Education 16.1.2021 10:21 am
Independent schools turn to online learning as govt delays opening schools
Some independent schools opened this week, but the majority are due to reopen on 18 January.
While independent schools have made a decision to turn to online learning after the opening of schools was postponed, at least one school in Johannesburg seems to be an outlier.
Breaking News Video: Schools opening postponed to 15 February
Schools that have already opened will have to close.
Education WATCH LIVE: Department briefs the nation on school reopening
It remains unclear whether basic education’s academic calendar year will go ahead as initially planned.
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Back to school sooner, or later?
Teachers say classrooms are better for learning than online process.
Education Milnerton high school distances itself from fake, racist TikTok account
‘Please note that Milnerton High School does not have a TikTok account.’
Covid-19 Exam marker found unconscious at Gauteng centre, dies after testing positive for Covid-19
Markers who were in contact with her were also tested and released from the marking centre while they await results..
Education Teacher unions welcomes NCCC’s proposal to pause reopening schools
The union raised concern over many teachers who succumbed to the virus while many were too ill, resulting in severe shortage of teachers.
Education Parents’ concerns mount as public schools set to open
Survey shows that 53% of adults think schools should not reopen until the current situation with Covid-19 improves.
Education Indy schools call for ‘balance’ as NCCC proposes delay to start of academic year
The national coronavirus command council has proposed that schools should open on 15 February instead of 27 January.
Education Low-income households more likely to oppose reopening schools – study
Public schools are expected to open on 27 January, but a final decision is expected soon.
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School in billing row
If school is forced to pay massive bill it may be forced to close its doors, says principal.
Covid-19 Action Society urges government not to postpone start of 2021 school year
The organisation said it was aware that many pupils did not have access to internet, smartphones or printers for distance learning.
matric Way forward for 2021 academic year in flux
“The National Coronavirus Command Council is dealing with this issue, and we will provide guidance on this matter in the coming days,” Ramaphosa said.
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NSC exam markers and moderators felled
‘Social distancing in place in marking rooms’, says the department of basic education.
matric Basic Education confirms matric marking will be completed on time
‘We feel that we are still on schedule to complete marking as scheduled on 22 January 2021,’ says department’s Mathanzima Mweli.