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The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) will be supplying maths kits to selected public schools in Quintiles 1– 4 who are in Phase 2 of the Literacy and Numeracy Intervention. Delivery will take place between 14 January and 15 February of 2013. |
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The list of schools to receive these kits is attached. |
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In these schools, every teacher or classroom, from Grades 1 to 6, will be supplied with a maths kit containing a variety of manipulatives suitable for teaching Mathematics. |
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Each consignment delivered must be checked immediately by the principal and staff as follows: |
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Check that the quantities delivered per phase and grade correspond with the quantities stated on the delivery note and on the inventory provided with each kit. If there are any shortages or breakages, these must be reported to the service provider in writing within 48 hours. A copy of that report must be must be kept on file. |
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Failure to notify the service provider in writing within the stipulated period will render the school liable for rectifying the situation. The service provider has undertaken to rectify any omissions or breakages within two weeks of notification thereof. |
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The contact details of the service provider, Supedi, are as follows:
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The attached Annexures A and B provide a list of the contents of each kit to be supplied for the Foundation and Intermediate Phases. |
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Principals and Heads of Departments must ensure that an inventory is kept of all resources provided by the WCED and that a strict retrieval policy is in operation. |
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A teacher’s guide is included with each kit to assist the teacher in the effective use of the manipulatives in the classroom. Education district officials will also support and guide teachers in the use of the manipulatives. It will be expected that the kits be intact and in good condition when assistance is provided. |
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Teachers and learners are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the contents of each kit supplied for the Foundation and Intermediate Phases. |
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Schools are requested to ensure that these maths kits are used and managed with care as no replacements will be made in the next 5 years. The repair and replacements of damaged or lost components will be the responsibility of the school. |
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The use of the kit will be monitored by the Phase Head of Department and district officials. |
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Principals are kindly requested to bring the content of this minute to the notice of the school management and the teachers concerned. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2012:12:07
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