Threats of September exams being pushed back due to strike
By Lelethu Mquqo
24 August 2010
Public service union leaders are warning that schools’ September exam is hanging in the balance if the countrywide strike continues indefinitely.
The exam, which is supposed to start next Wednesday, is especially important for matrics.
The Eastern Cape education department has already indicated that the exam will be postponed by a week.
In Western Cape, Education MEC Donald Grant has announced further support measures for learners during the strike.
The WCED says it has arranged for additional 20 000 copies of educational supplement to be printed, and will be distributed to schools in areas most hit by the strike.
“With regards to the upcoming examination, the WCED expects these examinations to go ahead as scheduled. While schools are not compelled to start at the same time, examinations at the majority of these schools are due to start in the first week of September”, spokesperson for Western Cape Education MEC Donald Grant, Broghna Casey said.
24 August 2010
Public service union leaders are warning that schools’ September exam is hanging in the balance if the countrywide strike continues indefinitely.
The exam, which is supposed to start next Wednesday, is especially important for matrics.
The Eastern Cape education department has already indicated that the exam will be postponed by a week.
In Western Cape, Education MEC Donald Grant has announced further support measures for learners during the strike.
The WCED says it has arranged for additional 20 000 copies of educational supplement to be printed, and will be distributed to schools in areas most hit by the strike.
“With regards to the upcoming examination, the WCED expects these examinations to go ahead as scheduled. While schools are not compelled to start at the same time, examinations at the majority of these schools are due to start in the first week of September”, spokesperson for Western Cape Education MEC Donald Grant, Broghna Casey said.
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