Schools to return from 1 June
Grades 7 and 12 and will return in June while other grades will follow in due course.
BOTH independent and public schools will open on 1 June in metropolitan areas- with strict health and safety protocols in place. The National Coronavirus Command Council and Cabinet announced that Grades 7 and 12 and small schools will return in June while other grades will follow in due course.
In a statement, Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga said learners and teachers who are in other provinces will be able to return to their residence.
“All learners, educators and support staff will receive orientation and training at the start of the school reopening commencing with Grade 7 and 12. We are aware of the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on families and society in general,” she said.
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“It is unprecedented and as a result an increase in social, mental, psychological and emotional difficulties amongst learners, educators and officials, is anticipated due to losses and trauma experienced through Covid-19,” added Motshekga.
Special schools and Early Childhood Development centres will be advised of when they can return.
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“We are working with organisations who are advising us on the best way forward regarding the phased-approach of the special schools. Our planning and procurement has considered the needs of learners with disabilities and those in special schools. Provinces have put in place plans that will ensure that no child is compromised,” said Motsheka.
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