According to the circular, the vacation school is intended to “ensure the continuity of learning at all times including in emergencies. ” The ministry justifies the program by stating that “the design of the annual school calendar takes into consideration the need for pupils to have an anchor during the long mid-year holiday. ” It also cites the need for a “paradigm shift” in the education system, noting that “the Competence-based Curriculum has transformed the role of teachers from being the prime source of information to being facilitators of knowledge. ” The circular also details the financial implications for parents.
For day schools, the ministry states, “Primary schools will charge US2. 00 per Learning Area per Grade 7 pupil,or an equivalent bank rate in Zimbabwe Gold currency,”while”SecondaryschoolswillchargeUS3. 00 per Learning Area for Form Four and Form Six pupils. ” For boarding schools, the fee is US$45. 00 per day for “upkeep during the vacation school period or the equivalent bank rate in Zimbabwe Gold Currency. ” The circular also emphasizes that “the Vacation School should be fully supervised and monitored by the Inspectorate. ” The ministry’s conclusion reads: “The Ministry looks forward to improving pupil performance through the running of the vacation school as it will give a superior environment for learners to prepare for their upcoming examinations. ” It adds that “candidates should be assisted to cover a significant portion of the syllabus recently and should be inducted to the requirements of the Continuous Assessment activities. ” What It Means for ZimbabweansZimNow Africa DeskIf you WhatsApped, streamed, Googled, emailed, or banked online today, there’s an invisible African body behind the scenes making that connection possi.
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