Education department says all matric scripts are accounted for after storm blew roof off marking centre
![](https://tribunesouthafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/tribune-sa-750x430.png)
[ad_1]
‘If it were not for the sacrifice and quick thinking by the markers and staff the damage could have been worse,’ said the department.
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) said that all the National Senior Certificate exam scripts that were affected by the storm, which blew off the roof at a marking centre in Thaba Nchu, Free State, have now been accounted for.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SAYS ALL IS WELL IN FREE STATE
The education department said 24 519 scripts for Accounting Paper 2 and Business Studies Paper 2 were delivered to the Albert Moroka High marking centre.
The storm hit the Free State on Wednesday, 15 December, and the roof was blown off while marking was underway.
All the Accounting Paper 2 scripts were accounted, a while ago, while a single Business Studies script was outstanding.
On Monday, 20 December, the department said all scripts at the affected marking centre could be accounted for.
“If it were not for the sacrifice and quick thinking by the markers and staff the damage could have been worse.
“They worked hard to save the scripts and proceeded to work around the clock to locate the scripts which were initially reported to be missing in the chaos that happened during the storm,” said Dr Rufus Poliah, the Chief Director of Public Examinations and National Assessments at the education department.
Poliah said the way the Free State education department handled the crisis was commendable, adding that relocating the marking centre to Bloemfontein helped ensure business continuity.
The marking at the new centre is making steady progress and it is expected to be finalised by 22 December – right on schedule.
ALSO READ:
[ad_2]