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National Science Week, an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology, will take place during the period 1 to 8 August 2009. The theme for 2009 is "Tomorrow's science and technology are in our youth's hands".
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The objectives of National Science Week, are to:
- create awareness about the role of science in society;
- improve learner performance and encourage study in science and mathematics; and
- attract more learners into careers in science, engineering and technology.
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Besides the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), the following service providers have also been provided with grants to present activities for learners, teachers and the general public during National Science Week:
- MTN Science Centre (Miss J Cleverdon, 021 529 8100);
- Hermanus Magnetic Observatory (Mrs E Fraser, 028 312 2039);
- Ithemba Labs (Miss G Stone, tel. 021 843 1000);
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For the WCED National Science Week 2009 programme of events for the period 1 to 8 August 2009, refer to Annexure A. Annexure A can also be obtained from the following web site: http://curriculum.pgwc.gov.za/site/52/page/view/ For further information, please contact the persons listed under the "Enquiries" column in Annexure A. The administration official at Head Office is Vuyokazi Fudumele. Her contact details are also included in Annexure A. |
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Principals are urgently requested to inform all Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Sciences and Life Science teachers and learners at their schools about National Science Week 2009, and to encourage them to attend the various activities. |
SIGNED: SM NAICKER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:08:03
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