1. In support of the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) in Grades 8,9 and 11 in 2007, 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 8 & 9: 
Languages: First Additional Language
 – integrated language textbook 
Mathematics		
Natural Science

Grade 11: 
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: T.C. SMIT
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2006:04:20