Archive for January, 2009

2009 will see the introduction of two part-time interventions – the use of the Literacy/Numeracy laboratory, and an entrepreneurship programme – Business Ventures – at Grade 5 and Grade 7 levels in five schools.

 

Our baseline test results were presented to the management team and it was gratifying to note that our analysis of the results is very much in line with departmental perceptions. After assessing the November baseline test results in consultation with teachers at the schools it has been decided that our main focus in mathematics for 2009 will be at the grade 4 level. However, we will continue to provide support for the other grades as well.

The appointment of "Rocky de Villiers" as a facilitator  for the Literacy/Numeracy computer laboratory has made it possible for learners and teachers to start using the Cami programmes that were purchased for this purpose. The term has kicked off with grade 4, grade 11 and grade 12 learners making use of these facilities.

The first of a series of workshops for mathematics teachers will be held on the 10th of March to address problems that were identified in the baseline tests.

Patti Silbert and Johan Ryk have both completed their whole school development projects. Both have been a joy to work with and I certainly will miss them both. 

Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the Overstrand has received a major boost as funding was received to build a formal ECD site. Building is scheduled to begin at the end of March. The building will cater for 60 children and 15 babies and will be utilised as a resource centre by the whole ECD community at the same time.

Gerda is doing an enormous amount of work in this regard, including approaching local businesses to support this aspect of the project.  Peter Peiser will oversee the levelling and fencing and has provided a competitive quote for this work. The furnishing and fitting out of the (interim) resource centre in our business advice office downstairs has been completed.  The carpet has been laid and Peter has built in the shelves and desktops.  

The panels look amazing and staff check in every day to see the magic in progress.