Eskoms Secondary Schools Mathematics Science and Technology Programme

Eskom's Secondary Schools Mathematics, Science and Technology Programme in conjunction with SAASTA (18 schools)

Objectives 1. - Programme Objectives: ü To increase the number of learners who pass matric with higher grade Mathematics and Science. ü To build a pipeline of potential future Eskom bursars to study Science Engineering and Technology ü To act as a pilot for potential input to the Dinaledi Project ü Act as resource centre for other schools

LOCATION OF SCHOOLS Motse Maria (Polokwane) Thengwe (Thohoyandou) Hans Kekana & Makgetse Kgomotso & Filadelfia (Pretoria) Somkhahlekwa Masibumbane Ulundi Phofung (Qwaqwa) Saul Damon (Upington) (Springbok) Sakhile (White Rivier) Emang Mmogo (Kimberley) Phukalla (Lindley) Little Flower (Ixopo) Ndamase (Umtata) Atlantis Bridgetown Msobomvu

LOCATION OF SCHOOLS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Atlantis Western Cape Bridgetown Western Cape Emang Mmogo Northern Cape Saul Damon Northern Cape Msobomvu Eastern Cape Ndamase Eastern Cape Little Flower KZN Masibumbane KZN Motse Maria Limpopo

LOCATION OF SCHOOLS 10. Thengwe Limpopo 11. Hans Kekana North West 12. Makgetse North West 13. Filadelfia Gauteng 14. Kgomotso Gauteng 15. Phofung Free State 16. Phukalla Free State 17. Sakhile Mpumalanga 18. Somkhahlekwa Mpumalanga

Scope of Support 4. Scope of support provided to schools ü ü ü 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)

Learners 5. Learners involvement in supporting programmes ü ü Maths and Science Olympiads Expo for Young Scientists Winter schools Bursary and Merit Awards

Educators 6. Educators ü 2 Additional Educators for Maths and Science ü Educators support programme (educator workshops twice a year) ü Computer skills training by Future teacher ü John Maree Scholarship ü Eskom Best Educator Awards

Results Achieved 7. Results Achieved ü ü ü 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.

Evaluation 8. Evaluation of Programme Research Project ü Methodology – A Quantitative and Qualitative Approach was employed. Questionnaires were administered to Learners and Educators; and Focus Groups were held with Educators and Learners. ü Information was collated an evaluation report has been compiled.

Learning Points 9. Learning Points ü Support by School Governing Body / Parents Association ü Role of Headmaster ü Competence of Educators ü Infrastructure and Facilities (classrooms, learning material) • Fully furnished centres for computers, science and biology • Text books for grades 10, 11 and 12 and stationery • Software programmes • Air conditioners for computer centres • Digital overhead projectors

Performance Analysis 2003 -2008 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) 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 40 78 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 • Thengwe ( Limpopo)

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 Resources 18, 450 7, 900, 545

RETAINED SCHOOLS 2009 to DATE • • • Atlantis Kgomotso Little Flower Makgetse Motse Maria Thengwe Western Cape Gauteng KZN NW Limpopo

2009/2010 RESOURCES • • 12 Educators’ salaries Stationery supplies Winter school Manager’s Awards

Comparative Enrolment Pass per school Mathematics Grade 12 School 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 12 School 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 province School 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 R 3, 300, 000. 00 Stationery R 47, 600. 00 Manager’s Awards R 335, 000. 00 Other (COURIER) R 35, 000. 00 TOTAL R 8, 217, 735. 00

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