Parents to decide way forward after Dulcie September handover postponed again
Parents and community members are expected to gather at Allanridge Secondary School to discuss the future of learners, following yet another postponement of the Dulcie September Primary School handover.
Frustration continues to grow among parents and community members in Rabie Ridge after the much-anticipated classroom handover at Dulcie September Primary School was postponed for a second time.
The handover, which was initially scheduled for May 28, was later moved to May 31.
However, the Gauteng department of education (GDE) has now issued another media statement confirming that the May 31 handover has also been postponed, with no new date announced.
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The repeated delays have left parents concerned about when learners will finally return to school. Many parents had hoped that learners would begin the new month of June back in the classroom after months of disruptions.
Community leader Shaida Sutton said residents were not formally informed about the latest postponement, and only became aware of it after being contacted by Midrand Reporter.
“We did not even know that the meeting was postponed until Midrand Reporter contacted us. We had to confirm with the school governing body members and other friends from GDE.
“The contractor signed off yesterday [May 28], and now we are told that the school still needs grass cutting. They could have arranged cutting for the weekend. We want the children to go back to school on Monday, June 1. Hence, we are having a meeting tomorrow [May 30].”
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The ongoing delays have raised concerns among parents about the impact on learners’ education and their ability to catch up with the academic syllabus.
The school governing body has invited parents and affected residents to a meeting scheduled for May 30 at nearby Allanridge Secondary School at 09:00.
According to Sutton, the meeting will discuss a way forward, and determine whether learners can return to school on June 1, despite the outstanding issues at the school.
She added that some parents have suggested that learners should attend classes during school holidays, from June 26, in an effort to recover lost teaching time and catch up on the curriculum.
Parents are invited to the meeting, as it is expected to voice their concerns and seek clarity on when the school will officially reopen and the way forward for the syllabus.
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