1. The Department of Basic Education will be conducting the 5th YCAP Competition in 2014. Through the competition Grade 10 learners are involved in activities that focus on troubling social issues in their school or community.

2. The aim of the competition is to develop learner awareness regarding the values underpinning the Constitution, such as, responsibility, respect, equality, accountability and social justice. This is achieved through their involvement in social issues linked to the Grade 10 Life Orientation CAPS. Learners are expected to bring about positive change regarding the chosen issue.

3. The competition stipulates that a team of ten Grade 10 learners choose a project and follow the guidelines and structure, as prescribed in the toolkit that will be supplied to schools. Learners will be required to show that they are able to budget for their project, as well as track the money that they raise and spend. The team should show self-empowerment by compiling a professional portfolio and making an oral presentation in a clear and confident manner.

4. Prizes will be awarded to schools at provincial and national levels:
4.1 Provincial:

The first prize is R 5 000.00 to spend on the expansion of the project and the winning school will represent their province at the national event. Second prize is R 2 000.00 and third prize is R 1 000.00.

4.2 National:

The first prize is R 10 000.00 to spend on the expansion of the project. Second prize is R 7 500.00 and third prize is R 5 000.00.

4.3 Each participating team member will receive a Platinum Certificate of Performance.
4.4 All transport and accommodation costs to the national competition will be carried by the sponsor.

5. The Western Cape Education Department would like to encourage all schools to participate in this competition. To enter, please complete and return the attached registration form to Mr DT Pillay by 8 March 2014. It may be faxed to 086 620 3900 or e-mailed to Dennis.Pillay@westerncape.gov.za

6. For more information on the competition, please contact Mr DT Pillay at tel. 021 467 2582 or the School Enrichment Coordinator at your district office.

7. Kindly bring this minute to the attention of all Grade 10 Life Orientation teachers.


SIGNED: J H LYNERS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: INSTITUTION DEVELOPMENT & CO-ORDINATION
DATE: 2014:02:25

Registration form  (size: 25 KB)