1. The WCED wishes to thank all schools for their participation in the Language and Mathematics tests during 2005. Similar tests will again be conducted in 2006 and you are reminded that these tests are compulsory for all Grade 8 learners in the WCED public and independent schools.
2. Please note that the Directorate: Examinations of the WCED will be using the CEMIS database to register learners of public ordinary schools for the above tests.
3. You are urgently requested to update your grade 8 learner data via the CEMIS system not later than 10 May 2006.
4. Only learners who are registered as on 10 May 2006 will receive test papers, and only in the language of instruction as indicated.
5. Thank you for your co-operation.


SIGNED: A.P. CLAUSEN
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2006:04:26