Cape science academy opens
Seshoane Masitha
27 January 2004
Western Cape Premier Marthinus van Schalkwyk, accompanied by Education MEC Andre Gaum, welcomed the first intake of learners at the new Cape Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy last week.
The Academy, situated in Constantia, was launched in March last year to teach maths, science and technology primarily to grade 10 learners from disadvantaged communities.
The provincial department of education has been busy recruiting top-notch educators as well as identifying and selecting the first intake of learners for the academy.
A total of 129 grade 10 learners, including learners from communities such as Beaufort West, Calitzdorp, Atlantis and Groot Bak, are already enrolled.
Learners from remote areas are accommodated in dormitories in the schoolyard.
"There has also been a conscious effort in the enrolment process to balance the numbers of male and female learners, which has been achieved with 67 males and 62 females
enrolled," Van Schalkwyk said.
"These learners will benefit from intensive teaching of the highest standard, completing the normal grade 10 curriculum with a focus on mathematics, physical science, biology, life orientation skills, and computer studies/information technology.
"With excellent computer and laboratory facilities, and a focus on succeeding in tertiary education and in the job market, these learners will break new ground in the Western Cape education system", Van Schalkwyk said.
Source: BuaNews
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