Media Alert: Grade 6 Literacy and Numeracy Awards Ceremony

Tonight, the Western Cape Education Department will be announcing the provincial school awards for achievement in Grade 6 literacy and numeracy.

In 2009, a total of 83 921 learners out of 85 117 learners wrote the tests across 1 046 schools. The top schools and the schools that show the greatest improvement across districts will be awarded.

Primary schools that produce excellent results and those that have shown the greatest improvement over the years in Literacy and Numeracy must be recognised for their progress and achievement. The awards will serve as an incentive for schools to continue to better their achievements.

Where: Panorama Primary School, Malmesbury Road, Welgelegen

Time: 19:00

Date: 25 March 2010