Minister Barbara Creecy to visit schools in Gansbaai, Overberg District
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The first school to be visited by Minister, Gansbaai Academia, was established in 2010, and is one of the 3 schools in the province that offers marine sciences - to cater to the needs of the community.
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The first school to be visited by Minister, Gansbaai Academia, was established in 2010, and is one of the 3 schools in the province that offers marine sciences - to cater to the needs of the community.
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“We believe that offering marine sciences to the learners is a way to plough back into the Gansbaai community, which depends heavily on the blue economy.” - Deputy Principal, Mr Phillips
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Minister Creecy addresses Gansbaai Academia, Grade 12 learners and has committed to award two deserving learners with bursaries from the department to study marine sciences in universities.
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Minister Creecy addresses Gansbaai Academia, Grade 12 learners and has committed to award two deserving learners with bursaries from the department to study marine sciences in universities.
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The next school was Gansbaai Primêr, which is also in Blompark, caters to about 600 schools from around the Gansbaai area
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Minister Creecy looks forward to working with Gansbaai Primêr, to introduce their Grade 6/7 learners ,through a Career Day. The Career Day will introduce learners to careers to marine sciences and other environmental education initiatives.
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Minister Creecy looks forward to working with Gansbaai Primêr, to introduce their Grade 6/7 learners ,through a Career Day. The Career Day will introduce learners to careers to marine sciences and other environmental education initiatives
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To wrap up today’s “Back To School” visits, Minister Creecy visits Masakhane Primary School.