Schools out, but keep an eye out for illegal activities, requests WCED
The Western Cape Education Department appealed to communities to protect their local school. The call comes as schools closed on Friday for the second term of 2023.
Vandalism and burglaries are common during school holidays.
During the Autumn school holiday this year, 18 schools reported incidents of theft
and vandalism, which matched the number of schools affected during the same
period last year.
PICTURE: PixabayThe WCED said it has subsidised holiday security at 436
schools for the June-July holidays. This is 21 less schools than the March
holidays.
MEC David Maynier encouraged community members to keep a
close eye on schools in their areas and report any suspicious activities.
“Schools close [Friday, 23 June] for the winter break, and
we wish all of our teachers, learners and parents a safe and restful break. Some
of our teachers and learners will be attending #BackOnTrack camps and classes
during the holidays, and we thank them for their commitment to improving
learning outcomes and giving our children a better future in the Western Cape.’’
‘’Unfortunately, our schools often fall prey to burglars
and vandals during the school holidays. Please report any suspicious activity
to SAPS or the Safe Schools hotline immediately, as this can make all the
difference in apprehending the perpetrators and recovering stolen property!,’’
he added.
Done By: Mitchum George
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