A mid-year review for 31 July has been set to assess the progress and to ensure that all students have been fully integrated by Term 4 in the standard course.
The Gauteng Department of Education on Wednesday confirmed that the course distribution is on track to Tanganani Primary School in Dipesloot after starting late in 2025 academic year.
Despite the opening of the satellite school on 5 May, learning and teaching began only on 12 May.
According to the department, delays arising out of “demand for economic benefits” in the community, which were “beyond the control of the department”.
Subject advisor deployed to avoid educational disruption
The department deployed office-based subject advisors as interim teachers to ensure that the teaching was not completely stopped during the delay.
The department said, “This measure ensured that educational activities proceeded during the recruitment of permanent teachers.”
The interview for full -time teaching positions was finalized on May 21, and those appointed are expected to report for duty on 2 June.
In addition, the department has planned to advertise three more posts to strengthen the teaching capacity.
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Speed-up program
To make up for lost teaching time, the department has launched a series of targeted catch-up initiatives.
With intervention programs starting on May 23, baseline assessments were made between 12 and 16 May.
The department said, “Therapeutic teaching and colleague-supported teaching session will continue till September 30, 2025.”
A mid-year review for 31 July has been set to assess the progress and to ensure that all students have been fully integrated by Term 4 in the standard course.
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Facilities despite the preliminary construction delay
The department confirmed that 18 classes have been distributed and are completely functional.
The complex is secured with fencing and lockable gates, and mobile toilets are about to flush.
Water tankers have also been provided to ensure frequent supply.
The department said, “To provide temporary electricity, a generator was given on 15 May. On May 24, a kiosk was installed, which was expected to distribute full power till 27 May,” the department said.
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Money for quintal 5 schools
Meanwhile, it was also announced that it had allocated R671 million to 5 schools in Gauteng for 2024–25 financial year.
Fee-paying quintal 4 and 5 schools received R838 per effigy, while in the same quintal, the schools that have no dignity got R1 672 per pupil R1 672.
Africa-Madium Quintal 5 schools obtained R75.5 million, which benefited 103 schools across the province.
The department confirmed “its commitment to provide quality education and to ensure that all students, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic background, have access to safe, accessory and well-revived teaching environment”.
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