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Part B: Programme & Sub-Programme Plans

The Secondary School Improvement Programme (SSIP) is a key strategy for improving learner performance in Grade 12. The programme offer learners additional support during the year through Saturday tuition sessions, vacation sessions, matric exam preparation camps and support sessions for the National Senior Certificate examinations. Learners are provided with study material and study guides for key subjects as well as past exam papers.

2.3 Human Resource Development

The provincial priorities would include training and development interventions that are aimed at supporting the TMR agenda, as well as addressing scarce and critical skills in all public schools. This will be achieved through the roll out of various training initiatives during the year. Training and upskilling of educators will continue in the core subjects such as Mathematics, Sciences, Languages and Technology. All training programmes will be aligned to the priorities as identified at a national level. Training will be extended to district facilitators in various fields for increased support to schools.

2.4 School Sport, Culture and Media Services

The Department will work very closely with GSACR in rolling out various programmes to promote mass participation among learners and educators in the various identified sports codes and cultural activities. Educators will be encouraged to undertake accredited courses in various sporting codes. The supply of sports equipment to schools will continue. District facilitators will coordinate programmes that promote values and culture. These activities will promote mass participation, social cohesion and cultural diversity.

2.5 Conditional Grants

The Department receives conditional grants under this programme to augment its budget. The National School Nutrition Grant assists with increasing access to schools by providing learners with nutritious meals. The Mathematics, Science and Technology Grant provides learners in identified schools with equipment for practical exercises in Physical Science, Mathematics (Scientific calculators) and Technology including computers and training for teachers. The HIV/AIDS Grant is meant to raise awareness about healthy living and making responsible decisions. The grant may be used for procuring LSM for schools, hosting youth camps as well as training for teachers and parents

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