1. With Curriculum Development Minute 0003/2008, copies of the first Volume of Reflections were distributed to schools, EMDCs, Head Office, Higher Education Institutions and other relevant institutions.
2. Many institutions have requested additional copies, and these are still available should any institution require more copies. ( http://wced.wcape.gov.za/HCDS )
3. The second volume in the Reflections on Human Capital Development Strategy is now available, and is attached as hard copy in this circular minute. Each topic considers different issues in education planning and delivery, and provides an overview of the current context and reviews information and ideas relevant to the topic. Recommendations for policy planners and practitioners in meeting the goals of the HCDS are outlined. Copies of the documents in Afrikaans/isiXhosa will be available upon request.
4. WCED staff is again encouraged to critically engage with the content, and to create space for debate amongst themselves and with the HCDS project team.
5. It is hoped that all stakeholders find the contents illuminating and refreshing. The HCDS project team looks forward to your comments and discussions.
6. Members of the HCDS project are the following:
Fiona Lewis:  filewis@pgwc.gov.za
Vumile Nyalashe: vnyalash@pgwc.gov.za
Zaahida Hartley: zhartley@pgwc.gov.za


SIGNED: SM NAICKER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:04:23


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