1. The Western Cape Education Department has prepared a Tips for Success booklet for each of the Western Cape's Grade 9 learners to assist them with their subject choices in Grade 10. The booklet provides study tips, examination tips, tips for success and other useful information.
2. The booklets will be delivered by district officials to all ordinary public schools with Grade 9 learners.
3. The booklet should be presented to each Grade 9 learner as soon as it is received.
4. Should the number of booklets delivered to the school be incorrect, please contact your district office. Excess booklets must be returned to the district office.
5. In order for these booklets to have the desired effect of assisting learners with their subject choices and examination preparations, it is strongly recommended that teachers mediate the content of the booklet with their Grade 9 classes and encourage learners to read and use it.
6. Past Annual National Assessment (ANA) test papers and marking memoranda for Languages and Mathematics can be accessed at http://wced.school.za
7. Principals are kindly requested to bring the content of this minute to the attention of all members of staff.


SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2014:04:15