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The annual career dress-up day takes place on Friday 8 October 2010 as part of International Career Day. |
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Schools are encouraged to participate in this event. |
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This exercise is aimed at making Grade 7 learners aware of the importance of exploring possible future careers. Life Orientation teachers are requested to plan activities, such as role-play, presentations and simulations, in which Grade 7 learners dress up for their possible careers. |
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Some ideas on possible activities for this event are to be found in the attached Addendum A. |
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Through this event learners are encouraged to think seriously about their future career options. |
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The implications of this exercise are two-fold: To make Grade 7 learners aware of their future subject choices and, secondly, to encourage them to explore their possible career pathways. |
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This initiative was highly successful in many participating schools in 2009. |
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Kindly bring this minute to the attention of Grade 7 Life Orientation teachers. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2010:09:29
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