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A mini-conference is to be held for Geography and Social Sciences teachers on 12 and 13 September 2008. The conference theme is “A changing geography for a changing world” and the conference will focus on the development of the subject, as well as methodologies for teaching, learning and assessment in the geography classroom.
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The conference will be held in the Main Hall of the University of the Western Cape in Modderdam Road, Bellville. The two-day programme will be made available once interest in the conference has been established. (Attached, as Annexure A, is a list of possible conference topics. Any suggestions for additional topics will be appreciated.).
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Teachers attending the mini- conference must register with their relevant curriculum adviser at their district office. The attached registration form (Annexure B) must be submitted to the curriculum adviser by 13 June 2008. No late registrations will be accepted.
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Travel and accommodation expenses
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Teachers travelling from beyond a radius of 100 kilometres from the conference venue may arrange their own accommodation and claim a maximum of R 750 per day (all-inclusive - dinner, bed and breakfast).
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Teachers who prefer to arrange private accommodation with family or friends may claim a maximum of R 200 per day. In such cases, a receipt must be attached to the claim submitted.
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The WCED will not reimburse teachers for expenses incurred through the making of private telephone calls or the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
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Teachers must submit their claims to the conference manager at the conference venue at the end of the conference. It is, therefore, essential that each teacher brings the following to the conference on the second day:
- His or her Persal number
- Registration details of the vehicle he or she used for transport
- His or her bank account details
- All invoices relating to travel and accommodation expenditure
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Teachers making use of public transport (bus and train services) must attach official receipts to their claims. Where teachers make use of mini-bus taxis, either receipts issued or a letter from their principal, stating expenditure incurred, must be attached.
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Each teacher must submit a separate verified claim.
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Contact details of curriculum advisers:
| District and postal address | Fax no. | Tel. no. | Curriculum adviser |
Metro Central
P.O. Box X4, Athlone, 7764 | 021 659 4413 | 021 659 4324 | Penny Liknaitzky |
Metro South
P Bag X2, Mitchell’s. Plain, 7785 | 021 372 1856 | 021 370 2000 | Najoewa Awaldien |
Metro North
P Bag X14, Bellville, 7535 | 021 9383183 | 021 938 3000 | Wilma McPherson |
Metro East
P Bag X13, Sanlamhof, 7580 | 021 903 2149 | 021 900 7194 | Andre Filander |
Overberg
Durban Rd Worcester | 023 342 4138 | 023 348 4600 | Vernon Munnik |
Cape Winelands
Durban Road, Worcester | 023 342 4138 | 023 348 4600 | Vernon Munnik |
Eden & Karoo
P Bag X6510, George, 6530 | 086 512 7752 | 044 803 8300 | Rozelle Smith |
West Coast
Paarl | 021 860 1231 | 021 - 8601233 | Lorna McPherson |
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Enquiries about the conference may be directed to Mr Andrew Isaacs at e-mail address anisaacs@pgwc.gov.za or fax no. 086 528 2896 or tel. no. 021 467 2200/2585.
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Principals are requested to ensure that the contents of this minute are brought to the attention of the Grade 10 to 12 Geography teachers.
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SIGNED: SM NAICKER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:06:10
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