In efforts to mobilize parents and communities in supporting learners particularly during the demanding examination period, MEC for Education in the Northwest Viola Motsumi held a crucial engagement session with School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and ward councillors from underperforming schools at Victory Primary School in Mahikeng in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

The Department is making a heartfelt appeal to parents to step forward and support learners by providing vital assistance at school incubation camps, which require additional manpower to operate effectively.

MEC Motsumi emphasises that the role of SGBs should extend beyond administrative tasks to focus on enhancing teaching and learning quality.

“I urge every SGB member to prioritise the learners’ best interests above all else. We need SGBs that are committed to fostering a curriculum that truly supports our learners.

“When we launched the last push campaign in September, we called on all stakeholders including the parent component to rally behind our candidates during the examination time to acquire the desired results at the end of the year. Now we need to action the last push we launched knowing that it takes a village to raise a child”, says MEC Motsumi.

The session underscores that many SGBs in underperforming schools dedicate excessive time to administrative responsibilities, often overlooking their critical role in actively managing and monitoring educational quality, which is essential for improving learner outcomes.

Simultaneously, similar engagement sessions are taking place across all four districts in the province, led by senior officials from the Department in ensuring a united effort addressing educational challenges at all levels.

The Department is encouraged by the commitment of newly elected SGBs in schools facing performance challenges. Their active involvement will be pivotal in enhancing school operations, addressing community needs, and improving learner success.

 

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Mphata Molokwane
Departmental Spokesperson
082 979 3638
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Bayanda Zenzile
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Elias Malindi
Acting Head of Communications
072 892 8399