1. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) thanks all schools that participated in the Annual National Assessments (ANA) of 2012.
2. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has indicated that the ANA of 2013 will be written during the third term, from 10 to 13 September 2013.
3. The full cohort of Grades 1 to 6 and Grade 9 learners in public ordinary and state-funded independent schools will be required to write the tests in 2013. The timetable will become available once it has been received from the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
4. As was the case in 2011 and 2012, all Grades 1 to 6 and 9 scripts will again be marked at school level by the subject teachers. Please factor this into your school's planning.
5. The WCED will once again rely on your support in ensuring the successful management and conduct of these assessments.


SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2013:01:02