minister of Education Ms Naledi Pandor and MEC for
Education Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
The programme is scheduled as follows:
Date: 16 April 2009
President, Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Education and MEC for
Education schools visit
Time: 08h00 to 10h30
School: Sevengwana High School, Tzaneen Municipality
Time: 11h30 to 12h00
School: Nirvana Primary School, Polokwane
Time: 12h30 to 13h30
School: Greenside Primary School, Polokwane
Date: 17 April 2009
Minister of Education and MEC for Education schools visit
Time: 09h00 to 11h00
School: Sekabate Primary School, Tubatse Municipality
Time: 13h00 to 15h00
School: Fetakgomo High School, Fetakgomo Municipality
Education is a pre-condition for development
Enquiries:
Ndo Mangala
Cell: 082 803 2328
Lunga Ngqengelele
Tel: 012 312 5538
Cell: 082 566 0446
E-mail: ngqengelele.l@doe.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Education
13 April 2009
Source: Sapa
