20 January 2015
The African Christian
Democratic Party in the Western Cape said it is concerned by the increase in
late enrolments between Grade 1 and 8 in the province.
ADCP Provincial Leader Ferlon
Christians said it is concerning that some pupils will not be able to attend
school due to schools having reached its capacity.
Christians said we know that
this is a problem because of the late enrolment of pupils. We are urging parents
to please get in contact with the district officers so that arrangements can be
made to have their children placed as soon as possible.
Meanwhile the Western Cape
Department of Education Ministerial Spokesperson Jessica Shelver says every
year the department receives a number of late enrolments.
She said this is caused by
parents relocating to the province or parents have neglected their
responsibilities of enrolling their children on time.
Shelver said The Western Cape
Department of Education has officials that are working full time with schools
and parents to place late comers the WCED introduced the school admission
management system last year.
Shelver said this has assisted
with providing clear data in indicating which schools are full and schools
which still have space.
Shelver said Parents who are
having difficulties enrolling their child or who gave failed to enrol their
child they are advised to approach the nearest school as there could be
enrolment cancelations after the school holidays.
“Alternatively we suggest that
parents and guardians approach the local district office for assistance on
finding a place when schools re-open” Shelver added.
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