The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is working closely with schools in high pressure zones to increase their classroom capacity to accommodate unplaced learners, this according to GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona.
“The department has identified some schools in affected areas which will be assisted with a provision of mobile classrooms,” said Mabona.
“We will also partner with independent schools to accommodate excess learners from our public schools accordingly, in consultation with respective parents.
“The GDE will introduce English and Afrikaans as the Language of Teaching and Learning (LoTL) in the under-subscribed township schools.
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“The said schools will be assisted to acquire the necessary educators that have qualifications and proficiency to teach in the required LoTL.
“The department is also initiating the process of merging single medium schools with low learner enrolments to open English medium schools in high pressure zones.
“As of November 19, we have placed 267 611 (94.63 per cent) applicants which reflects an increase of 3 859 placements.
“The remaining 14 617 applicants are still to receive placement offers and must be placed by the November 30 deadline.
“We are undoubtedly working diligently, ensuring that schools increase their classroom capacity to accommodate additional unplaced learners by November 30,” said education MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
“Parents are therefore urged to accept offers given or immediately object if not suitable, so that those rejected offers can be given to other applicants.
“Nevertheless, our main objective is ensuring that no learner is without a school.”
A parent that does not prefer the offer of placement given should lodge an objection with the district.
Objection forms are available at district offices.
Should the parent remain dissatisfied with the outcome of the objection, they can complete an appeal form available at district offices.
