1. The National Teaching Awards give recognition to excellence and a high level of professionalism and provide the education fraternity with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of outstanding educators. More than this, they highlight the exceptional work done by educators in general. The Western Cape Education Department is proud to act as host and organiser of the National Teaching Awards in the province.
2. The different categories of awards are as follows: 
CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING
CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING
CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AT THE PRIMARY LEVEL
CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL
CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHING
CATEGORY: EXCELLENCE IN ABET TEACHING (New category)
CATEGORY: LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
3. All educators are invited to be part of this process by submitting nominations (criteria and format attached) to their principals/centre managers. The latter will send them to their respective Education Management and Development Centres (EMDCs). Should you require further information, please contact one of the following co-ordinators: 
South Cape/Karoo:  Fernholdt Galant 
Breede River/Overberg:  Japie Bailey and Leon Rousseau 
West Coast/Winelands:  JA Mouton and Michael le Cordeur 
Metropole South:  Bernard Daniels and Nick Sayster 
Metropole East:  Philip Saunders and Nelson Mama
Metropole North:  Martie Bekker
Metropole Central:  Karen Jansen and Gloria le Keur
4. The official National Teaching Awards 2003 book with the names and particulars of previous winners is also included.
5. Please bring the contents of this minute to the attention of all members of your staff.


SIGNED: T. SMIT
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2004:04:01


The documents, which are referred to as annexures to the minute, are not attached but are available as hard copies.