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Comment on Computer project never fully online by chalkie

chalkie — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:54:00 +0000

What is more of a pity is that the Western Cape has pioneered a superb and successful computerisation model, known as the Khanya project, but the Gauteng Government wished to reinvent the wheel and do their own thing. So much waste! And it is only the kids that suffer!

Comment on Violence resurfaces at Parktown High by Digib

Digib — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:56:53 +0000

To all of those who are against any form of physical abuse and initiation in todays schools: Please could you support Mrs Kimber in her stance against abuse, and be at the Jhb Magistrates Court on Thursday 11th June at 10:00am. Together we CAN make a difference. Visit www.respectme.co.za - a site where teenagers, parents and adults can get advice on a multitude of issues but especially physical abuse.

Comment on School uniform buying off to cautious start by School uniform buying off to cautious start EducationWeb | Uniform Stores

School uniform buying off to cautious start EducationWeb | Uniform Stores — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:54:11 +0000

[…] School uniform buying off to cautious start EducationWeb Posted by root 30 minutes ago (http://www.educationweb.co.za) Leading uniform retailers say the back to school rush has been more like a trickle this with pressure mounting on household budgets parents were looking for quality uniforms at affordable prices one retailer said leave a comment footer copyright education Discuss | Bury | News | School uniform buying off to cautious start EducationWeb […]

Comment on Call to re-think the education strategy by Les Fisher

Les Fisher — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:21:32 +0000

I trhink that the trouble is that Too much emphasis is being placed on the academic side. Time we went back to the old craft apprenticship system. Unions and Employers need to get into the act. The only thing is to ensure a uniformity throughout each industry and each trade to establish the content levels and qualification.

Comment on Long school holiday during World Cup by Topics about Aprils-day » Long school holiday during World Cup

Topics about Aprils-day » Long school holiday during World Cup — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:19:38 +0000

[…] EducationWeb created an interesting post today on Long school holiday during World CupHere’s a short outlineEducationSouth African schools will enjoy an extended holiday break during the Fifa 2010 World Cup, after the Department of Education confirmed that the school calendar has been approved and gazetted. The winter holidays, which normally last 15 days, will now be adjusted to 22 days to accommodate the World Cup in order to avoid pupil and teacher absenteeism, as well a busy transport system during the busy period.The 2010 Local Organising Committee, along with the Transport Department, had asked […]

Comment on Pupils go on rampage over soccer trip by Topics about Travel » Pupils go on rampage over soccer trip

Topics about Travel » Pupils go on rampage over soccer trip — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:53:20 +0000

[…] EducationWeb added an interesting post on Pupils go on rampage over soccer tripHere’s a small excerptEducationA group of pupils from the Joyi High School outside Mthatha have gone on a rampage against the school’s inability to afford the costs of a soccer trip to Port Elizabeth, the SABC reported on Tuesday. Superintendent Mzukisi Fatyela told the broadcaster that the pupils threw stones at parents and teachers during a parents’ meeting after the school governing body refused to give permission for the trip due to financial problems.The school’s buildings were damaged.Fatyela said a case of mal […]

Comment on Why our schools don’t work… by RANT - Andrea Zanin Out LOUD » Blog Archive » Embracing Mediocrity

RANT - Andrea Zanin Out LOUD » Blog Archive » Embracing Mediocrity — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:32:44 +0000

[…] published on 21 January 2008). My letter was written in response to an article I read entitled “Why our Schools don’t work… ” which featured in the Sunday Times on the 13 January […]

Comment on First day of school goes off smoothly by What Should You GoSee? » Blog Archive » First Day of School Goes Off Smoothly | Educationweb

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:10:55 +0000

[…] Pointing to several large signs, which read “This is a cash-free school”, he explained that the school had been robbed twice and that the new measures had been put in place after he had had a gun held to his head. …[Continue Reading] […]

Comment on Matric pass rates ‘pathetic’ by Pages tagged "pathetic"

Pages tagged "pathetic" — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:52:25 +0000

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Comment on Microsoft to give software to 26 000 schools by DGS Communications CC » Blog Archive » Programming future users ….

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:48:39 +0000

[…] No doubt the decision to accept the “gift” could, and have been, explained in terms of “the needs in the country as an emerging economy” … that the “challenges with poverty” we face outweigh the cost of enabling ICT literacy at public schools. Read some of the official reponses here at Educationweb http://www.educationweb.co.za/ew/?p=166. […]