Petition - Bring Back Our Girls

Dear Principal

The Department of Basic Education has requested schools to pledge their
support for the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram on 15 April 2014 in Nigeria.

You will find details on the DBE website at:
http://www.education.gov.za/BringBackOurGirlsSafely/tabid/1217/Default.aspx

The website includes a petition

ASSISTANCE OFFERED TO FIND BURSARY HOLDERS FOR VACANT POSTS

TO THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Colleague

RE. ASSISTANCE OFFERED TO FIND BURSARY HOLDERS FOR VACANT POSTS

1.     Many principals have expressed their frustrations to find bursary holders to fill vacant posts.
2.     The Director’s office will assist you in your search.
3.     Please complete the table below

Cost Of Living Salary Adjustments for Employees on Salary Levels 1 - 12

SUBJECT: COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR EMPLOYEES ON SALARY LEVELS 1 TO 12 AND THOSE  COVERED BY OCCUPATION SPECIFIC DISPENSATIONS (OSD) 2014/2015 FINANCIAL YEAR

The Minister for Public Service and Administration (MPSA) has approved the cost-of-living
adjustment of 7.4% for the 2014/15 financial year, effective from 1 April 2014. (DPSA circular no 2 of  2014, hereto attached).
Arrangements have been made

The Annual National Assessments (ANA)

1. The Annual National Assessments (ANA) are scheduled to be written from
16 to 19 September 2014 by all ordinary public schools, state subsidised independent
schools and certain special schools.
2. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has developed assessment guidelines for each
grade and subject (Language and Mathematics) that outline the minimum curriculum
content that must be covered by all learners prior to the writing of the tests.
3. The assessment guidelines set the scope of work that should be covered by all learners prior
to the writing of the tests for each grade and subject.