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To: Minister of Basic Education

Life Orientation must not be scrapped in Grades 10-12

The petition was successful and LO still remains a subject in schools despite various calls to have it removed.

Retain Life Orietation in Grades 10-12

Why is this important?

Learners need LO in Gr 10-12 and many benefit a great deal from this vital subject. The Minister made the promise in 2015 that LO will not be scrapped, but strengthened. So don''t break this promise! The implications of taking out LO will mean that teachers will not specialise in LO at universities if it is a small subject that only goes to grade 9. It will mean the end of the subject. There are many great LO teachers who are devastated. Learners only take career ed seriously in Grades 11-12.

LO teachers are heartbroken at the sad news of history usurping LO. This was not a democratic decision not were LO experts consulted. To pit one subject against the other is unwise. Instead, the Department can create a subject called which can include African history and herstory,
African role models and Governance, Constitution, Voting, Human Rights, etc. LO topics are vital to learners in Grades 10-12, they give in-depth career education, sexuality education, create awareness on gender issues, improve study and exam writing skills, stress management, substance abuse, environmental protection and relationships, diversity and self-esteem enhancement. They also promote Indigenous Games.

[1] Motshekga defends life orientation, The New Age. 15 Feb 2017.
South Africa

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Updates

2024-07-16 15:22:09 +0200

Petition is successful with 2,353 signatures

2018-06-03 10:15:28 +0200

1,000 signatures reached

2018-06-01 23:39:49 +0200

500 signatures reached

2018-06-01 14:25:04 +0200

100 signatures reached

2018-06-01 13:35:50 +0200

50 signatures reached

2018-06-01 13:18:29 +0200

25 signatures reached

2018-06-01 12:12:45 +0200

10 signatures reached