1. The National Information Service for Higher Education (NISHE) has developed a book entitled Grade 9 Guide – Into Higher Education, which will be distributed to all schools in the province that offer Grade 9. The National Department of Education will manage the distribution of the Guide, which will take place between September and October 2005.
2. The Guide will provide Grade 9 learners with information regarding opportunities for higher learning and will assist them to make informed decisions on careers and subject choices. This book can also be used by learners in the FET Band, in general.
3. The guidance provided to Grade 9 learners through this book forms part of the requirements for the following Life Orientation outcomes:
  • C2005 (1997): SO1, SO5 and SO6; and

  • RNCS (2002): LO1 and LO5

4. Each school will receive two copies of the book, which should be used as additional resources for Life Orientation teachers and learners.
5. Principals are requested to bring the content of this minute to the attention of all Life Orientation teachers.


SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2005:08:19