1. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is offering lessons which are broadcast, via the interactive Telematics platform (lessons beamed via satellite technology), during the period February-October 2015.
2. The lessons during February and March will accommodate the current Grade 12 learners and candidates writing the supplementary National Senior Certificate examinations (NSC).
3. Candidates writing the supplementary examinations may attend the broadcasts at a Telematics equipped school nearest to their place of residence (see Annexure B for the location of these schools). These candidates are requested to bring their own stationery to the lessons. Candidates who do not have access to any school listed in Annexure B can purchase support lessons on DVDs at a nominal price from the WCED by calling EDUMEDIA at 021 689 9536.
4. The lessons will accommodate the different grades as follows:

  • February to March
    		•  Current Grade 12 and those writing supplementary examinations
  • April to September
    		•  Grade 12
  • Oktober
    		•  Graad 11
    5. The following subjects will be offered:

  • Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Accounting
  • Geography
  • English FAL
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  • Life Sciences
  • Business Studies
  • History
  • Afrikaans HL
    		•
    6. The attached Annexure A provides the timetable of lessons. The topics of the lessons will be printed in the learner booklets.
    7. The presenters are lead teachers chosen for their expertise in their subjects.
    8. Since lessons are conducted after school hours during the week, it is important that principals discuss arrangements with the parents of the Grade 11 and 12 learners, and also their governing bodies.
    9. The attendance of learners will be regularly monitored by Head Office and district officials.
    10. Principals will be expected to report weekly on attendance by learners, as well as successes or difficulties experienced with the programme.
    11. Should you have any queries about this initiative, please feel free to contact Walter Mercuur at tel. 021 467 2630 or e-mail address walter.mercuur@westerncape.gov.za
    12. Principals of non-Telematics schools are requested to encourage and assist candidates writing the supplementary examination to take advantage of this opportunity.
    13. Principals are requested to bring the content of this minute to the attention of the relevant staff, Grades 11 and 12 learners and their parents or guardians.


    SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
    DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
    DATE: 2015:02:02

    Annexure A: Telematics schedule for 2015  (size: 64 KB)
    Annexure B: Schools presenting lessons on telematics platform  (size: 38 KB)