GDE to Shut and Merge Rural Schools
The Gauteng Department of Education has announced that six rural schools in Merafong, south-west of Johannesburg will be shut down and merged with other schools.
In a press statement, the department says that, “All these schools are on privately-owned land and have inconsistent water supply, some without electricity, have multi-grade teaching and many other challenges relating to the provision of quality education and the well-being of learners.”
It further says that, “Some schools have insufficient teaching staff, with one school having only two staff members - a principal and a teacher. Content coverage in all these schools is compromised because of these challenges.”
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In a press statement, the department says that, “All these schools are on privately-owned land and have inconsistent water supply, some without electricity, have multi-grade teaching and many other challenges relating to the provision of quality education and the well-being of learners.”
It further says that, “Some schools have insufficient teaching staff, with one school having only two staff members - a principal and a teacher. Content coverage in all these schools is compromised because of these challenges.”
To read the article titled, “Gauteng to shut down six rural schools,” click here.
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