Gratia 2nd Semester 2011 to 1st Quarter 2012

The Summer School was attended by 1 500 learners. In 2010, the Free State Department of Education identified schools that needed
assistance with learning and made it compulsory for learners from these schools to attend. These schools noted a vast improvement
in their final Grade 12 results, which may be an contributing factor to the record number of learners who attended in 2011.
During the official opening of the Winter School, the Free State MEC of Education, Mr Tate Makgoe, was vocal about the fact that
education, and particularly mathematics, would alleviate South Africa’s backlog and propel the country in knowledge and skills
development.
CUT sponsored 120 learners from the Feeder Schools, which are part of the CUT Bursary Programme, to attend (For more information
on the Feeder School Bursary Partnership, see the article on page 11. The Bloemfontein Campus is opened up to the learners,
which includes the library for them to study in between classes. A range of mind exercise games, as well as physical activities, and
motivational speakers form part of the week’s activities.
CUT’s Vision 2020 commits the institution to the socio-economic development of the central region of South Africa by being an
engaged university. This major project with Standard Bank and the Department of Education delivers tangible results for the region.
CUT is looking forward to a long and successful partnership.
Learners engaging in the physical activities on offer between classes.
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