1. The national Department of Education has revised the learning programme guidelines (LPGs) for each subject in the FET band to strengthen and support the implementation of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS).
2. The Department of Education has provided the revised LPGs in English for each of the 29 subjects of the NCS (Grades 10 -12). The English documents are being sent to schools immediately. The documents are in the process of being translated into Afrikaans and will be distributed in accordance with the school's language of instruction as soon as they are ready.
3. Some of the revised LPGs contain additional information about content required to achieve the learning outcomes. Teachers should take note of the additions to ensure that learners are well prepared for internal and external examinations in Grades 10, 11 and 12.
4. Curriculum advisers have been informed of these changes and will provide guidance to schools, should there be any queries.
5. Principals are requested to ensure that the relevant staff receive copies of the documents referred to in this minute.


SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:04:20


The documents, referred to in this Minute were sent to schools.