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In pursuance of Circular 7/2003 of 16 January 2003 your attention is drawn specifically to Sections 2 and 8 of the Amendment Act, 2002 (Act 50/2002) (copy attached) according to which the admission age of learners to public and independent schools was revised with effect from 1 January 2004. |
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From 1 January 2004 a learner may be admitted to Grade 1 or Grade R if such a learner reaches the age of 6 years (Grade 1) or 5 years (Grade R) by 30 June of the year of admission. |
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Criteria and procedures for the admission to public or independent schools at an age lower than the admission age are being developed and will be announced in due course. |
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Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all personnel, governing body members and parents attached to your school. |
SIGNED: J.H. LYNERS
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2003:02:28
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