WCED urges all pupils to return to school and complete studies Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schäfer said that while they did not have data on how many pupils dropped out last year but that parents and guardians should ensure that all pupils should remain in school. Western Cape Education MEC Debbie Schafer. Picture: @DebbieSchafer/Twitter
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CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape Education Department has urged pupils who haven t returned to school due disruptions in 2020 to return to the classroom.
Education MEC Debbie Schäfer said that it was important for children and teenagers to complete their studies.
WC education dept ready to kick off academic year as planned The previous year has undoubtedly been tumultuous for both learners and teaching staff as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: freeimages.com
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CAPE TOWN - The Western Cape Department of Education said plans were in place to ensure schools could welcome learners back.
Schools are scheduled to reopen on the 27 January.
The previous year has undoubtedly been tumultuous for both learners and teaching staff as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hundreds of teachers across the nation have succumbed to the dreaded virus.
The department s Bronagh Hammond said by the end of last year, 56 of them died in that province.