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Consequently, the concerned parents took matters into their own hands, closing the school temporarily since the beginning of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bronagh Hammond, Director: Communication at the WCED, said the actions of the community have had a negative impact on the learners. \u201cThe learners are losing valuable teaching and learning time. There are 336 primary school learners and 416 high school learners are affected. The schools accommodate Grades R, 1, 2 and 3 and then Grade 8 and 9.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The parents assembled at the school premises on Thursday morning, 3 August, to voice their concerns publicly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have been waiting for answers since Monday, and are not here to demolish the school,\u201d Phelokazi Nogwaza, one of concerned parents, pointed out. \u201cThe department is not responding to us and we do not know what to do, so we will wait until we get answers. We are pleading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t want anything but a isiXhosa teacher so our children can go back to school and get the education they deserve. It\u2019s not right for our children just to come to school and play. If we want them to play we can keep them at home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Nogwaza the learners also did not receive reports for the second term, which is big concern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The parents are demanding that the school employ an additional isiXhosa teacher. The district requested an additional post and a contract post has been approved by Head Office on Friday 4 August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is being communicated to the school via the district,\u201d Hammond added. \u201cWe appeal for stability so teaching and learning can continue. The WCED has not received any reports of report cards not being issued.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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