Storm damage affects 60 North West province schools, disrupting classroom space
The North West education department says learners will be accommodated at nearby schools or through platooning, while repairs to storm-damaged schools are expedited.
Severe weather caused extensive damage to 60 schools in North West province, disrupting classroom space for students and educators. The North West Department of Education confirmed three schools in KwaZulu-Natal were also affected by the strong winds that swept through the region on Saturday. Department head of communications Dr Elias Malindi assured that Grade 12 learners would be accommodated to ensure their preparation for the National Senior Certificate examinations is not compromised.
Where classrooms or mobile classrooms were destroyed, affected learners will be accommodated at nearby schools to ensure their continued attendance.
For schools with limited classroom space, the department will implement platoon arrangements, dividing learners into separate time shifts to continue their academic programmes. The department aims to have all affected schools repaired by the start of the fourth term, depending on the extent and nature of the damage. North West Education MEC Dr Desbo Mohono emphasized the department's focus on finding practical solutions to prevent learners from losing valuable teaching and learning time, particularly in this critical period before their final examinations.
The department is collaborating with relevant stakeholders, including infrastructure and disaster management teams, to assess the damage and expedite the repair process.
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