Primary school kids to attend daily classes in 3rd term

All primary school learners as well as those in special need schools will, in the third term, return to classes on a daily basis.

This announcement was made by Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, who issued the directives in a Government Gazette on Friday.

‘’In terms of the Directions primary school learners (Grades R to 7) must return to the daily attendance and traditional timetabling model from 26 July 2021. This provided that the risk adjusted differentiated strategy is implemented.’’ It said in a statement.

‘’Based on the risk adjusted differentiated strategy, schools for learners with special education needs (Grades R to 12) must also return to the daily attendance and traditional timetabling model from 26 July 2021.’’ It added.

“A risk adjusted differentiated strategy means an approach to school attendance that is determined by the direction the COVID-19 pandemic is taking in the district municipality and country.

According to the current 2021 School Calendar the Second Term ends on 9 July and schools will reopen for the Third Term on 26 July 2021.

 

Done By: Mitchum George