1. We refer you to the Curriculum FET Minute: DCF 0009/2009, dated 6 April 2009, in which you were informed that "… due to the lateness of the completion of the new NCS-aligned HIV/AIDS TLSM by the national Department and the subsequent translation of this material into all official languages of the province, the HIV/AIDS TLSM will again be delivered late to schools this year. This is deeply regretted. Delivery was expected to take place from May to July 2009."
2. Unfortunately, further delays in the delivery of the above-mentioned material to schools are expected. The exact delivery dates cannot be determined as yet, but schools will be informed timeously of coming delivery of the material.
3. Life Orientation teachers affected by these delays are requested to adjust their schedules accordingly.
4. Schools still carrying stock from the previous year are requested to donate their surplus material to schools experiencing a shortage. Kindly contact the HIV/AIDS co-ordinator at your district office if assistance is required with this.
5. Please note that HIV/AIDS TLSM is additional material. There is no cost to schools. Teachers are encouraged to adapt this material to suit their learners' needs.
6. Principals are requested to bring the contents of this minute to the attention of Life Orientation teachers and school HIV/AIDS co-ordinators.


SIGNED: MJ THERON
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2009:08:26