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The national Department of Basic Education, in partnership with the National Heritage Council (NHC), invites all schools to participate in their education outreach programme in commemoration of Heritage Day 2013. |
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This competition will form part of the Department’s contribution to the strengthening of the teaching and learning of History and Tourism in schools. The national finals will be held at the Marekele National Park on the border of North West Limpopo from 23-27 September 2013. One school will be selected to represent the Western Cape at the national event. |
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This programme was introduced in 2008 to inculcate among young people the significance of promoting and preserving the tangible and intangible heritage of South Africa. The programme also promotes social cohesion while strengthening and supporting the school curriculum through the restoration of African humanity. |
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It is also part of the Department’s on-going initiative to encourage all learners to develop an understanding of South Africa’s cultural heritage and diversity, and is an opportunity for learners to develop important research skills. |
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COMPETITION FOR LEARNERS
Learners will be expected to do TWO things: |
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Learners will use the template (Annexure A) to draw up a database of the threatened/endangered tangible and intangible cultural heritage in their community. Learners will be given 20 minutes to present these findings and make recommendations on how to preserve and promote heritage under threat. |
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Learners are expected to research and make a 10 minutes presentation on the 1913 Land Act and its legacy. Their presentation should include:
- the reasons behind the enactment of the 1913 Land Act.
- an assessment of the current status quo with regards to land ownership in the Republic of South Africa
- a critique of the measures put in place by our government in trying to address this issue as well as assess the impact of these measures on productivity and transfer of (farming) skills
- an evaluation of the kind of struggle that we are facing as a country today as compared with to struggle for liberation.
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CRITERIA
The following selection criteria should be adhered to when identifying participants: |
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Four Grade 10 learners from the same school. |
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In co-educational schools gender sensitivity must be applied to the selection of teams (2 girls and 2 boys). |
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This competition is only open to schools from disadvantaged communities. |
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This competition is only open to schools which have NOT participated in any of the following: Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition, Heritage Education Outreach Programme, YCAP, SANParks Environmental Education programmes and Moot Court Competition. |
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATION |
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The assessment criteria which will be used to adjudicate presentation at both provincial and national level are contained in Annexure B. |
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PROVINCIAL ADJUDICATION PROCESS |
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Schools wishing to participate in this competition must complete the attached application form (Annexure C) and return it to their district officials (Curriculum Advisors for History or Tourism) by 2 September 2013. |
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Teachers need to identify and prepare learners for the elimination round within the districts and for the provincial event, ensure that all learners who have entered are present and ready for the provincial event and ensure that the necessary transport to and from the event is arranged. |
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Learners need to complete their research, their database and their presentations, be prepared to answer any questions regarding their projects and research and be able to reflect and share their personal experiences of the research project. |
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The provincial adjudication will be held on Saturday 7th September 2013. It will result in one school team being selected to represent the Western Cape at the national finals. The venue will be confirmed to all participating schools via the Curriculum Advisors for History and Tourism. The WCED Head Office will be responsible for covering all travelling costs to and from the provincial adjudication. |
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The National Heritage Council (NHC) will be responsible for travelling and accommodation costs for participating learners and teachers during the national competition in the Marekele National Park in Limpopo Province from 23 to 27 September 2013. |
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Principals are kindly requested to bring the contents of this minute to the notice of the school management team and the teachers concerned. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2013:08:27
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