Schools
Motshekga: Teachers & pupils must adhere to schools’ codes of conduct
Motshekga has weighed in after a video emerged of a teacher forcefully combing pupils’ hair prior to them entering a school.
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More than 2,000 grade 1 and 8 Gauteng pupils still not placed at a school
The Education Department received over 200,000 applications through its online system.
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Teacher unions express mixed feelings about reopening of schools on Monday
The start of the 2021 academic calendar was pushed back last month by two weeks to deal with the rising COVID-19 cases.
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Gauteng schools ready to welcome pupils on Monday, says Lesufi
The opening of schools was pushed back by two weeks to deal with the rising coronavirus cases.
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DBE encourages parents to report schools demanding registration fees
Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said this practice was unlawful and warned parents to be cautious and report schools demanding a fee to place pupils.
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KZN Education Dept says it’s on track to open schools on 27 January
The province has the biggest education system in the country with over 6,200 schools.
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Gauteng faces critical shortage of schools as over 40k pupils not yet placed
It’s revealed more than 40,000 of the 222,000 pupils who applied for those grades still don’t know where they will be starting the new school year.
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Thousands of Gauteng learners disappear from school radar since COVID outbreak
Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi put the blame on organisations and individuals who called for the school year to be scrapped.
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What maths researchers learnt from mistakes made by pupils in ‘top’ SA schools
Indications are that even towards the end of grade 9, there are many learners in top-performing schools who still have difficulty with basic algebra.
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No need for children to remain at home, says Gauteng Education MEC Lesufi
Gauteng has recorded an 18% school dropout rate this year with the highest impact in grade R.
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There is no crisis at schools, says Basic Education Department
Eight grades were welcomed back into the academic programme yesterday after a precautionary break last month to deal with a surge in coronavirus cases.
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Schools ready to receive pupils on Monday
With the school year expected to conclude on 15 December due to a trimmed down curriculum, the race to revive the academic calendar is in motion.
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UK govt health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than COVID
The rare joint statement from the top health advisers to the governments of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland represents a boost for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has said getting children back to school is a national priority.
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Gr 7s return to school, NASGB wants clarity on teachers with comorbidities
There is renewed anxiety in the sector as thousands of pupils are expected back at school on Tuesday.
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DBE calls on Gauteng communities to protect schools amid threats
The department has announced that more than 80 schools in Gauteng have had to stave off attempts to have them closed.
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DBE revises school calendar again
Manuel says Naptosa says it gives schools time to focus on reading, maths, and language this year.
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Basic Education Dept releases amended school calendar for 2020
Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-week break for schools, to ensure that they were prepared for the return of more grades in August.
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SAHRC: COVID-19 has brought sharp focus on children’s right to education
While many are strongly opposed to children returning to the classroom, the commission supports Unicef’s position that children should return to school as soon as possible.
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WCED: Phasing in of grades R, 6 & 11 has been hassle-free
The three grades joined grade 7s and matrics, while remaining grades will be phased in over the next few weeks.
