GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - As a result of storm damage and blocked access roads, 29 schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, 8 May. (See list below)
125 public schools were closed for the last two days due to severe rain and wind, but 96 of these schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will reopen tomorrow.
Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier says the affected schools will communicate with parents about the continued closure. He says Learner Transport Service routes at other schools may also be affected, and these schools will also communicate with parents accordingly.
"Our default position is always to keep schools open and only close schools in exceptional circumstances, but given the severity of the warnings and on the advice from the Provincial Disaster Management Centre, we closed schools in George, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and surrounds for two days.
"Schools will now implement catch up plans to ensure that teaching and learning returns to normal, and the schoolwork missed over the two days is covered. "
He said the system is well-prepared for these events, and the department will continue to monitor the weather conditions ahead.
He thanked officials, principals, teachers and parents for the smooth implementation of the closure on such a large scale.
"And thank you to the first responders, emergency services and disaster management officials who have supported our department and our schools in these challenging circumstances.
"Your support makes a real difference in ensuring that teaching and learning can return to normal in the Western Cape."
Schools that will remain closed on Friday 8 May:
Circuit 1
- Brakfontein EK PS
- Goedgegun VGK PS
- Circuit 3
- Diepkloof VGK PS
- Karatara Laerskool
- Klipdrift EK PS
- Lancewood PS
- Redlands PS
Circuit 4
- Wittedrif PS
- Wittedrift Hoërskool
Circuit 5
- De Jager VGK PS
- Gamka-Oos PS
- Grootkraal UCC PS
- Kruisrivier-Wes UCC PS
- Lategansvlei SSKV PS
- Rooiberg SSKV PS
- Volmoed PS
- Voorbedag PS
Circuit 6
- Avontuur LB PS
- Britsevlakte NGK PS
- Mooi Uitsig PS No. 2
- Rooiheuwel VGK PS
- Rooirivier VGK PS
- Scheeperskraal SSKV PS
- Vlakteplaas UCC PS
Circuit 7
- Klaarstroom PS
Circuit 8
- Dieprivier VGK PS
- Geelhoutboom VGK PS
- Hoogekraal SSKV PS
- Kommandantsdrift SSKV PS
Also read: 125 schools in the Western Cape to close due to severe rainfall
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