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This circular replaces Circular 0012/2008: Guideline for the establishment and functions of a School Assessment Irregularities Committee (SAIC). |
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The Regulations pertaining to the Conduct, Administration and Management of Assessment for the National Senior Certificate as published in Government Gazette 31337, amended on 16 May 2014, indicate that each school must establish a SAIC. |
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Internal assessment irregularities involving teachers and learners must be dealt with by the SAIC at school-level, in accordance with the guidelines (Addenda A and B) provided by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). |
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The SAIC must address all assessment irregularities, in both the General Education and Training (GET) and Further Education and Training (FET) bands. |
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Schools are expected to have their SAICs established and fully functional. The process, roles and responsibilities of the SAIC must be specified in the school assessment policy. Attached to this circular as Addendum A are guidelines on the composition of the SAIC and the jurisdiction of such a committee. Possible irregularities and guidelines regarding sanctions are attached as Addendum B. |
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Circuit managers, in collaboration with district assessment coordinators, are expected to ensure that all schools have established SAICs and that their SAICs are fully functional. Every three years, principals must inform the circuit manager in writing about the composition of the SAIC in order for him/her to approve the structure thereof. |
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The Department of Basic Education requests information annually regarding the composition and functioning of SAICs. The WCED will request this information from schools and districts during the second term of 2017. |
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Your cooperation in this regard will be appreciated. |
SIGNED: TS MATSELISO
ACTING HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2017:04:12
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