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.

Principals' Farewells

Follow the links below to view photos (taken by Junaid Daries) at the following functions:
1) Mary Watts;
2) Shamiela Samsodien, Abida Alexander, Nancy Roussopoulos, Johanna Strydom

Security at Schools

Dear Principals and Security Personnel

The requirements of WCED for appointing Security Companies to perform duties at school and the relevant documentation relating to applying for WCED funding can be found on our Security At Schools PAGE.

I trust you'll find this info. useful.

Idrees

HPV Vaccine for all Grade 4 Girls

Subject: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine information sheets and consent forms

1. The introduction of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a major public health milestone for South Africa. The HPV vaccination programme aims to protect girls against cancer of the cervix (CaCx). Every year, over 5 743 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and a further 3 027 die from related complications. The availability of an effective vaccine against the most prevalent high risk types of HPV has made it possible to protect women against cervical cancer, which is currently the most common cancer among women in South Africa. 

2. The HPV vaccine should be given before becoming sexually active or exposed to the HPV infection. Therefore, it is recommended for use in girls aged 9 to 15.

Updated School Visit Roster

The new, updated School Visit Roster of Mr Daries can be found by clicking the link below:

School Visit Roster

2014 Annual Survey for public and independent ordinary schools

Subject: 2014 Annual Survey for public and independent ordinary schools1. The gazetted Annual Survey for ordinary schools will be conducted on 4 March
2014. Principals will be required to sign off on the accuracy of the learner data on
CEMIS. Please ensure that the following reflect correctly on CEMIS by 4 March
2014:
1.1 Learners are in the correct grades, classes and LOLT category;
1.2 Learner transfers (in and out) have been completed; and
1.3 Grade changes have been completed.

For the complete minute (Knowledge and Information Management Minute: 0002/2014) please click below:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwF8uc5d-rdlR1ZxaVlnMWt5S1RqeWg1cnFBeWtnSG9aWXhJ/edit

Education Law for School Managers

On Saturday 8 February a number of principals and deputies of Circuit Two attended the Aspects of Education Law for School Principals workshop.  This workshop was arranged by Mr Daries (IMG).  Mr Jimmy Slingers presented the workshop with his usual flair and expertise.  Judging by the comments from principals on the day, as well as at the Principals' Meeting held on 13 February at the Zonnebloem Estate, it was well received and much appreciated.  In fact those who couldn't attend, requested a second workshop, which should ideally include other SMT members.

Here are some photos (which were taken by Mr Slingers himself):

Here are some more photos: