1. An outcomes-based curriculum recognises that resources to develop knowledge and skills are not found only in textbooks. The print and electronic media also bring special events into focus. These provide opportunities for learners to learn about the world around them. Attached is a fairly comprehensive list of curriculum-related days for use when planning for 2007.
2. Library resources can be accessed on the EDUPALS database website at http://edupals.wcape.gov.za, and requested from EDULIS Library, 15 Kruskal Ave, Bellville, 7530; e-mail: edulis@pgwc.gov.za; tel.: 021 957 9618; fax: 021 948 0748.
3. There are 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
4. For more information refer to the curriculum website at http://wced.wcape.gov.za, the Thutong educational portal at http://www.thutong.org.za or the e-mail addresses on the attached list.
5. Principals are requested to provide teachers with the attached list and to encourage them to use what suits their needs. The school is not expected to use all of these dates.


SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2006:11:29

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