meeting
7 February 2007
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has decided to investigate the
performance of Grade 11 learners at Wesbank Secondary further following our
meeting with parents and learners last night (Tuesday, 6 February 2007).
Said Director of Communications Paddy Attwell: "This investigation will
include looking at the examination scripts of every learner. We want to leave
no stone unturned in this investigation to ensure that we treat every learner
fairly.
"Officials of our Metropole East Education Management and Development Centre
(EMDC) are now checking every script as well as how the school captured the
marks in every instance. We have given this investigation top priority and will
complete it before the end of the week."
In the meeting last night attended by both learners and their parents, 49 of
the 50 were informed that they have to repeat grade 11 this year.
If they want to complete their matric this year, they have other options,
including attending adult basic education classes, registering as a private
candidate, or applying to a Further Education and Training (FET) college.
For enquiries, contact:
Gert Witbooi
Media Liaison Officer
Office of the MEC for Education
Western Cape
Tel: (021) 467 2523
Fax: (021) 425 5689
Cell: 082 550 3938
Paddy Attwell
Director: Communications
Cell: 083 261 7699
Issued by: Department of Education, Western Cape Provincial Government
7 February 2007
