The Division for Social Impact
manages a Matric programme for adults who did not pass matric at school and who
is older than 21. It is called the Senior Certificate and is similar to the
National Senior Certificate. In the surrounding communities of Stellenbosch
there are hundreds of people who do not have a matric certificate, which is
hampering their opportunity to find a job, study further or advance in their
current employment.
Eighty-nine (89) learners wrote
the exam in 2017 and this year the enrolments have doubled to 170 for the
2017/2018 cycle. Due to a collaborative relationship with the Western Cape
Community Education and Training College (WCCETC) of the Department of Higher
Education and Training, six subjects are covered by the WCCETC. They pay
teachers who offer the classes on a weekly basis in the Lückhoff School
Building in Banghoek Rd, Stellenbosch.
Currently we have a number of
learners in the subjects as stated in the table below, who need classes of two
hours per week to enable them to pass the examination in June 2018.
The classes will commence as soon
as a teacher is available. We are seeking lecturers and post-graduate students
who will commit to teaching one subject from 1 April 2018 to 31st May
2018 for TWO hours per week every week of the month excluding recess. Subject
materials, previous examination papers and a curriculum will be provided. We are
appealing to Physical Sciences and Mathematics volunteers. Teachers will also be reimbursed for copies
or credits will be loaded on SU staff cards. Unfortunately no payment is
available but teachers are paid a small stipend per week for transport or other
expenses agreed upon.
Classes take place at the Lückhoff School Building, but
smaller classes may convene in a space that suits the particular teacher. We
are asking staff members with proficiency in the listed subjects to volunteer
two hours per week in the evening to offer these classes.
If you are interested
in helping us with this very worthy cause, please contact Grace Bruintjies graceb@sun.ac.za or at 021-808 3640
