1. The Annual National Assessments form part of the Foundations for Learning Campaign, as indicated in Assessment Minute 0033/2009 and 0028/2009.
2. The WCED is aware of the difficulties being experienced by teachers with regard to the Annual National Assessments. Many schools have also submitted complaints about the assessments, which are being forwarded to the national Department of Education.
3. The WCED expresses its sincere apologies for the manner in which the 2009 Annual National Assessments were managed and co-ordinated. This is being addressed within the WCED and a detailed report will be submitted to the national Department of Education.
4. The due date for capturing of the Annual National Assessments for Grades 1 to 6 has been changed to 30 November 2009 to accommodate all schools.
5. Additional guidelines for the capturing of the data have been posted on the CEMIS website.
6. Should your school still experience problems with the capturing of data, kindly contact Dr RS Cornelissen at tel. no. 021 467 2286.
7. Kindly bring the content of this minute to the attention of teachers and administrative staff at your school.


SIGNED: P VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:11:24