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Education department says it will gauge how to manage the no-fee policy
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January 18, 2006, 12:30
Four primary schools in rural areas around Rustenburg, in the North West, have benefited from a R3.5 million project sponsored by a Netherlands-based company.
With the acquired funds, the schools have built new classrooms for the four primary schools, Ratheo, Bakubung, Mperebere and Bakgofa.
Meanwhile, schooling in the four coastal provinces is off to a relatively good start. However, some schools have not yet received their stationery and textbooks. One such school is in KwaZulu-Natal, Sea Tides. Jason Perumal, the school principal, says they have not yet received stationery and textbooks for Grades Seven and Ten which the department promised to deliver. However Perumal says that contingency plans have been put in place to ensure that teaching and learning commences today.
The school, which caters for Grade One to Twelve, achieved a 95% matric pass rate last year. Earlier this morning Perumal addressed the school assembly, saying he was confident and optimistic about the academic year. He also encouraged students to strive for good results.
In the Free State, the education department says that all books and stationery have been delivered to schools in the province.
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