Eskom's Secondary Schools Mathematics, Science and Technology

Programme in conjunction with SAASTA

(18 schools)

1. - Programme Objectives: To increase the number of learners who pass

matric with higher grade Mathematics and

Science. To build a pipeline of potential future Eskom

bursars to study Science Engineering and

Technology To act as a pilot for potential input to the

Dinaledi Project Act as resource centre for other schools

Objectives

LOCATION OF SCHOOLS

Msobomvu

(Springbok)Emang Mmogo (Kimberley)

Ndamase (Umtata)

Little Flower (Ixopo)

Phukalla (Lindley)

Phofung (Qwaqwa)Saul Damon (Upington)

Hans Kekana & Makgetse Kgomotso & Filadelfia (Pretoria)

Thengwe (Thohoyandou)Motse Maria (Polokwane)

Sakhile (White Rivier)

Masibumbane Ulundi

Somkhahlekwa

Atlantis

Bridgetown

LOCATION OF SCHOOLS

1. Atlantis Western Cape2. Bridgetown Western Cape3. Emang Mmogo Northern Cape4. Saul Damon Northern Cape5. Msobomvu Eastern Cape6. Ndamase Eastern Cape7. Little Flower KZN8. Masibumbane KZN9. Motse Maria Limpopo

LOCATION OF SCHOOLS

10. Thengwe Limpopo11. Hans Kekana North West12. Makgetse North West13. Filadelfia Gauteng14. Kgomotso Gauteng15. Phofung Free State16. Phukalla Free State17. Sakhile Mpumalanga18. Somkhahlekwa Mpumalanga

Scope of Support

4. Scope of support provided to schools 2 Educators per school (Maths and Science) Learning Material Teaching Aids Science and Biology Laboratory Equipment Computers, Printers, and Software (Networking) General (Classroom and Laboratory Furniture,

Photocopiers, Alarm System, Air Conditioners, Stationery, etc)

5. Learners involvement in supporting programmes

Maths and Science Olympiads Expo for Young Scientists Winter schools Bursary and Merit Awards

Learners

6. Educators 2 Additional Educators for Maths and Science Educators support programme (educator

workshops twice a year) Computer skills training by Future teacher John Maree Scholarship Eskom Best Educator Awards

Educators

7. Results Achieved Increase in number of learners studying Mathematics and Science Increase in schools offering Maths and Science in HG Increase in girls taking maths and science Increase in pass rates Learner and school awards (Chairman’s Awards) Motivated headmasters and educators Interschool network and established relations Interschool visits Exposition of learners to the university environment during winter school Increased participation in Maths and Science Olympiads, the Eskom Expo for the

Young Scientists reaching national level. The 18 schools programme has been accepted as a model by the Dept of

Education With the expansion of the Dinaledi programme,12 of the 18 schools were

incorporated due to successes shown. In total 15 schools belong to the Dinaledi programme.

Results Achieved

8. Evaluation of ProgrammeResearch Project

Methodology – A Quantitative and Qualitative Approach was employed. Questionnaires were administered to Learners and Educators; and Focus Groups were held with Educators and Learners.

Information was collated and an evaluation report has been compiled.

Evaluation

9. Learning Points Support by School Governing Body / Parents Association Role of Headmaster Competence of Educators Infrastructure and Facilities (classrooms, learning

material) • Fully furnished centres for computers, science and biology• Text books for grades 10,11 and12 and stationery• Software programmes• Air conditioners for computer centres• Digital overhead projectors

Learning Points

Name of School 2003 2004 2005 2006

2007 2008

•Atlantis ( WP) •Bridgetown ( WP) •Emang Mmogo ( NC) •Filadelfia ( GT) •Hans Kekana (NW) •Kgomotso ( GT) •Little Flower ( KZN)•Makgetse ( NW) •Masibumbane ( KZN)•Motse Maria (LMP)•Msobomvu ( EC)•Ndamase ( EC)•Phofung ( FS)•Phukalla ( FS)•Saul Damon ( NC)•Sakhile (Mpumalanga)•Somkhahlekwa (MPL)

•Thengwe ( Limpopo)

85

87

45

52

73

79

100

90

90

100

59

33

58

44

82

34

57

95

85

83

56

55

63

73

100

89

87

100

4078

58

23

68

36

65

98

80

80

68

78

74

78

100

97

82

100

49

80

59

47

65

80

71

99

82

80

61

76

62

80

99

94

68

96

28

64

58

79

66

76

78

99

85

72

48

76

69

79

100

94

69

99

35

54

52

52

61

34

79

99

88

71

43

78

82

86

97

98

91

97

42

79

58

56

65

41

77

99

Performance Analysis 2003-2008

FINANCIALS

FINANCES 2003-2008

Cost Element Name Value in Rand

Winter School R 25,809,921.00

Educators' Salaries R 52,650,000.00

Workshops for Heads and Educators 18,450

Resources 7,900,545

RETAINED SCHOOLS 2009 to DATE

• Atlantis Western Cape

• Kgomotso Gauteng

• Little Flower KZN

• Makgetse NW

• Motse Maria Limpopo

• Thengwe Limpopo

2009/2010 RESOURCES

• 12 Educators’ salaries

• Stationery supplies

• Winter school

• Manager’s Awards

Comparative Enrolment Pass per schoolMathematics Grade 12School Boys Girls Total 2009 2010

Atlantis Sec School 38 51 89 73% 62%

Kgomotso High School 92 97 189 33% 68%

Little Flower Sec School 33 41 74 87% 70%

Makgetse High School 79 112 191 94% 81%

Motse Maria Sec School 0 31 31 92% 62%

Thengwe High School 88 99 187 98% 96%

Comparative Enrolment per school Physical Science Grade 12School Boys Girls Total 2009 2010

Atlantis Sec School 24 22 46 47% 69%

Kgomotso High School 32 35 67 54% 38%

Little Flower Sec School 19 24 43 69% 88%

Makgetse High School 46 51 97 66% 90%

Motse Maria Sec School 0 40 40 81% 89%

Thengwe High School 66 81 147 94% 97%

2010 Comparative pass rate school vs provinceSchool Pass % Province Pass %

Atlantis Secondary 70,2 Western Province 76,3

Kgomotso High 42 Gauteng 85

Little Flower Secondary 93,7 KZN 67,8

Makgetse High 99,4 Gauteng 85

Motse Maria High 96 Polokwane 53,7

Thengwe High 99,8 Polokwane 53,7

2009/2010 Financials

RESOURCE AMOUNT

Educator salaries R 4,500,135.00

Winter School R3,300,000.00

Stationery R 47,600.00

Manager’s Awards R335,000.00

Other (COURIER) R 35,000.00

TOTAL R 8,217,735.00

END OF PRESENTATION

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