Circular 29:

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Weyerslaan                                                  Telefoon  976 8115  Telephone                                                Weyers Avenue

Durbanville  7550                                                                                                                                                               Durbanville  7550

Faks / Fax:  021- 975 1706 (Kantoor / office)                                                     E-pos / E mail: office@durbieland.com

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Circular 29/2010                                                                                                             19 July 2010

Dear Parent

CURRICULUM MATTERS

1.                   NUMERACY AND LITERACY

Although our school achieved excellent results in the previous National Diagnostic Tests in Home Language and Mathematics, our whole tuition plan is based on improvement thereof.  You, as a parent, are a key factor in extending the reading, writing and mathematical skills of your children.  There are many things which a family can do to improve these skills.  The WCED has given, amongst others, the following hints:

• Remain informed regarding the academic programme and be aware of your child/ren’s homework.

• Show enthusiasm regarding school- and homework.

• Assist children with time management.  Do not allow them to procrastinate and leave tasks till the last minute.

• Ensure that the learning environment is peaceful and equipped with the necessary stationery.

• Do not do the child/ren’s homework for them;  control, to ensure that it has been done and offer the necessary support.

• Encourage child/ren to read every day and take an interest in what they are reading.  It is also an ideal opportunity to discuss values with your child/ren.

• Frequent visits to the library.

• Set realistic aims for your child/ren and discuss it regularly.

• Encourage your child/ren and praise specific achievements, but recognize progress.

2.                   VIEWING FORMAL ASSESSMENTS

During the first and second term, opportunities were created for the viewing of the formal assessment tasks in your child/ren’s classroom. 

During the third term such an opportunity has not been scheduled, however, if you would like to view the assessment tasks before the test series, you are welcome to contact the class teacher.  Due to the fact that the term only ends two weeks after the test week, some formal assessments may still be done after the test week.  The assessment programme is structured in such a manner, that the various tasks do not always test the same knowledge and skills. 

Make use of parent visitation evenings to discuss any other questions/matters regarding your child/ren’s academic progress.

3.                   TEST DATES AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME

For your convenience, we include every grade’s test roster (Addendum A) for the third term.  The work allocation for the tests will be given to the learners at a later stage.

Also included, is the tentative assessment programme (Addendum B) for this term.  As you have previously been informed, it is a tentative programme as many variables play a role in the education programme.

4.                   VALUE PROJECT

Our school has value armbands which may be worn.  These are available at R10 each from the financial office.

5.                   CONQUESTA OLYMPIAD

The Conquesta Olympiad questionnaires will be written during the course of the third term, when we receive it.  Only learners who have enrolled, will be able to participate in this.  Due to the fact that this is a National Diploma, questionnaires are marked in Bloemfontein and certificates will therefore, only be received towards the end of the year.

6.                   AMMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL CURRICULUM

Next year, a few amendments will be made to the National Curriculum.  These changes have already been announced in the media, however, the school still awaits official documentation from the WCED.  The main aim of these amendments is to create more time for literacy and numeracy skills.  The school welcomes these changes.  You will be informed accordingly.

7.                   ASSESSMENT REPORT : LIFE ORIENTATION

An assessment report regarding every learner’s gross motor skills, as compiled by Mrs C. Vermeulen, is also included (Addendum C).

Curriculum greetings

(Mrs) L. Bester                                                              J.C. Swart

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