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Kwena Basin Extension Project (2025-2028): Term 1 Plans, 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 - 08:00 to Friday, February 6, 2026 - 14:00
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 08:00 to Friday, March 20, 2026 - 14:00

Main activities for Term 1 (2026):

  • Baseline Data Collection

Baseline information will be gathered from both Project and Non-Project schools to establish a clear picture of current learner performance and enable meaningful comparison at endline.

  • Official Visit 1: Support and Mentoring

The Basic Concepts Foundation (BCF) team will visit all participating classes from 2–6 February 2026 to mentor teachers, provide feedback, and support the implementation of the Basic Concepts Programme (BCP).

  • Official Visit 2: Training and Mentoring

Continued professional development for teachers will take place from 16–20 March 2026, focusing on the introduction of the third and fourth conceptual domains – Size and Position.

Teachers will also receive ongoing in-class mentoring and support from onsite project fieldworkers to strengthen their mediation skills and deepen their understanding of the concept teaching process.

'It was well run... Knowledge gained priceless. It taught me vital strategies in the teaching model for optimal learning and understanding to take place.' (Metro Central, 2012)

 

Teacher Feedback About Training (2012)

This is an excellent programme that can benefit any learner or educator.

Metro Central (2013): Training
Metro Central Education District

'I can actually see results from using some of the ideas I got during the training.'

 

Central Training 2012

I really cannot wait to start- I want all my children to be Grade 1 ready at the end of this year.

Metro South Training, Western Cape Education Department, 2015

‘It was one of the best training sessions that Metro North has presented….’ (Metro North, 2009)

Teacher Feedback

It is a method of teaching…to establish the basic foundations or building blocks in order for children to make sense of the environment around them.  

Die Bron Primary School: Visit 1