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Education MEC Creecy to meet retired teachers

10 March 2010

The Gauteng MEC for Education Barbara Creecy is inviting retired teachers and principals to a retired teacher’s seminar that will be held at Gallagher Estate on 11 March 2009.

The seminar will involve teachers who taught in mathematics, science, accounting, technology, English second language, geography and biology. Those interested in volunteering a portion of their time will be registered on a database that the department can draw upon when needed.

The department recognises that retired teachers who are physically fit have a wealth of experience and are a resource that we can tap into. The aim of the meeting is to provide retired teachers with an opportunity to debate if there is any contribution they can make, how they would like to do it, and the assistance that the department can offer.

There are various ways in which retired educators can assist, including sharing their experience and abilities, assisting local children with homework, and with Saturday classes. The emphasis is on retired teachers volunteering some of their spare time and, in some cases, a small stipend can be paid to cover local transport and lunch.

The call is in line with President Jacob Zuma’s and Premier Nomvula Mokonyane’s statements that education is a priority for the country and province. The Gauteng Department of Education is committed to ensuring that every learner does well at school and leaves our institutions with the values, knowledge, skills and qualifications that will give them the best chance of success in adult life.

Retired teachers who are interested in attending are kindly requested to contact the following officials to RSVP: