1. The final policy proposals for the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) have been approved. The notice appears in Government Gazette 25545, Notice 1407 of the 6 October 2003. It may be viewed online here (size: 211 KB) or at  "http://www.gov.za/gazette/notices/2003/25545.pdf" .
2. The full set of NCS documents is available on the "Further Education and Training (Schools)" page on the WCED Curriculum Website (http://curriculum.wcape.school.za), under the heading "Policies, Circulars, Guidelines and Learning Support".
3. The documents include the important "Overview" and "Qualifications and Assessment Policy Framework Grades 10 -12 (General)" which contain all the rules governing the NCS and which need to be studied carefully. In addition, there is a separate file for each subject.
4. Each school should receive a full set of the documents from the National Department of Education early in 2004. They are scheduled to be printed in November.
5. Enquiries about copies of the NCS documents may be directed to Mr S. Sekese at 123 Schoeman Street, PRETORIA 0001 or Fax: (012) 328 2128 / 328 9828, Tel: (012) 312 5212, E-mail: sekese.m@doe.gov.za .


SIGNED: P.A. VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2003:11:12

Note that paragraphs 1 & 2 of this circular have been adapted for use via the Internet.