1. Circular 0065/2005 indicated that the National Protocol on Assessment for Schools in the General and Further Education and Training Bands (Grades R – 12) was applicable "from January 2006 in all grades". However, this implementation does not apply to Grades 8, 9, 11 or 12 in 2006, or to Grade 12 in 2007.
2. As stated in Circular 0065/2005, all schools should implement this protocol from January 2006, but only in Grades R to 7 and in Grade 10. From January 2007, it should be implemented in Grades 8, 9 and 11, and from January 2008 in Grade 12.
3. A printed copy of the National Protocol on Assessment is being posted to schools.  The document is only available in English at present  [an electronic copy is attached below].  The exemplars mentioned in paragraph 4 are not attached, as the Western Cape Education Department has not yet received them. The national Department of Education will be sending copies of the National Protocol on Assessment for distribution to schools later this term.
4. Kindly ensure that all teachers in Grades R to 7 and Grade 10 receive a copy of the protocol.


SIGNED: S.N. NAICKER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2006:02:23

National Protocol on Assessment for Schools in the General and Further Education and Training Bands (Grades R – 12)  (size: 448 KB)