The North West Department of Education has established a total of 124 winter camps for matric learners.
Over 31 000 learners will attend the camps which are aimed to assist them revise and address their challenges, ahead of the final exams.
“These camps operate in two formats.
Namely, residential and walk-in where 112 centres are residential, providing full-day academic support with overnight accommodation, while 12 centres function as walk-in camps, where learners return home after lessons,” said the department’s spokesperson, Mphata Molokwane.
He described the camps as a critical intervention towards inclusive education.
“We do this with the purpose of closing learning gaps and building confidence before year-end exams.
We applaud all our educators and support teams who are working tirelessly during the winter break,” explained the spokesperson.
Meanwhile, MEC Viola Motsumi has called on parents and communities at large to support learners during this programme.
The camps are expected to run until the 18th of July and key measures have been put in place including emergency support services.
Molokoane highlighted that the department remains steadfast on its intention to obtain position one with the matric results.
The province achieved a pass rate of 87.52% in the 2024 matric exams, securing the fourth position nationally.
Much confidence has been given to the department’s newly appointed Superintendent-General, Lengane Bogatsu, to steer the sector towards excellence and success.
