1. In support of the implementation of the Revised National Curriculum Statement (RNCS) in Grade 7 and the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) in Grade 10 in 2006, and in particular in support of Languages, Mathematics and Science, the Western Cape Education Department is undertaking a special project to supply a textbook per learner for each of the following:
Grade 7:  Languages: First Additional Language - integrated language 
          textbook
          Mathematics
          Natural Science
Grade 10: Languages: Home Language - integrated language 
          textbook
          Languages: First Additional Language - integrated language 
          textbook
          Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
          Physical Sciences (where applicable)
2. Schools will be required to select textbooks for these learning areas/subjects from a list that will be provided shortly.
3. Schools are requested to take the above information into consideration when ordering textbooks.


SIGNED: A.P. CLAUSEN
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2005:03:18