Yikes! Some grades may only return to school in July

17 April 2020 - 07:00 By Prega Govender
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Pupils in grades 12 and seven could be the first to return to school after lockdown.
Pupils in grades 12 and seven could be the first to return to school after lockdown.
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Hiring teachers to replace those who have Covid-19, rescheduling matric exams, “trimming” the curriculum and slashing the school day.

These are some of the proposals in a draft document by the basic education department, which has been seen by Times Select.

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