Basic education minister Angie Motshekga said on Tuesday evening that schools would reopen on June 1 - starting with matric and grade 7 pupils.
DBE entered into an Implementation Protocol agreement with the department of human settlements, water & sanitation and Rand Water. We will ensure that no schools goes without water. Just-in-time delivery will be made.It has become clear that the coronavirus has forced us to re-engineer the basic education system.
We expect that the role of the school principal and school management team will be affirmed in assuming the overall responsibility of the day to day running of the school. They are expected to put measures in place for equitable allocation of periods or time for teachers to cover the scope of the curriculum in saving the academic year.
The school nutrition budget will be utilised according to the revised school calendar and where feasible, school meals will also be extended to catch-up programmes for the grade 12s.We are working with the department of transport to ensure that safety protocols are maintained:compulsory wearing of masks throughout the school day, starting before boarding transport.The national coronavirus command council and cabinet have approved the reopening of schools as of June 1.
We are aware of the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on families and society in general. It is unprecedented and as a result an increase in social, mental, psychological and emotional difficulties amongst learners, educators and officials, is anticipated due to losses and trauma experienced through Covid-19.
Our planning and procurement has considered the needs of learners with disabilities and those in special schools. Provinces have put in place plans that will ensure that no child is compromised.The easing of the lockdown restrictions has seen many more people in addition to those providing essential services returning to work.
I also want to extend my gratitude to civil society, our partners the teachers unions and SGB associations for the contribution made thus far.
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