As the new academic year approaches, the North West Education Department is gearing up for learner registration, a crucial process that sets the stage for a successful school year. To streamline this process and avoid last-minute hassles, the Department of Education has outlined key objectives and responsibilities for parents, schools, and education authorities.

Objectives of the Campaign

The primary objectives of the learner registration campaign are:

1. Facilitating Teaching and Learning: Ensuring that schools can commence teaching and learning smoothly on the first day of the academic year.

2. Improved Planning: Assisting schools in better planning for the upcoming academic year.

3. Reducing Queues: Avoiding long queues and delays during the registration period.

4. Early Planning for Parents: Helping parents plan early for their children’s education by budgeting for school fees, uniforms, books, and other necessities.

Advertisement:

Parental Responsibilities

Parents play a crucial role in the registration process. Here are their responsibilities:

1. Return Application Forms: Parents must return the completed application forms to the respective schools within the specified timeframe.

2. Seek Alternative Schools: In cases where the initial application is unsuccessful, parents should actively seek space at alternative schools.

3. Provisional Registration for Undocumented Children: If required documents such as birth certificates or proof of residence are not readily available for undocumented children, schools will provisionally register them. Parents have up to 12 months after registration to submit the necessary documents.

Documents Needed for Admission

For a smooth admission process, parents must ensure they have the following documents:

1. Birth Certificate: A certified copy or acceptable proof of the child’s birth date.

2. Proof of Residence: Document verifying the child’s place of residence.

3. Immunisation Card: Mandatory for all primary school learners.

4. Study Permits: Required for legal immigrants.

5. Transfer and Report Cards: For learners already enrolled in school.

Departmental Responsibilities

The North West Education Department and schools have specific responsibilities to ensure a seamless registration process:

1. Communication: Schools must inform parents about the outcome of their applications, whether successful or unsuccessful.

2. Alternative Placement: Parents with unsuccessful applications should be guided to relevant offices for alternative placement. Circuit managers play a key role in assisting parents with this process.

3. Provisional Registration: Schools can provisionally register undocumented children if necessary documents are not immediately available, allowing parents up to 12 months to submit them.

NW Education MEC: Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi

NW Education MEC, Ntsetsao Viola Motsumi, emphasizes the importance of a smooth registration process and urges parents to fulfill their responsibilities promptly. By working together, parents, schools, and education authorities can ensure that every child has access to quality education in the North West Education Department.

-The VIP Team

-NW Education