1. An outcomes based curriculum recognises that resources to develop knowledge and skills are not only found in textbooks. The print and electronic media also bring special events into focus. These provide opportunities for learners to learn to relate positively to real life issues. Attached is a fairly comprehensive list of curriculum-related days for use when planning for 2006.
2. Library resources can be accessed on the EDUPALS database website at http://edupals.wcape.gov.za, and requested from
2.1 EDULIS Library, 15 Kruskal Ave, Bellville, 7530; e-mail: edulis@pgwc.gov.za; tel.: (021) 957 9618; fax: (021) 948 0748
2.2 Resource centres at the following EMDCs:
EMDC Metropole South: Brian O’Connell Resource Centre, Mitchell’s Plain tel.: (021) 370 2084
EMDC West Coast & Winelands Resource Centre, Paarl tel.: (021) 860 1229
EMDC South Cape & Karoo Resource Centre, George tel.: (044) 803 8328
EMDC Breede River & Overberg Resource Centre, Worcester
tel.: (023) 348 4657
EMDC Metropole East/EDULIS Branch Library, Kuils River tel.: (021) 900 5111
3. For more information refer to the curriculum website at http://curriculum.wcape.school.za, the Thutong educational portal at http://www.thutong.org.za or the e-mail addresses on the list.
4. Principals are requested to provide teachers with the list below and to encourage them to use what fits their purpose. The school is not expected to use all of these dates.


SIGNED: JP RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2005:11:15

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