Transcript Mega Farm Schools Case Study

MEGA FARM SCHOOL: INSTITUTIONS/SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED AFTER
CLOSING DOWN OF SMALL ISOLATED FARM SCHOOLS WITHIN A
DESIGNATED AREA TO FORM ONE MAJOR INSTITUTION WITH THE AIM
OF IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY TO QUALITY EDUCATION
SCHOOLS AFFECTED ARE MAINLY FROM FARMING COMMUNITIES AND
WERE ESTABLISHED IN EITHER COMMUNAL LAND OR FARM OWNER’S
LAND
AIMS
 to increase accessibility to quality education
 to provide a safe learning environment for these learners
 Nwed- in line with our vision Portrait of excellence Solicit necessary support from other Government department
 Solicit appropriate support from civil society & business communities
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ONKGOPOTSE TIRO COMP SCHOOL: SCHOOL ESTABLISHED
IN 2005 AFTER THOROUGH CONSULTATION BY NWED AND
PREVIOUSLY DISADVANTAGED FARM SCHOOLS WITHIN THE NM
MOLEMA DISTRICT. THE NWPG SAW THE NEED OF ESTABLISHING
THIS INSTITUTION AS A FLAGSHIP PROJECT OF THE OFFICE OF
THE PREMIER THEN. 14 SCHOOLS WERE MERGED
THE TABLE BELOW SHOWS SCHOOLS INVOLVED DURING MERGING:
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SEKOPILWE PRIMARY
MMALOGAGA
MOABI
ENZELSBERG
RESAPHELA
BLAAUBANK
VERGELEGEN
KLEINBOSCH
MODISADINKU
NEWRY
DE PAARL(DIPARELE)
UITSPANDOORN
MATLAFATSO
MALMANE OOG
 HUMAN
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RESOURCES
INSTITUTION IS UNDER-STAFFED AT ACADEMIC LEVEL
THE COMBINED AND COMPREHENSIVE NATURE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT DOES
NOT ADEQUATELY ADRESS POST PROVISIONING NORMS
SMT IN THE SCHOOL NOT ADEQUATELY STAFFED(EITHER DUE TO SUBSTANTIVE
POSTS NOT FILLED, SUSPENSIONS AND A NEED FOR CURRICULAR REDRESS)
HOSTEL STAFF PROVISIONING NORMS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY ADRESSED DUE
TO PPM
KEY SUPPORT STAFF IN HOSTEL AT ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL IS NOT IN PLACE
ADEQUATE TRAINING IS NEEDED IN CORE CURRICULAR ISSUES AS THE
SCHOOLS IS FLAGSHIP PROJECT FULLY FUNDED BY STATE TO DELIVER ON
THEIR MANDATE
NEED FOR APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH PRACTIONERS(NURSES, PSYCHOLOGISTS
AND SOCIAL WORKERS IN THE SCHOOLS NOTING THE LOCATION
BASIC HEALTH FACILITIES FULLY STOCKED
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INADEQUATE SECURITY PERSONELL IN SCHOOL
LACK OF SPECIALISED SKILL (COMPUTERS, LIBRARY AND SWIMMING)
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LACK OF FULLY STOCKED HEALTH FACILITIES
ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
SHORTAGE OF CLASSROMS
RELIABLE TRANSPORT FOR LEARNERS IS NOT AVAILABLE
UNROADWORTHY ROADS WITHIN THE CAMPUS
LACK OF SPECIALISED ROOMS IN ALL SCHOOLS
LACK OF DINING FACILITIES IN ALL SCHOOLS
INADEQUATE SUPPLY IF NOT LACK OFF FACILITIES FOR PHYSICALLY
CHALLENGED PERSONS
SPORTS FACILITIES INADEQUATE
SCHOOL BASIC TRANSPORT INADEQUATE
DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS AND SAGGING CEILINGS
INADEQUATE SEWAGE SYSTEM INHERITED
INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND CUTLERY
ABLUTION FACILITIES ARE FOUND WANTING
BATH AND WATER FACILITIES INADEQUATE
MACHINERY IN HOSTELS INADEQUATE
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BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS HAMPER DEVELOPMENT
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DETERMINING PPM AND STAFFING OF
HOSTELS
MONITORING BY DEPARTMENT IS INADEQUATE
MODEL OF FUNDING FOR LEANERS AT HOSTEL IS BLURRING
A CLEAR DEFINED OPERATIONAL SYSTEM NEED TO BE DEVELOPED IN
TERMS OF HOSTEL ITEMS.
THE CURRENT BUDGET IS NON DEVELOPMENTAL
DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS IN TIME IS A SERIOUS CHALLENGE
EDUCATORS
LEARNERS
PARENTS
STRONG LEADERSHIP
DETERMINATION
SUPPORT FOR COMMON
GOALS
POLICIES IN PLACE
AMBITIOUS AND
EXPLORATIVE
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
BETTER
HIGH STANDARDS AND
EXPECTATIONS
GROUP WORK ENHANCED
SUPPORTIVE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING
MONITORING,ACCOUNTABI
LITY AND ASSESSMENT
MENTORING AND ROLE PLAY
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
IN-DEPTH LEARNING,INQUIRY
AND SELF EVALUATION
CLEAR AND COMMON
FOCUS
TIME ON TASK
UNDERGOING TRAINING
SUPPORT FOR IMPROVED
LEARNER PERFORMANCE
TEACHING
LEARNING
PPM
ATTRACTION OF SKILLED
PERSONELL
LACK OF TEACHING RESOURCES
LEARNER EXPOSURE LIMITED TO
FARM CULTURE AND NORMS
OVER-CROWDING
LEARNER TRANSPORT
OVERCROWDING IN CLASSES
EDUCATOR ABSENTEEISM
LEARNER ABSENTEEISM
UN-RESOURCED SPECIALISED
CENTRES
BURGLARIES AND THEFT
SHORTAGE OF FURNITURE
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COMPREHENSIVE
GRADE 1 TO GRADE 12
SITUATED IN THE MAHIKENG AREA OFFICE
FULLY FUNDED BY STATE
HOSTEL ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE
BUSES COMMUTE LEARNERS DAILY
LEARNERS ARE DRAWN ONLY FROM FARMS
EDUCATORS’ ACCOMODATION IS AVAILABLE
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ACCESSIBILITY TO EDUCATION UNDER CONDUCIVE CONDITIONS
EXPOSURE TO EDUCATIONAL ISSUES
LEARNER SKILLS ENHANCED
LEARNER SAFETY GUARANTEED
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE EASY TO MONITOR
IMPROVED AND ENHANCED CO-CURRICULAR SKILLS
LEARNER EDUCATION TRACKING EASY
GUARANTEED FEEDING
GIRL LEARNER ORIENTATION ON LIFE SKILLS