Limpopo Education plans ahead for excellent grade 12 results
The education department in Limpopo will leave no stone unturned in making sure grade 12 learners are ready for the final examinations. This follows the recovery plans for the time lost during sporadic protests in different parts of the province. Today the Vhembe district has established Education Forum comprised amongst others by traditional leaders, business, private industry, civic organisations, political leaders, government institutions, churches and teachers unions.
“I have full confidence in this district. Together we can bring in changes and improve quality of education of our children” said Minister of Basic Education, Mme Angie Motshekga. The Minister was addressing the forum which convened at the Vhembe District Chambers. This followed detailed report on the recovery plan for areas affected by recent community protests in the district.
The MEC for Education, Ntate Ishmael Kgetjepe who lead the delegation is committed to provide all necessary support to the forum and the schools management gteams. The district announced that the preparatory examinations started yesterday were preceding smooth.
The recovery plans include additional lessons. There are also specialised programmes designed to cover for lost time in affected schools. It was also indicated that the trial examinations will continue and there are plans for these examinations to be written even during the coming school holidays.
Realising that some learners were negatively affected and have their morale down due to protests, there are motivational talks arranged and the first session is on this Saturday at Vuwani area in Vhembe District. Pastors and other motivational speakers will lead the sessions.
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