NASGB welcomes the new school year
The National Association of School Governing Bodies in Sedibeng has welcomed the new school year, urging learners, parents and schools to work together to improve results, infrastructure and safety across public schools.
The National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) in Sedibeng says it will be hitting the ground running in the new school calendar year.
The association welcomes the year ahead and appreciates the work being done behind the scenes by all stakeholders working on school readiness, as well as planning towards achieving great results in all public schools.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, NASGB regional secretary Thabiso Radebe says they are eagerly awaiting the official release of the Grade 12 results for the class of 2025.
“In advance, well done to those learners who achieved the necessary results, qualifying them for admission to universities, technical, and TVET Colleges. We urge you to embrace the opportunity with both hands.
“We want to encourage learners who have not done well to take immediate action and check with their school principals for the GDE Second Chance Programme. They will be able to rewrite their subjects for free. Just remember that this is not the end of your world.”
The association acknowledges the reality that some learners may not be able to further their studies due to family circumstances.
“We urge these students to find bursaries that will assist them in furthering their studies. Even in this predicament, please don’t despair.”
On infrastructure, the NASGB urges all public schools to focus on fixing existing shortcomings like grass cutting, water supply, plumbing, leaking roofs, filthy toilets, classrooms without electricity, and sports fields.
Radebe believes that the heartbeat for functional schools is the school infrastructure.
“Another important announcement to learners and parents is that they return all textbooks that were provided last year. We anticipate the smooth running of all operations, primary and secondary schools across the region.”
Radebe explains that crime incidents are a community problem.
“We encourage the SGB to have a closer working relationship with SAPS sector police and other local communities in their different sectors to root out acts of vandalism and theft at our schools.”
“Guided by the principle that education is a societal responsibility, let’s provide support and advice to the school SGB during the parents’ meetings, and attend the district office stakeholders’ feedback sessions.”
Radebe thanked parents and stakeholders for supporting learners and ensuring that every school year is fruitful.
