France reports 70 new coronavirus cases in schools a week after reopening
He said they had a responsibility to conduct credible exams.
They would have a special meeting on Friday, Volmink said, adding that Covid-19 had thrown most of their plans into disarray. It took 18 months to set exams, he said.
“We don’t have 18 months to reset exams.”
Like Rakometsi, he was adamant that they would not change the curriculum.
Rufus Poliah, chief director for national assessment and public examinations of the department, said if learners returned to schools on 1 June, they would have lost 42 schooling days. If they reduced the June and September holidays and extended the fourth term, they could make up those days.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is set to give an update on the preparations for the reopening of schools on Tuesday evening at 18:00.
