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Home language support boosts learner confidence
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The Basic Education Department says testing learners in their home language alongside English helps improve understanding and confidence.
This as the department has launched its first-ever Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education assessments for Grade 4 learners.
The programme aims to build stronger literacy and numeracy skills and create more equal learning opportunities.
Nearly 12 000 schools are involved, showing strong national support for the initiative.
Acting Director for Communication and Research, Terence Khala, says these assessments mark an important milestone in SA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen foundational learning, improve learner comprehension and build a more equitable and effective education system.
This as the department has launched its first-ever Mother Tongue-Based Bilingual Education assessments for Grade 4 learners.
The programme aims to build stronger literacy and numeracy skills and create more equal learning opportunities.
Nearly 12 000 schools are involved, showing strong national support for the initiative.
Acting Director for Communication and Research, Terence Khala, says these assessments mark an important milestone in SA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen foundational learning, improve learner comprehension and build a more equitable and effective education system.
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Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital seeks support for "Share the Happy, Give a Nappy" campaign
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As the festive season approaches, the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital is calling on the community to support its "Share the Happy, Give a Nappy" campaign.
The initiative aims to secure a year's supply of nappies for newborns, infants, and critically ill children in its care.
The campaign invites corporates, organisations, and individuals to contribute to the cause, providing comfort and care to vulnerable children.
Donations can be made to support the hospital's efforts, and those interested in getting involved can contact the fundraising team at fundraising@nmcf.co.za
The initiative aims to secure a year's supply of nappies for newborns, infants, and critically ill children in its care.
The campaign invites corporates, organisations, and individuals to contribute to the cause, providing comfort and care to vulnerable children.
Donations can be made to support the hospital's efforts, and those interested in getting involved can contact the fundraising team at fundraising@nmcf.co.za
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Forum aims to drive collaborative progress in SA
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Deputy Director-General of International Cooperation and Resources at the Department of Science and Innovation, Daan du Toit, says the Science South Africa Forum aims to bring together individuals and entities interested in science to discuss collaborative efforts, ensuring science benefits society and South Africa.
This initiative, led by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, seeks to foster conversations on science, technology, and innovation, promoting collective work towards societal progress.
Currently underway at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, the gathering marks 10-years of insightful dialogue:
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This initiative, led by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, seeks to foster conversations on science, technology, and innovation, promoting collective work towards societal progress.
Currently underway at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, the gathering marks 10-years of insightful dialogue:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.21 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,387.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.21 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,387.00.
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