Invitation: New Mathematics and Science School

The Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology in Constantia, Cape Town, still has a limited number of places available for learners entering Grades 10 and 11 in 2005.

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) opened the Academy in 2004 as a new public school that caters specifically for learners with special talents in mathematics, science and technology. The school forms part of a broader strategy to increase the number of learners, especially those from disadvantaged communities, passing these subjects on the higher grade in matric.

The Academy has room for 210 learners in 2005, and offers accommodation for 80 boarders. The school is co-educational and started off by catering for Grade 10 learners in 2004. Grades 11 and 12 will follow in 2005 and 2006 respectively.

The WCED offers bursaries for needy learners, an attractive, secure learning environment, transport from and to the nearest railway stations for day learners, experienced, highly qualified staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and excellent sports and recreational facilities.

The WCED extends a special invitation to employees of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape to apply for these places on behalf of their children, should the children concerned be entering Grades 10 or 11 in 2005, by no later than Friday 26 November 2004.

For further information and application forms, visit the WCED's website at (search for Cape Academy on the A - Z index), or telephone one of the following:

Ms A Pearce: 021 467 2125
Mr Burger (Cape Academy): 021 794 5104 / 021 794 0974