Training for technical science teachers

From today until Thursday (30 May - 2 June) 38 teachers from across the Free State are gathered at the Bloemfontein campus of the Central University of Technology (CUT) where they receive training on aspects of the technical sciences grade 10 curriculum, including the practical work. The training is offered by the CUT-merSeta Chair in Engineering Development.

IBP broadcasts (30 May until 1 July)

The IBP broadcast schedule for 30 May to 1 July 2016 is available. You can download it from here. It is an Excel file with two tabs. Check both tabs for information.

These broadcasts will focus on preparation for examinations, memorandum discussions as well as the holiday programme. Please share with colleagues!

Newsletter for physical sciences

The second newsletter for physical science is available. Click here to go the Newsletter page and download from there. Important arrangements about the forthcoming examinations is available.

Provincial SBA Moderation: June 2016

Provincial SBA moderation will DV take place as follows:

• Grade 10: 7-11 June
• Grade 11: 14-18 June
• Grade 12: 26-30 June
• Modularised learners: 21-23 June

The following schools have been sampled for grade 10 moderation (more info will follow when it is received):

• Kutloanong
• Mamello
• Matseripe
• Mophate
• Mosala
• Nanabolela
• Oziel Selele
• Rainbow
• Senzile
• Teto
• Welkom High

Contact your subject adviser for subject related information. Contact the examination section for delivery of material information.

Newsletter for technical sciences

A new newsletter is available; this one is for technical sciences. The first two pages are available on this blog; the rest - Annexure B - contains subject specific info about the PAT and that was emailed to teachers. Enjoy the newsletter! To download it, go to this page.

Another one for physical sciences will follow in due course.

Remember to look at this website ...

Previously, on the page dealing with interesting and useful websites (scroll down to bottom of page), I have referred you to the Maths and Science Marketing website. 

This is another reminder for you to go and investigate.The May Newsletter was just released and it has interesting information. You can also download resources from the Maths and Science Marketing website.

Bursaries

Check this link for a list of bursaries!!

More secure environment

It is now possible for you to visit this blog more securely if you want by using the following address: https://hwscience.blogspot.com 

Blogger phased in these changes and this blog has this functionality as well from now on.

The "old" address without the "s" in the "http" part is still functional, hence you can also use http://hwscience.blogspot.com to visit the blog.