The North West Department of Education, MEC for Education Honourable Maphefo Lucy Matsemela launched the first push campaign of the department which is called “Le bolotse Letsema” (First push 2014) on Friday at 10h00 am, at Mmabatho Convention centre.

The primary purpose of the launch is to mobilize all stakeholders in the province to support the department by ensuring a commitment by all to contribute towards achieving excellence in education during 2014 academic year.

“The department rolled out a similar campaign that was called “Last Push” last year which yielded positive results in the matric results. It was through this campaign that the department scooped second position in 2013 final examination. The partnership that was established with different stakeholders assisted learners in preparing themselves for the examination” departmental spokesperson Brian Setswambung said.

Through the campaign, the department seeks to rally support from all stakeholders to assist learners to work hard within this remaining period of the academic year. 

The department also encourages educators and learners to continue working hard throughout the year to ensure that they complete the syllabus at the end of the year.  

Numerous stakeholders attended the launch of the campaign and some even submitted messages detailing how they plan to support education in 2014.

“Professor Dan Kgwadi, the vice chancellor of the NWU was one of the key stakeholders who attended the launch of the campaign” Setswambung said.-TDN

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